Effingham, IL – February 14, 2023, The Effingham County Chamber celebrates the opening of new businesses or locations and welcomes new Chamber members with ribbon cuttings, new member pictures, and other events and activities.
Air Evac Lifeteam was established in 1985 by a group of citizens in West Plains, Missouri. Air Evac Lifeteam is the leading air medical service in the United States, conducting its operations through more than 150 mutually supporting air medical basses across 18 states. The company has established itself as the preeminent provider of air ambulance service to communities in need of advanced emergency healthcare and rapid medical transport.
Air Evac Lifeteam is committed to providing increased access to emergency trauma care to rural Americans. In a life- or limb-threatening medical emergency, a successful patient recovery often depends on the amount of time it takes to deliver that patient to the trauma center or advanced health care medical center. Approximately 90 percent of Air Evac’s patient transports originate from a rural area as defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. That is why more than 90 percent of their aircraft are based in rural areas. Air Evac believes that those who choose a rural way of life should have the same benefits when it comes to emergency care as those who choose to live in a metropolitan community.
More information about Air Evac Lifeteam can be found online at Lifeteam.net, @AirEvacLifeteam on Facebook, or by calling the local office at (217) 536-9340.
Pictured (back row left to right): Chamber Ambassador Lisa Wilson, Chamber President & CEO Lucinda Hart, Base Line Pilot Will Deem, and Chamber Ambassador Michael Wall
Pictured (front row left to right): Flight Nurse Connor Stitch, Chamber Ambassadors Marty Stock, Jerry Jansen, and Tonya Siner, Program Director AE28 & AE150 Thomas Allen, and Chamber Ambassador Steve Will
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About the Effingham County Chamber
Founded in 1917, the Effingham County Chamber is the county’s leading advocate and champion for business. The Chamber works to create a climate of growth and success in our community by providing leadership opportunities as well as volunteer programs and business-building initiatives that focus on the critical priorities of Effingham County businesses. By leveraging the support, talent, and resources of our members, the Effingham County Chamber is leading efforts to achieve business success and community growth.
For information on becoming a Chamber member, visit EffinghamCountyChamber.com, or contact Membership Director Becky Brown at (217) 342-4147.