Newtown M.D. Receives Top Honor from Connecticut's Department of Public Health

NEWTOWN, CT — Connecticut's Department of Public Health recently honored EMS Personnel during National EMS Week.

The state Department of Public Health (DPH) honored six EMS personnel during EMS week, May 15-21, 2016.

"Every day, the dedicated and committed professional and volunteer EMS staff in our communities, make Connecticut’s EMS system work," stated DPH Commissioner Dr. Raul Pino. "I am grateful to the men and women who provide all Connecticut residents top quality EMS services twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. They have chosen to answer the call of a career that demands passion, purpose and heart, day in and day out. EMS personnel put themselves at risk to keep us safe, protect us from harm and provide oftentimes life-saving medical attention. I congratulate the winners of this year’s Recognition Awards and thank all of the men and women who demonstrate amazing care for the well-being of others."

The following individuals and organization were presented with awards:

• Trumbull EMS: Governor’s Award
• Maria Wilson, President of the Eastern EMS Council, Mystic River Ambulance: Connecticut Public Health Commissioner’s Award
• Joe Soto, Treasurer of the Southwest EMS Council, Greenwich EMS: Gillooly-Lawton Award
• Audrie Babineau of the Colchester-Haywood EMS: George A. Ganung Volunteer of the Year Award
• Erin Maloney of Enfield EMS: Distinguished Achievement Award
• William Begg, M.D., of Newtown, Danbury Hospital’s EMS Medical Director: Dr. Mark E. Quigley Award
• State Representative JP Sredzinski of Monroe: Legislator of the Year Award

"National EMS Week is our opportunity to recognize the contributions made by Connecticut’s emergency medical services personnel, who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of the medical front line. As our Nation and State face the challenges of a rapidly evolving healthcare system, our EMS providers have never been more important," added Raffaella Coler, Director of DPH’s Office of Emergency Medical Services. "We encourage all Connecticut residents to take the opportunity during National EMS Week to celebrate and support local EMS providers’ commitment to our communities."

For more information on the awards and EMS week, please visit: www.ctemscouncils.org.

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