OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital Recognizes Columbus Fire Unit as EMS Unit of the Year
Key Takeaways:
- Columbus Fire Medic 11/Engine 11/EMS 17 was named Riverside Methodist Hospital’s EMS Unit of the Year.
- The unit was recognized for exceptional clinical skill, teamwork, communication and commitment to emergency patient care.
- The award highlights the strong partnership between Central Ohio EMS agencies and Riverside’s emergency and specialty care teams.
The OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital Emergency Department has named Columbus Fire Department Medic 11/Engine 11/EMS 17 its EMS Unit of the Year, recognizing the crew’s exceptional clinical skill, teamwork and commitment to delivering outstanding emergency care in the moments when it matters most.
The annual recognition honors an EMS unit that exemplifies excellence in pre-hospital medicine through rapid assessment, sound clinical judgment, seamless communication and unwavering dedication to patient care. Medic 11/Engine 11/EMS 17 demonstrated those qualities throughout the year, providing advanced emergency treatment while working in close partnership with Riverside’s emergency department and specialty care teams.
“EMS professionals are often the first link in a patient’s chain of survival, and the care they provide before a patient ever reaches our doors can make all the difference,” said Tina Solazzo, EMS Outreach Manager at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital. “This group consistently demonstrates the professionalism, clinical excellence and teamwork that define outstanding emergency medical services. We are proud to recognize them as our EMS Unit of the Year and grateful for the partnership we share in caring for our community.”
The recognition also highlights the close collaboration between Central Ohio EMS agencies and the multidisciplinary teams at Riverside Methodist Hospital, where emergency physicians, nurses, trauma specialists, cardiologists and critical care teams work together to provide timely, lifesaving care.
“Exceptional patient outcomes begin long before a patient arrives at the hospital,” said Warren Yamarick, MD, Medical Director of the Riverside Methodist Hospital Emergency Department. “The skill, preparation and communication demonstrated by our EMS partners are essential to everything we do. M11 exemplifies the highest standards of emergency medicine, and this recognition reflects not only their clinical expertise but their commitment to working as one team with the hospital to provide the best possible care for our patients.”
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital partners with EMS agencies throughout Central Ohio to advance emergency medical care through education, training, quality improvement initiatives and ongoing collaboration. The EMS Unit of the Year award recognizes the dedication of first responders whose expertise and partnership help improve outcomes for patients across the region.
