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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, […]

Agreement ensures reliable transport, enhancing critical care services OGDENSBURG, NY – Feb. 19, 2025 – North Star Health Alliance (NSHA) recently announced a new partnership with LifeNet of New York, a community-based air medical program owned and operated by Air Methods, the leading air medical provider in the nation. Through this preferred provider agreement (PPA), […]

New Location Serves as Additional Resource for Emergency Lifesaving Care GOODYEAR, AZ – Feb. 5, 2025 – Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the United States, is excited to announce the opening of Native Air 23, a new emergency air medical base in Goodyear, AZ. This new base is set to enhance […]

A commitment to the mission results in many changed lives  HAGERSTOWN, MD – Jan. 30, 2025 – Two thousand two hundred ninety-two. That’s the number of lives positively impacted by Marion “Buggs” Drake, a longtime lead pilot for LifeNet 8-1 emergency air medical service in Hagerstown, MD. While Drake recently completed his last shift and […]

Blood on board pivotal in pre-hospital, lifesaving care GETTYSBURG, PA – January 14, 2024 – To show appreciation for the lifesaving care he received, former patient Kyle Hoover, along with his family, reunited with Air Methods’ WellSpan WellFlight air medical team Saturday morning at their base in Gettysburg. Hoover, a 31-year-old Newburg resident, was struck by […]

APPLE VALLEY, CA – Dec. 30, 2024 – The Mercy Air program recently marked 35 years of providing life-saving air medical care throughout Nevada and California. To celebrate this milestone, Mercy Air 2, 22, 66, and H285 (based in Victorville, Hesperia, Barstow, and Big Bear) invited first responders, partners, and requestors to join them in […]

Zachary Moore visits air medical base to express his gratitude  PRYOR, OK, Dec. 30, 2024 – Tulsa Life Flight’s emergency air medical crew was thrilled to hold a Christmas Eve reunion with former patient Zachary Moore to celebrate his remarkable recovery following a motorcycle accident. The emotional visit marked a significant milestone for both Moore […]