Southeast Texas EMS Heroes Recognized by The Medical Center of Southeast Texas at Annual Banquet
On Wednesday, May 18, in conjunction with the celebration of National EMS Week, The Medical Center of Southeast Texas hosted its annual Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Stewards of the Community awards for the first time since 2019. The event recognized two EMS providers who not only carry out the noble work of caring for others, but do so with a degree of expertise, professionalism, and compassion that makes them leaders in their field.
St. Joseph Medical Center Announces First “EMS Stewards of the Community” Awards Winners

Pictured above from L to R: Alfredo Martinez, HFD Asst. Chief; Justin Wells, HFD Asst. Chief; Sam Pena, HFD Chief, Randall Walthall, HFD EMS Award Winner; Kim Bassett, St. Joseph President; Donald Johnson, SJMC EMS Director and Brenden Hayden, Steward System VP of EMS
EMS Stewards of the Community Awards

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

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
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Announces Inaugural "EMS Stewards of the Community" Awards
In celebration of National Emergency Medical Service (EMS) week, May 19-24th, Steward Health Care System will host its 1st annual “EMS Stewards of the Community” Awards Ceremony on May 23rd at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Port Arthur Hospital.
St. Joseph Medical Center Announces First “EMS Stewards of the Community” Awards Nominations Due by April 15
HOUSTON (March 25, 2019) – In preparation for National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, May 19-24th, St.
Steward Health Care Names Christopher Baker, Brian Ackerman and Brandon Kahl Exceptional EMS Providers at “EMS Stewards of the Community” Awards

In annual awards ceremony, Steward recognized EMS providers hailing from Brevard County Fire Rescue, Cocoa Fire Department and Indian River Fire and Rescue