Last Updated: 6/28/2019 Every year, a number of health concerns emerge in the United States that deserve special attention. The problems concern patients and physicians alike. By gaining information about the latest health concerns, families and individuals are more likely to protect themselves from the risks. Here we have put together the biggest health risks that you should be aware of: […]
If you are planning to travel by plane for the holidays, you’ll want to make sure to prepare yourself for a variety of potential challenges that may arise. With lots of people all traveling at the same time, coupled with possible winter weather conditions in many parts of the country, airport travel during the holidays may not always be a smooth process. If you happen to be one of the many holiday travelers that are going to visit friends or family over Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years, we have a [...]
AirCARE1 has announced the addition of a Learjet 36A to their fleet of air ambulance aircraft. This new aircraft joins a fleet of three other Learjet 35As owned by AirCARE1. The Learjet 36A will perform medical transportation flights throughout North America, South America and Central America. In addition, the newly added aircraft will be able to perform worldwide operations to Europe, Asia and the South Pacific in the near future. The addition of the Learjet 36A provides a number of benefits which will allow AirCARE1 to better service their patients [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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? [...]
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 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 [...]
Last Updated: 6/28/2019 Medical tourism is the term being used today for people traveling to another country for medical procedures and healthcare. This is not a new idea and has, in theory, been practiced for centuries dating back to ancient times. A few years ago, people traveled mainly for elective procedures involving cosmetic or plastic surgery for those looking to get rid of wrinkles or excess weight. In recent years, that has changed dramatically due to rising health costs, lack of insurance and procedures not covered by insurance. With a [...]
In the digital age, there are a variety of technological devices that are available to seniors that many families aren’t even aware of. In addition to famous services like Life Alert, there is a wide array of products that are designed not only with safety in mind, but are designed to work to make a senior’s day-to-day life easier and healthier. Here are six stand-out products that seniors and their families should be using today: […]
