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City to accept donated AED and outdoor cabinet from Duke‑led trial and Davidson County EMS

3843379 · May 20, 2025

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Summary

A Duke University research trial and Davidson County EMS provided an AED and an outdoor cabinet for placement near Thomasville's downtown; council accepted the donation unanimously.

Thomasville will accept a donation of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and an outdoor mountable cabinet provided through a Duke University research trial and coordinated with Davidson County EMS.

Lisa Monks of Duke and Davidson County EMS staff described the trial mapping cardiac‑arrest locations and AED placements to identify gaps. Monks said the donated AED and cabinet are intended for a downtown Main Street location near City Hall or the gazebo to make the device accessible to both the public and emergency responders.

Sam Oshinsky and Davidson County representatives explained the cabinet includes a cellular device that alerts 911 when opened, enabling dispatchers to map the unit and direct bystanders to retrieve it. The council later voted 6–0 to accept the donation.

Council discussion noted the interagency cooperation among county EMS, local fire and police, and Duke’s research partners. No additional city funding for the unit was requested at the meeting; placement and operational details will be coordinated by city staff and county partners.