About this episode

Tracey Loscar discusses the unique challenges of providing EMS in rural Alaska.

Tracey Loscar, deputy director-EMS for Matanuska-Susitna Borough (AK) joins the Not A-Fib Podcast. We discuss the challenges of working in Alaska. Some of those challenges include the lack of resources, the distance to care, the difficulties in reaching patients, and all versions of EMS in the state. We also discuss the vastness of the Alaskan wilderness and the long hours of daylight and darkness in the summer and winter, respectively.

People in this episode

Guest: Tracey Loscar

Topics covered

• rural healthcare
• emergency medical services
• Alaska challenges
• patient care
• geographical barriers

Keywords

• rural Alaska
• EMS challenges
• healthcare access
• patient transport
• Alaska wilderness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Places: Alaska, Alaskan wilderness

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