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# HALO-Flight

Non-profit Air Ambulance Service of South Texas

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- [Women In Aviation at HALO-Flight](https://haloflight.org/women-in-aviation-at-halo-flight/) - At HALO-Flight, our mission is driven by skilled professionals in the air and on the ground. The women on our team play a vital role in delivering critical care and coordinating lifesaving transport every day. Learn more about their impact and dedication in the full story below. In the News:Read more at KIIITV.com
- [Casino Night Sells Out, Raising Critical Funds for Lifesaving Services](https://haloflight.org/casino-night-sells-out-raising-critical-funds-for-lifesaving-services/) - HALO-Flight supporters showed up in full force for our annual Casino Night, helping us raise critical funds to continue providing lifesaving air medical transport across South Texas. With a sold-out crowd and strong early donations, the evening was a powerful reminder of the community’s commitment to our mission. In the News:Read more at KIIITV.com
- [HALO-Flight Completes Their Modernized Fleet, Ensuring Safe Air Medical Transport to South Texas and Beyond](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-completes-their-modernized-fleet-ensuring-safe-air-medical-transport-to-south-texas-and-beyond/) - HALO-Flight, South Texas’ nonprofit emergency air ambulance service, hosted a ribbon-cutting and blessing ceremony today at its Alice Base to formally introduce N665HF — the final aircraft in its strategic fleet modernization plan. With this milestone, HALO-Flight completes a five-year transformation that strengthens its role as a regional leader in lifesaving air medical transport. The
- [New Equipment to Safely Move Helicopter](https://haloflight.org/new-equipment-to-safely-move-helicopter/) - HALO-Flight is grateful for the continued support of Bee County leaders who recognize the importance of safe, reliable emergency air medical services for our region. Recently, the Bee County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of specialized equipment that will allow HALO-Flight’s medical helicopter to be moved safely and efficiently into its hangar at CHRISTUS Spohn
- [HALO-Flight Launches "Building to New Heights" Campaign as Construction Begins on New State-of-the-Art Headquarters](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-launches-building-to-new-heights-campaign-as-construction-begins-on-new-state-of-the-art-headquarters/) - HALO-Flight, South Texas' nonprofit emergency air ambulance service, today announced the official launch of the "Building to New Heights" capital campaign, confirming that construction has officially begun on its new administrative headquarters in Corpus Christi. The organization had recognized the need for a new building for at least seven years, but the project was delayed
- [Date Is Set For HALO-Flight's Casino Night](https://haloflight.org/date-is-set-for-halo-flights-casino-night/) - HALO-Flight, South Texas’ nonprofit emergency air ambulance service, is excited to announce the annual HALO-Flight Casino Night, occurring Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Richard Borchard Fairgrounds in Robstown, Texas. The event is presented by Steel Dynamics - Southwest - Sinton Division, returning as the High Roller sponsor for the fourth year. Since 2022, this
- [Proudly Serving South Texas as a CAMTS-Accredited Air Medical Program](https://haloflight.org/proudly-serving-south-texas-as-a-camts-accredited-air-medical-program/) - We are proud to share that HALO‑Flight, Inc. has been re‑awarded Accreditation by the CAMTS - Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems. This re‑accreditation affirms HALO‑Flight’s sustained compliance with CAMTS’ voluntary, world‑class standards for clinical care, operational safety, training, and continuous quality improvement. These areas are verified through an extensive and comprehensive audit process
- [31st Annual Flights of Angels Benefitting HALO](https://haloflight.org/31st-annual-flights-of-angels-benefitting-halo/) - CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – Flint Hills Resources proudly presented a $30,000 donation to HALO Flight on Wednesday, April 17th, in commemoration of the 31st Annual Flight of Angels Golf Tournament. The tournament, scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024, will be hosted at the Northshore Country Club located at 801 Broadway Blvd., Portland, TX 78374, and
