submitted from Elizabeth Katona, Orlando Health South Lake
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, along with Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center and Orlando Health Air Care, today presented Lake County Fire Rescue, Clermont Fire Department and Minneola Fire Department with awards honoring their service.
During a special ceremony held at Clermont Arts and Recreation Center, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital presented Phoenix Awards for two separate patients, which recognize lifesaving events involving the resuscitation of a patient before arriving at the emergency room. The patient must be discharged without neurological complications.
The first Phoenix Award was given to responders from Lake County Fire Rescue and Minneola Fire Department. They are Jacob Schulte, Joshua Leonard, Drake Reuter, Angelo Santos and Steven Carrero-Sierra. A lifesaver award was also given to the patient’s daughter, who performed CPR on the patient just days after becoming certified.
The second Phoenix Award was given to responders from Lake County Fire Rescue and Clermont Fire Department. They are Ian Badowski, Josiah Hook, Eric Gullikson, Dean Luginbuhl, Carolina Sermini, Jonathan Fagan, Randall West and Zachary Woolgar.
Roseanne Laffer, 911 operator, took both calls and received both Phoenix Awards as well. She was recognized for providing life-saving instructions that directly impacted the patients’ outcomes.
“Our emergency medical services partners respond with skill, courage, and unwavering commitment during some of the most critical moments in people’s lives,” said Lance Sewell, president, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital. “We are proud to recognize their extraordinary service and deeply thank them for the crucial role they play daily in preserving the health and safety of our community.”
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, along with Orlando Health Air Care and Our Legacy, also presented an award to responders from Lake County Fire Rescue. They are Andrew Boris, Cameron Gegelman, John Sieg, Kyndra Knebush and Edgardo Castellanos.
(Photos Provided by Lake County)
