Gold Cross Ambulance in St. George has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award, according to a October 26, 2026, statement. The award recognizes the agency's commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to individuals experiencing severe heart attacks and strokes.
The Mission: Lifeline EMS achievement award focuses on the on-scene care provided by agencies and highlights the collaboration and contributions of prehospital providers to patient care. Mike Reynolds, Vice President of Operations for Gold Cross Services, stated the company is honored by the recognition and noted that the Mission: Lifeline program applies proven knowledge and guidelines daily to improve patient survival chances.
Emergency medical services staff can begin treatment upon arrival, which can be up to an hour sooner than if a patient travels to a hospital by car. Additionally, EMS staff are trained to provide resuscitation efforts for individuals whose hearts have stopped. Patients arriving via ambulance may also receive faster treatment at the hospital.
Mission: Lifeline EMS is a national initiative by the American Heart Association designed to advance the system of care for patients with high-risk, time-sensitive disease states. The program aims to reduce barriers to prompt treatment, from the initial 911 call through EMS transport and hospital treatment and discharge. Optimal care for these patients requires coordination between prehospital providers and healthcare systems.
Gold Cross Ambulance has served as a leader in Emergency Medical Services in Utah for over five decades. The company specializes in non-emergency transportation services as well as basic life support, paramedic, critical care, and neonatal transportation. The agency works with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure access to emergency services and quality care for Utah citizens.