- [HALO-Flight Elevates Mission Readiness with Final Bell 407GXi Delivery](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-elevates-mission-readiness-with-final-bell-407gxi-delivery/) - October 29, 2025 At HALO-Flight, our mission is clear — to deliver rapid and lifesaving aeromedical transport to the Coastal Bend and South Texas region. We’re proud to share an exciting milestone in our operational capability with the arrival of the final Bell 407GXi helicopter in our fleet. This addition completes our transition to a
- [How Vellox Group Helps HALO-Flight Save Lives Faster](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-streamlines-their-air-ambulance-operations-with-vellox-group/) - Vellox Group recently featured HALO-Flight in a case study showcasing how their IT infrastructure solutions support our critical operations in the air and on the ground. We’re proud to partner with companies that help us stay mission-ready 24/7.Our Director of Operations, Michael J. Lopez, highlights a key benefit of their operations platform: "As an administrator,
- [HALO-Flight Honored as Top Finalist at AAMS National Awards](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-honored-as-top-finalist-at-aams-national-awards/) - November 6, 2026 HALO-Flight recently had the distinct honor of representing South Texas at the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) Annual Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, held in late October. We are incredibly proud to announce that HALO-Flight was recognized as one of the nation's premier organizations, being named one of eight finalists for the
- [Veteran to Math Teacher to Safety Director](https://haloflight.org/veterans-in-focus/) - We are honored to have one of our own featured on KRIS 6 News' Veterans in Focus series by reporter, Michelle Hoffman. From Marine to Soldier to Aviator -- Meet Jonathan Keech, HALO-Flight's Director of Safety, whose mission is now to keep air medics safe HALO-Flight was recently featured in a news story by KRIS
- [Introducing a new landing pad in Sandia, Texas](https://haloflight.org/halo-flights-newest-landing-pad-unveiled-in-sandia/) - Working together with local and rural counties to bridge the gap. Safe landing zones make a difference when seconds matter most. In the News:Read more at kristv.com
- [Flint Hills Resources Donates $50,000 to HALO-Flight](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-lifts-off-with-50k-donation-from-flint-hills-resources/) - Press Release by HALO-Flight, Inc. | April 23, 2025 HALO-Flight was presented with a $50,000 donation from longtime partner Flint Hills Resources on April 23, 2025, at the HALO-Flight Corpus Christi headquarters. This generous contribution celebrates their steadfast partnership and highlights the instrumental advancements made by HALO with the support of Flint Hills Resources and
- [HALO-Flight is proud to partner with Brazos Safety Systems for flight data monitoring analytics](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-selects-brazos-safety-systems-for-flight-data-monitoring-analytics/) - HALO-Flight is proud to partner with Brazos Safety Systems to implement advanced flight data monitoring — a key step in reinforcing safety for every mission. Brazos Safety Systems Press Release | June 24, 2025 In the News:Read more at verticalmag.com
- [HALO-Flight Celebrates 38 Years of Service by welcoming N361HF to fleet in Bee County.](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-celebrates-38-years-of-service-by-welcoming-n361hf-to-fleet-in-bee-county/) - BEEVILLE, Texas – October 8, 2025 – HALO-Flight, the South Texas region's only non-profit air ambulance service, marked its 38th anniversary today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Beeville Base, celebrating a significant advancement in aviation excellence. The event focused on the unveiling of their newest 407GXi helicopter and its installation of the Health and
- [Record-Breaking Success at the 18th Annual Luther Young Una Caja Dove Shoot](https://haloflight.org/record-breaking-success-at-the-18th-annual-luther-young-una-caja-dove-shoot/) - September 26, 2025 We are thrilled to announce that our 18th Annual Luther Young Una Caja Dove Shoot, held on September 25, 2025, was a monumental success, raising a record-breaking $167,000! This incredible achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our community and dedicated partners. A massive thank you goes to
- [HALO-Flight becomes first U.S. HEMS operator to implement GPMS HUMS](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-becomes-first-u-s-hems-operator-to-implement-gpms-hums/) - Press Release by HALO-Flight, Inc. | February 20, 2025 HALO-Flight, South Texas' nonprofit emergency air ambulance service will be the first Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) in the United States to install the Foresight MX Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) on their newest Bell 407GXi aircraft. By 2026, HALO-Flight will enhance all fleet to the
