Air Evac Lifeteam Celebrates Grand Opening in Pike County

Members of the healthcare, EMS, fire and law enforcement communities gathered to cut the ribbon on Air Evac Lifeteam’s new location in Louisiana, Mo.

The air medical base opened on Hwy. UU in August, after relocating from Carrollton, Ill.

Aaron Bradshaw, program director for the Air Evac Lifeteam base, is excited about the new facility. “Our crews have a new home in Louisiana, and we are able to provide rapid access to definitive healthcare for residents of Pike County,” Bradshaw said. “We can be anywhere in the county within 10 minutes.”

The Louisiana location is Air Evac Lifeteam’s twelfth air medical base in the state of Missouri. Each base serves residents within a 70-mile radius, transporting patients between medical facilities and from the scene of an injury or illness. The Louisiana base is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a pilot, flight nurse and flight paramedic.

Frequently Asked Questions:

If I am a member but end up being transported by a ground ambulance or another air ambulance service, who is responsible for the bill?

If an AirMedCare Network Provider does not transport you, you will be responsible for payment. Our membership program only covers transports provided by our affiliates.

Is there a limit to the number of transports a member can have in a year?

There is no limit to the number of transports a member may take in a year. Each transport is handled the same way and must be an emergent or time-sensitive transport as determined by a physician (or other appropriate provider) or first responder unaffiliated with AMCN.

Can I cover all of my family on the membership?

With an AirMedCare Network membership, any person or persons who reside under one (residential) roof are covered. In the event we have a member who lives in a duplex or apartment complex, we designate the primary member’s residence/address— that is considered the “one roof”. Undergraduate college students can be covered under their parent’s membership as well as anyone previously residing in the household who is then moved to a permanent care facility.