Family Thanks Crews Who Saved Grandmother During Heart Attack

CONROE, TX -- From the moment you meet Annette Ingram, it is clear she is passionate about her family, her friends and her faith. Now, it is safe to say she is passionate about the work of first responders who serve our community. Mrs. Ingram went out of her way to make sure she hugged and thanked every paramedic, 911 dispatcher and firefighter who helped her after she suffered a heart attack last February. Mrs. Ingram was at her home when she started feeling ill. It was not long before her husband called 911. The firefighters arrived and started taking Mrs. Ingram’s vital signs and gathering information for the paramedics. When MCHD paramedics arrived, they performed an EKG and determined she was experiencing a ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). It is a serious type of heart attack where a major coronary artery is completely blocked. The paramedics immediately started giving medications to help Mrs. Ingram and alerted the hospital in advance so the cardiologist would be ready for her arrival. After treatment and a very short stay in the hospital, Mrs. Ingram was released from the hospital. She went to outpatient cardiac rehab and is now doing amazingly well. Last week, she and her family reunited with the crews who helped save her life.

“I want you all to know I went to the cardiologist, and he performed an ultrasound on my heart. I have NO heart damage. So, what you guys did, to me, is really a miracle. If it weren’t for you all, I wouldn’t be here. My family would be mourning my death instead of celebrating my life, and it’s because of what you all do every day. I’ll never be able to thank you enough.”

MCHD would like to thank all of the first responders involved in Mrs. Ingram’s care:

MCHD Paramedics

In-Charge Paramedic Alexander MacTavish

In-Charge Paramedic Aaron Guembes

MCHD 911 Dispatch Center

ALARM Call Taker Christopher Pena

South Montgomery County Fire Department

Brett Harbers

Rick Rekart

Montgomery County Hospital District’s mission is to care for the indigent and provide EMS services while protecting the interest of taxpayers and ensuring long-term stability through fund development. For more information about the Montgomery County Hospital District, please go to www.mchd-tx.org.