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The History of Air Ambulances

By |2024-09-06T18:36:05+00:00December 14th, 2018|Categories: Ambulance Flight, Aviation, Medical Transportation|

In today’s modern era of medical transportation, fixed wing aircraft and helicopters frequently serve as air ambulances. Staffed with medically trained flight crews, they help transport patients from remote locations to hospitals for the provision of medical care. The fascinating history of medical air transportation testifies to the important changes air travel has made in the modern world during a relatively brief span of human history. Many of the sophisticated technologies employed by air ambulances today are rooted in the many advances made throughout the last century as air ambulances [...]

10 Extremely Unique Places to Stay in Arizona

By |2023-12-22T15:28:49+00:00November 27th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|

Best Places To Stay In Arizona From stunning outdoor attractions, such as the Grand Canyon or the red rocks of Sedona, to diverse cities with much to offer, Arizona is a popular vacation destination welcoming more than forty four million visitors every year. With so many people visiting the state, there are no shortage of hotels and rental options to accommodate all types of visitors. For those who may want to stay somewhere a bit more unique and out of the ordinary, we bring you our top ten list of [...]

Travel Guide: A Weekend In Albuquerque

By |2025-09-03T13:54:19+00:00November 13th, 2018|Categories: Travel|

If you’re thinking of traveling to Albuquerque for a weekend adventure, the city offers a wide variety of exciting tastes and sites that you can enjoy. When it comes to great eating, flavors of the southwest and Mexico prevail. In addition to all the dining choices, Albuquerque offers an abundance of things to do including great sightseeing, outdoor activities, museums and even an internationally renowned hot air balloon fiesta. […]

Top 10 Places to Visit in Arizona

By |2023-09-22T20:19:35+00:00July 24th, 2018|Categories: Travel|

From mind-blowing canyons to breathtaking waterfalls and Native American cliff dwellings, Arizona is home to some of the country’s most awe-inspiring landscapes and man-made marvels, offering endless delight to any outdoor enthusiast. When you're ready to venture out from Phoenix and the other larger cities in Arizona, look no further as we have compiled here our list of the top ten places to visit in Arizona. 10. Antelope Canyon Starting off out list at number ten is Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon offering an otherworldly experience. The site lies within [...]

Top 10 Day Trips From Las Vegas

By |2023-09-22T20:19:00+00:00July 10th, 2018|Categories: Travel|

Las Vegas is well known for its Strip, a roughly four-mile stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard lined with a remarkable assortment of resorts and casinos. From the Stratosphere on the north end to Mandalay Bay on the south, the Las Vegas Strip offers up a sensory overload of adult-themed fun. But if you have had your fill of slot machines and Cirque du Soleil, there are plenty of entertainment options a short drive away. Here are 10 of the best day trips from Las Vegas: Hoover Dam 35 miles from [...]

Scottsdale, Arizona: Ranked One of 2018’s Healthiest Cities in the US

By |2023-06-28T15:35:39+00:00June 1st, 2018|Categories: Health, Travel|

Scottsdale, Arizona is situated within the amazing boundaries of the Sonoran Desert just 12 miles outside of downtown Phoenix. This oasis occupies 120,000 square miles surrounded by the McDowell Mountain Regional Park and the Camel Back Mountains. WalletHub conducts an annual survey of the top healthiest cities in America and Scottsdale was near the top. At number 7 out of more than 170 U.S. cities, the survey named the city of Scottsdale as one of the country’s healthiest locations for the seventh consecutive year in the category of fitness, food, [...]

Medical Preparation During a Natural Disaster

By |2023-06-28T15:41:25+00:00March 19th, 2018|Categories: Health|

Natural disasters can strike at any time and often without advanced warning. Between hurricanes, earthquakes, fires to name just a few, the world has experienced a large amount of natural disasters in recent months. While you may not get much warning in many instances of a natural disaster, it is important that individuals properly prepare themselves and their families to handle any medical related issues that often arise during these times of crisis. For other types of natural disasters, such as hurricanes, field experts are now better able to predict [...]

Travel Guide: A Weekend in Phoenix

By |2023-09-25T13:26:32+00:00March 1st, 2018|Categories: Travel|

The Arizona capital was established in the south-central region of the state when President Ulysses S. Grant obtained the first land patent in the early 1870s. Within the next decade, the Phoenix community began to grow. Today, the Salt River Valley destination has nearly 1.5 million residents. The scenic location is largely surrounded by mountain ranges and the metropolis boasts a wide range of attractions that appeal to a wide selection of interests. If you are planning an upcoming trip to Phoenix, below are a few suggestions of things you [...]

AirCARE1 Receives Renewal of Dual Air Ambulance Accreditation

By |2023-07-17T13:43:32+00:00February 26th, 2018|Categories: Press Release|

AirCARE1 has received the renewal of their accreditations from both the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems as well as the European Aeromedical Institute. AirCARE1 is one of only two air ambulance companies in the Western Hemisphere to have dual accreditations. Dual accreditation is a rarity in the air ambulance industry and demonstrates AirCARE1’s commitment to the highest standards of care. The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems, also known as CAMTS, is an independent, non-profit agency based in the United States, which audits and accredits fixed-wing medical [...]