News Release
Mercy honors local providers during EMS Week
May 21, 2009
To celebrate National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week (May 17-23), Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines hosted a luncheon for local EMS providers on Tuesday, May 20. At the event, Mercy presented awards to 13 providers who were nominated by their peers for going above and beyond in their profession. More than 120 EMS providers attended the event.
Mercy was proud to honor the following EMS providers who have demonstrated above and beyond service during the past year:
Aaron Bauch - Des Moines Fire Department
Kyle Brown - Mary Greeley Hospital
Ryan Coburn - Norwalk Fire Department
Archie Deaton - Carlisle Volunteer Fire Department
Mike Forschler - Mercy Ambulance
Lamar Hudson – Mercy Ambulance
Rich Lee - Mary Greeley Mobile ICU Service
Sean McAndrew - Johnston & Grimes EMS
Carl Noftsger - Des Moines Fire Department
Frank Prowant - Ankeny Fire Department
Joe Sciarotta - Truro Fire Department
Sally Seeley - Baxter Rescue Unit
Adam Singer - Mercy One
David Williams - Altoona Fire Department
National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week is an event developed by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) to educate the public about EMS, injury prevention and what to do in case of an emergency.
Contact Gregg Lagan
Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines
515-247-3050
cell 515-490-6636
