EMS “Stewards of the Community” Awards Presented In Recognition of National EMS Week

EMS Steward of the Community Awards - winner pictured with award

Stephen Kisak, a paramedic with the Champion Township Fire Dept., was honored with the Steward of the Community Award.  Hospital President Ron Bierman, left, and Matt Ozanich, Director of Pre-Hospital Care, presented him with the award at the 2nd annual “EMS Stewards of the Community” Awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 22. (Photo by jmt photography).

Peter Janeliunas and Gregory Pease honored with “EMS Stewards of the Community” Awards

Award Ceremony Picture in order (left to right): •	Ian Riley, EMS Manager, Gregory Pease, Award Recipient from Boston EMS, Thomas Sands, President, Peter Janeliunas, Award Recipient from Boston EMS, Joseph O’Hare, Superintendent Boston EMS, Brenden Hayden, VP EMS

DORCHESTER, MA – In celebration of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) week, Steward Health Care hosted the third annual “EMS Stewards of the Community” award ceremony on May 20 at the Tirrell Room in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Dallas-based Steward, which operates nine hospitals across Massachusetts, recognized 19 EMS providers. Among these were Peter Janeliunas and Gregory Pease. They were recognized for “going above and beyond” in their interactions with patients at Carney Hospital.

Thomas Kenvin, Paramedic, Sharon Fire Department, Honored with “EMS Stewards of the Community” Awards

EMS Award Winner

Recognizing those who deliver exceptional care and compassion to patients every day

Photo (L to R): Mike Valkanas, EMS Medical Director Norwood Hospital, Justine DeFronzo, CNO Norwood Hospital, David Emswiler, EMS Manager, Thomas Kenvin, Award Recipient from Sharon Fire, James Wright, Chief Sharon Fire, Richard Murphy, Sharon Fire, Brenden Hayden, VP EMS