"We are pleased to recognize and honor the contribution of these dedicated

professionals whose commitment, efforts and talents touch many lives every

year, and result in numerous lives being saved," noted South Fulton Medical

Center CEO Christopher Hummer.

Emergency Medical Technicians, police officers, firefighters and other local

emergency responders were invited to the end of the EMS weeklong activities.

South Fulton Medical Center also provided complimentary breakfast and lunch

for emergency personnel during EMS week May 17-20.

Alongside hospital administration and emergency department personnel participating

in the celebration, South Fulton Medical Center's Community Advisory Board,

a group made up of 10 local business leaders, also attended the celebration.

East Point Fire Department, Fulton County Fire Department, Grady EMS Rural

Metro Ambulance and the City of Hapeville Fire Department were among several

emergency responders units who were awarded plaques to distinguish the perpetual

contribution to the community in their continuous efforts in emergency response.

Christopher Hummer added, "South Fulton Medical Center wants the plaques

to commemorate the long lasting appreciation we and our community have for

what they do for us."

South Fulton Medical Center, part of Tenet Georgia, is a 342-bed acute care

community medical center located off I-85 South at 1170 Cleveland Avenue in

East Point, Ga. Established in 1963, South Fulton Medical Center has been among

those at the forefront in addressing the medical and health care needs of residents

of South Fulton, Coweta, Fayette, Clayton and Douglas counties for more than

four decades. Specialties include cardiac services, an emergency services trauma

center, outpatient surgery services, rehabilitation services, women's

health and a sleep disorders center. South Fulton Medical Center is accredited

nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. To learn more

about South Fulton Medical Center, visit www.southfultonmedicalcenter.com.