Logan Fitness Staff Recognized for Quick Response to a Medical Emergency
Published on February 6, 2026
Three John A. Logan College staff members were recognized this week for their quick thinking and decisive action that helped save a life at Logan Fitness.
On the evening of Friday, January 9, a patron collapsed while exercising inside the Logan Fitness facility. Other patrons immediately alerted staff, and Logan Fitness employees Corene Sizemore, Madison Calvin, and Kassie Teal responded without hesitation.
Sizemore was first on the scene and conducted a rapid assessment of the individual’s condition. Calvin promptly contacted 911 while Teal retrieved a portable automated external defibrillator (AED). Teal then began providing rescue breaths, and the individual soon regained consciousness and resumed normal breathing.
Emergency medical services arrived shortly afterward and transported the individual to a local hospital. The patron is now recovering and listed in stable condition.
In recognition of their actions, John A. Logan College President Dr. Kirk Overstreet presented Sizemore, Calvin, and Teal with Merit Service Awards during the February 4 meeting of the John A. Logan College Board of Trustees.
Logan Fitness Director Dr. Bradley Griffith thanked the Board and President Overstreet for honoring the staff members, noting that their response reflected the importance of preparation and training.
“We constantly train for events like this at Logan Fitness,” Griffith said. “On that night, these ladies did not panic. They relied on their training, worked as a team, and saved a life.”
College officials praised the employees for their professionalism and composure, emphasizing that their actions exemplify the College’s commitment to safety and care for the campus community.