Central Park Medical Unit

The Central Park Medical Unit (CPMU) is a non-profit, all-volunteer ambulance service providing free emergency medical service to patrons of Central Park and the surrounding streets of Manhattan in New York City.

Pronunciation

Central Park Medical Unit: /ˈsɛntrəl pɑːrk ˈmɛdɪkəl juːnɪt/

Etymology

The term "Central Park Medical Unit" is derived from its location and function. "Central Park" is a large public park in the center of Manhattan, and "Medical Unit" refers to the team of medical professionals who provide emergency medical services.

History

The Central Park Medical Unit was founded in 1975 by Dr. Adrian A. Mauskop, a neurologist and headache specialist, who saw the need for a dedicated medical response team in Central Park. The unit started with a single ambulance and has grown to include a fleet of vehicles and a team of over 150 volunteers.

Services

The Central Park Medical Unit provides a range of services including basic and advanced life support, emergency medical response, and patient transport. The unit operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and responds to over 3,000 calls each year.

Related Terms

Emergency Medical Services (EMS): A system that provides emergency medical care to those who need it. The Central Park Medical Unit is part of the EMS system in New York City.
Ambulance: A vehicle equipped for taking sick or injured people to and from the hospital, especially in emergencies. The Central Park Medical Unit operates a fleet of ambulances.
Volunteer: A person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task. The Central Park Medical Unit is staffed entirely by volunteers.
Non-profit organization: An organization that uses its surplus revenues to further achieve its purpose or mission, rather than distributing its surplus income to the organization's directors (or equivalents) as profit or dividends. The Central Park Medical Unit is a non-profit organization.

External links

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Central Park Medical Unit