Operations - AirCare Communications Center

Another vital function of the Mississippi MED-COM center is the central communications center for UMHC's AirCare-1 and AirCare-2. Mississippi MED-COM center not only handles the call taking for both interfacility transfers and scene flights for AirCare, but maintains contact with the aircraft while they are in the air. Mississippi MED-COM center also coordinates all helicopter traffic into and out of one of the busiest medical heliports in the Southeastern United States.

To request AirCare for a scene or interfacility flight, call 888-UMC-2345

Visiting aircraft are asked to contact MED-COM as early as possible. See visiting aircraft information sheet.

Recently, AirCare expanded our service to meet Mississippi's needs:

  • Addition of AirCare 2 to East Central Mississippi
  • New state-of-the-art Communications Center
  • Increasing clinical scope and skill of flight crews
  • Now providing service to any tertiary care hospital for patients that meets acuity for critical care transport

 

AirCare 1
  • Bell 230
  • Statewide coverage
  • 2 patient capable
  • Isolette (infant-newborn transport)
  • Fully climate controlled cabin
  • Instrument Flight Rules (Ability to fly in marginal conditions)
 Jackson, MS  
       
AirCare 2
  • Eurocopter 135 2+
  • Statewide coverage
  • Isolette (infant-newborn transport)
  • Fully climate controlled cabin
  • Instrument Flight Rules (Ability to fly in marginal conditions)
  • Night Vision enhanced night operations
 Meridan, MS  

For more information visit AirCare's website.