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About Denise Waye

Denise Waye is the Founder and President of AirCARE1. Her career as a critical care registered nurse started in 1994 revealing her many years of experience in the field. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of New Mexico and has worked in a variety of critical care patient settings including ICU, CCU, and the emergency department. Shortly after becoming a flight nurse with another provider, Denise founded AirCARE1 in 2004 on the premise of providing unmatched patient care with a holistic approach along with outstanding customer service.

Case Manager’s Guide to Air Ambulance Services

By |2024-08-26T19:02:11+00:00January 9th, 2024|Categories: Case Management|

As a case manager for a patient that is in need of an air ambulance service, you play a significant role in ensuring your patient receives seamless medical transportation and facilitating the process between hospital and air care. While this responsibility is delicate, you can successfully support your patients through their medical journey with the proper preparation. What Is an Air Ambulance? An air ambulance is an aircraft that transports patients from one location to another in medical situations. These aircraft have the necessary equipment and a trained cabin [...]

Top End-of-Life Care Facilities in the United States

By |2024-10-24T17:49:16+00:00November 20th, 2023|Categories: Geriatrics Patient Transport|

Jump To: What Is Palliative Care | What To Consider | Top Facilities | How We Can Help End-of-life care can make an enormous difference in the experience of both the patient and their loved ones during this time. Ensuring proper care during the final days is a top priority, which is why many people choose to enter hospice or palliative care. These end-of-life programs provide specialized care designed to make patients as comfortable as possible. Just as some hospitals are known for their work in specific specialties, many [...]

5 Reasons to Use a Medical Escort

By |2024-10-24T17:50:25+00:00November 8th, 2023|Categories: Commercial Medical Escort|

Jump To: What Is A Medical Escort | Why Use An Escort | Top Reasons To Use An Escort | Who Needs An Escort |Contact Us Do you or your loved one want to travel, but worry you're not able to do so either alone or without medical assistance? An Air Medical Escort service might be just what you need. Read more to learn the top reasons you might need a medical escort and how they could benefit you during your travels. What Is a Medical Escort? A Medical [...]

Top Cancer Care Hospitals in the U.S.

By |2024-02-19T14:27:25+00:00October 30th, 2023|Categories: Health|

Jump To: What Is Cancer Treatment Care | Considerations For Choosing A Facility | Top Facilities ||Contact Us Medical circumstances are hard for both family members and patients. Ensuring you and your loved one have the proper care is a top priority, especially in the face of a cancer diagnosis. Choosing the right cancer treatment hospital is vital. If you're seeking a cancer treatment facility for a loved one or yourself, we compiled this list of some of the best cancer centers in the United States. What Is Cancer Treatment [...]

End-of-Life Air Travel Considerations

By |2024-09-06T18:33:12+00:00September 12th, 2023|Categories: Geriatrics Patient Transport|

Jump To: Commercial Flight Alternatives | How to Support Patients | Choosing The Right Services |Take The Next Steps When it is time to carry out end-of-life plans, air travel can become a considerable barrier. Flying to see loved ones, enter a hospice facility, or visit a meaningful place can all make a significant difference in the lives of the people entering or amid end-of-life care and their families. In these trying times, being home and with loved ones is critical, and medical conditions should not prevent it from [...]

What Is the Difference Between Air Ambulance and Medevac?

By |2023-09-28T17:41:14+00:00August 23rd, 2023|Categories: Ambulance Flight|

What Is the Difference Between Air Ambulance and Medevac? When someone needs medical transportation, two popular — and often misunderstood — options include air ambulance services and medical evacuation (medevac). Both options provide necessary medical transportation, typically with trained professionals and equipment on hand. Still, they have a few subtle differences, like the type of aircraft used, the start and end destinations, and the status of the patient. Choosing the right medical flight service is essential to booking safe, fast, and affordable transit. We will take a closer look at [...]

Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the U.S.

By |2024-02-19T15:08:34+00:00August 2nd, 2023|Categories: Neonate Patient Transport|

Jump To: Important Criteria | Top Ten Hospitals | Considerations |Get A Quote Choosing the right hospital for a sick child is a critical decision. As a parent, you want to ensure they receive the best possible treatment, and knowing what to look for in a children's hospital can help you focus on the essentials. The list of top children's hospitals was designed to help parents and their general practitioners make the best decision for children depending on their condition and the required level of specialized care. It provides a [...]

What Is the Advantage of Air Medical Transports?

By |2024-04-17T15:51:50+00:00July 18th, 2023|Categories: Medical Transportation|

Air medical transport has been utilized for years but is now becoming one of the most efficient and safe ways for patient emergency travel. Air ambulances are fixed or rotor-winged aircraft specifically designed with patient treatment in mind — fitting the needed medical equipment, medical team, and patient to relocate them from one hospital to another. Continue reading for more information on the benefits of air transport. Air vs. Ground Transport When you think of an ambulance, you likely imagine a ground vehicle. As air transport gets more advanced, [...]

Should I Get Medical Evacuation Insurance?

By |2023-06-20T16:35:54+00:00June 20th, 2023|Categories: Travel|

If you are traveling outside of the U.S. or to a remote location, medical evacuation insurance can be a crucial part of your trip planning. Unfortunately, most domestic health insurance does not cover all overseas care or transportation costs. Medical evacuation costs can be extensive, especially when you are away from home, in a hard-to-access area, or have a health condition requiring specialized care. Medical evacuation insurance covers these costs for a fraction of the expenses you would pay otherwise. It can offer valuable peace of mind and protection [...]

Air Medical Transports From The Caribbean

By |2024-03-13T18:02:59+00:00May 23rd, 2023|Categories: Ambulance Flight, Medical Flight, Medical Transportation|

Challenges of Transporting Patients Out Of The Caribbean Islands During the winter months where temperatures are below negative degrees in the northern parts of North America, many vacationers and retired “snowbirds” from US & Canada migrate down to the Caribbean. With this influx of travelers there’s bound to be unfortunate medical emergencies producing a steady demand for air ambulance transfers out of the Caribbean. Due to limited resources and specialized care available within the area, hospitals must transfer patients to more advanced care facilities that are offered in the [...]