CHS Mobile Integrated Health Care received a number of accolades at a recognition ceremony on March 29, 2019 at the Hilton Garden Inn in College Town. The event was co-hosted by the Society for Total Emergency Programs (STEP) the Monroe-Livingston Regional Emergency Medical Services (MLREMS) council. MLREMS is a Regional organization that provides oversight and education to the EMS providers and departments in Monroe and Livingston Counties (www.mlrems.org).

Agency of the Year

This prestigious award is given to a local department that excels in furthering the mission of EMS in the area. CHS remains a leader in the Monroe-Livingston system, offering numerous training opportunities for its staff, the greater community and other healthcare providers. Their focus was and remains community service, which includes emergency services, community CPR/AED and first aid training, EMT and paramedic training, community paramedicine, blood pressure clinics, and health fair participation.  In 2018, they trained 2,155 people in CPR/AED through their American Heart Association training center. 

Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider of the Year — Jenna Cirincione

Jenna is a full-time EMT with CHS MIHC. She began her career as an Explorer with the organization and has worked her way up to a full-time BLS position. Jenna is on the Board of Directors and acts as Director of Operations for the for Rush Fire Department as well as serving as their Director of Operations. She maintains the most positive attitude and utmost compassion for her patients.

Communications Specialist of the Year – Charles Vitale

Charles was recognized through his role with the Monroe County Emergency Communications Department (ECD) as Communications Specialist of the Year. Mr. Vitale also works part-time with CHS MIHC as a Communications Specialist.

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Each of these awards will be submitted to the New York State for consideration at the statewide level.