LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Ferry staff helped during pregnancy

Editor, Thank you to the staff of the Clinton/Mukilteo ferry route. A couple weeks ago, Whidbey General Hospital Emergency Medical Services was transporting a woman in labor with a high-risk pregnancy. The patient and her family were expected at Everett Providence Hospital at the Women and Children’s Center. At 3 a.m., the baby was ready, but the ferries weren’t running yet.

July 10, 2015 7:10 pm

Editor,

Thank you to the staff of the Clinton/Mukilteo ferry route. A couple weeks ago, Whidbey General Hospital Emergency Medical Services was transporting a woman in labor with a high-risk pregnancy. The patient and her family were expected at Everett Providence Hospital at the Women and Children’s Center. At 3 a.m., the baby was ready, but the ferries weren’t running yet.

The late-night crew of the ferry was contacted and was ready and waiting for the paramedics when they arrived at the dock. The mom was taken to Providence, where she delivered the baby within minutes of arrival.

Thank you Washington State Ferries — you are so important to the care of our patients and residents. We couldn’t do it without you!

DEB CRAGER

Whidbey General Hospital EMS