CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) — Three John A. Logan College employees are being recognized for their quick thinking and decisive actions that helped save a life during a medical emergency at Logan Fitness.
JALC school officials said the incident happened on the evening of Friday, January 9, when a patron collapsed while exercising inside the Logan Fitness facility. Other patrons immediately alerted staff, prompting a rapid response from employees Corene Sizemore, Madison Calvin, and Kassie Teal.
Sizemore was first to reach the individual and quickly assessed the situation. Calvin contacted 911 while Teal retrieved a portable automated external defibrillator (AED). Teal then began providing rescue breaths, and the patron soon regained consciousness and resumed normal breathing.
Emergency medical services arrived shortly afterward and transported the individual to a local hospital. The patron is now recovering and is listed in stable condition.
In recognition of their actions, John A. Logan College President Dr. Kirk Overstreet presented Sizemore, Calvin, and Teal with Merit Service Awards during the February 4 meeting of the John A. Logan College Board of Trustees.
Logan Fitness Director Dr. Bradley Griffith thanked the Board of Trustees and President Overstreet for honoring the staff members, emphasizing the importance of training and preparedness.
“We constantly train for events like this at Logan Fitness,” Griffith said. “On that night, these ladies did not panic. They relied on their training, worked as a team, and saved a life.”
College officials also praised the employees for their professionalism and composure, noting that their actions reflect John A. Logan College’s strong commitment to safety and care for the campus community.
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