Medical Flight Services

01/19/2012

When you’re in the charge of someone’s life as they travel from one location to another for medical purposes in an air ambulance, precision, efficiency, expertise, and a little compassion goes a long, long way. That’s why when we see stories like this, it truly bring a tear to my eyes simply because...

01/17/2012

Why do doctors get to decide whether a child's cognitive abilities make her a candidate for an organ transplant? That is what has me so upset over Amelia's doctors: the implication that some humans are better than others.

01/17/2012

Amelia Rivera is three-years-old. Born with Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, doctors have told her parents that she will die in six months to a year without a kidney transplant. They also said that they would not perform that transplant.

01/12/2012

These concerns are industry-wide, from doctors and nurses to people that run air ambulance companies or offer diagnostic testing services.

For 2012, there are several concerns carrying over from previous years that have medical professionals worried about the future of healthcare in this country. These concerns are industry-wide, from doctors and nurses to people that run air ambulance companies or offer diagnostic testing services.

12/13/2011

If you're about to travel for medical reasons, avoiding the flu is paramount.

Flu season is in full swing, and along with holiday season it can be quite an added stress on your body and immune system. For any of our travel patients who are heading in an air ambulance for any type of medical procedure, getting the flu just isn't an option.

12/12/2011

Continued amendments to air ambulance safety regulations may be seen if current regulations do not lower accident rates to an acceptable level. Expect the FAA and the air ambulance industry itself to continue to look for ways to improve the safety and efficiency of operations.

Ongoing changes to air ambulance safety regulations are being implemented in hopes that the unique form of emergency transport can be made safer and more efficient for both hospitals and their patients, according to news reports and the Federal Aviation Administration.

12/01/2011

The story is the stuff of legends, South Florida lore.

11/11/2011

Fort Collins, Colo. - A family forced to move from their apartment so their daughter could qualify for a liver transplant is getting an apology from apartment managers.

11/02/2011

What would you do....7 hours stuck on a plane with no food, no water, and no bathrooms....?

What is the longest amount of time that you’ve waited on the tarmac for your plane to get clearance? Thirty minutes? An hour? Maybe two hours? Imagine sitting in a plane stuck on the tarmac for over seven hours. While air ambulance companies such as ourselves take pride in efficiency and timeliness,...

10/27/2011

Trust. It’s the key component when considering a medical flight service or ambulance. Sure, you want good rates, quality care, quick services, and top of the line technology, but if you can’t trust your medical provider you will never feel secure. At Medical Flight Services, there is truly nothing m...