May 15, 2006

Regions Hospital honors emergency medical service workers
14th Annual Rig Wash is May 16

St. Paul, Minn., – Regions Hospital is hosting its 14th 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: 14th Annual Rig Wash and BBQ
WHEN: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ("Friends of EMS" recognition program is from noon-12:30 p.m.)
WHERE: Regions Hospital ambulance bay, next to Emergency Center, 640 Jackson Street in St. Paul

Regions Hospital is a Level I trauma center and teaching hospital serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin for more than 130 years. Regions is a private hospital providing outstanding care in womens health, heart, cancer, surgery, orthopaedics, burn, emergency care and more. Regions is part of the HealthPartners family of care. Additional information is available at regionshospital.com.