Life Flight Network Blog
Life Flight Network to add 24-hour critical care transport base to Washington’s Grays Harbor County
New base to place local air medical services at Bowerman Airport in Hoquiam, WashingtonAurora, Ore., January 27, 2023— Life Flight Network announced the addition of a new critical care transport base in Hoquiam, Washington. Slated to begin operations in mid spring,...
Life Flight Network Announces New Base Opening in Hermiston, Oregon in Early 2023
Recent News
Pacific Northwest-based Life Flight Network Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Team receives prestigious Neonatal & Pediatric Transport Award of Excellence from the Association of Air Medical Services
Aurora, Ore., 10/24/2022—The Life Flight Network Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Team has been selected as the winner of the Neonatal & Pediatric Transport Award of Excellence by the Association of Air Medical Services. This award, sponsored by International...
Morgan’s Story
One February morning 15 year old Morgan and her grandfather “Papa” John Anderson set out for a snowmobile ride in the Pintler mountain range outside of Anaconda, MT. This was a special morning as this was Morgan’s first ever solo ride. During the ride, Morgan felt the...
Life Flight Network to Expand Fleet with 4 Additional Bell 407GXi Helicopters
Aurora, Ore., 07/13/2022—Life Flight Network, the nation’s largest not-for-profit air ambulance provider, has signed a purchase agreement for four (4) new Bell 407GXi helicopters for its air medical fleet. Delivery of the aircraft will begin in May 2024 and will bring...
Life Flight Network Names Aviation Safety Leader Ben Clayton as Chief Executive Officer
MEDIA CONTACTHaley Dowell, Berg & Associateshaley@bergassociatesnw.com503-867-6717Most recently serving as Life Flight Network’s interim Chief Executive Officer, Clayton brings to his new role extensive experience in aviation safety and operations.Aurora, Ore.,...
Designing an escape fire: Initial response to a healthcare crisis
CLICK HERE TO WATCH A PRESENTATION ON THIS TOPICThis article and accompanying webinar presentation, provide an opportunity for Life Flight Network to share our journey and lessons learned during the initial and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic response. Join us as we discuss...
Life Flight Network to add 24-hour critical care transport base to Salem, Oregon
Aurora, Ore., May 24, 2022 -- Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical transport service in the United States, announced the addition of a 24-hour helicopter critical care transport base in Salem, Oregon. Life Flight Network’s highly trained flight...
Life Flight Network to add helicopter critical care transport base to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Aurora, Ore., January 18, 2022—Life Flight Network, the nation’s largest not-for-profit air ambulance provider, announced the addition of a helicopter critical care transport base in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. This new service will augment existing helicopter and...
Thrown by horse in the Eagle Cap wilderness backcountry
Stan was in the Eagle Cap wilderness on a backcountry horseback riding trip. They had decided to move their basecamp to a higher elevation. It was late in the afternoon, and the weather had been declining. That’s when the accident happened. The first thing Stan...