Air medical helicopters play a vital role in life-saving missions, often operating at low altitudes near hospital helipads, rescue squads, and emergency scenes. Unfortunately, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) present significant risks to these operations, from collisions to delays that can endanger lives. Responsible drone operation is critical to ensuring the safety of everyone in the […]
As the winter months set in, a surge in pediatric respiratory illnesses becomes an anticipated challenge for medical professionals. Rural, community hospitals often find themselves overwhelmed by the influx of pediatric patients needing specialized care they may not be equipped to provide. The rise in pediatric respiratory illness creates a demand for air medical transport […]
In the fast-paced world of air medical services, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. One way to ensure that we meet and exceed industry standards as an organization is through simulation education, a method that mirrors real-life medical scenarios for training purposes. Recently, Air Methods achieved a significant milestone by earning Simulation Center Accreditation […]
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the introduction of the Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act, a bipartisan bill designed to modernize outdated Medicare reimbursement rates and protect access to emergency air medical services across rural America.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 […]
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 […]
Reunion highlights vital role of teamwork in emergency medical services FRESNO, CA — May 28, 2025 — On Monday, May 19, more than a year after a near-fatal fall in the mountains, Michael Gardner reunited with the SkyLife air medical crew who helped save his life. The reunion took place at the SkyLife base in Fresno during National […]
Base kicks off National EMS Week with celebration, former patient returns to thank flight crew who helped save his life HORNELL, NY – May 20, 2025 – LifeNet of New York 7-7, based at the Hornell Municipal Airport, celebrated 15 years of providing lifesaving service to communities across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes region with […]
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