The Methodist Hospitals, Inc.: Media

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 16, 2002

For information, contact:
Tangela Floyd
Communications Specialist
(219) 886-4474

METHODIST RCC MANAGER FIRST RECIPIENT OF NIEMEYER-QUINN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Kevin Doolin, manager, Methodist Hospitals Regional Coordination Center (RCC), is the first recipient of the Niemeyer-Quinn Award of Excellence. The RCC was established in 1975, designated by the state of Indiana to provide emergency medical services and paramedic training for seven Northwest Indiana counties. Doolin has been manager for the RCC for 20 years.

Mr. Doolin was presented with the award during a special ceremony on November 14 at Teibel's Restaurant, Schererville, from the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).

The Niemeyer-Quinn Award is named in honor of former county commissioner, Ernest Niemeyer who established LEPC in 1987 and former LEPC member and attorney, Bowden Quinn who established the first Community Safety Awards in 1999.

Doolin expressed appreciation to those that nominated him for the award and acknowledged the cooperation of area hospitals and health care providers who are working with him on the Bioterrorism Sub-committee for LEPC.

"Cooperation from local hospitals and our mass casualty and bioterrorism preparedness has made Northwest Indiana a leader in bioterrorism preparedness which has been acknowledged by our federal government," said Doolin.

Kevin has served as co-chair of LEPC's Bioterrorism Sub-committee since 2001.

Kevin Doolin, manager, Methodist Hospital's Regional Coordination Center (RCC), received the Niemeyer-Quinn Award of Excellence from the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) in November for his efforts as co-chair of LEPC's Bioterrorism Subcommitte.

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