(Fishkill) - Nearly 100 emergency medical responders - ambulance, police, and fire personnel were honored recently at the 2006 Lifesaver Awards Dinner hosted by St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital and MedExcel USA. The award recipients, representing 20 agencies, were recognized for particular acts of heroism in saving lives. Many of the individuals involved in these cases - from stroke and heart attack to accident and seizure victims - joined the celebration to honor the emergency responders who saved their lives.
“We’re proud to recognize the professionalism and dedication of these individuals and agencies,” said Dr. Catherine Polera, Chair of SLCH’s Emergency Department. “Every day at SLCH we save the lives of patients who wouldn’t have had a chance, had it not been for the quick thinking, expertise, and commitment of the emergency medical responders who were first on the scene.” She added, “Their ability to stabilize patients and keep them alive until they reach our Emergency Department, is vital to the health and well-being of our community.”
Dramatic and poignant stories of survival against all odds were presented as the award recipients were introduced. For many, it was a heartwarming reunion as responders were reunited for the first time with the patients they helped save.
Responders from the following agencies were honored: Alamo Ambulance, Beacon Fire Department, Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Coldenham Fire Department, Cornwall Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Goodwill Fire Department, Kiryas Joel Volunteer EMS, Middlehope Fire Department, Mobile Life Support Services, Inc., New Windsor Police Department, New Windsor Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Plattekill Fire Rescue, Regional EMS, Shawangunk Police Department, STAT Flight, Town of Montgomery Ambulance Corps, Town of Newburgh Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Walden Police Department, Walden Fire Department, and Wallkill Ambulance Corps.
Four community members were also recognized for their service to our community. The Good Samaritan Award went to Fran Drake, a volunteer firefighter and SLCH employee who expedited a young accident victim’s transport to the Emergency Department, and the Community Service Award went to Town of
Newburgh Volunteer Ambulance Corps member and retired SLCH Emergency Department Technician Gail Stagg, for outstanding volunteerism. SLCH physicians Syed Nasir, M.D.,
Director of the hospital’s Stroke Center, and Hilario Martinez, M.D., interventional radiologist, were honored for bringing advanced stroke care to our community.
More than 200 attended the 2006 Lifesaver Awards Dinner, which was held at the Fishkill Holiday Inn.
New Windsor Volunteer Ambulance, New Windsor Police, and Regional EMS.
SLCH physicians honorees, Syed Nasir, M.D., Director of the hospital’s Stroke Center, and Hilario Martinez, M.D., interventional radiologist, join Emergency Department Director, Catherine Polera, D.O. for a group picture.
Good Samaritan honoree Fran Drake, SLCH Security Officer (right) is joined by SLCH Director of Security Jim Montgomery (left) as their picture is taken.
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