Presence Saint Francis Hospital's Emergency Medical Services System Recognized by the Village of Northfield for 40 years of service

Presence Saint Francis Hospital’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System was recognized with a proclamation by the Village of Northfield at their village board meeting for providing 40 years of emergency medical services, including oversight and training for all of the Village of Northfield’s life safety personnel. The proclamation declares October 21, 2014 as “Presence Saint Francis Hospital – Emergency Medical Services Day,” in Northfield.

Since 1974, Presence Saint Francis Hospital EMS System has provided emergency medical services, plus pre-hospital education such as emergency medical technician (EMT) and paramedic training, as well as continuing education for EMTs and paramedics for 40 years. It is the third oldest EMS system in Illinois, and one of four EMS systems incorporated in Illinois Department of Health Region X, providing medical oversight for more than 800 life safety personnel from seven surrounding communities and three private ambulance companies.

“We are proud to serve our communities with the life-savings support they need,” said Presence Saint Francis EMS System Coordinator Adam Greenberg. “We will continue offering the best paramedic training and continuing education for EMTs in Northfield and surrounding suburbs. It is our duty, it is our honor.”

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About Presence Saint Francis Hospital

Presence Saint Francis Hospital is a nationally recognized, full-service hospital with a Level I Trauma Center. Home to the first Chest Pain Center on Chicago’s North Shore and a Primary Stroke Center certified by the Joint Commission, Presence Saint Francis Hospital has a rich history of providing top quality care and leading edge technologies in collaboration with its 430-physician medical staff. Presence Saint Francis Hospital has been designated a Magnet® Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, placing it in the top seven percent of U.S. hospitals for nursing excellence. More information is available at http://www.presencehealth.org/stfrancis.

About Presence Health

Presence Health is the largest Catholic health system based in Illinois, created in November 2011 through the merger of Provena Health and Resurrection Health Care. With more than 150 sites of care, including 12 hospitals, Presence Health has 21,000 employees and 4,000 medical professionals. More information is available at http://www.presencehealth.org.

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