On March 9th,  BCESD3 EMS was recognized for Pre-Hospital Excellence. 

We recognize the extraordinary work of Brazoria County ESD 3 and the paramedics who responded to a devastating accident. Incidents like this remind us of the difficult reality of emergency services, sometimes despite the very best efforts of highly skilled professionals, injuries are simply too severe to overcome. But what also becomes clear in these moments is just how powerful the work of EMS can be.

On this call, the paramedics from Brazoria County ESD 3 arrived to find a patient in traumatic cardiac arrest with catastrophic injuries. In the face of an incredibly complex and high-stress scene, they immediately went to work. They administered ACLS medications, initiated blood products, and continued aggressive resuscitative care while rapidly transporting the patient to Ben Taub Emergency Center.

What stands out about this case is not just the clinical skill displayed in the field, but the determination to give this patient every possible chance. In emergency medicine, both in the hospital and the field, we often measure success in terms of survival statistics and clinical outcomes. But those of us who work in this field know that success is sometimes measured in humanity providing dignity, compassion, and time for families during the most difficult moments of their lives.

The actions of this crew exemplify exactly what the Ben Taub Pre-Hospital Excellence Recognition Program was created to honor: exceptional clinical care, professionalism, and the unwavering commitment to patients in the most critical moments.



To the paramedics and leadership of Brazoria County ESD 3, please know that your work did not go unnoticed. Your skill, your perseverance, and your compassion made a difference not only for the patient, but for their family and for all of us who continue that care when you arrive at our doors.

On behalf of the Ben Taub Emergency Center, it is my honor to recognize and congratulate

• Capt. Francisco Chavez

• Paramedic Catherine Godden

• Paramedic Miguel Deleon,

• Paramedic Veronica Gomez

• Paramedic Celianna Flores

for their outstanding pre-hospital care and dedication to the patients and communities they serve. Thank you for the incredible work that you do every single day. And please join me in congratulating this amazing team of dedicated individuals.