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Nov
22
2023

AIR METHODS PROVIDES STAND-BY CRITICAL AIR MEDICAL SERVICE AT INAUGURAL FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX

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LAS VEGAS, NV, (Nov. 22, 2023) – Air Methods, the nation’s largest air medical services provider, was selected to provide critical care needs at the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX, Nov. 16 through Nov. 18. Air Methods’ Mercy Air program provided two standby airframes, equipped with critical care capabilities and highly trained and experienced flight teams, including pilots, paramedics, nurses, and aviation mechanics.

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Nov
09
2023

NATIVE AIR FLIGHT PARAMEDIC ACHIEVES MAJOR MILESTONE

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PAYSON, AZ, Nov. 9, 2023 – Native Air 7’s Flight Paramedic and Clinical Base Lead Josh Malia recently surpassed transporting his 1,000th patient. Flying a thousand miles can be quick and easy, but impacting a thousand lives takes hundreds of hours of training, teamwork, and meticulous effort, and Malia achieved this milestone in less than nine years. 

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Oct
19
2023

LIFESAVING MERCY AIR CREW REUNITES WITH FORMER PEDIATRIC PATIENT

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OCEANSIDE, CA – Oct. 19, 2023 – This week, the EMS teams—Mercy Air 5 and Camp Pendleton Fire Department (CPFD)—who helped save the life of a 10-year-old boy, reunited with the young patient and his family at the Mercy Air base in Oceanside, CA to celebrate his miraculous recovery.

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Oct
04
2023

Skyryse and Air Methods Announce Delivery of H130 Helicopter, Catalyzing Certification Program

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse, the provider of an intuitive integrated flight operating system, today announced a pivotal partnership milestone with the delivery of an Airbus H130 helicopter from Air Methods. The aircraft is primed for cutting-edge integration with Skyryse's game-changing technology, an integrated flight operating system (formerly referred to as FlightOS) that promises to revolutionize aviation technology. 

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Sep
26
2023

BLACK HILLS LIFE FLIGHT AIR AMBULANCE NOW CARRIES LIFE-SAVING WHOLE BLOOD

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Rapid City, SD, September 25, 2023 – All four Black Hills Life Flight aircraft, located in Rapid City and Hot Springs, SD, are proud to announce that they now carry and can administer whole blood onboard every air medical transport. Black Hills Life Flight is the first and only community-based air ambulance service in the state with this capability. Having whole blood aboard their helicopters and fixed-wing plane allows their industry-leading trauma clinicians to provide additional life-saving care when every minute counts.

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Sep
14
2023

NATIVE AIR’S WHITE SANDS AREA TEAM WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

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Las Cruces, NM, Sept. 13, 2023 – In a special ceremony for the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce 2023 Annual Healthcare Awards, Native Air’s White Sands Area team was proud to receive the Healthcare Impact Award. This award recognizes a healthcare professional or organization that made a direct impact on an individual’s care. The awards dinner was held on Thursday, Sept. 7 at New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces. 

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Aug
09
2023

LEEFLIGHT CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF SERVICE

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Fort Myers, FL –  A special celebration was held on Thursday, Aug. 3 to recognize the 10th anniversary of LeeFlight air medical service. Crew members, community leaders, and about 100 guests came together at the LeeFlight hangar in Fort Myers for the festivities. LeeFlight is a partnership between Lee County and Air Methods, the nation’s leading provider of air medical services, and is staffed by both Air Methods and Lee County EMS personnel. 

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Jul
21
2023

SAN JUAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER SELECTS AIR METHODS ASCEND TO PROVIDE ADVANCED IN-PERSON & ONLINE TRAINING FOR AIRCARE FLIGHT CREW

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FARMINGTON, NM,  – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that San Juan Regional Medical Center has selected Air Methods Ascend’s critical care in-person and online education programs to provide additional training for their AirCare crew members, who are part the hospital’s medical flight program.

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Jul
17
2023

AIR METHODS CEO JAELYNN WILLIAMS SELECTED AS FINALIST FOR 2023 WOMEN TECH AWARDS

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DENVER, CO — The Women Tech Council (WTC), a national organization focused on the economic impact of women in the technology sector, announced that Air Methods CEO JaeLynn Williams has been named a finalist in the 2023 Women Tech Awards, the premier awards program for women in technology with ties to Silicon Slopes.

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Jul
07
2023

ARTESIA GENERAL HOSPITAL SELECTS AIR METHODS ASCEND TO PROVIDE ADVANCED TRAINING FOR THEIR ER NURSES

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ARTESIA, NM, July 7, 2023 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Artesia General Hospital has selected the Air Methods Ascend critical care online education program to provide additional training for their ER and PCU nurses and are considering ICU services in the future too.

