By Bill Wyatt

Martinsville Bulletin

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. — Patrick County has approved a contract that will allow the local hospital to manage Station 8, the county’s busiest rescue squad.

As Braden Health continues work toward reopening the hospital in Patrick County, the Board of Supervisors announced plans for the company to manage the county’s paid emergency medical services staff.

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The Patrick County Board of Supervisors met in open session Monday and then went into a closed work session shortly after 5 p.m. When supervisors returned to open session, they approved a contract with Ambulance Services of Lexington Inc. to transition Patrick County’s paid emergency medical services (EMS) staff, commonly known as Stat

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