#CareLikeFamily Friday – If there’s one certainty doctors and healthcare providers know it’s that tomorrow isn’t promised. Martha Ines Perez Bermudez, 58, came to UCF Lake Nona Hospital ER in February with abdominal complaints. Tests soon revealed an aggressive clear cell endometrial cancer was the problem. Dr. Maria Ruiz performed a hysterectomy and surgery to remove as much of the tumor as possible. While surgery was successful, the cancer didn’t respond to treatment and later this spring her care turned palliative. When Bermudez re-entered the hospital last week suffering from shortness of breath, loss of appetite, and overall fatigue she was hopeful she would qualify for clinical trials. Sadly, she learned the cancer was too far advanced at this point and hospice care was recommended. As she processed that reality and all she was facing when she would be discharged the following day she said “I just want to go to the beach.” Hospital Case Manager Lissette Francis made some calls and reached Brian Halterman at National Health Transport, and together they formulated a plan. The next morning as Bermudez prepared to leave the hospital she said she was prepared to go home, but was met by Francis who said, “no, no, no . . . you’re going to the beach!” Halterman had arranged transport and EMS workers Christopher Perez-Guzman and Molly Barrere volunteered to come in on their day off to take Bermudez on her last ride. They travelled from Lake Nona to Jetty Park in Port Canaveral and met up with Canaveral Fire Rescue, who were at the park just leaving a call. The crew secured a 4x4 ATV buggy to accommodate Bermudez and bring her down to the beach so she could walk on the sandy shore. “It was heartwarming to see how everyone came together to care for this patient,” Perez-Guzman said. “Once we had her on the shore and in the water she thanked us for the adventure and said she was so happy and that’s all she could ask for.” Francis said being able to make Bermudez’s final wish come true is what her job is all about. “This is what it means to care like family, and something I will never forget,” she said. “I’m a cancer doctor,” Dr. Ruiz said. “So often the story ends here, but this is a unique twist and it’s why I do what I do – to make our patients’ reality as beautiful as possible.” Halterman added “we too believe in HCA’s mission to also be committed to the care and improvement of human lives, and sometimes healthcare isn’t a pharmacological or a treatment, but something as simple as a walk on the beach.” HCA Florida Healthcare HCA Healthcare
NATIONAL HEALTH TRANSPORT, INC.
Ambulance Services
Miami, Florida 269 followers
Putting our customers first
About us
National Health Transport, is a private ambulance company based in the city of Sweetwater, FL. We specialize in emergency and non-emergency transportation. We have expanded to Orange County, Treasure Coast and Broward.
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http://nationalhealthtransport.com
External link for NATIONAL HEALTH TRANSPORT, INC.
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- Ambulance Services
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- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Miami, Florida
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2011
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2290 NW 110th Ave
Miami, Florida 33172, US
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1528 SW Mapp Rd
Palm City, Florida 34990, US
Employees at NATIONAL HEALTH TRANSPORT, INC.
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Michael DeSouza
National Health Transport Operations Manager
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Gloria Delgado
Drector of Client Services at NHT AMBULANCE SERVICE
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Sandro Gordillo
Dade County Operations Manager at NATIONAL HEALTH TRANSPORT, INC.
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William Garvin
laundry attendent/ Mental Health Tech at Correct Care Solution
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When it comes to excellence in providing care and compassion, look no further than Broward County's own EMT Keshawn Barrett - our deserving Employee of the Month. Congratulations on one year with NHT and we can't wait to see you achieve your dream of becoming a firefighter paramedic! #nationalhealthtransport #employeeofthemonth #browardcounty #emtparamedic #workexcellence
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Danay's dedication and hard work make her a true All Star at NHT - no wonder she's our employee of the month! #nationalhealthtransport #employeeofthemonth #congratulations #thankyou #dedication #truestar
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Behind the thrilling stunts and excitement of an airshow lies a hidden truth - accidents can happen. That's why Paramedic Jasmine & EMT Elizabeth will be on standby, providing life-saving ALS services to attendees at Sanford Orlando Airport this April 20-21, 2024 #safety #orlandoflorida #airshow #nationalhealthtransport #ambulanceservices
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Johnny Suarez’s unwavering commitment to teamwork, coupled with his strong faith, sets him apart as an exemplary team player who embodies the values of compassion, service, and selflessness. Matched with his vast experience as a firefighter/ paramedic for the City of Miami for 17 and a half years, Johny consistently demonstrates these qualities making him a deserving candidate for April 2024 Employee of the month. Thank you Johnny for all you do! #nationalhealthtransport #EMSambulance #miamiflorida #employeeofthemonth
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Michael McMath- April 2024 Michael is a model employee. Not only has he swept the driving competition for the last two months, he accomplished it with perfect scores! According to Mike DeSouza our Treasure Coast Operations Manager, “Michael is usual the first to arrive and the last to leave. He is always looking for ways to help other employees and around the station.” Congratulations Michael on being an April 2024 Employee of the Month.
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Nicholas Hishon has an impressive record in EMS & Military Medicine. Nicholas has done great work in both Quality Assurance and while performing his duties as an EMT. He goes above and beyond when helping his fellow EMTs and Paramedics and he does it with such patience. Nicholas is a great mentor for those around him. Congratulations! #EMT #ambulance #paramedics #qualityservices #nationalhealthtransport #employeeofthemonth
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The 2024 Disney on Wheels was a complete success, the growth of the impact caused this year was overwhelming, which makes us start the campaign with enough time for the 2025 trip which we intend to make even bigger and better. Do we count on you? https://lnkd.in/gxRZa5Px
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This year, National Health Transport crews and ambulances are preparing to once again support the Li'l Abner Foundation and its Disney on Wheels charity event; which takes a large group of medically fragile children from Miami Dade and Broward on the trip of their dreams to Disney World. #healthcare #healthtransportation #ambulanceservices #paramedics #nationalhealthtransport #lilabnerfoundation #2024disneyonwheels
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Vomex would like to welcome National Health Transport in becoming the newest member to the #Vomex family. We thank you for your support! 🚒 #vomex #vomexemesisbags #eliminatethemesswithvomex #nht #nationalhealthtransport #firefighterownedandoperated
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