Inova Alexandria Hospital Says ‘Thank You’ To Local EMS

Hospital Will Honor Area Emergency Medical Services Rescue Teams During National EMS Week

Alexandria, VA – (May 19, 2008) — Inova Alexandria Hospital will be serving a special breakfast Tuesday, May 20, to honor area Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers who dedicate their lives to caring for the community.

“EMS workers are an extension of any hospital emergency department,” said Martin Brown, MD, medical director of emergency medicine at Inova Alexandria Hospital. “What these men and women do at the scene of an emergency directly affects our ability to successfully treat any patient that comes through our doors. We are very grateful for the contributions this dedicated group of professionals makes each day.”

WHAT:
Annual breakfast to honor local EMS during National Emergency Medical Services Week

WHEN:
Tuesday, May 20
9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m.

WHERE:
Inova Alexandria Hospital-Atrium
4320 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA

WHO:
Christine Candio, CEO, Inova Alexandria Hospital
Martin Brown, MD, Inova Alexandria Hospital
Redella Pepper, Vice Mayor, City of Alexandria
Stephen Day, MD, Inova Alexandria Hospital
Adam Thiel, Fire Chief, City of Alexandria
Pamela Copley, Alexandria EMS Council

This year’s EMS Breakfast will focus on the warning signs of a heart attack.  Stephen Day, MD, cardiologist, Inova Alexandria Hospital, will speak about “Acute Coronary Syndrome-The Need for Speed.” Acute coronary syndrome causes chest pain and other symptoms typical of a heart attack.

Pamela Copley, chair, Alexandria EMS Council, will address the importance of keeping the city’s EMS Services one of the best in the country.

Inova Health System is a not-for-profit health care system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency and urgent care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.