SAINT-HUBERT, QC, May 29, 2023 /CNW/ – The Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix organization is turning to Airmedic and Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur-de-Montréal to provide critical care and ensure emergency helicopter medical transport. From June 15 to 18, dozens of physicians, respiratory therapists, nurses, and pilots will collaborate to deliver healthcare that meets the highest quality standards.
” We are proud of the trust the Montréal Grand Prix organization and Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur place in us. This long-standing partnership highlights their satisfaction with Airmedic’s helicopter medical transport services. It also underscores our expertise and professionalism, ” said Sophie Larochelle, Chief Executive Officer of Airmedic.
“The trauma team at Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur-de-Montréal has been providing medical care at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix for more than 30 years. We know we can rely on highly qualified experts to carry out a medical evacuation if an accident occurs,” said Dr. Ronald Denis, Medical Director of the Trauma Program at Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur-de-Montréal.
A Strategic Setup for Helicopter Medical Transport
Two BK117 helicopters from Airmedic’s fleet will be dedicated to the event. At all times, one helicopter will remain stationed on the helipad near the track hospital. The second, positioned at Mare au Diable, will be ready for a simultaneous second evacuation if required. This constant presence is part of an emergency plan developed jointly by the three partners, demonstrating the seriousness and commitment of each organization.
In addition, five intensive simulations and training sessions were held to familiarize the trauma team with Airmedic’s aircraft and strengthen their in-flight skills. Through this preparation, rapid and safe patient evacuation becomes a concrete reality. This type of collaboration clearly demonstrates how essential helicopter medical transport is during international sporting events.
According to FIA requirements, an emergency helicopter service must be fully functional and available at all times. Without this aerial medical coverage, the race cannot take place. Therefore, this requirement reinforces the importance of the Québec government’s initiative to establish a structured network of specialized air care accessible to the entire population. Airmedic reiterates its support for this government project, just as it supports the Canadian Grand Prix each year.
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About Airmedic
Airmedic is an innovative private Québec company offering emergency medical assistance and ground and air medical transport across the province. It is the only organization in Québec operating its own fleet of airplanes and helicopters dedicated to emergency medical evacuations and interhospital transfers.
Since 2016, Airmedic has held Accreditation Canada certification and is accredited by Transport Canada for IFR flight operations and night vision goggle use. These certifications reflect its commitment to delivering high-quality care in a safe environment, 24/7.
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About the CIUSSS du Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal and Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur-de-Montréal
The CIUSSS du Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal includes 26 health and social services facilities across five boroughs, serving 436,000 Montréalers and providing specialized services to 1.8 million Québec residents. These include trauma care, respiratory health, cardiovascular health, and mental health.
Affiliated with the Université de Montréal, the CIUSSS focuses its research on three main areas: biomedicine, social research, and youth mental health.
Since 2015, Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur-de-Montréal has been part of the CIUSSS. It is recognized as a supra-regional center for care, teaching, and research, and is renowned for its expertise in tertiary orthopedic care and bariatric surgery.
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