Close Menu
  • Home
  • COMMUNITY NEWS
  • LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS
  • SCHOOL NEWS
  • MILITARY NEWS
  • CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY
  • THINGS TO DO
  • HEALTH & WELLNESS
  • HOME & GARDEN
  • NORTHWEST FLORIDA NEWS
  • FLORIDA NEWS
  • Contact
Facebook
Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube
Niceville.com
Niceville.com
Home»CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY»Okaloosa EMS earns Gold for rapid heart attack, stroke care
CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY

Okaloosa EMS earns Gold for rapid heart attack, stroke care

Niceville.comJuly 21, 20242 Mins Read
side of an EMS ambulance
Okaloosa County Emergency Medical Services (EMS). (Contributed)

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla.—Okaloosa County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has been recognized for excellence in delivering rapid care for heart attack and stroke victims.

Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety – EMS Division recently received the Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement by the America Heart Association. This is the 10th consecutive year Okaloosa County has achieved gold status.

“This achievement reaffirms the county’s commitment to delivering quality, timely care for stroke and heart attack patients,” said Okaloosa County Board Chairman Paul Mixon.

“I am proud of our EMS professionals who continue to perform every day at the highest level, selflessly delivering care to those in need. We are honored to receive this recognition from the American Heart Association for the dedication of these individuals.”

According to the county, EMS staff can begin treatment when they arrive — up to an hour sooner than if someone goes to the hospital by car. EMS staff are also trained to provide resuscitation efforts to someone whose heart has stopped. People who arrive by ambulance may also receive faster treatment at the hospital.

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 when 911 is called, through EMS transport, and hospital treatment and discharge.

Optimal care for heart attack and stroke patients requires coordination between the individual prehospital providers and healthcare systems.

For more information, visit heart.org

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Previous ArticleU. S. 98 road work traffic advisories, Panama City to Pensacola
Next Article Okaloosa schools rank in Florida’s top 10 with strong statewide test results

Related Posts

Florida Department of Health advisory notice with a Florida state outline.

Health advisory warns against swimming at Garniers Beach Park

May 30, 2025
Stack of books and “Sidewalk Book Sale” graphic for Friends of the Niceville Library

Books, bargains, and a raffle at Niceville Library May 31

May 29, 2025
A Walton County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle stopped in the street with red and blue lights flashing during the night

Two men arrested after violent attack at Miramar Beach Circle K

May 28, 2025
Smiling woman in SUV with surfboards on top promoting auto loan rates
Categories
  • COMMUNITY NEWS
  • CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY
  • FLORIDA NEWS
  • HEALTH & WELLNESS
  • HOME & GARDEN
  • IT'S GEEK TO ME
  • LARRY WILLIAMS
  • LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS
  • MARKETPLACE NEWS
  • MILITARY NEWS
  • NORTHWEST FLORIDA NEWS
  • OUTDOORS
  • ROADS / TRANSPORTATION
  • SCHOOL NEWS
  • THINGS TO DO
The Wharf 850 Niceville, Florida
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
  • EGLIN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
  • EYEWEAR UNLIMITED
  • HAIR EXPRESS
  • MIDBAY VETERINARY HOSPITAL
  • NICEVILLE FARMERS MARKET
  • NICEVILLE INSURANCE AGENCY
  • RUCKEL PROPERTIES, INC.
  • THE WHARF 850
The Wharf 850 Niceville, Florida
Categories
  • COMMUNITY NEWS
  • CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY
  • FLORIDA NEWS
  • HEALTH & WELLNESS
  • HOME & GARDEN
  • IT'S GEEK TO ME
  • LARRY WILLIAMS
  • LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS
  • MARKETPLACE NEWS
  • MILITARY NEWS
  • NORTHWEST FLORIDA NEWS
  • OUTDOORS
  • ROADS / TRANSPORTATION
  • SCHOOL NEWS
  • THINGS TO DO

ABOUT NICEVILLE.COM

PRIVACY POLICY

TERMS OF SERVICE

© 2025 Niceville.com. All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.