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Air medical transport is often seen as the preferred mode of transport for high-risk patients, particularly those requiring a specialized critical care team during transport. Choosing air medical transport over ground-based transportation for certain types of patients can increase safety, save time, and continue treatment performed by specialized care teams while en route. Let’s discuss […]

Stormy skies or sunny days, Air Methods is always ready to respond. Inclement weather can complicate patient transport, but with our deep expertise, diverse resources, and commitment to safety, we work tirelessly to get all patients the right care, at the right time, in the right setting. Call Us Even if Air Is Not an […]

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 […]

Air Medical Base Hosts Open House for First Responders BORREGO SPRINGS, CA – Oct. 10, 2025 – Today, Mercy Air 8 celebrated its five years of dedicated service with an open house, providing critical air medical transport to residents of rural northeast San Diego County. The event brought together first responders, partners, and requestors. Since opening the base in […]

Air medical program hosts event to commemorate milestone anniversary Stillwater, OK – Oct. 10, 2025 – Emergency air medical program MediFlight of Oklahoma held a celebration on Oct. 3 in honor of its 45 years of lifesaving service to the people of central Oklahoma. The event brought representatives from Mercy Hospital, Stillwater Medical Center, Hillcrest […]

Air Medical Team Reunites with Former Patients, Reflecting on Thousands of Lives Impacted GETTYSBURG, PA – Oct. 6, 2025 – Air Methods’ WellSpan WellFlight, a trusted air medical provider based in Gettysburg, celebrated five years of lifesaving service on Friday, Oct. 3, with a special anniversary event. Held at the WellFlight base at the Adams […]

Keith Herl overcame an unbelievable attack and reached out to thank those who helped him Pahrump, NV, Sept. 19, 2025 – Pahrump resident Gregory “Keith” Herl was driving home with his family in November 2022 when a stranger pulled up next to his car and began firing a shotgun. The shooter ran him off the […]

Reunion Takes Place One Day After National Grateful Patient Day SAYRE, PA – Sept. 9, 2025 – On Monday, former Guthrie Air patient David Zinck reunited at the base in Sayre to thank flight clinicians, Dave Slusser and Rich Mosier, for saving his life. The visit came just one day after National Grateful Patient Day, […]

Linda Cina beat the odds and lived to thank those who helped her FLORENCE, AZ, Sept. 4, 2025 – When Linda Cina was airlifted to Chandler Regional Medical Center three years ago with a hemorrhagic stroke, doctors gave her a one percent chance of survival. Thankfully, the self-described fighter overcame the odds, and on Wednesday, […]