Press Releases

Congressman John Joyce Visits WellSpan WellFlight in Gettysburg

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Visit Highlights Importance of Air Medical Services in Rural Care GETTYSBURG, PA – Aug. 14, 2025 – On Monday, U.S. Rep. John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA-13) visited the WellSpan WellFlight base in Gettysburg to learn firsthand how emergency air medical services are saving lives across south-central Pennsylvania, particularly in rural communities where access to immediate critical care […]

United States Senator Visits LifeSave Kansas in Emporia to Learn About Critical Air Medical Services  

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Senator Marshall Experiences Firsthand the Lifesaving Role of Air Medical Services in Kansas  EMPORIA, Aug 12, 2024 – U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) spent the morning on Aug. 8 with the dedicated crew of LifeSave Kansas in Emporia to gain a firsthand understanding of the critical care they provide across the region and how Medicare […]

Doctors Memorial Hospital and Air Methods Partner to Better Serve Patients in Need of Air Medical Service 

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Agreement ensures rapid and reliable critical care transport  BONIFAY, FL – Aug. 6, 2025 – In order to ensure the most efficient and reliable air medical transport for patients in need of critical care, Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay recently signed a preferred provider agreement (PPA) with Air Methods, the nation’s leading emergency air medical […]

CAMTS PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: ACCREDITATION SITE VISIT TO AIR METHODS’ NORTHEAST REGION

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The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems will conduct an accreditation site visit of: Air Methods’ community service bases in the Northeast Region on Sept. 22, 23 & 24. The purpose of the site visit will be to evaluate the program’s compliance with nationally established medical transport standards. The site visit results will be used […]

Mercy Air Opens New Base Offering Fixed Wing Service Across Nevada and Beyond 

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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 […]

MediFlight of Oklahoma and Tulsa Life Flight Elevate Patient Care and Crew Safety with Deployment of Zoll® AutoPulse® NXT 

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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 […]

Air Methods Applauds Bipartisan Bill to Protect Access to Emergency Air Medical Services

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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 […]

Native Air Cuts the Ribbon on New Base in Artesia

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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 […]

Former LifeNet of New York Patient Reunites with Critical Care Team a Year After Trauma

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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 […]

Native Air 14 Celebrates 20 Years of Lifesaving Service in Prescott Valley 

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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, […]

Black Hills Life Flight Warns Riders of the Top Three Injuries Seen in the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 

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 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, […]

Air Methods Salutes National Hire a Veteran Day: James Schmittle

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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, […]