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Black Oak Casino Team Member Uses Sign Language to Aid in Medical Emergency
TUOLUMNE , CA – October 13, 2007 Randy Nelson, a slot service representative at Black Oak Casino, assisted in a medical emergency on the casino floor by using his skill in American Sign Language to communicate with a hearing impaired guest. Nelson’s ability to communicate with the distressed guest through signing allowed Black Oak staff, Fire, and Ambulance personnel to provide the appropriate treatment. Brian Machado, Public Safety Coordinator at Black Oak Casino, said “Randy’s skill with sign language potentially saved the patient’s life.” Nelson was awarded a Casino “Above and Beyond Award” for his use of sign language to aid in bringing this critical event to a successful conclusion.
Black Oak Casino is owned and operated by the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians in Tuolumne, California The casino encompasses 164,770 square feet of gaming and entertainment options for the whole family, including 24 Table Games, automated poker tables, over 1,000 slot machines, a non-smoking gaming area, 7 bars and restaurants including Seven Sisters a fine dining restaurant, a state-of-the-art Brunswick bowling center, a live entertainment lounge, a players club, gift shop and arcade.
For more information contact: Al O’Brien, Marketing Manager at 209-928-9318 or by e-mail at aobrien@blackoakcasino.com
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