When the coronavirus pandemic was raging around the world, everyone felt grateful for healthcare workers. Although COVID-19 is still a concern, we’ve settled into a calmer time. We probably don’t think nearly as often about healthcare unless we need help.

But now is the time when healthcare workers in Woods County need our support. Now emergency medical services (EMS), the front line of health care, need our help. In our county, the ambulance services are operated by three cities: Alva, Freedom and Waynoka. The cities depend on sales tax, and stretching that money to cover all the city service...