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)

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Vascular surgeons Roger Moccia and Irfan Imami recently completed their 250th transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) procedure, a minimally invasive treatment designed to repair blockages in the carotid artery and help reduce the risk of stroke.

The milestone comes shortly after the surgeons joined Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, expanding access to advanced vascular care for residents throughout Lake County.

TCAR is a specialized procedure that combines surgical principles with endovascular techniques to safely restore blood flow to the brain while minimizing the risk of complications. By offering this innovative treatment locally, Dr. Moccia and Dr. Imami are enhancing stroke prevention services and providing patients with high-level vascular expertise close to home.

Hospital officials note that the addition of the two experienced vascular surgeons strengthens the hospital’s commitment to delivering comprehensive, cutting-edge care to the South Lake community.

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The Beacon Award for Excellence recognizes unit caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes and align practices with AACN’s six Healthy Work Environment Standards.

The interventional cardiac care team works to diagnose and treat patients with heart conditions, particularly using minimally invasive techniques.

“We’re incredibly proud of our interventional cardiac care team, and it’s gratifying to see the exceptional work they do every day be recognized so prestigiously,” said Carolyn Scott, chief nursing officer, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital. “They embody what it means to provide dedicated, precise and compassionate heart care.”

The silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence signifies an effective approach to policies, procedures and processes that includes engagement of staff and key stakeholders.

About Orlando Health – Orlando Health is a private not-for-profit, integrated academic healthcare system with $12 billion of assets under management, that serves the southeastern United States – including Florida and Alabama – and Puerto Rico. With corporate offices in Orlando, Florida the system provides a complete continuum of care across a network of medical centers and institutes, community and specialty hospitals, physician practices, urgent care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, home healthcare, and long-term and behavioral health care services. Founded more than 100 years ago, Orlando Health’s mission is to improve the health and the quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve. The system provided nearly $1.7 billion in community impact in the form of community benefit programs and services, Medicare shortfalls, bad debt, community-building activities and capital investments in FY 23, the most recent period for which the information is available. For more information, visit orlandohealth.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter.)

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The event will take place at the Orlando Health National Training Center located on the hospital campus. On-site interviews will be conducted for opportunities for the following positions:

• Registered Nurses (all specialties)
• Paramedics
• Nursing Assistants
• Licensed Practical Nurses
• Medical Technologists
• Respiratory Therapists
• Patient Registration
• Housekeeping
• Lifeguards

Interested applicants can RSVP and apply here: OrlandoHealth.com/Careers

Orlando Health South Lake has served the South Lake County area by providing quality healthcare since 1947. Ranked number 10 among Watson Health’s Top 100 Hospitals 2021, the 170-bed hospital has received an “A” grade as one of the safest hospitals in the U.S. by the Leapfrog Group, an independent organization that assesses and grades hospitals based on their safety and quality, for five consecutive grading periods.

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