MEDICAL MISSIONS ShandsCair is by no means a small operation. To keep the
wheels and rotors turning, there is a staff of over 100 in various roles and locations. The administrative team ensures that every part of the operation runs smoothly. It is headed by Medical Director Dr. David Meurer (adult/pediatrics), and includes, among others, Dr. Michael Weiss (neonatal) and Program Director Staccie Allen. The complex undertaking completes approximately 4,700 transports a year, split between three helicopters, one fixed-wing jet, four ground transportation ambulances, and two medical discharge vans. Most of the road services and ShandsCair 1 operate out of the main base in Gainesville. A joint base with Marion County Fire Rescue in Summerfield, Florida, is where ShandsCair 2 is housed.
ShandsCair 3 is based at Doctors’ Memorial Hospital in Perry, Florida.
In addition to UF Health Shands Hospital, ShandsCair regularly delivers patients to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and other domestic locations. They also average five international fixed- wing flights yearly, utilizing a partnership with University Air Center at the Gainesville Regional Airport.
ShandsCair’s medical flight crews differ from a traditional crew
of one flight paramedic and one flight nurse. While standard flight staffing is available for missions, ShandsCair’s medical team
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