Medshore Ambulance, a member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies, was recently recognized by the American Heart Association with a Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award for the company’s continuous commitment to delivering essential and high-quality care to patients experiencing heart attacks and strokes; improving overall patient outcomes in Anderson County, South Carolina.

When every second counts, high-quality, rapid care can mean all the difference.  EMS professionals are often the first on the scene, delivering critical and compassionate care that can not only save lives but also help improve overall patient outcomes.

“We are honored to receive this national achievement award from the American Heart Association,” said Jason Cooke, Vice President of Operations at Medshore Ambulance. “This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to our community and our dedication to providing the highest standard of care. Our teams are exceptionally trained, deeply compassionate, and ready to respond to every call with excellence. It is a privilege to serve the citizens and visitors of Anderson County.”

Mission: Lifeline EMS® is the American Heart Association’s national initiative to advance the system of care for patients with high-risk, time-sensitive disease states, such as severe heart attacks and strokes. The program helps reduce barriers to prompt treatment — starting from when 911 is called to EMS transport and continuing through hospital treatment and discharge. Optimal care for heart attack and stroke patients takes coordination between the individual prehospital providers and healthcare systems.

“Arguably the most important link in the chains of survival for acute stroke and cardiovascular emergencies is emergency medical services and prehospital professionals,” said Kacey Kronenfeld, M.D., FAEMS, chair of the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Taskforce. “Early condition identification, stabilization and prehospital interventions, and initiation of actions within the regional systems of care provide patients with the best chance for receiving expedient definitive therapies leading to optimal outcomes and maximized quality of life.

“The American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline EMS awards are an important way to recognize the crucial roles and performances of EMS personnel in stroke and cardiac patients’ care.”

The Mission: Lifeline EMS achievement award focuses on agencies’ on-scene care, bringing to the forefront the collaboration and contributions to patient care for prehospital providers.