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VCU Life Evac Helicopter at Night

VCU Life Evac helicopter transport is now serving the people of South Central Virginia, offering a new choice in critical care transportation services -- 24-hours per day, 7 days per week.

 

Together with Air Methods Corporation, VCU Life Evac providesinterfacility transfer of critically ill patients for areas that have previously not had this transport option available to them. With this service, hospitals will have the ability to transfer critically ill patients to other hospitals in a safe and timely manner. And in cases where seconds count, more efficient transport service could mean the difference between life and death.

 

VCU Life Evac transport is a joint effort between the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and Air Methods Corporation. All flight crew members have a background in emergency medicine and critical care and have undergone intensive, specialized training to become flight team members.

 

Officials approximately 600 flights per year, serving an approximate 100-statute mile radius.

 

 

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Uploaded on May 9, 2009
Taken on May 9, 2009