Air Methods Company Air Medical Newsroom Careers Patient & Family Center STORIES FROM THE SKY HARRY: A SIMPLE BOAT RIDE GONE WRONG Harry P. The steamy morning of July 4, 2019 began with the anticipation of sandwiches, cold beverages, and a leisurely, refreshing cruise down South Carolina’s Sampit River later that day followed by fireworks in the evening. To be sure everything was perfect when his wife Calli and a few other people joined them, 42 year old Harry […] SARAH: A COLLEGE-STUDENT’S LIFE TURNED UPSIDE DOWN When Sarah set out on the road with two other college students on June 6, 2019, she had no idea that her life was about to be turned upside-down – literally. Like many college students, Sarah held a series of part-time jobs as she prepared to become a teacher in early childhood education. One of […] SAFYRE TERRY: THE “SUPER SURVIVOR” Being a part of an air medical crew is more than just transporting people by helicopter. It’s being part of a person’s life at their most vulnerable moment. And when that person is a child, it leaves a lasting imprint on your heart. The call to five-year-old Safyre Terry’s home was one such night. It […] FINN HICKEY: BORN WITH A RARE CONDITION Although her pregnancy was normal, Finn’s mother, Erin Hickey, started feeling uneasy about the delivery and wanted to have a C-section. She talked to five OBs. One actually called her crazy. But those instincts saved Finn’s life. Finn had a very rare condition called Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia (NAIT). His platelet count was 5,000 when it […] PJ WOOLEY: SAVED BY “ANGELS IN THE SKY” It was just another ordinary day when 12-year-old PJ Woolley was on his way to school, except this day was anything but ordinary. Within an hour, PJ was vomiting and dizzy. He had a fever and was displaying signs of a severe medical situation. Once at urgent care, it was discovered that PJ’s blood glucose […] PEYTON GRASSO: A LIFE CHANGED FOREVER In one night, two decisions almost cost Peyton Grasso her life. She was only 16 when she went to her first party and drank alcohol for the first time. Like most teens, Peyton didn’t know her own tolerance and made another poor decision: she allowed another friend who was drinking to drive her car. In […] SAM SOULEK: A DEFENDERS OF TOMORROW STORY A dedicated crew, well-skilled in emergency transportation and logistics, make a difference as they transport a young brain injury victim from South Dakota to Colorado One year after his traumatic brain injury, the parents of Sam Soulek are still marveling at how well things have turned out for their 7-year-old son. “For a horrible experience, […] KAREN ESPINOSA: A DEFENDERS OF TOMORROW STORY A quick response is essential after a stroke, yet insurers often balk at the bill. Air Methods is there to help. Karen Espinosa knew something was wrong, but in her confusion the word “stroke” never occurred to her. The Lake City, Florida, woman kept dropping the shampoo bottle as she showered. She fell in her bedroom and […] SHARE YOUR STORY Do you have a story to share about your experience with one of our air medical transport crews? We’d love to hear from you. Please fill out the information in this form and one of our customer service representatives will contact you for more details. State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Washington DC Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming ContactMedia CenterSupplier PortalAlert LineFlightDeck Notice of HIPAA Privacy PracticesTerms & Conditions Copyright © 2006-2021 Air Methods. All rights reserved. By clicking “Accept”, you agree to our Terms and Conditions, HIPAA Privacy Practices and Privacy Policy. ACCEPT