AirCare 3 adds critical care for MS

AirCare 3 helicopters have added to north Mississippi's needs for access to the state's most advanced medical flight service. On May 18, University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson celebrated expansion of its AirCare fleet to three helicopters and stationed an additional “helo” at the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus. Other sites include UMMC's main campus and Meridian. “The unveiling of AirCare 3 is an important step forward for emergency response in Mississippi as we bring our unique capabilities to the Golden Triangle,” said Kevin Cook, CEO of University Hospitals and Health System. AirCare can transports patients to Mississippi's only Level 1 trauma center at UMMC-Jackson. Being based at the Golden Triangle Regional Airport “provides us with advanced aviation services that allow our helicopters to safely fly in marginal weather when other helicopters are grounded,” he said. AirCare 3 began operating April 1 in a leased hangar at Airbus Helicopters, located behind the Columbus airport. Airbus is manufacturer of AirCare 3 fleet. (Source: Vertical 05/19/16)