Effingham, IL – June 5, 2026 —Air Methods and its local ARCH Air Medical base in Effingham Base are now members of the Effingham County Chamber.
ARCH 3 provides emergency air medical transportation and critical care services throughout Effingham County and beyond. As part of ARCH Air Medical, the base is one of nine Air Methods owned and operated bases in the state of Illinois. As part of Air Methods, one of the nation’s leading air medical providers, ARCH helps connect patients to advanced medical care during life-threatening emergencies and critical situations.
The base is staffed by Air Methods’ highly trained pilots, clinicians, and mechanics. In addition to a variety of specialized medical equipment, crews also carry whole blood for in-flight administration to patients experiencing severe blood loss and at risk of hemorrhagic shock.
In addition to providing high-quality critical care, ARCH Air Medical is in-network with most major insurance providers. Their patient advocacy program also works directly with patients and families, regardless of insurance status, to ensure access to care remains affordable and stress-free. Prepaid membership is not required.
The ARCH 3 base is located at 306 Professional Park Avenue in Effingham. Community members and healthcare partners can learn more about services, outreach, and safety education through the local outreach team or by visiting the company online.
For more information, contact ARCH Air Medical at OutreachEffinghamARCH3@airmethods.com, visit AirMethods.com, or follow ARCH Effingham on Facebook at @ARCHEffingham.
Chamber membership offers businesses the connections and resources needed to stay engaged, grow, and succeed in Effingham County. To learn more, contact Membership Director Becky Brown at (217) 347-6283 or visit EffinghamCountyChamber.com.
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Pictured (front left to right): Chamber Ambassador Layna Bond (Bond & Associates), Business Development Tyranne O’Riley, Nurse Natasha Heideman, Medic Lauren Marsh, Chamber Ambassador Debbie Womack (First National Bank of Waterloo), Nurse Byron Denton, Chamber Intern Nora Gannaway, and Chamber Membership Director Becky Brown
Pictured (back left to right): Chamber Ambassador Russ Runde (Dieterich Bank), Pilot Curtis Hake, Pilot Ben Tippets, Nurse Tyler Trump, Maintenance Andy Hutchens, and Area Manager Matthew Milligan
Not Pictured: Medic Nathan Murray, Medic Jacob Cohen, Nurse Kelby Edwards, and Pilot Jon Wilson
About the Effingham County Chamber
Founded in 1917, the Effingham County Chamber has been a leader in supporting business growth and community progress for more than a century. Today, the Chamber continues to champion local success through advocacy, professional development, and initiatives that strengthen Effingham County’s economy. Learn more at EffinghamCountyChamber.com.