Three Hamilton County Medics were honored Sunday November 1st 2015 at a surprise luncheon to reunite auto accident victim and the three medics who helped save her life. Pictured from left are Advanced EMT Jamie Jackson, Paramedic Scobey Newman, Lt. Paramedic Chris Dill, and patient Ashlyn Anderson.
After more than eight months following an automobile accident which resulted in trauma brain injury for accident victim Ashlyn Anderson, she and her family recognized three Hamilton County Emergency Medical Service employees at a luncheon held in their honor. “They saved my life,” said Ashlyn.
Ashlyn, 19 was involved in a major automobile accident in February, and was found unconscious inside her vehicle suffering from head trauma with multiple facial lacerations by Hamilton County Emergency Medical Service crew Paramedic Scobey Newman, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Jamie Jackson and Lieutenant Paramedic Chris Dill. On the scene, she was quickly assessed and immobilized with spinal precautions along with endotracheal intubation for airway management and transported to a local hospital. The three medics’ immediate actions and continued airway management at the scene and during transportation contributed to her recovery and the opportunity to reunite with the three members of HCEMS staff.
The Anderson family told Ashlyn, the luncheon was a birthday party for her grandmother; however they surprised her by reuniting her with the HCEMS staff that “saved her life.” Held on Sunday, emotions were high as hugs were exchanged by Ashlyn, her family members and the three medics as they talked about her journey from accident to recovery.
“It was just a joy to see her and the EMS personnel today and I’m just so thankful to them for their actions and the care they gave my daughter that day,” said Ashlyn’s father Jay Anderson. “They gave her the chance to be here today and I am so thankful for them. They were the best (paramedics) at the exact spot at the exact time that they were needed….they were her guardian angels.”
“I have been in this field of work for many years and many times accidents with less trauma than Ashlyn suffered didn’t work out as well, but in this case, it’s nice to see that there was such a positive outcome,” said Paramedic Charles “Scobey” Newman.
“It is our goal to provide quality emergency medical care for our community,” said HCEMS Lt. Chris Dill. “This was a real honor to meet Ashlyn and her family and to be acknowledged for doing our jobs.”