AdventHealth Honors Unsung Heroes in Highlands and Hardee Counties
Discover how AdventHealth celebrates local EMS heroes with gratitude and token gifts during National EMS Week.
In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, AdventHealth has recognized the invaluable contributions of local EMS heroes in Highlands and Hardee Counties. Amid National EMS Week, the healthcare institution has honored those who serve tirelessly in critical times.
National Recognition of Heroes
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and other first responders are a lifeline across the country, answering over 200 million calls annually, as stated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The annual EMS Week unites communities in thanking these heroic individuals, with this year’s theme, “We Care. For Everyone,” underscoring the inclusive and compassionate care provided by EMS professionals.
AdventHealth’s Thankful Initiative
In Sebring, Wauchula, and Lake Placid, AdventHealth leaders visited EMS and Fire stations, presenting gifts as tokens of gratitude. These gifts included pickleball sets and baskets brimming with snacks such as chips, nuts, and breakfast bars—small tokens acknowledging their great partnership in caring for the Heartland community.
Words of Gratitude
“We are immensely grateful to EMS workers for their tireless service in our community,” expressed Jason Dunkel, CEO of AdventHealth Sebring, Lake Placid, and Wauchula. His words echo the sentiment that EMS professionals consistently extend beyond their duties, saving lives daily with unwavering dedication.
Bridging Community and Care
EMS Week is more than a celebration; it’s a bridge that strengthens the bonds between healthcare providers and first responders, ensuring that communities remain at the heart of healthcare delivery. As AdventHealth celebrates these local heroes, their gratitude serves as a beacon, highlighting the dedication and courage these unsung heroes exhibit every day.
AdventHealth’s actions remind us all of the selfless service provided by emergency responders, a sentiment that resonates deeply within the community.
As expressed by AdventHealth, the consistent service and spontaneous courage of EMS workers are essential to safe and healthy communities in Highlands and Hardee Counties. According to Central Florida Health News, honoring these heroes goes beyond gifts, marking a community united in appreciation.
