REACH adds sixth EC135
Source: REACH, 22-May-13
In an ongoing program to modernize and upgrade its fleet of emergency air medical helicopters, REACH Air Medical Services has taken delivery of a new Eurocopter EC135 helicopter. The aircraft will be based at REACH’s Concord, CA base, known as REACH 3. The new aircraft will be the sixth EC135 for REACH, a 26-year-old emergency [...]
Rivalry develops in air ambulance service
Source: Union-Tribune, 22-May-13
An air ambulance service that answers Oceanside emergency trauma calls out of Carlsbad’s McClellan-Palomar Airport is angling to raise its profile in the city after a rival company came up with a proposal to operate a similar service out of Oceanside’s Municipal Airport. (See Full Story)
Emergency medical helicopter plan put on hold
Source: U~T San Diego, 03-May-13
A proposal to station an emergency air ambulance helicopter in Oceanside was put on hold by the City Council Wednesday pending further negotiations. (See Full Story)
REACH receives FAA approval for GPS approaches in Oregon
Source: REACH Air, 19-Apr-13
REACH Air Medical Services (REACH) is pleased to announce approval from the FAA to use its own GPS approaches and routes, directly to hospitals and landing sites in Western Oregon. REACH is the first Helicopter Emergency Management Service (HEMS) program to commit assets to serve the Oregon Coast and Willamette Valley. These areas are often [...]
CAMTS Announces Accreditations
Source: CAMTS, 15-Apr-13
Congratulations to the following medical transport services that achieved accreditation for the first time: Aeromed – a rotorwing service operating in Tampa, FL providing critical care since 1989. Air Methods Corporation operates and maintains the aircraft at 4 satellite bases. HALL CCT – a rotorwing and critical care ground service providing critical care in the [...]
REACH Air Medical Services Earns Diamond Certified Again
Source: REACH, 28-Mar-13
REACH Air Medical Services has just been awarded the prestigious Diamond Certified® symbol for the third consecutive year. This is the result of being rated highest in quality in a patient and customer satisfaction rating performed by American Ratings Corporation. In order to earn Diamond Certified, a company must apply to be rated by American [...]
City of Upland re-negotiates contract for air ambulance
Source: Contra Costa Times, 03-Jan-13
As part of the city’s ongoing measures to address budget difficulties, officials have negotiated a new contract for their Air Ambulance program. (see full story)
REACH Air Medical Services acquired by AMGH
Source: REACH, 06-Dec-12
This is the press release confirming the story HeliHub.com ran FIVE WEEKS ago! – see California’s REACH sold to AMGH REACH Medical Holdings LLC, parent company of REACH Air Medical Services with headquarters in Santa Rosa, has been wholly acquired by Air Medical Group Holdings, Inc. (AMGH). As of December 5, 2012 REACH joins a [...]
California’s REACH sold to AMGH
Source: HeliHub.com, 30-Oct-12
Word is reaching the HeliHub.com office that Air Medical Group Holdings have bought REACH Mediplane in California. Air Medical Group Holdings refers to itself as “the largest independent provider of air medical services in the world”, operating through subsidiaries Air Evac Lifeteam, Med-Trans and EagleMed We are expecting a formal press release today, or possibly [...]
REACH renews NVG Training Contract with Night Flight Concepts
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 22-May-12
Night Flight Concepts® is pleased to announce contract renewal of NVIO™ Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Initial and Recurrent Computer-Based Training (CBT) for REACH Air Medical pilots, flight nurses and EMT aircrew. “With more than 200 pilots and crew, Night Flight Concepts NVIO™ NVG CBT allows for easy access, and standardized training to all personnel regardless [...]
REACH makes two key appointments
Source: REACH, 24-Jan-12
REACH Air Medical Services has appointed two key employees to new positions: Omid Eslamipour to Director of Maintenance and Dale Pike to Chief Pilot. (left and right respectively in the photos below) Omid Eslamipour moves from Director of Quality Assurance to Director of Maintenance. Eslamipour brings more than 25 years’ experience and leadership from his [...]
REACH and Methodist Healthcare launch second Texas base
Source: REACH, 15-Dec-11
REACH Air Medical Services (REACH) and Methodist Healthcare (Methodist) announce the expansion of their partnership providing emergency helicopter service to include a second base in Pearsall, Texas, called Methodist AirCare 2. Service began on December 12, 2011. AirCare 2 will provide life-saving 24/7 emergency medical helicopter service from a base located 50 miles southwest of [...]
