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Please see the below achievement for the department, recognized by the American Heart Association for "EMS Gold Plus" STEMI and stroke care. This is the highest recognition issued by the AHA for EMS services and is a culmination of efforts of all of our EMS personnel. The AHA uses our submitted data on strokes and STEMIs, particularly in areas of Point of Contact to arrival at ED, and ED to balloon time to determine eligibility for recognition. Receiving the EMS Gold Plus recognition required the department to meet specific guidelines for two or more years in a row. <br>
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It is with great honor that I get to share this achievement with you all, and thank you for all of the unwavering hard work and dedication to EMS that our providers.<br>
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Best,<br>
Ethan</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style='font-family:"Lub Dub Medium",sans-serif'>On behalf of the staff and volunteers of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association,</span> <span style='font-family:"Lub Dub Medium",sans-serif'>we are proud to announce that</span> <span style='font-family:"Lub Dub Bold",sans-serif;color:black'>Holden Fire Department</span> <span style='font-family:"Lub Dub Medium",sans-serif'>has been approved for the Mission: Lifeline® -</span> <b><span style='font-family:"Lub Dub Medium",sans-serif'>EMS Gold Plus.</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style='font-family:"Lub Dub Medium",sans-serif'>Your agency</span><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></b><span style='font-family:"Lub Dub Medium",sans-serif'>is a part of an elite group of prehospital agencies recognized by the American Heart Association.</span><span style="color:black"> </span><span style='font-family:"Lub Dub Medium",sans-serif;color:black'>The award recognizes</span><span style="color:black"> </span><span style='font-family:"Lub Dub Medium",sans-serif'>your</span> <span style='font-family:"Lub Dub Medium",sans-serif;color:black'>commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of prehospital care by ensuring that every STEMI patient receives treatment according to nationally accepted recommendations and standards.</span><span style="color:black"> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style='font-family:"Lub Dub Medium",sans-serif'>This great achievement deserves to be recognized and there are many ways for your agency to market and showcase this award. I’ve attached a copy of your certificate for your use.</span> <span style='font-family:"Lub Dub Medium",sans-serif'>Make sure to forward this email to your agency</span><span style='font-family:"Lub Dub Medium",sans-serif'>’</span><span style='font-family:"Lub Dub Medium",sans-serif'>s Public Information Officer so they can take advantage of the different opportunities for highlighting this honor.</span> </p>
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<div><span style="font-size:12px;">Ethan Naiman</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:12px;">EMS Coordinator</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:12px;">Holden Fire Department</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:12px;">1370 Main Street</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:12px;">Holden, MA 01520</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:12px;">Office: 508-210-5659</span></div>
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