Northeast Georgia Medical Center educates about stroke awareness

First responders honored for saving patient’s life

By Megan Horn 

News Editor 

The Clayton Tribune 

  • Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Pictured ar e Logan Carnes with Rabun County EMS; Beverly Mason; Justin Upchurch, assistant chief Rabun County Fire Services; Marilyn Ballew; Mike Carnes, EMS/911 director; Jane Thomason; Gregg Dover, CAD/911 network manager; Daniel “Jack” Smith; Katie Coalley with Rabun 911; Kenette Turner with Rabun 911; Jonathan Watts with Rabun EMS/fire; and Tate Nichols with Rabun EMS.
    Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Pictured ar e Logan Carnes with Rabun County EMS; Beverly Mason; Justin Upchurch, assistant chief Rabun County Fire Services; Marilyn Ballew; Mike Carnes, EMS/911 director; Jane Thomason; Gregg Dover, CAD/911 network manager; Daniel “Jack” Smith; Katie Coalley with Rabun 911; Kenette Turner with Rabun 911; Jonathan Watts with Rabun EMS/fire; and Tate Nichols with Rabun EMS.
  • Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Daniel “Jack” Smith with daughters Gail Hopper, Tina Johnson and Cami Francis during the Stroke Awareness presentation last month.
    Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Daniel “Jack” Smith with daughters Gail Hopper, Tina Johnson and Cami Francis during the Stroke Awareness presentation last month.
  • Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County First Responders were recognized for their lifesaving efforts when Daniel “Jack” Smith suffered a stroke in June, during a special ceremony at the Rabun County Senior Center last month.
    Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County First Responders were recognized for their lifesaving efforts when Daniel “Jack” Smith suffered a stroke in June, during a special ceremony at the Rabun County Senior Center last month.

    It’s important to know the signs of a stroke and Northeast Georgia Health System educates communities on how to detect if a loved one is having a stroke and how to respond with action.

    Last month, Kyle…