Medford, Ore.— Jackson Care Connect received the Excellence in EMS Integration Award from the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare (AIMHI) on Saturday, June 21. Mercy Flights nominated Jackson Care Connect…
Mercy Flights is proud to announce that our CEO, Sheila Clough, has been selected to serve on the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Presidential Search Committee. Sheila joins a…
Today, Mercy Flights celebrates 75 years of mobile integrative healthcare services in southern Oregon and northern California. Currently serving 30,000 neighbors annually, the not-for-profit has grown from providing services with…
Mercy Flights and Jackson County Fire District 1 have joined forces to equip both ground and air ambulances with ultrasound machines, enhancing emergency medical services. This purchase was made possible…
Mercy Flights was awarded over $3 million dollars through two Future Ready Oregon Workforce Ready Grants in 2023 to launch the Southern Oregon EMS Apprenticeship Program (SOEMSAP). Funds were granted…
Mercy Flights is excited to announce a partnership with Phoenix High School and Rogue Community College on an EMS pilot project, tailored to provide college credit in a high school…
June 6, 2024/in Academics, Press Releases (Ashland, Ore.) – The Southern Oregon University School of Business will celebrate the first three graduates from its 3|4 + 1 Pathway to MBA Program –…
Mercy Flights and the Autism Society of Oregon are partnering to provide sensory bags to help individuals who may need additional assistance when affected by a traumatic event. Sensory bags…
Mercy Flights has been awarded $3 million in the second round of Future Ready Oregon Workforce Ready Grants to launch an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) apprenticeship program in Southern Oregon.…
On April 16, 2023, the Motorcycle Riders Association (MRA) hosted a race at Johns Peak, located in Jacksonville, Oregon. The Mercy Flights Inc. Explorer Program, also known as Explorer Post…
Mercy Flights is the first medical transportation organization in Southern Oregon and Northern California to carry blood onboard emergency aircraft and ground critical care ambulance. This is a growing industry-wide…
May 11, 2023 ACSF Welcomes Mercy Flights Inc. to its Membership and Aviation Safety Action Program Jill Henning Washington, DC, May 11, 2023 — The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF.aero), a…
Mercy Flights has recently upgraded Oregon’s Regional Disaster Relief Trailer, aimed to provide medical supplies and resources in the event of a mass casualty incident. Mercy Flights has housed the…
Mercy Flights has been awarded $267,813 in the first round of Future Ready Oregon Workforce Ready Grants to create an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) apprenticeship program in Southern Oregon. The…
On Sunday, February 5, 2023, the Mercy Flights Explorer Post 131 was honored by Senator Merkley as the flag recipient during the Jackson County Town Hall in Medford, Oregon. This…
Mercy Flights has recently implemented an Airvo 2 device that allows providers to initiate and sustain the critical treatment of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), tailored to treat patients exhibiting high-risk…
The State of Jefferson EMS Conference Committee is excited to announce the 2023 State of Jefferson EMS conference Friday, March 3rd- Saturday, March 4th, with a pre-conference event on Thursday,…
Aiden was a perfectly healthy 12-year-old boy living in Central Point, Oregon when he suffered a brain aneurysm. While brain aneurysms in children are rare, it can cause bleeding into…
As the state of Oregon faces a significant rise in viral respiratory infections (RSV), influenza and COVID-19, Mercy Flights is partnering with local healthcare providers and first responders to respond…
Mercy Flights is delighted to introduce our newest board member, Steve Roe. Steve is general manager of Roe Motors, a Buick and GMC dealership in Grants Pass. Over the past 50…
Over 2.1 million people have learned to stop bleeding in a severely injured person and now you can too! You may be the bystander who saves a life in an…
Do you have a first aid kit at the ready? It’s simple and could be a huge help in an emergency. Mercy Flights is proud to partner with KOBI to…
Mercy Flights is proud to be partnering with The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon to bring hands-on, creative play to our region’s youngest citizens. As a museum sponsor, Mercy Flights…
At Mercy Flights, we believe that every single member of our community should have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Our neighbors, who come to us from all…
New helicopter begins serving Southern Oregon and Northern California residents March 28 RN Abbie Young and Flight Paramedic Kyle Roach are the first Mercy Flights crew members to transport a…
This month, Mercy Flights was honored to receive the 2021 Special Recognition Award from the Chamber of Medford and Jackson County. The award, presented at the February chamber meeting, was…
Our Mercy Flights board of directors is deeply saddened to announce the loss of one of our dedicated board members, Dave Filomeo, who passed away peacefully at his home in…
Expansion of rotor wing fleet based on current and future community needs Mercy Flights leadership announced the purchase of new helicopter this week to support the growing medical transportation needs…
View the July 19, 2021 Mail Tribune article featuring Mercy Flights aviation camp for local youth.
