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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 […]

In the aviation industry, safety is a priority. But it’s also a fundamental way of life, particularly in high-risk sectors like air medical services. Air Methods relies on its Safety Management System (SMS) program to establish a comprehensive systematic approach to safety, serving as the cornerstone of our company. It’s the backbone of our operations, […]

Hands-On-Training Supports First Responders with Lifesaving Techniques PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ – April 17, 2025 – First responders across central Arizona are now better equipped to care for patients experiencing life-threatening airway emergencies thanks to an Advanced Airway Management Training course hosted by Air Methods’ Native Air 14 at Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority’s (CAFMA) Training […]

Combined efforts increase blood supply for those who need it most SOMERSET, KY – April 17, 2024 – For the fourth year in a row, the Air Methods of Kentucky program organized its Battle of the Bases blood drives across the state of Kentucky, including its base in Corydon, IN. This friendly “battle” among the […]

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA – April 8, 2025 – HealthNet Aeromedical Services, in collaboration with Marshall Health Network, and its long-standing aviation partner Air Methods, proudly announced the planned arrival of a new Airbus H135 helicopter during a recent event. The new aircraft, which will be delivered to HealthNet’s Huntington, WV base location in December 2025, […]

HASTINGS, NE – April 3, 2025 – Cheers and applause filled the air at Hastings Middle School on Wednesday as students and staff gathered to witness an emotional reunion. The TriCity LifeNet crew landed on the school’s football field to reunite with 12-year-old student Axel Barahona and his family—more than a year after transporting him […]

Air medical team provided lifesaving transport, critical in patient’s recovery SAYRE, PA, March 17, 2025 – In a heartwarming reunion on Saturday, former patient Tim Chiarolanza reunited with the Guthrie Air crew at their base in Sayre to express his appreciation for the critical care transport that played a pivotal role in saving his life. […]

Caregivers who helped save Rowdy Atkins’ life reflect on his remarkable recovery Colorado City, TX, Mar. 6, 2025 – On Monday, staff from Mitchell County Hospital and Native Air emergency air medical service reunited with a former patient and his family to celebrate his miraculous recovery. In October 2021, 16-year-old Rowdy Atkins took a knee […]