WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air Medical Operators Association (AMOA) commends Congress for passing aviation reauthorization legislation that includes strong provisions to advance the safety ...

Cascade Medical Transport closed last week, creating some questions about the impact of having one less local ambulance service. The shutdown already has slightly increased the workload for Bend Fire and Rescue, and also at St. Charles Medical Center -Bend.

Nearly four years to the day that Air Evac Lifeteam began operation from a Rushville base, the medical air transport operation will leave our community.