On Tuesday January 26th, Peoples State Bank and Trust donated $2,000 dollars towards the purchase of a LUCAS Chest Compression System for Appling EMS. Peoples State Bank CEO Charlie Stuckey stated: “Peoples State Bank is pleased to assist Appling Healthcare in the purchase of “LUCAS”. This is a lifesaving medical device and we are very fortunate to have it in our community”. The “LUCAS” is a portable, easy-to use device that delivers automated, American Heart Association guidelines-consistent chest compressions to improve blood flow in victims of cardiac arrest. Jimmy Twiggs, Appling EMS Director stated “This total cost of the “LUCAS” is $15,871 and we greatly appreciate the donation from Peoples State Bank. This equipment will free up the hands of our EMT’s and Paramedics to provide better quality and hands on care for our patients”.