Elderly man with severe chest and back pain at hospital

Heard on: Columbia and Sauk Counties Public Safety

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Columbia County Portage EMS, Columbia County Portage EMS, we have a medical call at UW Health, (number withheld) County Highway CX.

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Again, UW Health, (number withheld) County Highway CX, cross street is Patterson Drive, CX and Curry Road.

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We have an 88 year old male, conscious and breathing.

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He has a 10 out of 10 for mid back and chest pain.

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He does have a heart history.

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He had a valve replaced a year ago.

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They're advising to use the back door by the dumpsters for entry.

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Transmit at 1440.

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April, Portage Fire and EMS.

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Portage Fire and EMS, acknowledge the page.

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You can show Medic 653 en route to UW Health.

7/23/2026 12:39 PM

Medical Emergency

County Hwy CX, Portage, WI 53901

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched to a UW Health clinic near County Highway CX in the Portage area for an 88-year-old man who was conscious and breathing but reported severe mid-back and chest pain, with a history of heart surgery. Portage Fire and EMS, including medic unit 653, responded and were directed to enter from a rear door near the dumpsters.