Hats off to our Native Air 32 crew in Silver City, NM who was recognized by the Grant County Board of Commissioners for the excellent care they provided a senior citizen experiencing a cardiac event. The commissioners said, “Your swift actions, courage, and unity exemplify the true spirit of community.” We couldn’t agree more. Well done, Native Air 32! ⭐ Want an opportunity to work with our award-winning teams? Look no further, apply today.
Joined by many, the Air Methods of Kentucky 6 team celebrated two decades of providing life-saving care to Elizabethtown and surrounding communities. Last month, the team held a community event to recognize this significant milestone and were able to connect with former patients, one of whom was a teenager involved in a multi-vehicle accident in 2023. Both patients relied on Kentucky 6 in their time of need to provide life-saving care and were grateful to have recovered to celebrate with the crew. Happy Anniversary, Kentucky 6! Your service to the community is paramount and we are grateful you’ve positively impacted so many lives over the years.
This summer, two clinicians from our LifeNet McHenry team were recognized by Pingree Grove Fire Protection District (Illinois) for assisting in providing lifesaving care to two different patients on separate trauma-related scene calls. These patients were experiencing life-threatening injuries and without the critical care of all agencies, the patients’ outcomes could have been far worse. Congrats to Flight Nurses Jesse Freidel and Kira McLaughlin! We couldn’t be more proud and honored to have them as a part of our team. The best of the best are part of the Air Methods family join the team today.
One year ago, the lives of Joshua and Ashley Timmons were impacted by a motorcycle accident while driving home from dinner with friends. Given the severity of the accident, Joshua was transported by ARCH 3 to Springfield Hospital. He underwent multiple surgeries over several months to mend a full arm and collarbone injuries. Late last year, Joshua and Ashley reunited with the flight clinicians who provided Joshua’s care and extended their appreciation for their service. This year, Joshua reunited with the entire ARCH Air Medical Service- Effingham, IL Base during the program’s 20th anniversary open house event in May. Today, Timmons is mostly recovered and back to work as a mechanic. 💙
Join us at the Pinnacle conference! We’ll be at booth 13. We’re excited to share the latest happenings in our patient advocacy program, scheduled fixed wing transports for patients needing to travel long distances, hiring opportunities, and all things Air Methods.
Read about crew safety during the Covid-19 pandemic AirMed&Rescue. In the US, Air Methods is an industry leader and expert in Patient Critical Care Logistics, and has been dedicated to emergency air medical transport. Speaking to AirMed&Rescue about crew safety during the pandemic, Joseph Resnik, Senior Vice President of Safety at Air Methods, stated: “What we’ve primarily been doing for crew safety is related to commercially available personal protective equipment (PPE) and process procedures...read more by following the link.
DENVER, CO., Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HealthNet Aeromedical Services, based in West Virginia, and Air Methods Corporation, based in Colorado, are pleased to announce that long-serving Aircraft Mechanic Mark Godbey has been named the recipient of the 2021 Association of Air Medical Services Transport Mechanic Award of Excellence. “I couldn’t be as successful as I’ve been without the support of my family, coworkers and the leadership of Air Methods and HealthNet Aeromedical Services,” said Mark Godbey. “I get the support I need to do my job and do it to the best of my ability.”
The National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) announced the selection of Air Methods’ Ryan Fretz with ARCH Program in Illinois as the 2021 Pilot of the Year. “Ryan was selected as this year’s nominee who best fit our description of a pilot who goes the extra mile,” said Miles Dunagan, president, NEMSPA. “He always makes safety a priority and is committed to get everyone home safely at the end of each shift.” The National EMS Pilots Association strives to help the Air Medical Transport industry prosper safely and enhance the delivery of pre-hospital health care by providing the leadership necessary skills to establish standards of operational safety and a forum for the dissemination of knowledge. This organization continues to be a major advocate for positive change for our industry.
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