May 15, 2008
YKHC, Providence unite air ambulance services
New company will provide the most comprehensive services in Alaska
Providence Health & Services Alaska and the YukonKuskokwim Health Corporation will join their two air ambulance services, LifeGuard Alaska and Aeromed International, under a new corporation.
The new company, LifeMed Alaska, will provide comprehensive air ambulance services throughout the state of Alaska, continuing the mission of both organizations to provide high quality patient care.
"The integration of services allows us to enhance the delivery of critical air ambulance care to the people in the Yukon-Kuskokwim region and the entire state," said YKHC CEO Gene Peltola. "We are committed to providing outstanding health care services to all."
The new company plans to be operational October 1, 2008. In the interim, both companies will continue to operate with no break in service. LifeMed Alaska will continue the bases and services provided by LifeGuard and Aeromed, including operating bases in Anchorage, Soldotna and Bethel and offering transport services for adult, pediatric, neonate and high-risk obstetric patients.
