Copass was the director of emergency services at Harborview Medical Center from 1973-2008.
SEATTLE — An “emergency medicine legend” in the Pacific Northwest passed away on Friday, as the University of Washington announced that Dr. Michael Copass died.
Dr. Copass was the director of emergency services for decades at Harborview Medical Center. He also founded Airlift Northwest in 1982, which has transported over 100,000 patients to critical medical care in the region since its founding.
“Dr. Michael Copass was a visionary leader who revolutionized the field of emergency medical care,” said Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell in a release. “His innovative work to strengthen the
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