A Special Grad
July 6, 2010
The North Shore-LIJ Health System’s Center for Emergency Medical Services came to a different kind of rescue in time for Amityville High School’s recent graduation ceremony. Thanks to three North Shore-LIJ emergency medical technicians (EMTs), Amityville High School senior Anthony Abizdad, center, was able to attend his graduation ceremony -- despite a severe head injury that impedes his mobility and breathing. EMTs Oneita Hooper and Karl Ryan, at the head of the stretcher, and Gary Stark, at the foot, picked up the Massapequa teen at home and escorted him to the high school in an ambulance with the specialized equipment he needs to recover.
Contact: Terry Lynam
516-465-2640
tlynam@nshs.edu