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AMGH and AMR Complete Transaction and Combine Under New Parent Company Global Medical Response

- (3/14/2018)

Greenwood Village, CO, and Lewisville, TX – Air Medical Group Holdings (AMGH), a KKR portfolio company, and American Medical Response (AMR) today announced the completion of a previously announced combination of the two companies to create a new industry leading medical transportation company. Upon the transaction close, both AMGH and AMR will now ...

AMR Activates National Command Center and Deploys Emergency Response Teams for Hurricane Florence

- (9/12/2018)

AMR, its sister companies at AMGH and network providers are deploying crews and medical transportation ground and air assets to assist affected communities.

AMR Activates National Command Center and Deploys Emergency Response Teams for Catastrophic Hurricane Michael

- (10/14/2018)

AMR and network providers are deploying crews and medical transportation ground assets to assist affected communities.

AMGH Responds to AMR Request for Hurricane Michael EMS Deployment

- (10/16/2018)

AMGH companies are sending caregivers and rotor wing air assets to assist under AMR’s contract with FEMA.

Global Medical Response Joins IMSA as Newest Corporate Partner

- (1/22/2019)

Partnership with industry leader expands IMSA's medical support and incident response.

Air Evac Team Visits SCKMC ER Staff

- (2/20/2019)

Several SCKMC emergency room workers recently had an up close and personal look at a life flight helicopter.

Crash Victim Returns to Visit Rescuers

- (5/7/2019)

Tony Thornton wasn't expected to survive, but he did, thanks to the efforts of emergency personnel. He went back to meet with some of those rescuers at the AirEvac facility to thank them.

AMR Deploys Resources in Response to Hurricane Barry Emergency Efforts

- (7/13/2019)

AMR will be sending resources to assist under company's FEMA contract.

Deaconess Health and AMR First in Nation to Integrate EMR and Comprehensive Transport Solutions

- (2/20/2020)

Evansville EMT Working in New York, New Jersey Coronavirus Hotspots

- (5/5/2020)

AMR's Stacy Steele didn't imagine her first visit to New York this way. She's part of a national ambulance deployment to help New York-area first responders handle a spike in COVID-19 calls.

Can an Inhaled Steroid Help COVID-19 Patients Feel Better Faster?

- (6/17/2020)

GMR ground transport company, AMR is assisting in a study to test the effectiveness of an inhaler-based medication on non-critical COVID-19 patients, using in-home visits, telemedicine and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to evaluate subjects and collect data.

American Medflight is Now REACH Air Medical Services

- (7/1/2020)

American Medflight Unveils New Name and Plans to Achieve CAMTS Accreditation.

Global Medical Response Honors American Heroes via 2020 NASCAR Salutes Campaign

- (7/3/2020)

For the third year in a row, American Medical Response, part of the Global Medical Response (GMR) family of companies, is partnering with NASCAR to honor members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, first responders and their families through NASCAR Salutes Refreshed by Coca-Cola.

AirMed Designated an Accredited Service Provider for International Assistance Group

- (7/6/2020)

AirMed International, a GMR solution, is now an Accredited Service Provider with International Assistance Group (IAG), the world's largest alliance of independent assistance companies and accredited providers covering a wide range of travel services to include roadside, medical, travel assistance, and security services.

AMR Partners with DeKalb County to Implement New Innovative Emergency Healthcare Solution

- (10/6/2020)

The DeKalb County 911 Nurse Navigation Program activates countywide today and provides residents access to a wider variety of care options to meet specific medical needs.

Air Evac Lifeteam to Open Air Medical Base in Clarinda

- (2/24/2021)

Base serves residents within a 70-mile radius.

American Medical Response Announces New Partnership With Superstar Racing Experience

- (4/27/2021)

AMR to Provide Four-Person Safety Team for New Six-Race, Short-Track Series

American Medical Response to Lead Dallas County COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts

- (4/27/2021)

As part of the Contract with Dallas County, AMR will Distribute up to 12,000 Vaccine Doses per Day

AMR Partners with NASCAR to Salute Veterans and First Responders

- (5/27/2021)

AMR is with NASCAR to honor members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, first responders and their families through NASCAR Salutes Refreshed by Coca-Cola.

Survivor of Mountain Fall Visits with Arctic Guardians Who Saved Him

- (7/16/2021)

The rescue involved coordination between multiple agencies, including the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve Search and Rescue Team, National Park Service Fire Management in Fairbanks, National Park Service A-Star Helicopter, Wrangell Mountain Air, Guardian Flight, and Kennicott Wilderness Guides.

Jacob Dindinger's Family Talks About Their Loved One

- (7/23/2021)

The American Medical Response EMT was shot on July 18 in Tucson, Ariz.

