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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.

AirCARE Expands Access to the East Coast With New Air Ambulance Base in Melbourne, Florida

By |2023-05-05T18:32:13+00:00January 6th, 2021|Categories: Company News, Press Release|

AirCARE1, a long range, fixed wing jet air ambulance company, has just announced the opening of its third base of operations in Melbourne, Florida. Melbourne is strategically located in the middle of the Space Coast on the Eastern seaboard. Having a Learjet 35 located on the Eastern seaboard will allow AirCARE1 to provide quick and easy access for patients in the Eastern part of the United States, Mexico, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean. AirCARE1 is the only provider on the East Coast to be dually accredited [...]

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How Organ Transplant Flights Work

By |2024-04-17T15:39:19+00:00January 1st, 2021|Categories: Medical Transportation, Patient Transport|

Receiving the call that you’ve been approved for a transplant can be both exciting and downright frightful. When that call comes, transportation should be the least of your worries. At AirCARE1, we understand that time is of the essence, especially when receiving a transplant. As an emergency air ambulance service, we are staffed to meet your needs 24/7 and are accustomed to providing quick response times even in the middle of the night. With some simple pre-planning, AirCARE1 will make this process seamless and even enjoyable. We will get you [...]

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AirCARE1’s Newest Learjet 60 is Now Transporting Patients

By |2024-04-17T15:25:04+00:00December 18th, 2020|Categories: Company News, Press Release|

AirCARE1 is pleased to announce the addition of its second Learjet 60. The Learjet 60 is the fastest, quietest, and most luxurious aircraft on the market and provides the most comfortable transport for patients. This addition brings the fleet of AirCARE1 company owned aircraft to two Learjet 60's, two Learjet 35's and one Learjet 36. Each executive quality Learjet aircraft is equipped as an airborne intensive care unit enabling the medical team to perform live saving interventions. About the Learjet 60 Aircraft The Learjet 60 is the largest, [...]

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AirCARE1 Featured in October Issue of AirMed&Rescue

By |2022-03-21T14:26:53+00:00November 1st, 2020|Categories: Company News|

We are honored The International Travel and Health Journal wrote a profile about AirCARE1, featured in the AirMed&Rescue Provider Profile section. We are always excited to share our unique approach to aeromedical care and grateful we’ve been able to continue to safely transport patients during the pandemic. Read our featured article below. Published October 2, 2020 on www.airmedandrescue.org Doing aeromedical care differently Critical care flight nurse Denise Waye envisioned an aeromedical company that would incorporate holistic approaches and put the patient first. Now, 16 years later, AirCARE1 is continuously growing [...]

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5 Tips for Families Dealing With End of Life & Hospice Care

By |2023-09-22T20:17:03+00:00August 11th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|

Watching the one you love slip away from you, bit by bit, day by day, can be the hardest time of your life. But there are ways to help your loved one, yourself and your family to ease the pain and let some light and love and laughter slip in. Here are our five tips to help those dealing with family members who are in their final days. Family Interchange Clear communications between your loved one, you and the rest of the family are essential. A person, facing the final [...]

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A Caregivers Guide to Nursing Homes & Assisted Living

By |2023-06-28T15:41:33+00:00July 17th, 2020|Categories: Geriatrics Patient Transport|

The aging process is a burden for us all, and it will catch up to us at some point. The “aging in place” idea is still alive and well but not too practical anymore. People are living longer and with more ailments than ever. They may require simple supervision or intensive twenty four hour care or, very often, somewhere in between. Sometimes people suffer a sudden catastrophic event like illness or injury, in which case no planning is possible. If you find yourself caring or preparing to care for an [...]

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AirCARE1 is Available to Transport COVID Patients

By |2023-04-10T19:44:43+00:00June 29th, 2020|Categories: Company News|

Amron NIV Hood May 17, 2021 Update AirCARE1 now offers an additional way to transport patients with infectious diseases, including COVID-19, H5N1, SARS, and even Ebola. In addition to the ISO VAC patient isolation module that AirCARE1 purchased in the summer of 2020 to safely transport COVID patients, we now transport patients utilizing a Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Hood for respiratory droplet isolation. Both medical equipment options are FDA approved and the safest ways to transport patients while protecting crew members onboard as well as preventing the spread of COVID-19 in [...]

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AirCARE1 Adds 2nd Learjet60 to Their Air Ambulance Fleet

By |2023-06-28T15:34:50+00:00June 8th, 2020|Categories: Press Release|

AirCARE1 is pleased to announce the addition of a second Learjet 60 to their fleet of air ambulance aircraft. This new aircraft joins a fleet of company owned and operated aircraft that include Learjet 35/36A’s and a Learjet 60. The newly added Learjet 60 will perform medical transport flights throughout North, South and Central America including Alaska and the Caribbean as well as worldwide operations in the near future. Over the last year, AirCARE1 has been upgrading their air ambulance fleet from Learjet 35/36s to Learjet 60s with the introduction [...]

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20 Shocking Facts About Healthcare in the US [Infographic]

By |2023-06-28T15:37:24+00:00April 27th, 2020|Categories: Health, Health Insurance|

Curious to learn more about the state of healthcare in the United States? Being the wealthiest country in the world, one might expect the US to set the bar when it comes to healthcare. While healthcare in the US does have a multitude of positives in comparison to other developed countries, we’ll take a look here at 20 shocking facts about healthcare that may surprise you. Check out our infographic below to learn more about healthcare in the US.

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AirCARE1 President, Denise Waye, Featured in Aviation for Women Magazine

By |2023-09-22T20:21:18+00:00March 19th, 2020|Categories: Company News|

Combining her love of nursing with aviation, 15 years ago Denise Waye, WAI 78982, was determined to start her own air ambulance provider with a foundation built on safe operations. Denise is dedicated to providing patient care with empathy and compassion. She draws on her experiences as a mother of five children and a driven entrepreneur who established AirCARE1, a 100% woman-owned company. What prompted you to start AirCARE1 in 2004? I am the mother of five children. After the birth of my fifth child, I had an unpleasant experience [...]

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