American Medical Response (AMR), a subsidiary of Emergency Medical Services Corporation, has won a Stevie Award for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program in The 2008 American Business Awards, presented on June 12 in New York City. AMR won the Stevie Award for its “Sentimental Journey” program.
Stevie Awards were presented in over 40 categories including Best Overall Company, Best Executive, and Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program. More than 2,600 entries from companies of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration.
The “Sentimental Journey” program began in AMR’s Colorado Springs operation almost 15 years ago when an ambulance crew was transporting a man home for hospice care on an autumn day. He told the paramedic that he wished he could see the aspens turning color one more time. The crew pulled off the road and fulfilled his wish. This chance event grew into the “Sentimental Journey” program in which AMR donates the crew, ambulance and medical care to help fulfill a last wish for a hospice patient. Following its growth and success in Colorado Springs, the program subsequently has been implemented in many AMR operations across the county.
Mark Bruning, AMR’s Executive Vice President, said, “AMR is honored to have been selected from so many deserving companies that commit to the time-honored practice of social responsibility in the business world. We are very proud of our Colorado Springs employees and our Sentimental Journey program, which reflects the strong values and commitment of our caregivers in hundreds of communities across the nation. Along with providing quality emergency medical care and transportation, the opportunity to give back to our communities is the most important and gratifying thing we can do.”
About Emergency Medical Services Corporation
Emergency Medical Services Corporation (EMSC) (www.emsc.net) is a leading provider of emergency medical services in the United States. EMSC operates two business segments: American Medical Response Inc. (AMR), the Company’s healthcare transportation services segment, and EmCare Holdings, Inc. (EmCare), the Company’s emergency department and hospital-based management services segment. AMR is the leading provider of ambulance services in the United States. EmCare is the nation’s leading provider of outsourced emergency department staffing and related management services. In 2007, EMSC provided services to 10 million patients in more than 2,000 communities nationwide. EMSC is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
About American Medical Response
American Medical Response Inc. (www.amr.net), America’s leading provider of medical transportation, is locally operated in 40 states and the District of Columbia. AMR’s 18,500 paramedics, EMTs and other professionals transport more than four million patients nationwide each year in critical, emergency and non-emergency situations. Operating a fleet of approximately 4,500 vehicles, AMR, a subsidiary of Emergency Medical Services Corporation, is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, The Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in business worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.
Global Sponsor of the 2008 Stevie Awards is Dow Jones. Supporting sponsors of The 2008 American Business Awards include FIS Softpro, High Performance Technologies Inc., John Hancock, RCN Corporation, Richardson, and Ultimate Software. Media sponsors include the Business TalkRadio Network, CRM Advocate, and Human Resource Executive.
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