Mercy Flights, Jackson County, OHA and FEMA work together to slow spread Efforts to get COVID-19 vaccines into the arms of Southern Oregon residents are on a fast track thanks…
Dr. Brian Gross, MD, FACC, FAHA, Asante Last month, Mercy Flights received an update from nationally renowned cardiac specialist Dr. Brian Gross. Dr. Gross, who has helped the Rogue Valley…
Congressman Cliff Bentz recently visited Mercy Flights headquarters to learn more about the care and services we provide to our Southern Oregon neighbors. He met with Mercy Flights CEO, Sheila…
This month, our CEO Sheila Clough, was surprised to receive two military awards presented by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The Patriot Award and the Above…
Mercy Flights EMT, Julia Stouber, walks (or rides) the talk when it comes to health and wellness. As a health care provider, she deeply understands the connection between physical and…
Mercy Flights team constantly strives to enhance care Mercy Flights ground and flight teams train together to enhance care and communication. When a patient’s life is on the line, ground…
Andrew RhodenFixed Wing Chief PilotMercy Flights Our Mercy Flights first-responders have been working hard throughout the pandemic to keep our communities safe and healthy. As front-line, essential workers, they are…
Our Mercy Flights EMT’s play a critical role in keeping our Southern Oregon friends, families, and neighbors safe and well. In the midst of a global health crisis, they have…
As the Mercy Flights team continues our core work of providing medical transportation to our neighbors, we are also working closely with local health authorities to support the community rollout…
When the recent wildfires first began encroaching on Southern Oregon communities, the Mercy Flights team didn’t wait for evacuation orders to take action. Before local residents were forced from their…
MEDFORD, Ore.– 20 year old Angel Alvarez is a student at Rogue Community College and a volunteer at Mercy Flights Explorers. The program trains kids ages 14 to 20 on…
Mercy Flights Explorer Post 131 to provide medical services at World Scout Jamboree On July 18, 15 Southern Oregon youth will travel to West Virginia to provide medical services at…
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Mercy Flights crews have been working through the night to evacuate hospital patients and other vulnerable Southern Oregon residents as wildfires continue to sweep through the Rogue Valley. Working in…
As of Tuesday, September 8 at approximately 1 pm, all Mercy Flights crews are fully deployed to support the evacuation of local residents as wildfires sweep the Southern Oregon region.…
Mercy Flights is proud to announce that our Medical Operations Director, Matt Philbrick, has been recognized by the American Ambulance Association as a rising leader who has made exceptional contributions…
When Mike Burrill Jr. was asked to lead Mercy Flights as interim chief executive officer in February of 2020, it was no surprise. As is common for growing organizations, Mercy…
The Mercy Flights Board of Directors unanimously voted to formally name the company’s boardroom “Burrill Boardroom” in July 2020. The naming honors the Burrill family’s 70 plus years of service…
Our Mobile Integrated Health team is reaching beyond emergency medicine to keep our Southern Oregon neighbors healthy and well. Listen or read the Oregon News Service story here: https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2020-07-27/health-issues/paramedics-meet-folks-where-theyre-comfortable-to-prevent-hospital-stays/a70962-1
Mercy Flights is pleased to announce that our Medical Director, Dr. Alicia Bond, will serve as medical director for all Jackson County EMS agencies beginning in July, 2020. This expanded…
The Mercy Flights Inc. board of directors announced today that Sheila Clough has been appointed to serve as Mercy Flights’ new Chief Executive Officer effective June 29, 2020. Clough, currently…
