LifeFlight

12/25/2025

12/24/2025

To our dedicated EMS partners and first responders, thank you for your unwavering commitment throughout the year, especially during the holidays!
To show their appreciation, AHN facilities are providing meals or meal vouchers on Christmas and New Year's Day 2025. Whether it's a voucher for the cafeteria or a to-go meal in the EMS room, we want to ensure you're fueled and recognized for your incredible service.
Check out the full flyer for details on participating hospitals and meal times.
From all of us at LifeFlight and Critical Care Transport, Happy Holidays and thank you for being there for our communities!

12/17/2025

Helicopters hover over snow to use their powerful rotor downwash to clear the snow from the landing pad, reveal solid ground references, and prevent snow/ice buildup on critical parts.
Photo: Zack Katus

12/17/2025

LifeFlight 2 lifting from Independence Health System-Clarion.
Video by Luca Cherico

11/21/2025

This Thanksgiving, we extend a heartfelt thank you to all our ground and air EMS partners who will be working to care for our communities. Your commitment is truly inspiring!
As a small gesture of appreciation, several Allegheny Health Network facilities are providing complimentary meals or meal vouchers for EMS crews on Thanksgiving Day. Please refer to the attached flyer for specifics on participating locations, times, and how to redeem your meal or voucher.
We're proud to work alongside such dedicated professionals. Wishing everyone a safe holiday!

11/11/2025

On Veterans Day, the LifeFlight and Critical Care Transport crews pause to honor the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. We are particularly grateful for the veterans who are part of our LifeFlight and Critical Care Transport family. Your courage, discipline, and unwavering dedication, often honed through military service, are directly reflected in the critical care and rapid transport you provide. Your commitment to saving lives, whether on the ground or in the air, is truly commendable.
To all veterans across the nation, thank you for your service and for safeguarding our country.

10/31/2025

What an incredible week for the team at the AMTC 2025 conference! We are bursting with pride to see our team members shine on an international stage, sharing their expertise and representing the very best of .
A huge congratulations to Dr. Phil Nawrocki for his insightful presentation, "Management of Agitated Patients in the Air Medical Transport Environment: A Literature Review," as part of Monday's Air Medical Physician Symposium (AMPS) Lite. His dedication to advancing patient care is truly inspiring.
We also celebrate Alaina Martini and Cassandra Asberry for their dynamic co-presentation on Tuesday, "Turbulence Expected: Navigating the Bumpy Ride of EMS Publication." Their work is vital in shaping the future of EMS research and best practices!
And a special shout-out to our valued partners at ! It was great to see Vice President and Co-Owner, Todd Stanberry, participate in the Executive Forum on Monday. Collaboration is key to advancing our industry!
Last but certainly not least, we extend our sincerest congratulations to Cassandra Asberry for being recognized in the Inaugural "40 Under 40: Rising Leaders in Transport Exchange"! 🎉 This well-deserved honor is a testament to her unwavering dedication, efforts, and relentless pursuit of excellence, not only in raising the bar for patient care but for the entire profession. We are so proud of you, Cassandra!

10/28/2025

On National First Responders Day, we at LifeFlight extend our sincerest gratitude to all the brave first responders we have the privilege of partnering with. From paramedics, and EMTs to police officers, firefighters, and 911 dispatchers, your commitment to protecting and serving is truly inspiring. Thank you for your tireless efforts and for being the heroes our communities can always count on.

10/25/2025

🚨 Save the Date! The 12th Annual AHN Trauma Symposium! 🚨
Mark your calendars for a vital CME opportunity designed for interdisciplinary trauma teams, including our dedicated prehospital personnel!
📅 When: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 📍 Where: RLA Learning and Conference Center 850 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
This day-long conference, sponsored by the Trauma Departments of Allegheny General, Forbes, and Grove City Hospitals, will cover a wide variety of topics crucial for those providing care to trauma patients.
CME Accreditation: Allegheny General Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Prehospital Continuing Education credits will also be applied.
Registration and more details will be available soon! You can register online at cme.ahn.org.
Stay tuned for more information on speakers and specific topics!

10/17/2025

We are incredibly proud to announce that our very own Flight Paramedic, Cassandra Asberry, has been named a recipient of the inaugural "40 Under 40: Rising Leaders in Medical Transport" award by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS)!

This prestigious honor recognizes Cassandra's exceptional achievements, outstanding leadership, and significant contributions to the air medical and critical care transport industry. She was selected from a highly competitive group of applicants, highlighting her dedication and impact.

Cassandra's commitment to excellence not only showcases her accomplishments to date but also her promising role as a rising leader shaping the future of our industry. We are thrilled for her to receive this well-deserved recognition and participate in exclusive opportunities at AMTC25, including a discussion roundtable and awards reception.

Join us in congratulating Cassandra on this remarkable achievement! We are so fortunate to have her as part of the LifeFlight team.

10/16/2025

We're excited to highlight our Flight Paramedic, Cassandra Asberry, who will be co-presenting at in Omaha! 📚
In "Turbulence Expected: Navigating the Bumpy Ride of EMS Publication," Cassandra will focus on equipping attendees with the practical skills and strategies needed to successfully navigate the complex publication process and bring evidence-based insights to life in prehospital care. Learn how to refine existing proposals and make a lasting impact!
Join her session on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, from 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM!