Mercy, Med-Trans bring enhanced air services to Siouxland

Critically ill and injured patients who need acute care and the fastest possible transportation can rest assured knowing that Mercy Air Care (MAC) will continue as a regional asset. Since the service was founded in May of 1987, Mercy Air Care has logged more than 8,700 medical flights.

The Mercy Air Care team is comprised of four experienced pilots, two mechanics and 10 full-time medical personnel, including five flight nurses who are RNs with emergency/critical care experience and five paramedics who are certified in advanced cardiac life support and trauma care.

While familiar faces and highly skilled clinical care remains consistent, the Mercy Air Care program will further enhance its excellent safety record with a factory new aircraft, Night Vision Goggle (NVG) technology for the entire crew, and state-of-the-art aviation safety aids through the partnership with Med-Trans Corp.

"We are very happy to be associated with Mercy Air Care and to be a part of their ongoing commitment of serving critical patients in need of air medical transport. This will be a mutually beneficial partnership and Mercy Air Care will continue on as a regional asset," stated Fred Buttrell, President/CEO of Med-Trans Corp.

"Since we first launched the Mercy Air Care service twenty-four years ago, we have had the privilege of serving patients in scores of communities throughout Siouxland," said Mercy President and CEO Bob Peebles. "When a crisis calls for a patient to be brought to Mercy, it is comforting to know that we have world-class responders heading to the scene in a state-of-the-art aircraft. Mercy Medical Center is proud to begin this new relationship with Med-Trans as we continue to solidify our position as the region's only Level-II Trauma Center."