23-05-2025
Doctors Hospital hosts EMS Appreciation Week Lunch
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Doctors Hospital in Augusta hosted a special EMS Appreciation Week Lunch on Thursday, May 22.
EMS workers throughout the CSRA are being highlighted this week, especially for their heroic efforts during Hurricane Helene.
'Those guys were out there day in and day out, leaving their families, they had their own damaged homes, their own issues they had with their families, and they worked through that night and day,' said Gary Coker, president of Central EMS.
'So this year, we actually have a special what's called the challenge coin and this coin is to recognize the great work that our EMS providers did, going out trying to get through sometimes nearly impassable roads to get people to care,' said Joanna Conley, CEO of Doctors Hospital. 'And so, we really wanted to take a moment to recognize them for all their great work.'
Photojournalist credit: Gary Hipps
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