In the Valley

EMS Week

YCDEMS concluded EMS week with a wonderful celebration of our providers. The event was held at the Capitol Theater on Sunday May 23rd, 2010.

The following is a list of the recipients who received awards:

YCDEMS Essay Contest

Kelly Gooss, high school essay winner

Natalie Bartlett, middle school essay winner

Kylie Thorndike, middle school essay runner up

Alicia Alvarez, middle school essay runner up

EMS Awards

Diane Koch, 20 year service award

Pete Orgill, friend of EMS

Tamara Pettis, RN of Excellence (accepted by Kim Bersing)

Cheryl Miller, tele-communicator of the year

Lora Robinson, EMS educator of the year

Ken Shipman, Administrator of the year

Wayne Guckert, Volunteer of the year

Brandon Torson, First Responder of the year

Dwight Derby, EMT of the year

Jim Curtis, Paramedic of the year

Candace Hamilton, EMS leadership award from Dr. Juan Acosta

Roger Nelson, Medical Director award

Cara Bardwell, Medical Director award

YCDEMS is happy to present with Dr. Juan F. Acosta a special recognition certificate for all of Yakima County's providers.

In Closing

YCDEMS offers a special thank you to Brother Jack Henderson for his closing blessing of the ceremonies and for all our providers.

Medical Education Lecture

July MPD Lecture at Zesta Cucina TBA

Class Evaluation form

YCDEMS has developed a new evaluation form for review of all classes offered by this office.

The form may be downloaded here and filled out online then submitted electronically to the Training Coordinator or printed and mailed to the office.

Please use the form to help us evaluate our progress.