September 30, 2020 Issue, Page 12 of 24

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PG13 HOMETOWN HEROES | Wednesday, September 30, 2020 serving in the trenches of an invisible healthcare solution.” cared for both physically, mentally, and virus but their associates continue to re- Williams, now the chief medical of- emotionally,” he said. “Part of our phi- Western Technology Center main dedicated to their commitment in ficer for the company, spent a number losophy . . . is that if we meet a need, caring for people. of years practicing medicine in Elk we have an opportunity to make a friend Thank you to all “We know that uncertain times de- City before Xpress Wellness became a and if we make a friend, we can touch a healthcare professionals mand unprecedented changes,” Perez thought. life. We will always work towards mak- and first responders said. “At Xpress Wellness, our goal is to “T feel a sense of responsibility to ing that impact in a person’s life and we appreciate you! continue bringing quality care . .. That making sure the people who live in Elk consider it a blessing the community al- allows us to continue to be a part of the City (and surrounding areas) are well lows us to care for them.” Paramedics stay busy in Elk City providing care By Don Munsch, Editor the virus. equipment check that they do, more so WIC ovidn, Paramedics do a number of routine The day for these first responders than just a daily check.” healthcare professionals chores at their station in Elk City, along starts with checking trucks in the morn- Different days of the week correspond since 1971. with the normal calls they tend to. ing to ensure equipment is still good to with different trucks and duties related But when the pandemic hit several go, Pierce said. After the truck checks, to them, he added. WIC months ago, the manner in which they the EMS personnel do some form of ex- From there, the personnel have daily cared for patients didn’t fall into a rou- ercising, as do firefighters. chores around the station. tine category. “After the daily truck checks and ex- “Everybody lives here, so it requires Kyle Chervenka, chief medical officer ercise, we'll start in on the day’s spe- constant cleaning — bay cleaning, living for the Elk City EMS, and Brian Pierce, cific duties,” Pierce said. “For example, quarters, kitchen, you name it,” Pierce public information officer for the EMS, like on a Tuesday, trucks Medic 1 and said Educating People for Success talked about the normal duties of para- 3, they have a more extensive check, And then of course, they run calls as Burns Flat * Elk City * Hobart medics during these times and how they They'll pull everything out of the back needed all day long. Weatherford * Sayre www.westtech.edu have adapted to treating patients with of the trucks and do a really deep, thor- As far as the number of COVID-19 COVID-19 or have symptoms related to ough clean. They have a more extensive patients since the pandemic hit, the No amount of thank you’s a! will ever be enough, but we The amount of respect we appreciate everything you do for our community! have for our medical ~~ 4 professionals should be , Ted Briscoe high. These men and women spend countless hours, Faypersinsurance Agent taking care of us when va FARMERS 107 Janets Way, Suite 107 Elk City+ 580-225- 50 www.farmersagent.com/tbriscoe we need it and for that we thank you! Thank you to all our Yes Finance Medical Professionals! People before Property WESTERN Whee 1414 West Sd Street, Ek City »00-226-1625 People Bafore Property 980-225-6271