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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-11 05:25 CST
updated: 2026-11-11 05:25 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Fire departments warn of longer ambulance trips amid hospital issues

Fire departments warn of longer ambulance trips and less coverage amid issues at Vista hospital.

Section: [Public Safety](/chicago/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [NBC Chicago](https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/vista-medical-center-east-ems-bypass-ambulances-american-health-systems-payroll-lake-county/4015129/), 2026-11-11 05:25 CST: Fire departments warn of longer ambulance trips, less coverage amid issues Vista hospital

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