Hospital Honors Emergency Medical Workers

5/25/2015

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (May 26, 2015) – Wilkes-Barre General Hospital observed National Emergency Medical Services Week with several events designed to show appreciation for local first responders. Mayor Thomas Leighton presented the hospital with a proclamation declaring May 17-12 as Emergency Medical Services Week in the city.

Attending a barbecue in honor of the EMS workers are, from left: Mike Chmielewski, paramedic supervisor, Joe Moran, supervisor, and Gary McIntyre, director of operations, all of Commonwealth Health Emergency Medical Services; Doreen Kolojejchick, assistant chief nursing officer; Joan Kies, chief quality officer; Henry Dunham, director, emergency services; Mayor Leighton; and Bob Williams, assistant chief executive officer.