Colleagues and friends are remembering the legacy of Dr. Ronald Stewart, who died earlier this week after a long illness.
Stewart, 82, held many roles during his distinguished career, and is credited by many with revolutionizing prehospital care in the United States and Canada.
In addition to developing and leading paramedicine programs in both Los Angeles and Pittsburgh, he served as the first president of the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) and later became Nova Scotia’s Minister of Health in the 1990s.
Later, Dr. Stewart taught at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Medicine.
While in Los Angeles, Stewart served as an adviser on the TV show Emergency!, earning him the nickname “Doc Hollywood.”
“His profound influence extended beyond his work as a clinician, as he inspired countless individuals with his teaching, leadership, and compassion, leaving a permanent mark on all who knew him,” NAEMSP President Dr. José Cabañas said in a statement.
A celebration of Dr. Stewart’s life will be held in Halifax on Wednesday, November 20, in the McInnes Room of Dalhousie’s Student Union Building (6136 University Avenue, Halifax) between 6 and 9 p.m.
