May 16, 2005

Regions Hospital Honors EMS Workers
Dedicated to saving lives all day, every day
Regions Hospital Hosts 13th Annual Rig Wash
National Emergency Medical Services Week is May 15-21

St. Paul, Minn., May 16, 2005 Regions Hospital is hosting its 13th annual rig wash and BBQ to recognize the men and women whose lifesaving efforts make a difference in the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin communities.

Regions physicians, nurses and emergency staff members will hand wash ambulances and other emergency vehicles during the event as a way to say "thanks" for the dedication and service provided 24 hours a day all year long.

WHAT: 13th Annual Rig Wash and BBQ
WHEN: TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 17, 2005 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. "Friends of EMS" recognition program is from 12 12:15 p.m.
WHERE: Regions Hospital ambulance bay, next to Emergency Center, 640 Jackson Street in St. Paul

Regions Hospital is a premier, full-service, private hospital providing outstanding medical and surgical care, with special programs in heart, women's care, cancer, seniors' services, burn, emergency and Level I trauma. Established in 1872, the hospital has served the Twin Cities and surrounding region for more than 125 years. Patients receive state-of-the-art care in an environment that promotes comfort and healing. The health professionals at Regions Hospital are involved in teaching and research focused on improving health and medical care. Regions Hospital is part of the HealthPartners family of health care organizations.