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Putnam County Government: Ambulnz To Provide Dedicated 911 System To New York's Putnam County

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November 4, 2021

 

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Ambulnz to Provide Dedicated 911 System to New York’s Putnam County
The Partnership with the Bureau of Emergency Services Brings a New Standard of Care
to the Residents and Visitors of Putnam County.
NEW YORK – November 03, 2021 – DocGo, a leading provider of last-mile Mobile Health services and
integrated medical mobility solutions has entered into an agreement to merge with Motion Acquisition
Corp. (“Motion”) (Nasdaq: MOTN), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today it will offer
its first dedicated 911 system to the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services in New York through
its subsidiary Ambulnz. The new contract allows Ambulnz to equip the county with three advanced life
support first-response units and two advanced life support ambulances to provide residents and visitors
with advanced life support (paramedic) services.
“We’re excited to have the opportunity to partner with and to provide advanced life support services in
Putnam County,” said Michael Witkowski, Chief of Operations at DocGo.
“The health of our community is a top priority and we are thrilled to Partner with Ambulnz to bring a
new standard of care to the residents and visitors of this county” said MaryEllen Odell, Putnam County
Executive “We’re thrilled to be the first county to work with Ambulnz on a dedicated 911 system, which
will enable us to provide top tier emergency medical services.” Commissioner of Emergency Services
Kenneth Clair, Jr. and Director of EMS Casey Quake echoed Odell’s sentiment.
Legislator Ginny Nacerino, Chairwoman of the Putnam County Legislature’s Protective Services
Committee said “After a lengthy process of vetting each submission to our request for proposals we are
confident the right partner has been selected to provide advanced life support and ambulance services
to our county.”
The company’s paramedics and emergency medical technicians are highly trained and are dedicated to
providing quick and reliable services with the most up-to-date medical equipment available on the
market. The county’s residents and visitors can expect a seamless transition when the contract takes
effect on January 1, 2022.
For more information about DocGo, visit: www.DocGo.com.
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About DocGo
DocGo is a leading provider of last-mile mobile care services and integrated medical mobility solutions.
DocGo is disrupting the traditional four-wall healthcare system by providing care at the scale of
humanity. DocGo’s innovative technology and dedicated field staff of certified health professionals
elevate the quality of patient care and drive business efficiencies for facilities, hospital networks, and
health insurance providers. With Mobile Health, DocGo empowers the full promise and potential of
telehealth by facilitating healthcare treatment, in tandem with a remote physician, in the comfort of a
patient’s home or workplace. Together with DocGo’s integrated Ambulnz medical transport services,
DocGo is bridging the gap between physical and virtual care. DocGo and Motion Acquisition Corp.
(Nasdaq: MOTN) previously announced their definitive business combination agreement and recently
filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC. Upon closing of the transaction, the combined
company will operate under the DocGo name and will be listed on Nasdaq under the new ticker symbol
“DCGO”. For more information, please visit www.docgo.com.
About Motion Acquisition Corp.
Motion Acquisition Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed for the purpose of
effecting a business combination with one or more target businesses or entities. Motion was founded by
a management team and board comprised of seasoned business executives recognized as pioneers in
the transportation software and technology sector that possess substantial operating and acquisition
experience. Motion is listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “MOTN.” For more information, please
visit https://motionacquisition.com.
About Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services
The Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services provides a wide range of programs and services
including;
• The Emergency Communications Center (911),
• The Office of Emergency Management including the Emergency Operations Center,
• The Office of Fire Prevention and Control including the Hazardous Materials Response Team,
Fire Investigation Team, Fire Police Team, Technical Rescue Team, Fire Training Division, and
• The Office of Emergency Medical Services including the Division of Training, Education and
Community Outreach and the Division of Operations that administers the county’s advanced
life support services contract.


This press release was produced by the Putnam County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.