01/22/2026
β¨A Hero on the Highway Demonstrates Our Dorminy Difference β¨
A routine return trip for one local EMS worker turned into a heroic act of lifesaving when Tony Ellington, an employee of Dorminy Medical Center, sprang into action at the scene of a serious traffic accident.
While traveling back from a patient transport, Mr. Ellington was behind several vehicles on a local roadway when a car came around and violently T-boned another vehicle on the driver's side. The driver of that vehicle, whose name is being withheld at her request, credits Mr. Ellington with saving her life.
Without hesitation, Mr. Ellington rushed to the scene. He immediately began cutting airbags out of the damaged vehicle in order to reach the driver and assess her injuries. βHe never left my side,β the survivor said. βHe personally shielded my face with his bare hands to protect me from shattered glass until the fire department arrived and was able to cut me free.β
His quick thinking, calm under pressure, and unwavering dedication made a critical difference that day. βTony didnβt just do his jobβhe went far beyond the call of duty. His actions exemplify the highest standard of care and compassion. His commitment to excellence is a testament to his character and training. Tony exemplifies what it means to demonstrate our Dorminy DifferenceβPaige Wynn, CEO.β
As Jason Thomas, said; βIn a world where healthcare workers are often overworked and underappreciated, Tony Ellington stands out as a shining example of what it means to be truly dedicated. His strength, focus, and humanity in the face of crisis are deeply inspiring, we are proud he is part of our Dorminy team!β
βIβm here today because of him,β said the woman. βHis contribution that day is a gift I can never repayβbut I can make sure people know the kind of hero he is.β