American Heart Association's 2022 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Award RecognitionCity of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
Presentation(s) # 02.
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July 5, 2022
ITEM TITLE: American Heart Association's 2022 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus
Award Recognition
SUMMARY: The Dubuque Fire Department will be recognized for receiving
the American Heart Association's 2022 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus
Award.
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Dubuque Fire Department Nationally Recognized for
Commitment to Quality Care for Heart Attacks
June 23, 2022
The Dubuque Fire Department has received the American Heart Association's 2022
Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus Award for its commitment to offering rapid, research -
based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attack, ultimately saving
lives.
Each year, more than 250,000 people experience a type of heart attack known as an ST
elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart
that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it is critical to restore blood flow as
quickly as possible by either mechanically opening the blocked vessel or using clot -
busting medication.
The Mission: Lifeline achievement award is earned by agencies that demonstrate a
commitment to treating patients according to the most up-to-date research -based
practices as outlined by the American Heart Association.
"The Dubuque Fire Department is dedicated to providing optimal care for heart attack
patients," said Dubuque EMS Supervisor Samuel Janecke. "We are pleased to be
recognized for our dedication and achievements in emergency medical care efforts
through Mission: Lifeline."
The Dubuque Fire Department has proudly provided emergency and non -emergency
ambulance service in the Dubuque community since 1914. For more information on
Dubuque Fire Department EMS, visit www.cityofdubuclue.ora/fire or call 563.589.4160.