ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Two Bainbridge EMS providers have been recognized by the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center for a February call that resulted in a life-saving outcome for a local stroke patient.
Assistant Chief Brandon Robinson and Firefighter/EMT Allison Morris responded to a medical emergency on February 10, 2026, where they quickly identified a patient showing signs of a stroke. The crew made the decision to request air medical transport, bypassing closer facilities in favor of getting the patient to a comprehensive stroke center as quickly as possible.
That decision proved critical. The patient was later diagnosed with a large vessel occlusion — one of the most severe and time-sensitive types of stroke — and upon arrival at OSU Wexner Medical Center, neurosurgeon Dr. Youssef performed a successful thrombectomy to restore blood flow.
On April 29, Robinson and Morris traveled to Columbus, where they were presented with Stroke Champion Awards by OSU Stroke Program Manager Cassie Forrest, Dr. Youssef, and Michael Duncan of the OSU Center for EMS.
In stroke care, the speed of treatment directly determines patient outcomes. Large vessel occlusions are treatable with thrombectomy only within a narrow window of time, making the crew’s rapid assessment and transport decision the difference between recovery and permanent disability — or death.