Sonoma Life Support Receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Recognition Award

- (8/24/2021)

The company was recognized for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks.

Milam County Partners with AMR to Launch Innovative Healthcare Solution

- (10/13/2021)

Nurse Navigation Program provides residents access to a wider variety of care options to meet specific medical needs

Stars of Life

Every year, GMR honors EMS professionals who demonstrate the next level of patient care. Take a look at GMR's previous Stars of Life honorees.

Kenneth Denk

Kenneth credits the military for preparing him for his role at GMR.

Community Safety Guides

Download and print GMR safety guides on important health issues, so you know how to stay safe no matter what's on the agenda or in the forecast.

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Why Seniors Visit the ER

Halloween Safety Tips From American Medical Response

- (10/25/2021)

Dressing appropriately for trick-or-treating and carefully planning your evening can increase the likelihood of a safe and injury-free Halloween

Become a Disaster Response Network Subcontractor

Become a federal EMS subcontractor within GMR's OEM to be called up for disaster response for FEMA and national health systems across the country.

Syracuse Community Health Center, AMR Ambulance Team Up to Prevent Unnecessary ER Visits

- (10/27/2021)

Starting Nov. 1 AMR crews will evaluate Medicare patients who call 911 to determine if they can be treated at the health center instead of an ER.

Local First Responders Offer Safety Tips for Off-Highway Vehicle Enthusiasts

- (11/3/2021)

"Off-road vehicles have grown in popularity over the past several years," said Sergio Cardenas, Program Director for REACH. “With that increase in popularity comes a higher risk of accidents and injuries."

James Brodigan

James (Jim) Brodigan is being honored as a star of life for his quick actions that enabled an elderly patient to reach a local ICU. Jim was off duty pursuing his hobby when he visited the home of a man who had an old pinball machine for sale. The man suddenly paled, weakened and became short of breath. Soon, he collapsed to the floor and was unresp...

Peter Beemer

In April 2018, Kauai was hit by unrelenting rain. Forty-nine inches fell in 24 hours, causing devastation across the remote Hawaiian island. Peter Beemer was home with his wife and three children when the storm hit. Peter was trapped behind landslides and watched his car and truck float away in the flood waters, but that didn@t stop him from respon...

Rebecca Hartman

Rebecca Hartman has grown up in the emergency medical services industry. She@s been part of the team at Abbott for the past decade, but first became involved in EMS when she was 16 years old. As lead field training officer, Becca oversees trainers, conducts case reviews and helps mentor team members @ all while continuing to work in the field. @ ...

Robert Aberle

Clackamas County, OregonLancaster, CA In the early morning of August 5, 2017 Robert and his partner were dispatched to a patient that had fallen into a river while rappelling at Frustration Falls, a remote area of the Mt. Hood National Forest. The patient was reported to be in the water with a compound leg fracture. Rescuers initially estimated it...

Guardian Flight Alaska Uses Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program to Help Alaskans During Pandemic

- (11/29/2021)

The air medical transport company is now delivering mobile integrated healthcare and monitoring services to patients in Fairbanks and the surrounding communities.

AMR Seattle Chief EMS Officer to Retire After 45 Years

- (12/8/2021)

Senior Chief EMS Officer Greg Sim to Retire after Nearly Five Decades of Service.

GMR Brings Therapy Dogs to College Playoff National Championship

- (1/6/2022)

GMR therapy dogs have deployed all over the country during natural disasters and communities hit hard by COVID-19.

AMR and Rochester, NY County Launch Nurse Navigation Program

- (1/10/2022)

Program will provide residents access with greater care options to meet specific medical needs.

Stefanie Everts

As part of a flight team on a H135 air ambulance helicopter, Everts draws from her military experience in her successful and vital civilian career.

AMR and Seattle Fire Announce New Emergency Healthcare Program

- (2/9/2022)

The Seattle Fire Department Nurse Navigation Program will provide Seattle residents access to customized care options to meet their specific medical needs.

Washington County Flight Nurse Honored

- (3/29/2022)

Eric Selby has flown for Air Evac Lifeteam for seven years.

James (Bud) Adams

Adams’ medical experience in the military equipped him with skills for a more than two-decade career with AMR Las Vegas.

Pueblo Partners with AMR to Implement Innovative New Emergency Healthcare Solution

- (7/13/2022)

The Home of Heroes Nurse Navigation Program will provide the Colorado city residents access to customized care options.

AMR Offers Safety, Back to School Tips to Yellowstone County Parents

- (8/8/2022)

American Medical Response in Billings, Montana recommends these tips for children when going on and off a school bus.

