Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Health
Emergency Medical Services Systems - Room 1033
P.O. Box 90
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 787-8740

July 18, 1994

Keith Conover, M.D.
36 Robinhood Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15220-3014

Dear Doctor Conover:

The Division of Emergency Medical Services Systems has received your correspondence regarding the Wilderness and Backcountry Prehospital Care program.

We applaud your efforts to work within the system and especially through the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council and their various committees.

The Division will await specific recommendations from the PEHSC before considering any wilderness rescue issues further.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work for the betterment of patient care throughout the state.

Sincerely,

Gail Dubs
EMS Program Specialist
Division of Emergency Medical Services Systems

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