REACH Air Medical Services expands through merger
Source: REACH, 06-Dec-11
REACH Air Medical Services and Cal-Ore Life Flight announce the merger of the two privately-held companies, creating the most comprehensive network of medical air and ground transportation in the Western United States. REACH, with 13 helicopter bases and one airplane base, and Cal-Ore, with two airplane and two ground ambulance bases, have been collaborators in [...]
Woman’s Hospital of Texas contracts REACH for EC135
Source: REACH, 17-Nov-11
The Woman’s Hospital of Texas (Woman’s) and REACH Air Medical Services, LLC (REACH) announce a collaboration to provide life-saving 24/7 emergency medical helicopter service to Houston and outlying areas. The service will provide air transport exclusively for high-risk maternal and neonatal patients to Woman’s for specialized care. Woman’s and REACH are combining resources to provide [...]
REACH Air Medical Services contracts for health records solution
Source: MMRGlobal, 26-Oct-11
MMRGlobal, Inc. a leading provider of Personal Health Records and electronic document management systems for healthcare professionals, and REACH Air Medical Services, LLC (REACH) today announced they have signed an agreement to offer MMR’s signature MyMedicalRecords PHR to all of REACH’s current and future clients and customers. MyMedicalRecords (www.mmrvideos.com) will be an adjunct to a [...]
NEMSPA announces 2011 Pilot of the Year award winner
Source: NEMSPA, 17-Oct-11
NEMSPA is proud to announce the winner of the 2011 Pilot of the Year Award – Mr. Douglas Stephan of Reach Air Medical Services. Each year, NEMSPA accepts nominations for this award from the nationwide air medical transport community so that we may recognize an individual who stands out in terms of professional achievement and [...]
REACH Air Medical Services appoints CFO
Source: REACH Air Medical Services, 25-Apr-11
REACH Air Medical Services LLC announces the hiring of D. Brian Karr as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Karr will direct all finance, treasury, funding and accounting functions to assure the success of current and future business strategies for REACH. “REACH is pleased to welcome Brian Karr to our senior management team,” said Jim Adams, CEO [...]
Two California EMS lawsuits grounded by Federal and State courts
Source: Barger & Wolen, 13-Apr-11
In two days in late March, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Sonoma County Superior Court dismissing separate claims by EMS operators seeking to obtain medical provider benefits under workers’ compensation without following the dictates of the California workers’ compensation system
REACH Air Medical Services earns Diamond Certified Designation
Source: REACH Air Medical Services, 20-Mar-11
REACH Air Medical Services, with headquarters in Santa Rosa, CA and bases of operation throughout California, as well as in Oregon and Texas, has earned the Diamond Certified® designation. Earning the rating of “highest in quality” came after being rated in a customer satisfaction survey performed by American Ratings Corporation. “Everyone at REACH is pleased [...]
REACH Air Medical Services selects NVG computer-based training from NVIO
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 13-Oct-10
Night Flight Concepts (NFC) and Gladstone Aerospace Corporation (GAC) are pleased to announce at Air Medical Transport Conference 2010 that REACH Air Medical Services has selected the new NVIO Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Computer-Based Training (CBT) to enhance their night vision training program. The NVIO solution will be used to augment both initial and recurrent [...]
Upland Fire Dept introduces EMS EC135 in partnership with REACH
Source: Fire Dept News Network, 28-Apr-10
The Upland Fire Department in San Bernardino County, California recently introduced a new critical care air ambulance service through a public/private partnership with REACH Air Medical Services. This partnership is only one of two of its kind in the United States.
REACH planning on new base at Upland starting in February
15-Jan-10
The city entered into a contract with REACH Air Medical Services in June 2009 to operate a medical aircraft at no cost to the city, according to city officials.
REACH Air Medical Services Shows Off New Helipad in Glamis
Source: UTV Weekly, 09-Nov-09
REACH and the Bureau of Land Management were showing off a new helipad in Glamis near the Glamis Beach Store
Methodist Healthcare starts new air service with REACH Air Medical Services
Source: San Antonio News Express, 29-Oct-09
Methodist Healthcare has launched Methodist AirCare, its own emergency air transport program to serve residents across Bexar County and South Texas around the clock. Methodist Healthcare is working with REACH Air Medical Services (REACH) to get the AirCare program off the ground.
REACH Air Medical Services Turns to Bluewolf for Innovation on Force.com Sites
Source: Bluewolf, 13-Jul-09
