HANGAR TALK


Classic Lifeguard Donates New Hospital Helipad


A new helipad at Riverton Memorial


Hospital (Wyoming) was dedicated recently with several short speeches, a ribbon cutting, and helicopter rides for hospital staff members and the media. Classic Lifeguard Aeromedical financed the helipad, which company Vice President Jason Atkins said would now be available for any medical helicopter to use.


“This really improves patient care,


and it makes total sense to have a heli­ pad so close to the emergency room,” Atkins said. RMH already had a helipad, but it also doubles as a parking lot and it’s the service entrance on the oppo­ site side of the hospital from the ER. When a helicopter is en route, the lot must be cleared, the gates to the lot closed, and in the winter season that can be treacherous duty. And patients have to be moved through the entire hospital to reach the landing zone. The new helipad, however, is located just west of the ER. “This is a nice addition and we’re


thankful to Classic Lifeguard for their contribution,” said Riverton­Lander hospital administrator Steve Erixon. “It’s a nice safe place and it’s where a helipad should be.” Erixon said the new helipad is both safer and easier for staff “and provides a better level of care for patients who must be transferred.” The helipad is the second built in


14 March 2014


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