In an emergency, every second counts. But sometimes there aren’t enough seconds to get to the emergency on time. And, in some communities and countries, there is no emergency response system at all. That’s why Jason Friesen, Founder and Executive Director of Trek Medics, put technology to work to save lives.

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett (PRMCE) is a full-service medical center offering cardiology, cancer treatment, neuroscience, a birthing center and a Level 2 Trauma Center serving patients from several counties in Washington. It’s the access to so many patients with opioid dependence that inspired emergency physician Thomas E. Robey, MD, PhD, to work toward improved treatment options for people suffering from substance use disorder (SUD).