Life Flight-Air Ambulance Services

Since 1979 Life Flight has been providing quality, rapid air transport for critically-ill and injured patients. The ability to stabilize and transport patients as quickly as possible is critical, which is why Life Flight and its crew can be instrumental during life-threatening situations. In addition to providing transport from an emergency scene, Life Flight also transports between hospitals if a patient is in need of specialized medical or surgical treamtent.

Life Flight was the first air ambulance service in Central Iowa and since that time has continued to grow and specialize in order to provide the most experienced and specialized care available for our community.

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision

LifeFlight is dedicated to providing the best outcome - every patient, every time.

Mission

To improve the health of our community by transporting critically ill and injured patients by air and ground - utilizing evidence-based care in a safe and collaborative design - and by providing education to our patients, their families and community healthcare partners.

Values

Compassion - We are committed to serving our community and each other with care.
Openness - We are committed to communicating with others in an effective and honest manner.
Respect - We are committed to treating others with dignity.
Excellence - We are committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients, families and the community.

EMS: More Than a Job. A Calling.
EMS Week Activities - May 20-26, 2012

EMS Week was developed to bring together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's "front line."

Because our EMS colleagues are out meeting the needs of the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, Iowa Health - Des Moines is celebrating EMS week 2012 with activities on all three hospital campuses throughout the week. With activities planned from morning to evening, it's our hope to visit with as many of you as possible, to express how much we truly value your dedication and commitment to your calling!

EVERY WEEKDAY OF EMS WEEK:

Soft-serve ice cream sundaes will be served (M-F) in the EMS report lounge at Iowa Methodist.
Methodist West Hospital will serve a Taco Bar dinner each evening to incoming squads from 5-7 p.m. (M-F).

SPECIFIC EVENTS EACH DAY/NIGHT:

Monday: The week's events start out with our "Just Drive" obstacle course! IH-DM Trauma Services will put EMS providers and employees through a driving course on the Iowa Methodist campus. Golf carts and cones will be used to demonstrate 'attentive' and 'distracted' driving patterns.
Tuesday: Our first annual "EMS Open House" to honor Madison County EMS, county healthcare professionals and community members for their roles in saving the life of a local resident. Recognition ceremony at 4:30 p.m., dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Madison County EMS, 1008 N. John Wayne Drive, Winterset.
Wednesday: Our annual Breakfast of Champions at Iowa Methodist's Emergency Department. The Emergency Transport Services team will serve you a hot breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m.
Thursday: "Subs and Cubs Lunch" hosted by Iowa Lutheran's Emergency Department for all EMS providers. Stop by from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a chance to win Iowa Cubs tickets while you grab a quick lunch!
Friday: Our first annual "Friends of Life Flight" celebration for all EMS providers at the Blue Moon Piano Bar and Restaurant, 5485 Mills Civic Parkway in West Des Moines. Join us for fun, food and beverages (cash bar) in the private party room from 8 p.m. to midnight.