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Andre Buford reunites with the emergency team that saved his life

Andre Buford was struggling that day in May 2024. He was tired and just not feeling right. Andre and his wife Kim were travelling home from a few days away, and as Kim drove, Andre felt worse and worse. They arrived home, and once inside, Andre lost consciousness.

November 20, 2025
Andre Buford sitting in a wheelchair.

Kim called 911 to get help for her husband. Hernando County Fire Rescue transported Andre to HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital's Emergency Department. In the ER, Andre's heart stopped. ER Tech Zach Buzze told Andre to hold on, that he would be well cared for. A year later, Andre and Kim reunited with Andre's care team members who saved his life. Andre does not remember much of his care that day beyond seeing Zach's face and hearing his words but feels deep gratitude for his care team that allowed him to be here for his family.

Andre Buford - hugging one of the nurses from the emergency care team.
Published:
November 20, 2025
Location:
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital