Health First Trauma Center and First Flight Air Medical Transport

01/09/2026

Today we pause to recognize the men and women of law enforcement who show up every day for Brevard County. On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we thank our law enforcement partners for their service, strength, and commitment to keeping our community safe. 💜

01/06/2026

Falls are a leading cause of injury for adults ages 65 and older, with more than one in four experiencing a fall each year. While fall risk increases with age, many falls are preventable.

Join us for a free fall prevention course to learn about the impact of falls and practical ways to reduce your risk.

🗓 Wednesday, January 21
⏰ 9 to 10:30 a.m.
📍 Health First’s Cape Canaveral Hospital
Auditorium B
701 W Cocoa Beach Causeway
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

🔗 Register at hf.org/fallprevention

12/31/2025

2025 was a milestone for Health First’s First Flight. We proudly added a second helicopter to our fleet, expanding our ability to reach more patients when every second matters.

Thanks to the support of our community and partners, this year included:

🚁 1,127 total transports
⏱️ 660 flight hours
🗺️ Tens of thousands of miles flown across our region

Behind every flight is a patient and a team committed to delivering lifesaving care. We are deeply thankful to our crew, first responders, hospital and community partners, and the communities we serve for your continued support and collaboration.

Happy New Year’s Eve! Here’s to 2026 and beyond 💜

12/31/2025

Beautiful sunset captured from HRMC helipad 🚁

12/25/2025

First Flight wishes you and your loved ones a Happy and safe Holiday Season! 🎄🚁

12/16/2025

Did you know that severe bleeding can be fatal in just 2 to 5 minutes? Be the help until help arrives! 🩸
Join our free Stop the Bleed course and learn the skills to act confidently in an emergency.

📅 Wednesday, January 14
⏰ 9–10 a.m.
📍 Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital, Auditorium B
701 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Register today at hf.org/stopthebleed

12/05/2025

Thank you to Parrish Medical Center for inviting us to last night's Gift of Light celebration! It was a beautiful and meaningful way for our community to welcome the season. 🎄

We're grateful for our partnership with Parrish Healthcare, built on a shared commitment to compassionate, high-quality care. With First Flight serving as Parrish's preferred air ambulance in North Brevard, families have faster access to the nearest hospital, improving outcomes in critical moments.

We're proud to stand side-by-side in service to our neighbors and look forward to continuing this important work - together.

12/04/2025

Santa’s sleigh got an upgrade this year! 🎅🚁
After soaring in aboard First Flight, he personally thanked the crew for the smooth ride from the North Pole. The jolly elf then swung by the Trauma Team to remind them to stay on the nice list this year.

Learn more about Santa’s magical visit to Holmes Regional Medical Center at https://ow.ly/2bfM50XC1pj

12/02/2025

After decades of teaching music and inspiring children, Loretta Fox faced a sudden stroke in her backyard.

Thanks to an alert neighbor, Brevard County Fire Rescue, and the stroke team at Holmes Regional Medical Center, she made a full recovery. Last week, she returned to personally thank the physicians, nurses, and first responders who helped her.

Loretta’s story is a powerful reminder: time is brain. 🧠
Recognizing stroke symptoms quickly and calling 911 can save lives. Remember B.E. F.A.S.T.: Balance issues, Eye problems, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911.

11/14/2025

🚨This is just a drill.🚨
Today, Health First emergency and trauma teams joined forces with Brevard County Fire Rescue Cocoa Beach Fire Department, Canaveral Fire Rescue City/Port, Cocoa Beach Police Department, and Coastal Ambulance for a high-intensity, large-scale mass casualty simulation. The live-action exercise featured overturned vehicles, multiple trauma victims, rapid pre-hospital interventions, and a coordinated patient handoff with our First Flight air ambulance. 🚁

"In addition to the 650,000 residents in Brevard, we have the cruise ships that come in, an influx of visitors, vacationers, passers-through, Brightline running up our coast. Between these agencies here, we have to work together in order to get the patients out of their emergent condition and to the hospitals so that they can be treated quickly and thoroughly," explained Dr. Larissa Dudley, EMS Medical Director for First Flight.

Realistic simulations like these give our teams and EMS partners the chance to reflect on emergency responses and strengthen collaboration between first responders and trauma caregivers. Because when every second counts, preparation saves lives. 💜

Health First conducted its semi-annual mock emergency/disaster training drill involving Health First emergency and trauma clinical teams.

11/10/2025

With the days getting shorter, staying visible on our roads is more important than ever. 🚴

Health First trauma outreach nurse Jessica Henwood spoke with WESH 2 News about the "Be Seen, Be Safe" program — a community effort to keep runners, walkers, and bikers in Brevard safe by promoting visibility, sharing safety tips, and raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.

10/28/2025

On , we honor the brave men and women who keep our families, friends, and neighbors safe every day. Thank you for protecting and supporting the health and safety of our community! ❤️