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Sovah Health - Danville Names 2023 Mercy Award Winner
May 25, 2023
Sovah Health – Danville recently announced that Eddie Snead has been recognized as the facility’s 2023 Mercy Award winner.
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Sovah Health - Martinsville Names 2023 Mercy Award Winner
May 24, 2023
Franklin DeShazo recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others.
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EMS Week 2023 Recognitions - Dawson Poteat of Ringgold Volunteer Fire and Rescue
May 22, 2023
What is your current role? Danville City Firefighter and Fire Captain with Ringgold Vol. Fire & Rescue What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I enjoy helping others. Growing up I watched my mom and dad work as nurses and first responders. Being able to help someone no matter the situation is...
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EMS Week 2023 Recognitions - Maria Szakos and Amara Perez (D Shift) of Henry County Public Safety
May 19, 2023
Maria Szakos – Maria is one of our newest team members and has quickly grown to be an irreplaceable asset to our department. She has grown as an EMT and touched the lives of numerous citizens in Henry County with her compassion and quality care. We look forward to seeing...
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EMS Week 2023 Recognitions - Brandon Miller and Aaron Wade (C Shift) of Henry County Public Safety
May 19, 2023
Brandon Miller - Though Brandon is the newest to the shift and newest to the profession I have to say he can keep up with the best of them. Brandon is extremely inquisitive, detailed, and is eager to learn new skills but likes to enhance already learned skills as well. His...
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EMS Week 2023 Recognitions - Sarah Still and Adam Martin (B Shift) of Henry County Public Safety
May 19, 2023
Sarah Still – She's always on point on calls, anticipating needs of partners, and willing to show others how things need to be done. Patient with students and eager to not only share knowledge, but expanding her own skills. Supportive of co-workers when needed, kind of the "shift mom" if...
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EMS Week 2023 Recognitions - Kevin Hendricks and Dylan Smith (A Shift) of Henry County Public Safety
May 19, 2023
Kevin Hendricks – He always goes above and beyond on his daily duties as well as patient care. He often discourages himself and doesn't see how much of a value to the shift that he is. He is often one that I rely on and consider his opinion very valuable. Dylan...
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My Sovah Story - Martinsville | Donna Nash
May 19, 2023
What is your role at Sovah Health– Martinsville Coordinator for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and Heart Failure Clinic. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? The unconditional love my grandpa and my parents showed to others – I wanted to be encouragement and support for people who crossed my path. What is a...
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EMS Week 2023 Recognitions - Christie Poteat of Ringgold Volunteer Fire and Rescue
May 19, 2023
1. What is your current role? EMS Captain 2. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I was twelve years old my sister was diagnosed with cancer. She was in and out of Duke hospital for three years before she passed. I wanted to know all I could to help her....
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EMS Week 2023 Recognitions - Cami Hoskins of Ringgold Volunteer Fire and Rescue
May 19, 2023
1. What is your current role? I serve as EMS 1st lieutenant at Ringgold Volunteer Fire and Rescue. 2. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I love helping people. I also wanted to follow in my grandpa’s footsteps. He was a paramedic. 3. What is a typical day like for you working...
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