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Jul
05
2023

BLACK HILLS LIFE FLIGHT CUTS THE RIBBON ON NEW AIR MEDICAL BASE IN HOT SPRINGS

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Hot Springs, SD, June 30, 2023— Black Hills Life Flight was honored to celebrate the opening of its new base at the Hot Springs Ambulance Service station on Thursday with South Dakota Secretary of Health Melissa Magstadt, crew members, Air Methods leaders, and nearly 50 guests.  

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Jun
30
2023

AIR METHODS ASCEND ADDS EMS REVIEW TO CURRENT OFFERINGS OF INNOVATIVE ONLINE EDUCATION PROGRAMS 

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DENVER, CO, June 30, 2023 – Air Methods Ascend announced today the addition of EMS Review to its current offerings of innovative and comprehensive in-person and online education programs. Starting July 1, EMS Review will be available online through Air Methods Ascend for emergency medical responders seeking a high-quality patient care curriculum to advance their training, help improve emergent patient outcomes and meet their continuing education needs.   

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Jun
08
2023

TRISTATE CAREFLIGHT COLLABORATES IN ANNUAL WATER RESCUE TRAINING

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Lake Havasu City, AZ – June 8, 2023 — Where seconds make all the difference in saving a life, the TriState CareFlight team trains regularly with first responders to be prepared to meet any emergent situation, no matter the time of year, for both residents and visitors. With boating season in full swing, the TriState CareFlight team collaborated with multiple law enforcement, fire, and medical agencies in a joint training exercise on Lake Havasu, ensuring a coordinated effort if an emergency were to arise.  

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Jun
01
2023

AIRLIFT 5 TEXAS CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF AIR MEDICAL SERVICE TO THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY

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Weslaco, Texas, June 1, 2023 – It has been a busy year since AirLift 5 Texas took flight on June 1, 2022, bringing emergency air medical service to the Rio Grande Valley. The new base has proven to be a valuable asset to the area, providing faster access to emergency care in trauma situations and interfacility transport for patients needing specialized care. AirLift 5 is part of Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the nation. 

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Jun
01
2023

AIRLIFT 5 TEXAS CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF AIR MEDICAL SERVICE TO THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY

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Weslaco, Texas, June 1, 2023 – It has been a busy year since AirLift 5 Texas took flight on June 1, 2022, bringing emergency air medical service to the Rio Grande Valley. The new base has proven to be a valuable asset to the area, providing faster access to emergency care in trauma situations and interfacility transport for patients needing specialized care. AirLift 5 is part of Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the nation. 

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May
22
2023

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY FIRE DEPARTMENT SELECTS AIR METHODS ASCEND TO PROVIDE ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRAINING FOR STUDENT FIREFIGHTERS

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LAS CRUCES, NM, May 22, 2023 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that New Mexico State University (NMSU) Fire Department has selected the Air Methods Ascend critical care clinician online education program for their volunteer student firefighters.

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May
22
2023

MARTIN COUNTY FIRE RESCUE SELECTS AIR METHODS ASCEND TO PROVIDE ADVANCED TRAINING FOR FLIGHT TEAM

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MARTIN COUNTY, FL – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, recently announced that Martin County Fire Rescue has selected the Air Methods Ascend critical care clinician online education program for the first responders on their flight team. 

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May
02
2023

AIR METHODS JOINS FORCES WITH U.S. ARMY AND NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TO HELP ACTIVE MILITARY AND VETERANS TRANSITION INTO WORKFORCE

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Lincoln, NE – With a commitment to military members, past and present, Air Methods has joined forces with the U.S. Army and Nebraska Army National Guard to help active and future soldiers prepare for professional careers while serving their country as part of the Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

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Apr
21
2023

“I Shouldn’t Be Alive”: One Year Post Accident Veteran Rallies Motorcycle Family to Give Thanks to Crews Who Saved His Life

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KINGMAN, AZ – A little over a year ago, Dan McKeaney was in a horrific motorcycle accident with his wife Jeri. The couple were riding with the local chapter of Marine Riders, a nationwide organization formed to offer motorcycling camaraderie to active duty, veterans, and Navy Corpsman.

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Apr
14
2023

AIR METHODS ASCEND IS LEADING THE WAY IN CLINICAL EDUCATION USING STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY

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Denver, CO, April 13, 2023 – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, is supporting the Transport Medicine Competition, facilitated in part by Director of Simulation and Innovative Education William B. Belk, at the Critical Care Transport Medicine Conference (CCTMC), April 17-19, 2023, in Denver, CO. This annual event challenges eight critical care transport teams to demonstrate their skills in multiple critical care simulation scenarios in front of a live audience using high-fidelity simulation that tests skills, knowledge, critical thinking, and communication under extremely stressful conditions.

