Tribal Health presents check to support sheriff’s defibrillator purchases
- Lake County News reports
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Tribal Health Consortium is providing funding to help the Lake County Sheriff’s Office purchase life-saving medical devices.
On Thursday, Tribal Health Chief Executive Officer Ernesto Padilla and Chief Financial Officer Bret Woods presented a check for $6,500 to Sheriff Brian Martin.
The sheriff’s office said the funds will be used to purchase five defibrillators or automated external devices, also known as AEDs, to be used in field operations.
“Many times deputies arrive on scene of medical emergencies prior to medical personnel. In cases of cardiac events, our deputies will be able to use these devices to provide assistance and save lives. Lake County Tribal Health’s support and collaboration is greatly appreciated,” the sheriff’s office reported.