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Medical director praises Bay Village first responders after on-scene birth
Summary
Dr. Donald Spanner, the medical director who oversees first-responder medical oversight, praised Bay Village EMS personnel for their care during a recent on-scene birth and thanked staff for preserving immediate 'skin-to-skin' bonding between mother and newborn.
Dr. Donald Spanner, the meeting guest introduced by the presiding chair, described his background in emergency medicine and commended the local first responders for their handling of a recent field birth in Bay Village. "I've actually done the EMS work for approximately 35 years," Spanner said, noting he began his career as a paramedic before medical school and that early deliveries remain memorable. He told council the crew did "a beautiful job" and emphasized the importance of immediate skin-to-skin contact between mother and infant.
Family members who attended the meeting expressed gratitude and described the delivery as a meaningful community moment. A resident who identified herself as the child's mother said she felt "very supported" and that the experience made her "really joyful that it happened here in Bay," noting the family's local roots. Council thanked Dr. Spanner and the responding crews and invited the family to remain connected with the firehouse.
