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EMS Week Celebrates Life
May 16, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Diane Holm, Public Information Officer (239) 335-1639 or cell 357-3540 EMS WEEK CELEBRATES LIFE FORT MYERS, FL-Thanks to the men and women of Emergency Medical Services, thousands more people are alive today to celebrate the 35th Annual National EMS Week from May 18th to 24th. Stories abound of lives saved when they shouldn't have been and the need of EMS workers to give more to the community than they already do. Created by the American College of Emergency Physicians, this year's theme is "EMS: Your Life Is Our Mission." Children have been asked to send thank you notes to EMTs and Paramedics, while local businesses are donating food and gifts to express their thanks during barbecue luncheons for Lee County EMS at Lakes Park. There will be three luncheons to enable the men and women on all three shifts to participate in the celebration in their honor. "No one gives more to the community than these medics," said Chief Kim Dickerson, EMS Operations Manager. "Most patients remember the nurses and doctors who are there when they are feeling better, and some even remember the fire fighters who rescued them. Rarely do the medics who helped them sustain life between rescue and hospital care hear from the public." The celebration of life, including an annual award for the most giving EMT and Paramedic outside of regular work duties, is paid for by a donation from a former patient. To send thanks to Lee County EMS Medics, please mail to PO Box 398, Fort Myers, FL 33902-0398.
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