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Apr
05
2023

AIR METHODS ANNOUNCES OPENING OF CRITICAL AIR MEDICAL SERVICE

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Fitchburg, MA – April 5, 2023 – Providing decades of service throughout the Nation, Air Methods—the leading air medical service provider in the U.S.—is thrilled to announce a new location providing critical emergency air medical service to northern Worcester County and beyond. The base will be located at Fitchburg Municipal Airport. The City of Fitchburg recognizes the importance of fast, reliable air medical services in the event of an emergency.

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Mar
30
2023

NATIVE AIR EXPANDS AIR MEDICAL SERVICES IN NORTHERN ARIZONA

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WILLIAMS, AZ – March 30, 2023 – Providing decades of service throughout the state of Arizona, Air Methods—the leading air medical service provider in the U.S.—is thrilled to announce a new Native Air emergency medical service located in Williams, AZ. The opening of Native Air 22 will better serve residents and visitors of Coconino and Yavapai Counties and beyond.

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Mar
28
2023

LIFENET OF NEW YORK EXPANDS AIR MEDICAL SERVICES IN MOHAWK VALLEY

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Mohawk Valley, NY – March 28, 2023 – As a trusted emergency air medical provider serving the state of New York for more than 20 years, LifeNet is expanding critical care coverage by opening a new location in Oneida County. The opening of LifeNet 7-14, a subdivision of Air Methods, serves as a community resource providing comprehensive coverage to central New York’s residents and visitors.

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Mar
27
2023

AIR METHODS EXPANDS AIR MEDICAL SERVICES WITH WELLSPAN HEALTH

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Lancaster, PA – Expanding critical care coverage, Air Methods—in partnership with WellSpan Health—opened a new base today in Lancaster County to better serve residents and visitors of central and southern Pennsylvania. The new base, WellFlight Lancaster, is the second joint venture base between Air Methods and WellSpan Health.

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Mar
13
2023

MINUTEMAN EMS SELECTS AIR METHODS ASCEND FOR ADVANCED CLINICAL EDUCATION

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DENVER, CO– Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced today that Minuteman EMS, which provides emergency medical care for wilderness firefighters, is making the Ascend critical care clinician education program available online to its paramedics and EMTs to advance their skills in patient care.

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Feb
13
2023

TAKING CARE OF THE HEARTS OF WYOMING DURING AMERICAN HEART MONTH

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Casper, WY,  – Ever since Congress passed a joint resolution in 1963, February has been declared American Heart Month to help raise awareness on cardiac health and promote heart-healthy lifestyles. With heart disease remaining the leading cause of death in Wyoming and across the US, with over 1,000 Wyomingites dying from it every year, the Life Flight crew stays busy carrying for the state’s hearts. 

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Feb
07
2023

AIRLIFE IN UVALDE IS ONLY AIR MEDICAL PROVIDER IN REGION WITH DEVICE PROVIDING LIFE SAVING EFFORTS FOR CARDIAC ARREST PATIENTS

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Uvalde, TX, – As February is American Heart Month, crew members at AirLIFE Uvalde proudly serve their communities knowing they have the equipment and ability to save patient lives, even more so if the patient is experiencing cardiac arrest.

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Feb
06
2023

AIRLIFT 5 IN WESLACO ADDS NEW DEVICE PROVIDING LIFE SAVING EFFORTS FOR CARDIAC ARREST PATIENTS

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Weslaco, TX,  – With February being American Heart Month, crew members at AirLift 5 in Weslaco are proud to have recently added the LUCAS chest compression system to their aircraft to help provide lifesaving efforts during transports, especially when a patient is experiencing cardiac arrest. LUCAS is an automatic chest compression device that provides an accurate rate and depth for patients experiencing cardiac arrest when CPR is required, strengthening the chance of patient survival and recovery.

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Jan
27
2023

CITY OF NEODESHA PARTNERS WITH AIR METHODS TO BETTER SERVE RESIDENTS IN NEED OF AIR MEDICAL TRANSPORT

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NEODESHA, KS– The City of Neodesha recently announced they have entered into a one-call agreement with Air Methods to provide emergency air transport services to residents in need. Through this partnership, Air Methods will be the primary air transport service utilized by residents, whether they are being transported from local hospitals or require direct from scene air transport.

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Jan
16
2023

LIFENET AIR SELECTS AIR METHODS ASCEND FOR ADVANCED CLINICAL EDUCATION

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DENVER, CO,  – Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, recently announced that LifeNet Air, a not-for-profit air ambulance company serving Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas, is making the Ascend critical care clinician education program available to all of its flight crew members to advance their skills in patient care and increase retention of qualified clinicians.

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