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" 'C i '[ La Pore [mer` enc e gcal Services <br />0,ak ; , A 1,99 2 Prf>>,)J 01 nUF mast,. COFTWlid J <A J0 cxjr POUFR <br />City of La Porte —Council Meeting <br />December 11, 2017 <br />American Heart Association - Silver Plus Award <br />The City of La Porte EMS along with the assistance of the City of La Porte Fire <br />Department was selected to receive the 2017 American Heart Associations <br />"Silver Plus Mission Lifeline Award" for their quick and aggressive treatment <br />of cardiac emergencies. <br />EMS received this award based on how accurately and consistently they <br />acquired and transmitted 12-lead ECG's to receiving hospital physicians. The <br />12-lead EKG's measure the electrical activity of the heart to help the <br />paramedic determine if a heart attack is actually occurring. Once a <br />determination is made, the paramedics can then quickly and aggressively <br />treat the cardiac emergency with advanced treatment protocols. <br />The City of La Porte EMS responds to over 350 calls for service a year involving <br />cardiac emergencies and encourages the community to listen to your body <br />and take the symptoms of chest pain very serious by seeking medical <br />attention as quickly as possible as time is of the essence. <br />About 630,000 Americans die from heart disease each year —that's 1 in every <br />4 deaths. Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease, <br />killing about 366,000 people in 2015. <br />Thank you all for your continued efforts in the cardiac care of those who live <br />in and visit our great community. You are all outstanding paramedics and we <br />are very proud of your accomplishments in receiving this distinguished award. <br />10428 Spencer Highway m La Porte, Texas 77571 m (281) 471-9244 m www.laportetx.gov <br />