The First Annual Pee Dee EMS Symposium was held at the Harris E. and Louise H. DeLoach Center on the campus of Coker University on November 5th. Hosted by Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, the event held exhibits and demonstrations from over 30 different EMS, healthcare and other medical facilities. CPRMC Growth and Outreach Liaison Erin Griggs said, “The purpose of this event is to strengthen the relationship with EMS, to inform, support and involve the community, as well as to provide better care for our patients en route to our hospitals.” Pictured above (left to right): Kathy Simmons, Kinsey Hodge, Edie Campbell and Erin Griggs. PHOTO BY STEPHAN DREW