Petersburg EMS

Petersburg, Alaska

Petersburg, nestled on Mitkof Island along the Inside Passage of Alaska, is known around the country for its scenic beauty. With just over 3,000 residents year-round, the town can swell to many thousands more when the tourists arrive. They come to see wildlife—from humpback whales to bear to more than 200 species of birds—along with majestic mountains and forests. Once there, they learn about a community that takes pride in its self-sufficiency. People point to their medical services as an example. Petersburg residents are fortunate to have a hospital, clinic and long-term care facility, staffed with excellent doctors and nurses, and a first-class EMS team, well trained and committed to helping their neighbors. “We can always count on the Petersburg team to be prepared when we arrive,” says Shelly Deering, director of clinical operations for Airlift Northwest in Alaska. “They practice outstanding patient care and are eager to learn as much as they can to enhance their skills. We appreciate what they do to make our jobs easier. In the end, it’s the patient that benefits.”