Air medical team brings new service line to the Silver State N. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, Aug. 7, 2025 – Mercy Air announced today the opening of its new fixed wing air medical base, Mercy Air 51, in N. Las Vegas, NV. This airplane adds to the program’s rotor wing ecosystem in Henderson, Pahrump, and Mesquite, transporting […]
Device proven to be critical in emergency air medical transport of cardiac patients STILLWATER, OK, Aug. 4, 2025 – Stillwater-based MediFlight of Oklahoma and its sister bases, Tulsa Life Flight in Okmulgee and Pryor, are reinforcing their commitment to safety and clinical excellence by integrating the ZOLL AutoPulse® NXT automated CPR device into their emergency […]
Legislation Would Modernize Medicare Reimbursement Rates and Preserve Lifesaving Care GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO, August 1, 2025 – Air Methods today praised the introduction of the Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act, a bipartisan bill designed to modernize outdated Medicare reimbursement rates and protect access to emergency air medical services across rural America. The bill […]
Expanded air medical service strengthens critical care access across southern New Mexico ARTESIA, NM – July 24, 2025 – Emergency air medical program Native Air celebrated the opening of its newest base at Artesia General Hospital with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 23. The event welcomed more than 75 guests to recognize the expanded access […]
Patient Advocacy Program Helps Former Patient Focus on Healing After Accident JOHNSTOWN, NY — July 23, 2025 — A year after her severe accident, Donna Dunston reunited with Air Methods’ LifeNet of New York critical care team, who played a crucial role in providing her air medical transport to a higher level of care. Reuniting at […]
Air Medical Team Reunites with Pediatric Patient PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ – July 22, 2025 — Native Air 14 commemorated two decades of dedicated service to the Prescott Valley community and surrounding rural areas with a heartfelt celebration held at the Yavapai Regional Medical Center on July 17. The event brought together first responders, healthcare partners, […]
Air medical team on standby to transport injured riders from the 85th annual event RAPID CITY, SD, July 21, 2025 – For motorcyclists, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally represents a unique opportunity to enjoy a memorable ride with fantastic scenery and a strong sense of community. For the air medical crew at Black Hills Life Flight, […]
Veteran recounts inspirational journey from military service to EMS aviation BARSTOW, CA – July 17, 2025 – In recognition of National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, Air Methods is proud to celebrate the contributions of military veterans across its ranks, including one of their own, Mercy Air 66 Pilot James Schmittle in Barstow, […]
HAGERSTOWN, MD – July 17, 2025 – In recognition of National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, Air Methods is proud to celebrate the contributions of military veterans across its ranks, including one of their own, LifeNet 8-1 Pilot Dan Moore. A U.S. Army veteran and former National Guard crew chief, Moore’s journey from […]
Device proven to be critical in emergency air medical transport of cardiac patients SANTA FE, NM, July 16, 2025 – The TriState CareFlight bases in Santa Fe and Taos, along with their sister bases, Native Air in Alamogordo; Artesia; Carlsbad; Deming; Las Cruces; and Silver City; as well as LifeGuard in Carlsbad and Roswell, are […]
Device provides advanced cardiac care Goodyear, AZ – July 14, 2025 – Native Air 23 in Goodyear is proud to announce the integration of the ZOLL AutoPulse® NXT automated CPR device into its air medical transport operations — a key milestone that significantly enhances patient care and emergency response capabilities. The AutoPulse NXT device […]
Program has transported more than 20,000 patients across Georgia and South Carolina SPRINGFIELD, GA, July 11, 2025 – LifeStar, the region’s trusted air medical program, recently marked a major milestone: 40 years of providing rapid, life-saving care to critically ill and injured patients throughout Georgia and South Carolina. The celebration brought together hospital partners, former […]