Thurston County Medic One is hosting public town hall meetings and listening sessions over the next six weeks as part of its Community Needs Assessment.
The sessions will be held in-person only at various locations across Thurston County, including Lacey, Yelm, Olympia, Tumwater, Rochester, and Tenino, with specific dates and times provided in the announcement.
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Medic One Hosting Town Halls for Community Needs Assessment September 30, 2026 CONTACT: Ben Miller-Todd, Director, Emergency Services [email protected] or 360-704-2780Thurston County Medic One Hosting Town Halls and Listening Sessions for Community Needs Assessment OLYMPIA, WA — Thurston County Medic One is hosting a series of public town hall meetings and targeted listening sessions over the next six weeks as part of its ongoing Community Needs Assessment. Identified as a key priority in the Thurston County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Comprehensive Planning cycle, the assessment began earlier this year to gather direct input on local emergency medical services and emergent healthcare priorities from our community. The feedback collected from residents, emergency service providers, and regional healthcare partners will directly shape the strategic direction and future operations of Thurston County EMS. All public town halls and listening sessions will be hosted in-person only; virtual attendance options are not available. Public Town Hall Meeting Dates All Thurston County residents are invited to attend and share their perspectives. Lacey: Friday, October 2, 2026, 9 – 11 a.m. Location: South Puget Sound Community College – Lacey Campus, 4220 6th Ave SE Ste 1, Lacey, WA 98503 Yelm: Sunday, October 4, 2026, 1 – 3 p.m.Location: Yelm High School, 1315 W Yelm Ave, Yelm, WA 98597 Olympia: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Location: Olympia High School, 1302 North Street SE #311, Olympia, WA 98501 Tumwater: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 1– 3 p.m. Location: Tumwater High School, 700 Israel Rd SW, Tumwater, WA 98501 Rochester: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9 – 11 a.m. Location: Swede Hall, 18543 Albany St SW, Rochester, WA 98579 Tenino: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Location: Tenino Ag Park, 16404 Old Hwy 99 SE, Tenino, WA 98589 Specialized Listening Sessions Dedicated sessions have also been scheduled for local EMS personnel and allied healthcare providers to discuss systemic needs, strategic planning goals, and operational vision. EMS Providers Session 1: Monday, October 19, 2026, 9 – 11 a.m. Location: South Puget Sound Community College – Lacey Campus, 4220 6th Ave SE Ste 1, Lacey, WA 98503 Session 2: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Location: Thurston County Atrium (Board Room), 3000 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501 Allied Healthcare PartnersSession: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Location: South Puget Sound Community College – Lacey Campus, 4220 6th Ave SE Ste 1, Lacey, WA 98503 Additional Information & Accessibility Accommodations Members of the public, local providers, and partner organizations are encouraged to attend and share details within their networks. For general questions regarding the listening sessions or to request disability accommodations, please contact Thurston County Medic One at [email protected] or call (360) 704-2780. Find information about Thurston County Medic One and the listening sessions on Thurston County’s website at www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/medic-one/medic-one Department: Board of County Commissioners, Medic One Type: Press Release Category: Events Source: https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/news/medic-one-hosting-town-halls-community-needs-assessment
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