At MedFlight911 we want to recognize those that dedicate their knowledge, skills, time and lives to providing a VERY valuable service all over the world!

MedEvac Hour is intended to highlight the unique and crucial role that helicopter, fixed wing and critical care ground transport play within the larger EMS system. Our crews work daily to safely and efficiently serve the most critically ill and injured patients across the globe. We have prepared a special logo that honors our community’s commitment of transporting the right patients to the right medical facilities in the right amount of time by the right mode of transport to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Did you know…???

46.7 million Americans live more than an hour away from a Level 1 or 2 trauma center.
MedEvac helicopters are most often utilized for time-sensitive illnesses and injuries such as severe trauma, heart attacks or strokes.
In the United States, there are 900 MedEvac helicopters staffed and equipped to transport and treat the nation’s most critically ill and injured patients.
MedEvac helicopters transport approximately 400,000 patients annually.
MedEvac fixed-wing aircraft transport an additional 100,000+ patients over longer distances annually.
Critical Care ground ambulances are like rolling Intensive Care Units (ICU’s).

The MedEvac community is unique in that it combines two major industries – Aviation and Healthcare – in the delivery of services to the public.
As of the close of 2009, there were over 4400 MedEvac pilots, 600 physicians, 5500 nurses, and 5300 paramedics/EMTs staffing MedEvac vehicles, both fixed-wing and helicopter, in the United States.
As early as 1926, the United States Army Air Corps used a converted airplane to transport patients from Nicaragua to an Army hospital in Panama, 150 miles away.
Routine MedEvac transport utilizing helicopters began during the Korean conflict in the 1950’s.
The Maryland State Police aviation program transported the first critically injured trauma patient in the United States by helicopter in March of 1970.
The first civilian hospital-based medical helicopter service in the United States was established in 1972 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado.

Source: Association of Air Medical Services

Individuals with advanced cases of MS, MD and Parkinson’s may be unable to meet TSA regulations when attempting complex travel on their own. MedFlight911 medical transport gives comfort and smooth the way for fragile clients with special needs. http://www.prlog.org/11299499

MedFlight911 Air Ambulance Service supports and encourages its staff to use their time and talents to better the quality of life in their communities. Stepping Stones of Hope and Camp Paz were their main charities in 2010. http://www.prlog.org/11237571

MedFlight911 is very excited about the launch of their new website http://medflight911.com The website design and development is by Gate 6 of Phoenix, Arizona. Gate 6 truly represents “killer ideas. brilliant execution.” Thank you Gate 6! http://www.gate6.com

We see the light at the end of the tunnel for the new MedFlight911 website.  The  anticipation is building!

MedFlight911 CEO William Dee McCluskey responds to a call for help for Sergeant Ed Matayka. The soldier who had suffered the loss of both legs will be reunited with his unit when free medical transport was provided from Richmond, VA to Burlington VT. Read more at http://www.prlog.org/11120413

Hitting them long and straight to raise money for Phoenix Children’s Hospital at the 9^th Annual British Airways Phoenix Open.  http://www.baphxopen.com

MedFlight911 is honored to be invited by Phoenix Children’s Hospital to participate in the 2010 Arizona Desert Classic Golf Tournament benefiting the Arizona Hemophilia Association. We look forward to raising money and awareness for a deserving cause. http://www.hemophiliaz.org/

“Service, pricing, and customer service of MedFlight911 cannot be compared to the competition!” W.V., TX

“We cannot express our appreciation enough for everything you and your crew did to help mom make this move easily. Please share this with your crew.” M.M., AZ

“MedFlight911 staff is the best!  Thanks for your professionalism and care.” T.B., AK

“Thank you very much. It all went well. Great staff, organized well and good communication. Thanks again to all.” B.P., FL

MedFlight911 Air Ambulance enjoyed volunteering at the Camp Paz grief camp for kids and adults at the Whispering Hope Ranch in Payson, AZ. Camp Paz grief camp for kids and adults at the Whispering Hope Ranch in Payson, AZ. To read more about Stepping Stones of Hope and Camp Paz visit http://www.steppingstonesofhope.org/