Bates County Memorial Hospital is proud to congratulate Jesse Cowley on earning his Missouri paramedic license after graduating from the Johnson County Ambulance District (JCAD) Paramedic Program, Cohort 10. Jesse graduated on June 12, 2026, earned his National Registry Paramedic certification on July 11, and became a fully licensed Missouri paramedic on July 13.
A Bates County native, Jesse was born at BCMH and has spent most of his life in Rich Hill, where he also serves as a volunteer firefighter with the Rich Hill Fire Department. He joined the BCMH Ambulance Department as an EMT in 2024 after completing his EMT education and quickly demonstrated a commitment to continuing his education and advancing his career.
Jesse completed his paramedic education through BCMH's Paramedic Scholarship Program while continuing to serve patients as a member of the BCMH Ambulance Department. The program helps develop local EMS professionals and strengthen emergency medical services throughout Bates County.
Reflecting on his decision to continue his education, Jesse said, "I want to be there and treat patients how I would want other providers to be there for my family. To do so, I have to continue to learn and train and become the best that I can be."
Kristina Anderson, Director of Human Resources, said, "Jesse's achievement is one we're incredibly proud to celebrate. Supporting employees who want to grow their careers while continuing to serve the communities they call home is exactly why we created our Paramedic Scholarship Program. By investing in our own EMTs, we're not only helping them achieve their professional goals, but also strengthening EMS services for the patients and rural communities who depend on us every day."
Jesse is one of several EMTs who have advanced their careers through BCMH's Paramedic Scholarship Program, an investment in growing the hospital's future EMS workforce.
BCMH congratulates Jesse on this outstanding achievement and looks forward to the continued impact he will make serving patients and communities throughout Bates County as a paramedic.
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