In a significant step to improve emergency medical care and critical patient transport, Temple Health and Air Methods announced a new partnership with Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic to provide comprehensive air medical services across the region. This collaboration brings together two leading health care organizations and the nation’s top air medical service provider to deliver faster, more coordinated emergency care when minutes matter most.
The new joint air medical program launched on July 8 and is based at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, Pa., with the ability to respond to calls within Bucks and Philadelphia counties.
“The Temple Transport Team (T3) has cared for more than 70,000 critically ill patients since its inception in 2002.This partnership, which includes a ground critical care team, will ensure patients throughout the community get coordinated and enhanced access to high-acuity treatment any time in any kind of weather,” said Abhinav Rastogi, MBA, MIS, Executive Vice President of Temple University Health System and President & CEO of Temple University Hospital.
The joint air medical service, with critical care led by a dedicated flight crew from T3 and aviation services provided by Air Methods, will operate an EC-135 medical transport helicopter that can travel anywhere within a 100-mile radius. The service will be available 24/7 and will provide rapid transport for critically ill or injured patients to the most appropriate medical facility, whether within either health system or beyond, as determined by clinical care teams, patients and/or patient family members.
“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to delivering high-quality, lifesaving care to every corner of our region,” said Andre Boyd, president and CEO of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic. “By combining resources and expertise, we are creating a more connected emergency care network that ensures patients receive the critical interventions they need — wherever and whenever they need them.”
All parties involved emphasized that the partnership is grounded in a shared mission to serve the community with compassion, excellence and innovation.
“We are proud to join forces with Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic and Temple Health to bring lifesaving air medical services to more communities across Pennsylvania,” said Steve Konold, Vice President of Air Method’s Northeast Region. “This partnership exemplifies our commitment to delivering critical care where and when it’s needed most, ensuring patients have access to expert medical transport no matter the time or place.”
To learn more about T3 transportation services, visit https://www.templehealth.org/services/temple-transport-team/transportation-services