Kelly Kjelstrom

Kelly Kjelstrom's military journey took him from the Navy to the California National Guard, the Army Reserves and, finally, to the Air Force Reserves. All of which have given him the tools and the capabilities that help him thrive in his civilian role as a Paramedic with American Medical Response. 

West Virginia Governor Visits Air Ambulance Base Opening in Mount Nebo

- (10/20/2022)

Governor Jim Justice attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Air Evac Lifeteam base, which provides a hangar and working space for the Bell 206 aircraft and its crew.

SIUE Students Experience Flight Nursing With Visit From Air Evac Lifeteam

- (10/26/2022)

Nursing students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed the Air Evac Lifeteam from Maryville to campus on Thursday, Oct. 13, getting a firsthand look into the career of flight nursing.

With Snow in the Forecast, REACH Air Medical Services Offers Safety Advice to Ely Residents

- (11/2/2022)

With a winter weather advisory for White Pine County through Thursday morning and forecasters predicting 3-8 inches of snow. REACH Air Medical Services (REACH) reminds residents of winter-driving safety tips.

Students Gifted Immersive Learning Session

- (11/21/2022)

The students had no idea they were awaiting a special visit from the Muskogee AEL helicopter.

Jason Talbott

From being sworn in the Air Force on 9/11 to serving as an AMR Supervisor in St. Louis, Missouri, learn how Jason Talbot’s military experience helped pave the way for an enduring career in EMS.

AMR Reminds You to Be Mindful of Cold Weather Dangers

- (12/21/2022)

America’s leading provider of medical transportation offers lifesaving suggestions for avoiding, recognizing and treating hypothermia and frostbite.

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McLennan County, Texas, Partners with AMR on Innovative Emergency Healthcare Solution

- (1/13/2023)

Beginning Jan. 13, 2023, residents calling 911 may make a new connection with the Nurse Navigation program, an innovative healthcare solution.

REACH Reminds OFV Enthusiasts to Play It Safe This Season

- (1/19/2023)

REACH Air Medical Services (REACH) offer safety tips for Off-Highway Vehicle fans who ride in places like the Imperial Sand Dunes and Ocotillo Wells recreation areas.

California City Launches Nurse Navigation Program

- (2/1/2023)

The city of El Cajon, Calif., has launched a pilot program that aims to decrease the number of unnecessary ambulance calls and emergency room visits, while reducing costs.

Dwayne McDuffie

Dwayne McDuffie joined the U.S. Army Reserves after the events of 9/11. He's still serving 20 years later and bringing what he's learned in the military to his civilian role.

REACH Air Medical Services Reminds You to Be Mindful of Cold Weather Dangers

- (2/9/2023)

The air company offers important suggestions for avoiding, recognizing and treating two deadly cold-related illnesses: hypothermia and frostbite.

McAlester Regional Air Care Expands Emergency Air Ambulance Access

- (3/29/2023)

McAlester Regional Air Care opens new operations in Eufaula, OK.

Guardian Flight Alaska Announces Plans to Expand Base on Kenai Peninsula

- (4/3/2023)

New fixed-wing aircraft will expand access to lifesaving care to residents in emergency situations.

GMR and Covenant Health Announce First Graduates of Community Paramedic Program

- (4/12/2023)

The "Earn While You Learn" Academy prepares community paramedics to staff Covenant Health’s Advanced Care at Home Program.

AMR Helps Connecticut Hospice Patient Get Final Wish to Visit Her Horse

- (7/11/2023)

The patient's horse, Bella, was a cherished companion for 28 years.

GMR Offers Heat Safety Tips

- (7/25/2023)

There are several proactive steps you can take to stay healthy and beat the heat.

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AirMedCare Network Implements Grace Period for Maui Subscribers

- (8/28/2023)

AMCN will be extending a 120-day grace period for active subscribers in Maui whose memberships are expiring within that time frame.

AMR Marks Third Year of DeKalb County 911 Nurse Navigation Program

- (11/7/2023)

The program in Georgia has provided residents access to a wider variety of care options, successfully reducing non-critical burdens on local emergency rooms.

David Bennett

As a retired Lieutenant Colonel (O-5) in the U.S. Army Reserve, David Bennett uses the skills he’s acquired from the military to help the patients he now serves as a flight nurse with Air Evac Lifeteam.

American Medical Response Provides Family with Special Gift on Christmas

- (12/27/2023)

AMR's Home for the Holidays program allowed 7-year-old, Lea Barrow of San Bernardino, California to spend Christmas with her family at home, instead of in a hospital room.

AMR Provides California Family with Special Gift on Christmas

- (1/23/2024)

AMR's Home for the Holidays program allowed a hospice patient in Riverside to spend a day at home with his family.

