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CAREFLITE’s NEWSLETTER
Aug – Sept - Oct 2014
Dr. Ron Anderson who served as President and CEO of Parkland Memorial Hospital from 1983 until 2012 when he retired,
passed on September 13, 2014. He also served as a Professor of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern. A native of
Chickasha, Oklahoma, Dr. Anderson spent his entire career working to bring world class medical care to the indigent
population of Dallas County. A great supporter of CareFlite, he appeared in our 30th Anniversary video. He will be missed
by all who knew him, by those whose health was impacted by his leadership and by the entire Dallas community.
Dr. Ron Anderson takes a patient's blood pressure at Parkland Memorial Hospital in 1980.
Photo courtesy of Dallas Morning News.
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CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS TO THR’s CEO DOUG HAWTHORNE…
On August 12, 2014, CareFlite
presented Mr. Hawthorne a model
of CareFlite’s 407GX aircraft in
thanks for THR’s support of
CareFlite and to acknowledge Mr.
Hawthorne’s many years of service
to Presbyterian and then Texas
Health Resources where he has
served as CEO since the system’s
founding in 1997 with the merger
of Presbyterian and Harris
Methodist
Hospitals.
Mr.
Hawthorne is retiring at the end of
this month and we wish him a
wonderful
retirement.
The
presentation was made at THR’s
executive leadership meeting at
THR headquarters in Arlington.
FRIEND OF CAREFLITE PRESENTATION TO ROBERT EARLEY, JPS HEALTH NETWORK CEO
On August 5, 2014 CareFlite
presented a Bell 407GX model
to Robert Earley, President &
CEO of JPS Health Network in
appreciation of the network’s
support of CareFlite. From left
to right above: Bill Whitman –
Executive Vice President &
COO of JPS Health Network,
James C. Swartz – CareFlite
CEO, Mr. Earley and Gary
Floyd MD – Executive Vice
President – Medical Affairs.
The Sponsor Hospitals are the
foundation of CareFlite.
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FRONTIERS OF FLIGHT MUSEUM BEAT THE HEAT PR
(Above L to R) Jennifer Sam – Membership Office, JP Leger ATP and Justin Morris FP-C
Above: CareFlite’s Bell 407GX was displayed at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas on 8/16/14.
©2014 CareFlite, 3110 S. Great Southwest Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
CAREFLITE APPOINTS NEW VICE PRESIDENT, FLIGHT OPERATIONS
CareFlite has appointed Damon
Cooper ATP its new Vice President of
Flight Operations. Damon has over
4500 hours of flight time in fixed wing
and helicopters. He most recently
served as Chief Pilot and Manager of
Flight Standards of Jet Solutions in
Richardson, Texas. The appointment
was effective August 25, 2014.
PECAN PLANTATION
HEALTH FAIR
CITY OF GAINESVILLE
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FAIR
Above Left: Eva Zuniga from the Membership Office at the Pecan Plantation Health Fair on 8/1/14.
Above Right: Leah Gore PHR is the HR Director of the City of Gainesville shown with Eva Zuniga,
CareFlite Membership Coordinator at the Gainesville Employee Benefits Fair on 9/11/14.
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CAREFLITE SUPPORTS OPTIMIST CLUB BENEFIT FOR THE YOUTH OF GRAND PRAIRIE
METHODIST RICHARDSON PHOTO FOR THEIR NEWSLETTER
CELEBRATING CAREFLITE’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY
From left to right. Cody Jenkins,paramedic, Sylvia Lazcano, nurse, Billy Burns, EMT-B, Vincent Wiggins, RN,
Matt Gilmore, Paramedic, Ryan Kwasneski, Paramedic, Matt Bergin, Paramedic, Brian Regier, Critical Care Paramedic,
Jenifer Reyes, EMT-B. Nurse that is being held is Becky Schwarz RN, Nursing Supervisor. The newsletter is below.
ORDER YOUR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS T SHIRT TODAY…
These shirts are authorized to be worn with our standard
blue paramedic pants or under a flight suit during the
month of October.
©2014 CareFlite, 3110 S. Great Southwest Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
©2014 CareFlite, 3110 S. Great Southwest Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
YOUNG EAGLES SOAR AT DALLAS EXECUTIVE AIRPORT…
The Young Eagles Soar is a program designed to incentive students to stay in school. This program is oriented towards
South Dallas and usually takes place at Dallas Executive as it did on September 27th.
Above Left: Max Racine (left) and Jorge Salazar EMT right had a very popular vehicle as the kids could active that siren.
Above Center: Young Eagles in the back of the ambulance. Above Right: Checking out the King Air.
CAREFLITE SUPPORTS GRAND PRAIRIE ISD’S CAREER NIGHT
Doak Enabnit, Senior Director of
Community and Government Affairs
(shown above) and Frank Wright,
CareFlite’s Director of Safety & Risk
Management presented EMS as a
career opportunity for Grand Prairie
high school students on September 18th.
©2014 CareFlite, 3110 S. Great Southwest Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
TWO EVENTS WORTHY OF YOUR SUPPORT
The CareFlite Paluxy Pedal is fast becoming one of the top rides in Texas. The ride starts and ends at the northern tip of
the Hill Country in beautiful Glen Rose, Texas. The meandering paved route takes you through scenic views, gentle hills
and challenging climbs.
Whether you are a novice or advanced rider, you will have fun with the other riders and volunteers who all help to
make this ride an unforgettable annual event, and one that you don’t want to miss
Ride distance: 29, 50 and 65 miles.
All but the 29 mile ride take you to the top of “The Wall” a 3/10 of a mile stretch with a hill grade of almost 19% at its
steepest. The view of miles of beautiful vistas is worth the effort.
Start time: 8:30 a.m., no riders start after 9 a.m. All riders are asked to be off the course by 3 p.m.
Rest stops/support: rest stops and water stations are stationed throughout the course. SAG vehicles constantly monitor
the course. Showers are available at the finish line.
Register at http://www.paluxypedal.com/about.html and receive early bird special. Early entry fee is $30 for adults
and $15 for children under 12. Early registration ends October 3, 2014. Registration fee on day of ride is $35 for adults
and $15 for children.
©2014 CareFlite, 3110 S. Great Southwest Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
©2014 CareFlite, 3110 S. Great Southwest Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
CareFlite’s 2014 Education Courses
Presented by
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CARING-HEART MEMBERS SAVE 25% at THE HEART SHOP
CareFlite Logo Lanyard
$2.99 ID Not Included
35th Anniversary T Shirts sport tech material and
available in orange, blue and gray $25 for short sleeves,
long sleeves and 2XL or 3XL are $1 more
CareFlite helicopter on the back of all shirts
CareFlite Sweatshirts
$ $39.99 All Sizes (Made to Order, Allow 3 Weeks)
Covered Cup
Includes Straw $10
CareFlite Bears
$9.99 each
Sun Visor $10.00
Stuffed CareFlite Helicopter $14.99
Sunglasses $4.99
CareFlite Hats $14.99
Mousepad
$2.99
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Stuffed CareFlite Ambulance $14.99
Coffee Mug $4.99
Order these items and more at
http://www.careflite.org/heartshop.aspx
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THERE IS ONLY ONE
CAREFLITE.
©2014 CareFlite, 3110 S. Great Southwest Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052