Flight News R o c k y M o u n t a i n H e l i c o p t e r s , Inc . continues to expand its national customer base with a list of new customer hospitals that include Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, West Virginia; Uni- versity of West Virginia, University Hospital, Inc., Morgantown, West Vir: ginia; Sioux Valley Hospital's Intensive Air Fleet, Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Rocky Mountain's first Augusta 109A contract); North Carolina Baptist Hospital's new service, Air Care, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (Rocky Mountain Helicopter's first Bell 222UT contract); and Iowa City, (Iowa) Hospital and Clinic's new part- nership with RMH will provide the program with two AS350B A-Stars start- ing in June 1986.

In addition to its medical group service centers in Reno, Denver, Kansas City, Pittsburgh and Atlanta, regional customer service centers are being developed in Charleston, West Virginia (Mid-Atlantic Region), and Omaha, Nebraska {North- Central Region), to provide direct man- agement and maintenance support for Rocky Mountain Helicopter hospital clients.

Best wishes and a speedy recovery to lane Wynn, RN, associate editor for A M J who is recovering from surgery per- formed April 1.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Life Flight will celebrate eight years of service in 1986. In 1985, Life Flight had 1725 Nghts with a monthly average of 140 patients. Members of Life Flight established the Pennsylvania chapter of ASHBEAMS in 1984. The program currently operates an Allouette III and a Twin Star and staffs their flights with two flight nurses.

Omniflight Helicopters is pleased to announce their newest hospital program. Based at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois, a Bell 206 L-2 began operating in January 1986. Prior to that date, the program was operated by the state of Illinois who utilized the aircraft for multi-operational purposes. Called Life Flight, the program staff is comprised of a flight nurse and one physician/respi- ratory therapist/paramedic depending on the patient need.

Mercy Air Ambulance, based at Mercy Medical in Redding is pleased to announce their new rotor-craft addition to their already active transport program. The program began in 1971, transporting patients by fixed-wing and ambulances. An Aerospatiale A-Star will be utilized, and the crew mix will include one flight nurse and either an EMT or second nurse, depending on the patient needs. Jerry Fikes, RN, is the program director of the service. ~ ' - " /11

A Lifeline helicopter leaves the Columbus Youth Day event in quick order.

H E L P W A N T E D ESCORT FLIGHT NURSES

CriticalAirMedicine, one of the nation's largest air ambulance services, is recruit- ing for part-time nurses to escort patients on board commercial airline flights origi- nating in or around your area. Must hold a current RN license, be ACLS certified and have a minimum two years' ER/ICU ex- perience.

S e n d r e s u m e t o Teresa M. Cozzetti, RN

Chief Flight Nurse Crit ical Air Medic ine

4141 Kea rny Villa Road San Diego, CA 92123

619/571-8944 or 800-633-8326

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Boston Med Flight - Seeking two years experi- enced medics for helicopter and fixed wing trans- ports. Must be able to obtain a Massachusetts EMT-P certificate. For information call: 617/424-5208 or send resume to: Boston Med Flight, Peabody I, 818 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118.

For Sale - The EMS Legal Primer. k's a booklet based on Jim Page's 28 years of experience in emergency services and the law. This 17-page document is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information regarding the legal aspects of prehospital emergency medical care and transportation. It is intended to stimulate thoughts regarding medical-legal topics.

Don't De lay . . . Get Yours ¥oday!i Send $3.00 to jems EMS Legal Primer, R O. Box 1026, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Orders must be prepaid - Allow six to eight weeks for delivery.

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