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2024 Marks 75 Years of Mobile Innovate Healthcare at Mercy Flights

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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 join forces to improve emergency care

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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 and Applegate Valley Fire District Collaborates on Southern Oregon EMS Apprenticeship Program

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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 Teams Up with Phoenix High School and Rogue Community College to Offer High School Students College Credit towards EMS Career

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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…

First Cohort to Graduate in SOU’s Accelerated MBA Program

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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 Partners with Autism Society of Oregon on Sensory Bags

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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 Recipient in Second Round of Future Ready Oregon Workforce Ready Grants

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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.…

Mercy Flights Explorer Students Save Motorcycle Race Participant

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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 First in Southern Oregon to Carry Blood for Emergency Transport

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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…

ACSF Welcomes Mercy Flights Inc. to its Membership and Aviation Safety Action Program

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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 Outfits Regional Disaster Relief Trailer

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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 Recipient of Future Ready Oregon Workforce Ready Grants

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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…

Mercy Flights Explorer Post 131 Recognized by Senator Merkley

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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 Implementing High-Flow Nasal Cannula for High-Risk Respiratory Illness

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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…

2023 State of Jefferson EMS Conference Hosted at Southern Oregon University

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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,…

Central Point parents say Mercy Flights Inc. helped save their son’s life

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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…

Southern Oregon Healthcare providers work together to address local needs during flu season

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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…

Meet Mercy Flights Board Member Steve Roe

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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…

A message from our Flight Paramedic

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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?

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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 partners with Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon to inspire learning for kids

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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…

Our commitment to our neighbors

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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…

FAA approves Mercy Flights as a two-helicopter medical transport operation

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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…

Mercy Flights team recognized for exceptional courage and devotion

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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…

Remembering Dave Filomeo

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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…

Mercy Flights purchases new helicopter to serve Southern Oregon and Northern California

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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…

Mail Tribune Article – Getting Their Wings

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View the July 19, 2021 Mail Tribune article featuring Mercy Flights aviation camp for local youth.

Agencies join forces to provide another layer of COVID protection to Southern Oregon residents

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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 recognizes Mercy Flights STEMI outcomes

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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 comes to Mercy Flights

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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…

Mercy Flights receives United States military honors

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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…

MFI team members find innovative solution to support company wellness philosophy

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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 ground and flight teams train together to enhance care and communication

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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…

Mercy Flights pilot Andrew Rhoden got the COVID-19 vaccine, here’s why…

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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…

Mercy Flights EMT Kayla Pankonin shares why she decided to get the COVID-19 vaccine

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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…

Mercy Flights and COVID-19 Vaccinations

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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…

Mercy Flights leaders share a glimpse into the team’s fire response

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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…

Channel 5 News Story: Local non-profit give timely EMT classes to teens

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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…

Growing medical providers in Southern Oregon

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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…

Our Team Our Heart

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Mercy Flights crews continue wildfire evacuation efforts

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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…
Mercy Flights crews evacuate hospitals during wildfires

Mercy Flights crews respond to region’s wildfires

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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.…

MFI’s Matt Philbrick, recognized by the American Ambulance Association for exceptional contributions to the industry

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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…

Mike Burrill Jr. Honored for service to Mercy Flights Inc.

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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…

Mercy Flights names boardroom in honor of Southern Oregon’s Burrill Family

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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

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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
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Alicia Bond, MD, expands medical director role to include all Jackson County EMS agencies

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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…

Sheila Clough to join Mercy Flights Inc. as new CEO

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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…

Southern Oregon residents should call 9-1-1 for emergencies

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Mercy Flights, local county health, hospitals, first responders team up to share message that “minutes matter” Mercy Flights Inc is partnering with Jackson County Public Health and local hospitals and…

COVID-19 video conference for EMS providers

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Mercy Flights hosted a statewide COVID-19 video conference for EMS providers throughout Oregon. Thank you Dr. Ed Racht for speaking! Ed Racht, MD Chief Medical Officer, Global Medical Response Statewide…