Press Releases

Mercy Air Partners with Houchin Community Blood Bank, Dignity Health Memorial Hospital for Upcoming Blood Drive 

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BAKERSFIELD, CA – Nov. 18, 2024 – Mercy Air, the leading air medical provider in California, is partnering with Houchin Community Blood Bank (HCBB) and Dignity Health Memorial Hospital for an upcoming blood drive on Friday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 420 34th Street, Bakersfield, CA.  “We were excited to team […]

Hospital Staff Gain Critical Skills with Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training 

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Life Saver crew provides hands-on training to enhance patient care  EVERGREEN, AL, Nov. 12, 2024 – Nurses and technicians at Monroe County Hospital in Monroeville are now better equipped to respond to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) emergencies thanks to special training delivered by the flight nurses and flight paramedics of Evergreen’s Life Saver 5 […]

LifeNet of New York Battle of the Bases Blood Drive Saves Lives

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Combined Efforts Increase Blood Supply For Those Who Need It Most WATERTOWN, NY – November 7, 2024 – The LifeNet of New York air medical crews, based in Watertown and Potsdam, teamed up with the local chapter of the American Red Cross in New York to host a Battle of the Bases Blood Drive on Nov. 6 to […]

AirLife Utah Crew Members Honored as Utah Business 2024 Healthcare Heroes

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Pilot and Flight Nurse Recognized for Excellence in Emergency Medical Services SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Nov. 07, 2024 — AirLife Utah, part of Air Methods, proudly announces that Pilot Jen Prince and Flight Nurse James Vanotti have been named among the 2024 Utah Business Healthcare Heroes. This esteemed recognition highlights their exceptional commitment to […]

Elected Official Visits Black Hills Life Flight in Hot Springs to Learn About Lifesaving Air Medical Services

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U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson Experiences Firsthand the Critical Role of Air Medical Services in South Dakota HOT SPRINGS, SD, Nov. 4, 2024 – On Monday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD) spent the afternoon with the dedicated crew of Black Hills Life Flight in Hot Springs to gain a firsthand understanding of the lifesaving care they […]

Ruidoso Fire Department Selects Air Methods Ascend to Deliver Online Training for First Responders

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RUIDOSO, N.M., Oct. 29, 2024 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that the Ruidoso Fire Department has selected Air Methods Ascend’s Critical Care Review online program to provide continuing education to its first responders. With three full-time fire stations and a team of 30 professionals, the Ruidoso Fire Department […]

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Fire Department Selects Air Methods Ascend for Online EMS Education for First Responders

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FORT McDOWELL, AZ, Oct. 29, 2024 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Fire Department has selected Air Methods Ascend’s online EMS Review program to provide continuing education to its first responders. Founded in 2000, the Fort McDowell Yavapai National Fire Department serves the 40 […]

TriCity LifeNet Flight Nurse is a Veteran of the Skies

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Air Methods Recognizes Flight Nurse Luke Ballmer on National First Responders Day KEARNEY, NE, Oct. 28, 2024 – Growing up in Gothenburg, NE, TriCity LifeNet Flight Nurse Luke Ballmer would often see helicopters flying patients from various rural locations and often wondered what it would be like to provide that lifesaving care while flying across […]

Las Cruces Fire Department Selects Air Methods Ascend to Provide Comprehensive Training for First Responders

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LAS CRUCES, N.M., Oct. 28, 2024 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Las Cruces Fire Department has selected Air Methods Ascend to provide extensive in-person and online training to its first responders. With 179 sworn personnel and eight fire stations (a ninth in the planning stages), Las Cruces […]

Grand Teton National Park Selects Air Methods Ascend to Deliver Online Training for First Responders

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MOOSE, WY, Oct. 23, 2024 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Grand Teton National Park has selected Air Methods Ascend’s EMS Review online program to provide continuing education to its first responders.            Grand Teton National Park, one of the 10 most visited national parks in the United States, […]

LifeNet Air Ambulance Celebrates 15 Years of Service  

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Air Medical Team Reunites with Former Patients, Reflecting on Thousands of Lives Impacted   HAGERSTOWN, MD – Oct. 22, 2024 – LifeNet 8-1, a trusted emergency air medical provider serving South Central Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland, celebrated 15 years of service with a special event on Sunday, Oct. 20. The event, held at their […]

Kirby Medical Center Extends Contract with Air Methods Ascend to Continue Online Training for EMTs and Paramedics

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MONTICELLO, IL, OCT. 16, 2024 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Kirby Medical Center has extended their contract with Air Methods Ascend to continue offering its online EMS Review program to provide additional training for their emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics.        Located in Monticello, IL, Kirby Ambulance […]