Life Link III

Life Link III is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems.

03/31/2026

Grand Central Station or Essentia St. Mary's in Duluth?! 🚆🚁A busy day means multiple crews sometimes cross paths. A few days ago we had crews from Duluth, Hibbing, and Rice Lake all at Essentia St. Mary's at nearly the same time doing patient transports. Thank you for being a fantastic receiving facility and critical care partner Essentia Health! 💙

03/28/2026

Closing out your week with a beautiful photo of a sunset at St. Mary's in Rochester, MN.. 🚁🌆

Photo credit 📸: Erica Ryan, Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service Flight Paramedic

03/23/2026

Big congratulations to Kevin Collopy, MHL, FP-C, NRP, CMTE, FAEMS, Life Link III’s Director of Clinical Integrity, on being appointed Coeditor-in-Chief of the Air Medical Journal!

Kevin is a respected leader in critical care and air medical transport, with 25+ years of experience advancing research, education, clinical quality, and patient outcomes. We’re proud to have his leadership and expertise helping drive excellence at Life Link III and across the industry.

Please join us in celebrating this incredible accomplishment!

03/20/2026

Life Link III’s people team is at ! ✈️💙

Our Director of Human Resources, Sarah Peterson, and People & Talent Partner, Natassja Leach, are onsite at Women in Aviation International 2026 connecting with future aviation professionals, sharing opportunities, and representing the mission and people behind Life Link III.

If you’re attending, be sure to stop by and say hello! 👋

03/16/2026

Thank you Wisconsin EMS Association for the spotlight. We’re grateful for our partnership and the shared dedication to serving our communities with the best care possible! 💙

03/13/2026

Today we recognize and thank Josh Howell on his final day as Life Link III CEO as he moves on to an exciting new opportunity. During his time with our organization, his strategic vision and leadership helped guide meaningful growth - strengthening our teams, deepening partnerships, and positioning the organization for continued success.

His commitment to expanding access to care and supporting patients everywhere has had a lasting impact on the communities we serve. Through a focus on innovation, collaboration, and our people, he helped move our mission forward in ways that will continue to benefit patients and partners alike.

We are grateful for his leadership and wish him the very best in this next chapter!

Joe Hellie is now serving as Interim CEO until a permanent CEO is named. An executive search will be launching soon, and more details about the process and next steps will be shared in the coming weeks.

03/08/2026

This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to recognize the incredible women of Life Link III and the powerful impact they make across our organization and our industry every single day. In an industry where women remain underrepresented, these professionals continue to break barriers, lead with skill and compassion, and deliver life-saving care when it matters most! 💙🚁

03/06/2026

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! 🚁💙

At Life Link III, our mission is only possible because of the incredible people behind it. From our Communication Center Specialists who answer the call, to Operations Control coordinating missions, our Aircraft Maintenance Technicians ensuring our aircraft are ready to fly, our pilots safely navigating every flight, and our paramedics and nurses providing critical care in the air, along with the dedicated administrative teams supporting it all. Every employee plays a vital role.

Today, we celebrate the teamwork, expertise, and commitment that make Life Link III what it is. Thank you to every member of our team for the work you do each day to serve our patients, partners, and communities! 👏

03/04/2026

Yesterday, Ryan Zinke (R-MT-01) and Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) announced the launch of the Congressional Air Medical Caucus. This bipartisan effort underscores the vital role air ambulance services provide to rural, tribal, and underserved communities, while advancing education and raising awareness of key issues impacting the industry! 🚁

“Life Link III represents our consortium of nine health systems united by a common mission: extending clinical expertise and critical care resources beyond hospital walls, with care that begins at the patient’s side and continues throughout the transport. The formation of the Congressional Air Medical Caucus provides a dedicated voice in Congress for an industry that is essential to the healthcare continuum. We are grateful to Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) and caucus co-chairs Representatives Tokuda and Zinke for their leadership, and we look forward to working together to ensure federal policy reflects the critical role air medical services play in preserving access to care for communities across this country.” - Kolby Kolbet, Chief Innovation Officer, Life Link III

View full press release here 📰: https://ow.ly/xSO150YpfzK

02/24/2026

Golden hour hits different in the winter! ❄️🚁

A quiet sunset moment landing on the UW-Madison roof.

02/18/2026

Today, we celebrate the flight nurses of Life Link III on , a day established by the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA) to recognize the highly skilled nurses who deliver lifesaving care during transport.

Our flight nurses bring ICU-level expertise to the aircraft, providing advanced care in some of the most challenging environments imaginable. Their clinical excellence, quick decision-making, and compassion are essential to our mission of saving lives.

Thank you for your dedication, your skill, and the care you provide to every patient, every flight! 💙🚁

02/16/2026

These are the types of moments that remind us why we do what we do. 💛💚💙

Thankful for the positive outcome along with the opportunity to work with such an incredible team of first responders and partners. Best wishes to Corky on his recovery journey!

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4188 Lexington Avenue N
Shoreview, MN
55126

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