Three Weis Markets associates performed lifesaving actions on a customer experiencing severe bleeding.
SUNBURY, PA (April 9, 2024) – Weis Markets today announced three of their associates were honored by Geisinger Trauma Services for putting their ‘Stop the Bleed’ training into action at Weis’ Muncy store location on East Penn Street. Assistant Store Manager Rosie Beach, Customer Experience Manager Emily Frederick and Floral Manager Shelbi Bischoff were presented the Clinical Save Award for their heroic and lifesaving action helping a Weis Markets shopper in February.
Last year, nearly 3,000 Weis Markets associates took part in Geisinger's Stop the Bleed LMS training course, which taught simple steps on how to stop or slow life-threatening bleeding. Because of this training, Beach, Frederick and Bischoff jumped into action when a customer experienced a severe bleed, due to a previous foot injury, while shopping in Weis.
“At Weis Markets, we take seriously our responsibility of ensuring associates are ready and equipped in case of an emergency, and we saw firsthand how flawlessly Beach, Frederick and Bischoff executed their preparation and training,” said Vice President of Asset Protection for Weis Markets William England. “Their quick thinking and swift actions in an incredibly serious situation undoubtedly saved the customer's life. We are thankful to Geisinger for their Stop the Bleed training and teaching our team life-saving skills and solutions.”
The Weis associates used materials found in the bleeding-control kits provided to all Weis Markets members who completed the training. These kits are strategically placed throughout all Weis Markets store locations.
About Weis Markets
Founded in 1912, Weis Markets, Inc. is a Mid Atlantic food retailer operating 196 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia and Virginia. For more information, please visit: WeisMarkets.com or Facebook.com/WeisMarkets.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the non-profit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 134 care sites - including 10 hospital campuses, and Geisinger Health Plan, with 600,000 members in commercial and government plans. The Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With 26,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $14 billion to the state’s economy. On March 31, 2024, Geisinger became the first member of Risant Health, a new nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X