Airmedic Ready to Launch Québec’s New Air Medical Transport Program
Québec, February 29 – The rollout of Québec’s air medical transport (TMH) program has reached a major milestone. Indeed, the Minister of Health has announced the construction of four helipads near the emergency departments of Roberval, Joliette, Sacré-Cœur-de-Montréal, and the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). On this subject, Airmedic, a leader in helicopter medical evacuation, welcomes this important government initiative.
A Long-Awaited TMH Program in Québec
This project fulfills a campaign promise made in September 2022 by the Coalition Avenir Québec.
The construction of helipads is essential to the full deployment of the TMH program. Therefore, it will enable an operator to transfer patients from several regions to specialized hospitals located in urban centers. In short, this program could save or preserve the lives of many patients each year. Yet, Québec remains the only province without a public air medical transport program.
Although Airmedic applauds the initiative, the Minister’s announcement does not address program operations. “The operationalization should be entrusted to a private provider through a call for tenders. It must be open, competitive, qualitative, quantitative, transparent, and fair to optimize operational capabilities,” said Sophie Larochelle, Chief Executive Officer of Airmedic.
A Company Ready to Operate Province-Wide
Airmedic already has the necessary resources. The company operates a
The decision to equip the Roberval and Joliette hospitals with helipads will also have a major impact. Indeed, it represents another step forward in promoting cultural safety among First Nations communities. These hospitals serve Opitciwan and Manawan, which already rely on Airmedic’s prehospital services.
“Airmedic has long supported First Nations communities. It is essential that the hospitals in Joliette and Roberval be ready to welcome their members more quickly,” emphasized Ms. Larochelle.
About Airmedic
Airmedic is an innovative Québec-based company offering ground and air medical assistance and transport services across the province. It is the only company in Québec operating its own fleet of aircraft and helicopters dedicated exclusively to emergency medical evacuations and interhospital transfers. Airmedic obtained Accreditation Canada certification (2016) and holds Transport Canada authorization for the use of night vision goggles as well as IFR certification for its helicopter operations. These accreditations demonstrate Airmedic’s commitment to delivering high-quality care in a consistently safe environment.
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