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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.

Public Notice: December 2017 CAMTS Accreditation Site Visit

By |2023-09-22T20:19:48+00:00November 10th, 2017|Categories: Company News|

The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems will conduct an accreditation site visit of AirCARE1 on December 11th and 12th. The purpose of the site visit will be to evaluate the program’s compliance with nationally established medical transport standards. The site visit results will be used to determine whether, and the conditions under which accreditation should be awarded to the program. CAMTS accreditation standards deal with issues of patient care and safety of the transport environment. Anyone believing that he or she has pertinent or valid information about such [...]

Preventive Healthcare Trends & Predictions for the Future

By |2023-06-28T15:46:14+00:00September 18th, 2017|Categories: Health, Preventative Care|

Last Updated: 6/28/2019 The healthcare industry is one of the largest industries in the world. Estimated at between five to six trillion dollars, spending just on products and services pertaining to the heart is larger than all costs in the automotive industry. Healthcare costs are rising astronomically and the trends are leaning toward prevention. Several new, and some not so new, healthcare options have become more popular and accessible in recent years. Cryotherapy In Roman times, plunging into frigidarium baths or swimming in ice cold water stimulated the body’s natural [...]

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. [...]

AirCARE1 to Attend the 2017 Annual CMSA Conference

By |2023-09-25T13:16:31+00:00June 21st, 2017|Categories: Company News|

AirCARE1 will be attending the CMSA, Case Management Society of America, conference in Austin, TX June 26th through June 30th. If you'll be attending the event, please stop by our booth and find out why AirCARE1 is a different kind of Air Ambulance. We will be located at booth number 345 and visitors may enter to win a $100 Visa Gift Card! This year's conference will host a great lineup of speakers and exhibitors which we are excited to be a part of! About the 2017 CMSA Conference The 2017 [...]

Denise Waye of AirCARE1 Featured in ITIJ’s Air Ambulance Review

By |2023-08-14T14:21:47+00:00April 25th, 2017|Categories: Company News, Employee Profiles|

Denise Waye, owner and founder of AirCARE1, was featured in the 2016 Air Ambulance Review from ITIJ (International Travel & Health Insurance Journal). The Air Ambulance Review spoke with Denise Waye about the importance of medical experience, business strategy and geographical problem-solving. […]

5 Most Common Uses of an Air Ambulance

By |2024-05-20T16:54:20+00:00March 14th, 2017|Categories: Ambulance Flight, Medical Flight, Medical Transportation|

An air ambulance is a fixed-wing aircraft (airplane) that provides full-service intensive care to onboard patients. In general, an air ambulance is a perfect choice when a patient needs to travel a longer distance (200+ miles) to receive medical care and for other medically appropriate reasons. In these cases patients may need a long distance air ambulance. Here you will learn about five of the most common reasons why patients and their loved ones opt to use an air ambulance service. Injured When Traveling Abroad Every year, thousands of people [...]

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 [...]