He always insisted we explore new methods and consider options for treatment. Badgley said the crew, which in l998 was name the state s best ambulance squad, has especially improved care of heart attack patients. Clinic administrator Dave Caron praised Martinez for upgrading the local emergency care. We ve got one of the best EMS systems in the state. Roger has worked with the FAA and regional emergency responders and he s been very influential in modernizing the whole medevac system in Southeast.
People are healthier for it.
Martinez said the level of medical care in Haines has consistently improved during his time here, with upgrades in equipment and staffing at the Haines Medical Clinic since it was taken over by Sitka-based Southeast Alaska Regional Health Corporation in l998. The standard of care has improved. Emergency care is better, equipment wise and in terms of how we manage emergencies. I feel pretty good about that. They came up with money for the X-ray machine and the next project is a pharmacy, which is needed.