EL DORADO — EL DORADO — The American Heart Association on Wednesday presented awards to top performing EMS agencies in the State as part of the Mission Lifeline program.
El Dorado-based ProMed Ambulance received top honors and was named a 2016 EMS Gold Award recipient.
Only 15 out of the more than 200 licensed ambulance services in Arkansas were recognized for their efforts.
ProMed Ambulance, which provides service in Randolph and Union Counties achieved Gold Award status in each of its operating areas. The award presentation ceremonies were held at the State Capitol in Little Rock as part of the annual National EMS Week celebration.
Mission Lifeline is a special program of the American Heart Association that encourages the most up-to-date, evidenced based treatment guidelines be used in caring for victims of heart attack and
acute coronary syndromes.
Hospitals and EMS agencies that participate in the Mission Lifeline
program have committed to applying these high standards of care in the communities they serve. In cooperation with the cardiac program offered at the Medical Center of South Arkansas, ProMed has adopted these rigorous guidelines as its protocol. ProMed has exceeded national data benchmarks for two consecutive years and achieved the AHA’s highest level of recognition.
“I cannot be more proud of the work our team has put forth in achieving this award,” said Ken Kelley, ProMed President and CEO. “Our efforts through the Mission Lifeline program have helped
improve cardiovascular health within the community, have minimized the damage when heart attacks occur, and — without a doubt — have helped save lives.”
“To be recognized for these efforts is a great honor. We are privileged to work with a great team at MCSA and without them, we could not have advanced our program to the level that we currently maintain. It’s definitely a win-win for the community,” he said.