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Saving a stroke victim’s life

By Robb Johnson | July 18, 2018 7:21 pm

New Kent Fire and EMT workers Ron Herrington and Scott York (center, front) hold up a placard summarizing their heroic efforts and were presented with certificates of care by VCU staff. The two staff members responded to a call for help of an 87-year old woman in May 2017 who suffered from a stroke and passed out near her home in Providence Forge. Their quick response and knowledge of the symptoms saved the woman’s life and she is currently living independently in a nursing facility. Also pictured are (front, l to r) Greg Neiman of VCU, New Kent Fire Chief Rick Opett, Stacie Stevens of VCU, (back, l to r) Lisa Baber and Travis Jenkins of New Kent Fire and Rescue, and VCU nurse Lorie Selleck.

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