American Medical Response Shares Heart Attack Warning Signs During Heart Month

- (2/12/2024)

February is National Heart Month, and American Medical Response (AMR) is providing tips to help you know the risks and signs of a heart attack.

Stephanie Nocita

Stephanie Nocita is admired and respected by both her co-workers and leadership team for her ability to quickly assess a medical condition and for her skills that enable her to provide the needed intervention in those critical situations. These characteristics were clearly on display in two events: one involving a newborn and the other, an individu...

Matthew Kohl

Matthew Kohl@s supervisors call him an ultra-professional paramedic who has rapidly risen through the ranks. In 2016, he was at the EMT level. He became AMR Evansville@s first-ever EMT level field training officer (which had been reserved for paramedics before). By 2020, he was graduating from paramedic school, with a degree, in the middle of a pan...

Jack Asbury

Jack Asbury is the recipient of countless awards and recognition for the many lives of cardiac arrest patients that he@s saved, as well as for his superb patient care. @ Jack@s kind and respectful demeanor has made him well-liked by not only his co-workers and leaders, but also other members of his community. @Through his nonprofit, @Masked Miracl...

Stephen Schiller

A colonel with the U.S. Army recounts how the military prepared him for a career in saving lives in the air medical ambulance industry.

American Medical Response Offers Solar Eclipse Viewing Safety Tips

- (4/1/2024)

To safely enjoy viewing the eclipse, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Daniel “Dan” Laguna

Meet the only American to receive the Polish Silver Star since WWII and who says his time in the military prepared him well for a career in the air medical field.

Rochester, NY: AMR Reunites Cardiac Arrest Survivors with First Responders

- (6/12/2024)

Cardiac Arrest Survivor Ceremony honored 55 first responders who saved lives.

911 Nurse Navigation

Additional options for non-life-threatening medical care through the 911 system are now available thanks to GMR's Nurse Navigation Program.

Guardian Flight Director Recognized by Texas' Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve with “Seven Seals” Award

- (10/3/2024)

Director of Air Clinical Operations Jenn Liebman was recognized for her dedicated work with ESGR and support for employees who are active Guard and Reserve Service members.

AMR Brings Its Nationally Recognized Paid EMT Training Program to Abilene

- (10/9/2024)

Our 'Earn While You Learn' initiative supports workforce development and community health.

AMR Riverside-Morongo Air Ground Tribal Alliance Wins Prestigious CAASE Service Excellence Award

- (10/18/2024)

The nation’s first-ever EMS-tribal partnership reduces emergency response times by 60%.

AMR Southwest Washington Hosts Australian Student Paramedics

- (10/25/2024)

First responders from Vancouver and Australia will spend two weeks strengthening services for their communities through collaboration on EMS system similarities and differences.

Nurse Navigation Program Proves Successful in East County, California

- (11/7/2024)

The AMR program enables registered nurses to offer alternatives for non-emergency calls, decreasing unnecessary ambulance transport and emergency room visits.

Brindlee Fire Services Completes Acqusition of Rural Metro Fire from Global Medical Response

- (12/16/2024)

This marks a transformative milestone for both companies and will continue to support Rural Metro Fire as a leader in private fire services across the U.S.

AMR Redlands Gives Special Gift this Christmas

- (12/26/2024)

One-year-old resident of Children’s Sub-Acute Center in San Bernardino, CA spends Christmas with family through AMR's Home for the Holidays program.

DeKalb County’s Nurse Navigation Program Sets National Standard for EMS Innovation

- (2/18/2025)

DeKalb County in Georgia has managed more than 11,000 calls in 2024 alone, improving emergency response and reducing medical spending for patients.

Breaking the Barrier: AirCare II Celebrates Women in Aviation Week

- (3/7/2025)

Pilot Andrea Papp reflects on her career in aviation in hopes to inspire the next generation of women aviators.

Evansville, IN Launches Innovative 911 Program

- (4/8/2025)

AMR's Nurse Navigation program aims to reduce healthcare costs while directing 911 callers to the appropriate level of care.

Yakima County Enhances 911 EMS with Innovative Nurse Navigation Program

- (4/22/2025)

The GMR program aims to improve EMS efficiency, reduce healthcare costs and provide the right level of care for the 911 caller.

GMR's Nurse Navigation Program Helps Address 911 Overuse

- (5/28/2025)

The program manages non-emergency 911 calls, directing callers to the appropriate care they need, which is not always a visit to the ER.

AMR Paramedic Nationally Recognized as Emerging EMS Leader

- (7/7/2025)

AMR McMinn County (TN) Critical Care Transport Paramedic Andy Hardy has been awarded the American Ambulance Association EMSNext Award for 2025.