Precision Flight, Critical Care. When you respond to the call, the right aircraft makes all the difference. Watch the full video in the link in bio. #Bell429 #Bell407GXi #HEMS
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When Sue McCluskey and her partner, Mark, retired to a 20-acre farm on Lopez Island, they knew living in a remote community came with challenges. With ferries as the main connection to the mainland, neighbors encouraged them to consider a Life Flight Network membership for peace of mind. They enrolled, never imagining how quickly it would come into play.
One sunny afternoon, Sue fell from a ladder while painting their farmhouse, suffering a compression fracture to her spine. Mark, working in the garage, heard the fall and rushed to her side. Lopez Island Fire arrived and, given her injuries, determined air transport was the safest and fastest option. “I was very concerned, but I knew she was in good hands,” Mark recalls.
Within minutes, Sue was airborne. “Looking down at the ferry dock from the helicopter was surreal,” she remembers. “If we’d waited for the ferry, it would have taken hours. Instead, I was at PeaceHealth St. Joseph in just 12 minutes.”
Thanks to the swift response, Sue avoided surgery and returned home the next day. Today, she enjoys retirement restoring their farm, gardening, and training their Border Collie, Chase. Both she and Mark remain deeply grateful. “Accidents are just that—no one plans them. I am forever grateful for the care I received. Life Flight Network was there when it mattered most. Ten out of ten!”
Step inside our exclusive private hangar experience and enjoy the @oregonairshow like never before -front row, fully hosted, and completely unforgettable.
This premier evening blends high-energy aviation with elevated hospitality and a powerful purpose, all in support of the Life Flight Network Foundation.
Enjoy complimentary on-site parking, early access to a red-carpet hangar reception, a premium hosted bar, elegant hors d’oeuvres, a Northwest-inspired catered dinner, and decadent desserts – all within a private setting designed for comfort, connection, and a truly first-class experience.
Just outside our hangar doors you’ll be able to take in the full Friday Night Spectacular, featuring thrilling aerobatic performances, the precision and artistry of the OpenSky drone show, and the iconic KABOOM! fireworks finale lighting up the night sky.
Every moment of this extraordinary night supports the Life Flight Network Foundation, helping provide lifesaving critical care and rapid transport to patients across the region when every second matters. Your night out becomes part of something bigger – ensuring care is always within reach for those who need it most.
Tickets and tables are still available but quantity is limited. Head to the link in our bio to purchase yours!
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be loaded into one of our helicopters?
This POV footage was captured by staff at @wvmchealth in McMinnville, OR during a recent helicopter operations training hosted by our team — and it gives you an idea of what air medical transport actually looks like from the patient’s point of view.
When a patient needs air transport, there’s no time for hesitation. Training together means we move as one team — from the bedside to the aircraft.
Preparedness is the gift we give our patients before they ever need us.
Big thank you to the team at Willamette Valley Medical Center for taking the time to train with us 🙏
#lifeflightnetwork #therewhenyouneedus
Every mission is unique, but the goal is always the same: access to care and life-saving treatment. Life Flight Network is ready to respond, no matter the challenge.
Click the link in our bio to learn how @lifeflightnetwork uses the Bell 407GXi and Bell 429 to deliver critical care with speed and precision. #Bell407GXi #Bell429 #HEMS
Links for Lives 2026.
July 30th at The Reserve.
Head to linksforlives.org to register and/or sponsor.
Hope to see you there!
#lifeflightnetwork #lifeflightnetworkfoundation #therewhenyouneedus
It might be a small, unassuming space but it’s home to some monumental human impact.
#lifeflightnetwork #therewhenyouneedus #airmedical
📸: @coastalcodethree
Had to share this adorable photo of long time LFN pilot @brandonlhiller and his daughter. Yesterday was his last day at Life Flight Network after 17 years of service.
We tip our hats to you, sir. Thank you for choosing to spend so much of your one precious life safely transporting our crews and patients. We are eternally grateful.
Bon voyage and enjoy the next chapter!
#lifeflightnetwork #therewhenyouneedus #retirement
From rapid scene responses to critical inter-facility transports, the Bell 407GXi delivers. Life Flight Network leverages the Bell 407GXi's speed, agility and single-engine reliability to reach patients in some of the country's most remote and challenging terrain. Click the link in our bio to watch the full video.
We are excited to share a milestone moment for Good Shepherd Health Care System, @lifeflightnetwork and the community we serve. On Friday, April 17, 2026, Good Shepherd Health Care System and Life Flight Network celebrated the grand opening of Life Flight Network’s new medical helicopter hangar— located right here on the Good Shepherd campus.
Good Shepherd is now the first hospital in the Contiguous United States to host a fully staffed, on-campus Life Flight Network base of operation. This valued partnership reduces response times and places Life Flight Network’s Hermiston-based critical care team just steps from our Emergency Department, helping ensure faster treatment and exceptional care when every second counts. We are grateful to Life Flight Network for their investment in our community, and to our Board of Trustees, Executive Team, and the many GSHCS staff members whose dedication made this partnership possible. #patientsfirstalways #lifeflight #savinglives
