K’ima:w Medical Center’s ambulance service is the only lifeline for a lot of people in an area where the nearest hospital can be more than an hour or two away. Andy Kinniman, an emergency medical technician (EMT), said they handle everything from over-the-bank and white water rescues to delivering babies. Read More →

The Willow Creek ambulance is provided by the Hoopa Valley Tribe’s K’ima:w Medical Center (KMC). The ambulance service is headquartered in Hoopa but spans out as far as Somes Bar and Pecwan, Burnt Ranch and Berry Summit. Recent budget cutbacks have forced KMC to look for alternatives to closing the doors.  Full story in the [...] Read More →