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EMS medical leadership gap
Summary
The county hadn't replaced Dr. Stark as a medical director since his passing, leaving EMS with one medical director. Dr. Holcomb's appointment brings world-class trauma and whole-blood expertise to local EMS training and quality improvement.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Costs up to $15,000 a year, covered by existing EMS budget funds.
✅Who benefits
County EMS medics get elite training, and residents get better-equipped emergency care including whole-blood response.
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