PUNTA GORDA, FL (May 15, 2013) – During National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 19-25, local communities and medical personnel will come together to publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's "front line."
This year’s theme “EMS: One Mission. One Team,” highlights the team approach that EMS professionals take in fulfilling their mission: caring for those in need. The EMS system includes emergency physicians, nurses, technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators and administrators. These individuals work together to deliver lifesaving care.
“Emergency responders remain calm and focused in life-threatening situations, and use their medical expertise to assure the health and welfare of those they serve,” said Ricky Satcher, CEO at Peace River Regional Medical Center. “They work quickly and efficiently to deliver these patients safely to our hospital, where clinicians can perform diagnosis and treatment. These are highly skilled, dedicated individuals who provide outstanding service to Charlotte County, and we thank them for everything they do.”
Being an emergency professional often means being on call 24/7, and requires the ability to make life-and-death decisions on a daily basis. These individuals dedicate their life to helping others, and they deserve special recognition.
“Our local EMTs are all used to being on call and working holidays so they can be ready at a moment’s notice,” said José Morillo, CEO at Charlotte Regional Medical Center. “We feel fortunate to work with such an amazing group of people and are proud to honor the EMS team.”
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About Charlotte Regional Medical Center
Located in Punta Gorda, Charlotte Regional Medical Center is a full-service hospital dedicated to abiding by the mission of: Caring professionals dedicated to serving our community. Founded in 1947, 208-bed Charlotte Regional is Joint Commission Accredited and an award-winning hospital, with stroke services, orthopedics and respiratory programs earning national distinction. For more information, visit www.CharlotteRegional.com.
About Peace River Regional Medical Center
Founded in 1962 by a group of local physicians, Peace River Regional Medical Center is a 254-bed Joint Commission Accredited full-service hospital located in Port Charlotte. Recognized locally as a leading healthcare provider, Peace River is offers a full-continuum of care to patients in Charlotte County. In 2012, the state-of-the-art Peace River Heart Institute opened on the main hospital campus. Peace River Heart Institute is Charlotte County’s only full-service cardiac center, offering a full spectrum if interventional cardiac services, including open heart surgery. For more information, visit www.PeaceRiverRegional.com.
