LifeFlight

05/27/2026

We are filled with immense pride and gratitude following last night's special "Great Saves" recognition event at PNC Park! Our LifeFlight team was honored by the Pittsburgh Pirates and AHN for their critical contribution to a life-saving mission.

The story of Bob Miles is a powerful testament to the complete chain of survival. After experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, Bob's life was immediately impacted by the swift actions of bystanders and the heroic, on-scene care provided by Canonsburg Ambulance Service's Paramedic Zachary Seery, EMT Bobby Udani, Paramedic Elodie Krawczyk, and EMT Angela Burns.

Our LifeFlight crew – Flight Nurse Seth Kunkle, Flight Nurse Brenda Wamsley, and Pilot Nathan Simonson – then stepped in seamlessly. They provided expert aeromedical transport, ensuring Bob received the rapid, advanced critical care needed during his urgent flight to Allegheny General Hospital. Their specialized skills and quick decision-making in the air were instrumental in his continued stabilization and journey towards recovery.

It was an honor to have our team recognized on the field alongside Bob, his family, and the Canonsburg EMS crew. This moment truly highlighted the power of collaboration across all healthcare services. We extend our deepest thanks to Seth, Brenda, and Nathan for their unwavering dedication, and acknowledge the incredible teamwork with Canonsburg EMS and the medical teams at AGH.

What a night of celebration at PNC Park – not only for this "Great Save," but also with a fantastic 12-1 Pirates win over the Cubs and a fun Star Wars Night atmosphere!

05/24/2026

Today, we proudly recognize and celebrate our Metro Aviation maintenance team on World Aviation Maintenance Technician Day.

Behind every safe takeoff and landing is a dedicated group of professionals working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our LifeFlight fleet is mission ready 24/7. Their commitment to safety, precision, and excellence allows our crews to respond confidently to critical patient missions throughout our communities.

Thank you to our skilled aviation maintenance technicians for your hard work, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to keeping our aircraft safe and ready when every second matters. Your efforts are essential to our mission and never go unnoticed.

From all of us at LifeFlight — thank you for all that you do!

05/22/2026

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“What makes this program especially meaningful is that it expands the chain of survival beyond public safety agencies and into the community itself,” said Cranberry Township EMS Chief Matt Nickl. https://buff.ly/xwDrLGY

05/22/2026

05/15/2026

🚨 Celebrating Our EMS Heroes During EMS Week! 🚨
At AHN and AHN Prehospital Care Services, we are incredibly grateful for the dedication and tireless work of our EMS partners across the region. You are the frontline heroes, and your commitment to improving patient outcomes truly makes a difference every single day.
To show our appreciation, we've planned a week of special events and meals at various AHN facilities from May 17th - 23rd, 2026 to celebrate you, our valued EMS professionals!
We invite you to join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner gatherings, and even food trucks at participating hospitals throughout the week. It's our small way of saying THANK YOU for your partnership and for everything you do for our communities.
Check out the full schedule on our flyer to see events happening near you! We can't wait to celebrate with you.

05/13/2026

We're incredibly proud to announce that AHN LifeFlight has unveiled the first of our new Airbus H145 D3 medical transport helicopters! This marks a major milestone as it's the state's first medical transport aircraft of its class and one of the nation's most advanced.
This $13 million aircraft, part of a $55 million total investment, offers expanded cabin capacity, advanced safety systems with Helionix® avionics, reduced noise, and a compact footprint for landings in more confined spaces. It's truly a gamechanger for critical care transport in our region and beyond. We are excited for three more to join the fleet in the coming years!
Read more about how this upgrade impacts our mission: https://www.ahn.org/newsroom/press-releases/press-release?pr=allegheny-health-network-unveils-state-of-the-art-new-lifeflight-fleet

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