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Dave Souza|Herald News

Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation — Crawford hosted a recognition event for emergency responders on Tuesday. From left, Louise Merrick, executive director of Crawford, holding dog Micki-Mocha; Mike Bushell, of Saint Anne’s Hosptial; Polly Hutchinson and Nancy Medeiros, of Eascare Ambulance; Mayor Will Flanagan; Peter Guresh, of Stat Ambulance of New England; and Bob Tavares, of Eascare Ambulance.

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Staff at the Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation — Crawford honored emergency responders during a ceremony in the organization’s lounge Tuesday afternoon. In recognition of the work of emergency responders Mayor Will Flanagan presented a citation during the ceremony.

Crawford Executive Director Louise Merrick said the facility relies on the quick response of emergency responders.

“We have the upmost respect for first responders," Merrick said. “They help us provide the quality care needed for our 112 patients every day.”