28-Jul-2022Source: Air Methods
A trusted name in air medical services is ready to answer the call when residents of Liberty County and beyond need emergency care. LifeStar 2 opened today in Hinesville, GA, serving South Georgia. The LifeStar program has been in Georgia for 37 years and is the oldest air medical provider in the state. It... Read more
9-Feb-2021Source: Air Methods
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems will conduct an accreditation site visit of: Air Methods Midwest Region (Medflight, ARCH, Phelps Air, HSHS Rescue Flight, Saints Flight, LifeNet of Michigan, Air Methods Kentucky, LifeStar, Christ LifeFlight, and LifeNet McHenry) on February 25-26, 2021. The purpose of the site visit will be to evaluate the... Read more
4-Oct-2019Source: Air Methods
Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider, announced today that its LifeStar program in Joliet will carry blood and plasma on its missions to support improved outcomes for patients involved in traumatic injuries or other conditions that require transfusions. Air Methods has continuously worked to increase the number of aircraft nationwide that carry blood... Read more
3-Jan-2019Source: HeliHub.com
The Amarillo-based LifeStar program will be receiving a new EC135P3 helicopter, equipped with all the newest safety and aviation technology. Med-Trans and the Northwest Texas Healthcare System are also changing LifeStar into a broad-based community program. This will help reach the growing needs in rural areas, reports My High Plains.... Read more
9-Aug-2018Source: Lifestar Air Medical
Med-Trans Corporation and Northwest Texas Healthcare Systems are commemorating the 25th anniversary of LIFESTAR air medical transport service in the Texas Panhandle and surrounding states. After beginning in one location with one helicopter, LIFESTAR now operates two helicopters and a fixed-wing aircraft from three locations. “We are proud of the growth and service we’ve been... Read more
29-Jan-2018Source: HeliHub.com
Life Star is extending their coverage over Massachusetts by partnering with Hartford HealthCare, Baystete Health and Air Methods. Baystete Health will provide trained trauma surgeons, Air Methods will provide a hangar, maintenance and flight operations; and Life Star will provide the medical flight crew in this partnership, reports Fox 61. ... Read more
8-Sep-2014Source: Morris Daily Herald
The Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District has been teaming up with helicopter rescue service Lifestar to shave valuable minutes off response times in potentially fatal crashes. See full story... Read more
15-Apr-2013Source: CAMTS
Congratulations to the following medical transport services that achieved accreditation for the first time: Aeromed – a rotorwing service operating in Tampa, FL providing critical care since 1989. Air Methods Corporation operates and maintains the aircraft at 4 satellite bases. HALL CCT – a rotorwing and critical care ground service providing critical care in the... Read more
24-Jul-2011Source: Norwich Bulletin
Hartford Hospital officials have renewed their commitment to keeping the Life Star program at The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT (Full story)... Read more
5-Jul-2010Source: Erie Times-News
EmergyCare has relocated LifeStar to a new base at the Corry-Lawrence Airport in Corry, while Stat MedEvac plans to move one of its helicopters to the Port Meadville Airport in Vernon Township by Aug. 1.... Read more
