RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY OPENS MARSHALL’S NEW AMBULANCE AWNING

PLACERVILLE, CA (MAY 28, 2025) - A brief ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 20 formally opened the new ambulance awning outside of Marshall’s Emergency Department. The event, attended by Marshall’s executive leadership, members of the hospital board and trustees from the Marshall Foundation for Community Health, donors to the project, and members of the region’s emergency services teams, was held to coincide with National Emergency Services (EMS) Week.

The new ambulance awning will provide significant benefits to both the community and emergency services personnel. The project includes an expansive protective structure over the hospital’s ambulance bay and an enhanced door replacement at the Emergency Department. This much-needed improvement will shield patients and emergency services staff from inclement weather, including rain, snow, wind, and extreme temperatures, during their most critical moments, ensuring better protection and support for all involved.

“I’m excited to be able to open this critical and much anticipated enhancement to our emergency department,” observed Siri Nelson, CEO of Marshall. “Building this protective structure was the right thing to do for our patients and our first responder partners in the field. Marshall is committed to providing an elevated experience for every patient, every time, and that means ensuring their safety and comfort from the first moment they arrive at our door.”

The project began in January of 2025 and was funded, in part, by more than $500,000 from the Marshall Foundation for Community Health and its donors.