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Published: April 20, 2008
State faces a shortage of ambulance services
By Jennifer Palmer
Rural ambulance service in Oklahoma needs to be rescued, officials said.

Last year, the situation was described as dire when the state lost four rural ambulance services and many others struggled to remain operational.

In March, another was added to the list, leaving 50 ambulance services since 2000 that have closed their doors.

"Until we take some action, it's just going to get worse,” said Shawn Roge...

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