Well deserved recognition for North Country Life Flight Board Chair Dr. Charles Gibbs. This summer he received the Distinguished Service Award from Adirondack Medical Center and recently the New York State Senate honored Dr. Gibbs.
2009 LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Charles C. Gibbs upon the occasion of receiving the Distinguished Service Award from Adirondack Medical Center on June 13, 2009.
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those dedicated individuals within the medical field who distinguish themselves through professional excellence and who have made significant contributions to the quality of life of citizens in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long- standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Charles C. Gibbs upon the occasion of receiving the Distinguished Service Award from Adirondack Medical Center on June 13, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Born in Syracuse and raised in Liverpool, New York, Dr. Charles C. Gibbs attended Liverpool High School, where he was a member of the Soccer Team, played trumpet in both the Marching and Concert Bands and was the Valedictorian of his class; and
WHEREAS, After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Math and Biology, Dr. Charles C. Gibbs enrolled at Upstate Medical School in Syracuse, now known as the SUNY Health Science Center College of Medi- cine, where he discovered his passion for anesthesiology; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Charles C. Gibbs went on to complete his residency at Syracuse University Hospital and finished a one-year fellowship in geriatric anesthesiology at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Syracuse before accepting his first medical staff appointment at the Newark/Wayne Community Hospital in Newark, New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1985, Dr. Charles C. Gibbs partnered with Dr. David Rowell to establish Adirondack Anesthesia Service and joined the medical staff at Adirondack Medical Center, where he served as President in 1991; and
WHEREAS, A Board-certified Anesthesiologist, Dr. Charles C. Gibbs is currently the Chair of North Country Life Flight and was the founding Secretary and a former Chair of Trudeau Health Systems and past President of the Franklin County Medical Society; and
WHEREAS, A true citizen of the North Country, Dr. Charles C. Gibbs believes in giving back to the region he loves so much; he currently serves as Chair of the Rainbow Lake Water Protection District for the Franklin County Legislature; and
WHEREAS, With Dr. Charles C. Gibbs throughout have been his wife, Rene, and their two daughters, Shannon and Emily, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure at Adirondack Medical Center, Dr. Charles C. Gibbs has served as a role model of leadership to be emulated by all, sharing with others his knowledge and expertise, as well as his dedication and commitment to quality health care; and
WHEREAS, A leader in his profession, Dr. Charles C. Gibbs has contributed to the maintenance and enhancement of the highest professional standards, proving himself to be a great asset to medicine and to the health and welfare of the citizens of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to express its highest admiration for Dr. Charles C. Gibbs and to wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Dr. Charles C. Gibbs upon the occasion of receiving the Distinguished Service Award from Adirondack Medical Center on June 13, 2009; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dr. Charles C. Gibbs.
Everyone at North Country Life Flight is pleased to see Dr. Gibbs receive well deserved accolades.
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THE REGION'S AIR MEDICAL RESCUE TEAM - CRITICAL CARE BY AIR
The Flight of Your Life
Critical Care by Air
The North Country Life Flight Air Medical Rescue Team is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit medevac service serving northern New York State. Established in 1989, this year marks twenty four years of continuous service. Impacting communities from Lake Champlain to the 1000 Islands Region and from the Canadian border to south of the Adirondack Park, North Country Life Flight is a shining example of what can happen when the communities of the North Country work together to make a difference in the lives of the residents and visitors of this spectacularly beautiful and remote region.
North Country Life Flight quite literally bridges the gap between community and tertiary care by minimizing the time it takes for patients to reach the most appropriate facility based on their profile of injury or illness. Utilization of Life Flight cuts traditional transport time by as much as eighty percent and sometimes more.
Filling a Need
Air Medical Rescue is a key component of rural healthcare. It is especially important in northern New York. The distance between community care and urban based care is literally hours by ground. Even twenty years ago, the community knew that rapid air transport would make a huge difference in the health of the people of the region, so those people worked hard to create North Country Life Flight. They literally made what seemed to be impossible possible. They did it by taking a unique approach, which combined community resources, the generosity of our citizens and dedicated medical professionals. Although unique, that air medical rescue program the community created, as a joint endeavor, has proudly serviced the North Country for two decades.
Making a Difference
In that time, the highly skilled medical team that flies with North Country Life Flight has impacted lives across the region. Working with North Country hospitals and emergency personnel to provide the best care possible to the resident and visitors of the region, Life Flight is called the moment it is determined that a patient will benefit from expedient access to advanced care. That benefit includes helping to save lives, minimizing disabilities and giving patients a chance of survival that would otherwise be unavailable.
A Wonderful Program
Life Flight truly is Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Your support makes this wonderful program possible.
The North Country Life Flight Air Medical Rescue Team is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit medevac service serving northern New York State. Established in 1989, this year marks twenty four years of continuous service. Impacting communities from Lake Champlain to the 1000 Islands Region and from the Canadian border to south of the Adirondack Park, North Country Life Flight is a shining example of what can happen when the communities of the North Country work together to make a difference in the lives of the residents and visitors of this spectacularly beautiful and remote region.
North Country Life Flight quite literally bridges the gap between community and tertiary care by minimizing the time it takes for patients to reach the most appropriate facility based on their profile of injury or illness. Utilization of Life Flight cuts traditional transport time by as much as eighty percent and sometimes more.
Filling a Need
Air Medical Rescue is a key component of rural healthcare. It is especially important in northern New York. The distance between community care and urban based care is literally hours by ground. Even twenty years ago, the community knew that rapid air transport would make a huge difference in the health of the people of the region, so those people worked hard to create North Country Life Flight. They literally made what seemed to be impossible possible. They did it by taking a unique approach, which combined community resources, the generosity of our citizens and dedicated medical professionals. Although unique, that air medical rescue program the community created, as a joint endeavor, has proudly serviced the North Country for two decades.
Making a Difference
In that time, the highly skilled medical team that flies with North Country Life Flight has impacted lives across the region. Working with North Country hospitals and emergency personnel to provide the best care possible to the resident and visitors of the region, Life Flight is called the moment it is determined that a patient will benefit from expedient access to advanced care. That benefit includes helping to save lives, minimizing disabilities and giving patients a chance of survival that would otherwise be unavailable.
A Wonderful Program
Life Flight truly is Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Your support makes this wonderful program possible.
