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Oct. 8, 2002--The University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit (UDECU) has won the 2002 Leo R. Schwartz Emergency Medical Service of the Year Award from the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, becoming the first college group to receive the honor. The award was presented at the association’s national conference in Nashville, and senior Lindsay Dillinger, director of training, accepted the award for the group.
The award honors emergency medical service providers and organizations that demonstrate “exceptional leadership within the profession and outstanding commitment to prehospital medical care.”
“It is an honor to be recognized by the movers and shakers of emergency care,” Jack Lynn, investigator in public safety and UDECU adviser for 26 years said. “UD’s Emergency Care Unit competed with thousands of units across the country and is the first college group to win the award—it was unbelievable.
“The members are an exciting, dynamic group of people, and they have always met every challenge and come through,” Lynn said.
The unit was cited for its service beyond the campus through its agreement with Newark’s Aetna Hose Hook & Ladder to respond to emergency medical needs when the volunteer fire company is unavailable. It has responded to car accidents, cardiac arrests and other off-campus medical emergencies.
With 56 student volunteer emergency medical technicians, UDECU also provides coverage for University campus events and activities.
In February, UDECU also received the Striving for Excellence in Campus Emergency Medical Service Award from the National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation, and senior Eric MaryEa received its Medical Service Provider Award.
Article by Sue Moncure
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