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The Governor’s EMS Award for Nurse with Outstanding Contributions to EMS
(WDBJ) By Eddie Callahan Published: Mar 20, 2021 (WDBJ) - A hometown healthcare hero was honored with a 2009 Governor’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Award on Saturday during a virtual presentation. Daniel Freeman, MSN, RN, Carilion Clinic earned “The Governor’s EMS Award for Nurse with Outstanding Contribution to EMS.” Dan Freeman
The honors recognize outstanding EMS providers and organizations throughout the state for their demonstrated level of excellence and dedication to the EMS system. “Congratulations to all the award winners and my sincere thanks to all the EMS providers in the Commonwealth,” added M. Norman Oliver, M.D., M.A., State Health Commissioner. “Your efforts, whether on a routine call for chest pain or in response to multi-vehichle crash requiring heroic lifesaving measures, are appreciated by families everywhere. During this pandemic, many of you have stepped in to help administer vaccines, further evidence of your dedication to your communities. You are truly Virginia’s heroes.”
