AirMedCare is America’s largest air medical transport membership network, providing emergency access to the highest levels of care for its 1.6 million subscribers. I am very proud to say that Martins Ferry is my hometown.”Īir Evac Lifeteam currently operates 120 bases in 15 states.Īir Evac Lifeteam is a membership-supported air ambulance service that is part of the AirMedCare Network. “This is also a very exciting day for me personally. “This is a great day for the residents of Martins Ferry, Belmont County, and the surrounding communities in Ohio and West Virginia,” Troy said. “We are truly blessed to offer our residents one of the nation’s premier air medical services for advanced emergency healthcare and rapid medical transport when time means everything,” he said.īradley Troy, program director for the Martins Ferry Air Evac base, said it is an exciting day for area residents. Martins Ferry Mayor Paul Riethmiller welcomed Air Evac to the community. “This truly is a great day for our region.” “I know the local hospitals are grateful to have these exceptionally well trained flight crews partnering with us to provide the fastest possible response time and highly skilled pre-hospital intervention,” Britt said. Britt said Ohio Valley residents are fortunate to now have the support of two Air Evac helicopter bases serving them – the Wetzel County base from the south and now the Martins Ferry base from the north.
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Kevin Britt is the chief operating officer for Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale. Air Evac Lifeteam has licenses for nationwide itinerant (base/mobile) operation on 151.5050, 158.4000, 464.5000, 464.5500 151.505 and 158.400 have been used with various DCS codes or PL tones on a temporary basis when a new base is established, or an existing base is moved, until a new frequency and license is obtained. “This will virtually cut at least 30 minutes off of the wait time for critical transfers.” “Having access to Air Evac services right in our community will help bring peace of mind when a transfer becomes necessary,” Kerwood said. “We are thrilled about this new partnership.”Ĭhristine Kerwood, chief nursing officer at EORH, said when it comes to traumatic illnesses or injuries that require transfer to a more specialized hospital out of the Martins Ferry area, time is everything. “Partnering with Air Evac will make it possible for fast, efficient care when the need arises,” Caruso said. Mike Caruso, Ohio Valley Health Services and Education Corporation president and CEO, said the ultimate goal is to meet the healthcare needs of the communities served.
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