About Denise Waye

Denise Waye is the Founder and President of AirCARE1. Her career as a critical care registered nurse started in 1994 revealing her many years of experience in the field. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of New Mexico and has worked in a variety of critical care patient settings including ICU, CCU, and the emergency department. Shortly after becoming a flight nurse with another provider, Denise founded AirCARE1 in 2004 on the premise of providing unmatched patient care with a holistic approach along with outstanding customer service.

A Caregivers Guide to Nursing Homes & Assisted Living

By |2023-06-28T15:41:33+00:00July 17th, 2020|Categories: Geriatrics Patient Transport|

The aging process is a burden for us all, and it will catch up to us at some point. The “aging in place” idea is still alive and well but not too practical anymore. People are living longer and with more ailments than ever. They may require simple supervision or intensive twenty four hour care or, very often, somewhere in between. Sometimes people suffer a sudden catastrophic event like illness or injury, in which case no planning is possible. If you find yourself caring or preparing to care for an [...]

Commitment to Excellence

By |2023-04-10T18:59:26+00:00January 6th, 2020|Categories: Company News|

AirCARE1 maintains the highest standards for in-flight critical care during our air medical transports. Our priorities are: Quality Patient Care Safety Risk Mitigation Reliable Customer Service Fair Price Quality Patient Care All AirCARE1 long-range jet aircraft are fully equipped Airborne Critical Care Units. The patient travels on a custom-designed Transport Stretcher System furnished with critical care monitoring and therapeutic systems. Our highly qualified and experienced medical team continuously monitors the patient’s condition and takes any required action to ensure their comfort and medical well-being. The flight crew, medical team, equipment, [...]

Traveling With Seniors: The Complete Guide [Infographic]

By |2023-09-25T13:16:10+00:00September 5th, 2017|Categories: Travel|

Have an upcoming trip planned with your parents or other senior family members or friends? Traveling with seniors requires advanced planning and you must think through a variety of possible scenarios to ensure you are able to handle any situation which may arise during your trip. Check out our complete guide below for a variety of tips and advice to consider when traveling with seniors. With this advice in hand, we hope your future trips with seniors are smooth and safe! Have your own tip for traveling with seniors that we didn't include in our guide? [...]

The Positive Impacts of Practicing Holistic Care

By |2025-02-27T21:03:24+00:00August 14th, 2017|Categories: Holistic Care|

Holistic patient care is an approach that treats the whole person by addressing physical, mental, emotional, and social needs. It has gained significant traction in nursing, emphasizing both scientific grounding and compassionate care. By integrating evidence-based practices with a patient-centered approach, holistic care aims to improve overall well-being and health outcomes. Conventional vs. Holistic Patient Care Modern medicine and nursing have become very specialized. Conventional medicine is limited to medications and surgery, while complementary and alternative medicine includes a wide variety of other treatments such as massage, acupuncture and herbalism. [...]

2017 ACMA Conference in Arizona

By |2023-09-25T13:24:26+00:00March 12th, 2017|Categories: Company News|

AirCARE1 is a proud support of the ACMA (American Case Management Association). On February 24th, AirCARE1 attended the Annual Arizona Chapter Conference held in Scottsdale, AZ. We would like to thank all the Case Managers for stopping by our display. As we continue to providing you and your patients with the highest level of Air Transport and Commercial Medical Escort Services. The ACMA Arizona Chapter represents case management professionals who live or work in the state of Arizona and offers continuing educational and professional networking opportunities throughout the state. Please [...]

Caring for a Sick or Injured Family Member: 10 Helpful Tips

By |2024-02-19T18:51:03+00:00January 31st, 2017|Categories: Health|

Providing care for loved ones who are unable to help themselves is a tough job. Whether they are chronically ill or seriously injured with a long recovery period ahead, the task requires resiliency and dedication. At times, it can make the caregiver feel like they lost their old life. Here are ten tips for caring for an ailing family member or friend: 1. Continue on with your own social life as much as possible. As a caregiver, it is easy to feel that you have to be with your [...]

AirCARE1 Presentation at IAG Conference on Innovative Service

By |2023-09-22T20:21:33+00:00November 18th, 2016|Categories: Company News, Medical Transportation|

Denise Waye, founder and President of AirCARE1 presented at the recent International Assistance Group (IAG) held in Berlin, Germany. AirCARE1 is a preferred provider of IAG and provides air ambulance services to the global network of assistance companies that make up the International Assistance Group. Ms. Waye was selected to present AirCARE1’s innovative service they provide to their patients during transport to help reduce the stressors of flight. Utilizing a unique approach to patient care, AirCARE1 provides patients with noise cancelling headsets with therapeutic music as well as hand massages [...]

AirCARE1 Presentation at ITIC Conference in Berlin

By |2023-09-25T13:14:57+00:00November 18th, 2016|Categories: Company News, Medical Transportation|

Denise Waye, founder and President of AirCARE1 presented at the recent International Travel Insurance Conference (ITIC) held in Berlin, Germany. The ITIC & Health Insurance Conferences are focused exclusively on the global travel and health insurance industry. From underwriters to brokers, insurers to assistance companies, cost containment providers, hospitals, air ambulances and actuaries to intermediaries, ITIC events draw senior industry figures from around the globe and across the entire professional spectrum of the phenomena that is worldwide provision of travel health insurance services. Ms. Waye’s presented twice at the Berlin [...]

AirCARE1 has been Certified as a Woman Owned Business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

By |2023-06-28T15:34:59+00:00November 17th, 2016|Categories: Company News, Press Release|

Being the sole owner of AirCARE1 since 2014, Ms. Denise Waye has led her company to become a certified National Women's Business Enterprise. ALBUQUERQUE, NOVEMBER 22, 2016 - AirCARE1 has been certified as a woman owned business by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). AirCARE1, a long range air ambulance provider utilizing Learjet 35A's to transport ill patients to domestic and international destinations, was founded in 2005 by Denise Waye, a critical care nurse and her partner, a pilot who was a retired Air Force Colonel. Ms. Waye and [...]

AirCARE1 Featured in CareManagement Journal

By |2024-12-17T20:18:34+00:00November 1st, 2016|Categories: Case Management, Company News|

Denise Waye, owner and founder of AirCARE1, was featured in the September Issue of CareManagement. CareManagement is the official journal of the Academy of Certified Case Managers and Commission for Case Manager Certification. Ms. Waye wrote a piece for the journal titled “Navigating the World of Air Ambulance” which covers a range of topics including: Types of Air Ambulance aircraft How to choose a provider How to identify a broker How to ask the right questions Insurance considerations How transportation works […]