By Mary Goldmeer
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 Air Methods, a major air medical service provider in the United States, has opened Native Air 23, a new air medical base in Goodyear, Arizona.

The new base is intended to support emergency medical services for residents and visitors in Maricopa County and surrounding areas, located at Abrazo Health’s West Campus at 13677 W. McDowell Road in Goodyear.

The base will work alongside existing bases in Mesa and Phoenix, to serve communities in Maricopa, Pinal, Gila and Yavapai counties. This expansion is expected to improve response times for emergencies, including heart attacks, strokes, pediatric emergencies, burns and motor vehicle accidents.

“We’re excited to expand our Native Air services in the community, offering advanced critical care," stated Nicola Crim, Native Air Account executive. “Native Air is committed to being mission-ready whenever and wherever our services are needed, serving first responders and hospitals, ensuring patients receive the highest level of care in their most critical moments.”

Native Air 23 will operate an A Star 350 helicopter, which is equipped with advanced medical equipment for intensive care during both transport and at the scene. 

“Every second counts in a life-threatening situation, and our highly trained air medical teams are capable of providing life-saving interventions both on the scene and during transport,” Crim stated. “We operate as a flying ICU, ensuring enhanced pre-hospital care that leads to better patient outcomes.”

Air Methods provides air medical services to more than 100,000 people annually.

Visit airmethods.com for more information.