WARWICK- St. Anthony’s Community Hospital has donated a state-of-the-art 12-Lead Electrocardiogram (EKG) to the Greenwood Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corps., in partnership with Town of Warwick Supervisor Jesse Dwyer.
This new equipment will expand the level of cardiac and trauma care available to residents, providing first responders and physicians with immediate, comprehensive diagnostic information during emergency transport.
“As both Town Supervisor and a volunteer EMT with the Greenwood Lake and Warwick Volunteer Ambulance Corps, I know firsthand how critical access to advanced medical technology is during emergencies,” said Dwyer. “I am deeply grateful to WMCHealth President & CEO Dr. Lubarsky and Dr. Pickens for their unwavering commitment to supporting local patient care. This 12-lead EKG will immediately enhance our ability to diagnose life-threatening cardiac events, improve communication with hospital physicians, and help ensure our residents receive the fastest, most effective care possible.”
This 12-Lead EKG establishes a real-time clinical connection between paramedics in the field and the St. Anthony’s Emergency Department (ED), enabling faster and more precise assessment of life-threatening cardiac events. The device’s advanced capabilities — paired with its ease of use — will allow Emergency Medical Service (EMS) teams to rapidly identify critical conditions, communicate results to ED physicians, and accelerate life-saving decision-making.
“This donation reflects WMCHealth’s commitment to ensuring every patient in our region has access to world-class, leading-edge care when it matters most,” said Andrew Pickens, MD, JD, MBA, Executive Director, Chief Medical Officer at St. Anthony’s Community Hospital. “By equipping Greenwood Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corps with this technology, we’re building a stronger, more connected emergency response system for our community.”
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