Dr. John Morgan Wins 2015 Va. Governor`s EMS Award
Leesburg, VA- The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue System would like to congratulate Doctor John Morgan who has received the Governor’s EMS Award for Physician with Outstanding Contribution to EMS, The Frank M. Yeiser Trophy.
The 2015 Governor’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Award winners were recently announced at the 36th Annual Governor’s EMS Awards Ceremony in Norfolk, Virginia. Governor Terry McAuliffe recognized 10 outstanding EMS providers and organizations from across the Commonwealth for their dedication to EMS and excellence in the field. The awards are presented in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services Annual EMS Symposium.
“Dr. Morgan’s dedication to emergency medicine and significant contributions to Loudoun County’s EMS providers have made him an invaluable asset to the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue System,” said Fire Chief W. Keith Brower, Jr.
For over 10 years, Dr. Morgan has served as the Operational Medical Director for Loudoun County’s EMS agencies. He works closely with the agencies, assisting in training programs, peer review process, protocol development, system planning and works tirelessly to ensure the quality of Loudoun’s EMS System. Dr. Morgan joined the Emergency Department Physicians at the Loudoun Hospital Center in 2003 and serves as an attending physician at the Lansdowne and Cornwall Emergency Departments. He regularly instructs BLS and ALS programs to career and volunteer providers and engages other physicians to teach in efforts to strengthen educational programs. He is a part of the Regional Medical Direction Committee and is a member of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System Executive Committee.