- [Arrow Aviation completes first single pilot IFR Bell 407 for HEMS service](https://haloflight.org/arrow-aviation-completes-first-single-pilot-ifr-bell-407-for-hems-service/) - October 19, 2020 HALO-Flight’s new aircraft is a game-changer for emergency medical transport. It is fully equipped with a Helifab EMS interior, featuring patient and isolette transport litters, an AC electrical system, and all necessary medical systems (oxygen, suction, and air). This aircraft is capable of operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), allowing us to
- [HALO-Flight Celebrates 34 Years of Service to South Texas](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-celebrates-34-years-of-service-to-south-texas/) - HALO-Flight celebrates 34 years of providing lifesaving services to South Texas. Throughout the decades, HALO-Flight's mission to provide emergency medical transport has remained a primary focus. Over the years, unwavering support from our community and partners has brought our nonprofit organization: state of the art technology, including our fleet of (2) Bell 407, (1) Bell
- [Local Marine Corps Veteran becomes new CEO of non-profit HALO-Flight](https://haloflight.org/local-marine-corps-veteran-becomes-new-ceo-of-non-profit-halo-flight/) - Oct. 24, 2023 Leading with experience forged in service, our new CEO — a decorated Marine Corps veteran — brings a new level of leadership to HALO-Flight. Having navigated the skies as a pilot for Marine One under two different presidencies, his precision, skill, and dedication are now focused on a new mission: serving the
- [Mobile ICU & Quality Care in the Air](https://haloflight.org/mobile-icu-quality-care-in-the-air/) - August 24, 2024 HALO‑Flight’s aircraft have been described by Barbara Martin of the Bee‑Picayune / South Texas News as “a mobile ‘ICU’ intensive care unit in the air.” Her feature highlights the critical role HALO‑Flight plays in bringing hospital-level care directly to patients during transport. Read the full article by Barbara Martin of the Bee-Picayune
- [HALO-Flight adds a Bell 407 with an IFR kit to its fleet, making it the first Bell 407GXi HEMS operator with IFR flight capabilities](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-adds-a-bell-407-with-an-ifr-kit-to-its-fleet-making-it-the-first-bell-407gxi-hems-operator-with-ifr-flight-capabilities/) - January, 30, 2020 South Texas, US-based HALO-Flight, a nonprofit charitable organization, has signed a purchase agreement for a Bell 407GXi with Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) kit to add to its existing Bell aircraft fleet. “We are excited to announce that HALO-Flight added the first Bell 407GXi HEMS operator with IFR flight capabilities to its fleet. This
- [Pre-Hospital Blood On Board](https://haloflight.org/pre-hospital-blood-on-board/) - HALO-Flight Adding Blood on Board Lifesaving Missions for South Texans Hemorrhagic death remains the leading cause of survivable deaths in trauma cases; and now, the air ambulance professionals at HALO-Flight are changing that notion for South Texans with the introduction of blood on board each life-saving Mission. In 2005, the Fifty-Eighth World Health assembly designated
- [HALO-Flight Awarded Safety Management Statement of Compliance by Baldwin Safety & Compliance](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-awarded-safety-management-statement-of-compliance-by-baldwin-safety-compliance/) - We are proud to announce that HALO-Flight, Inc. has been awarded the Safety Management Statement of Compliance from Baldwin Safety & Compliance, a nationally recognized authority in aviation safety management systems. This achievement reflects HALO-Flight’s unwavering commitment to operational safety and regulatory excellence. As the only nonprofit air ambulance provider in South Texas with a comprehensive and
- [The 17th Annual Luther Young Una Caja Dove Shoot Raises Over $125,000 for HALO-Flight's Lifesaving Mission](https://haloflight.org/the-17th-annual-luther-young-una-caja-dove-shoot-raises-over-125000-for-halo-flights-lifesaving-mission/) - CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - The 17th Annual Luther Young Una Caja Dove Shoot, presented by Riviera Telephone Company, was held on Thursday, September 19, benefiting HALO-Flight. The event saw an overwhelming show of support from multiple sponsors, hunting participants, volunteers, and community members, all coming together to make a difference in the South Texas community.
- [$30,000 Check Presentation on Behalf of Flint Hills Resources](https://haloflight.org/30000-check-presentation-on-behalf-of-flint-hills-resources/) - CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – Flint Hills Resources proudly presented a $30,000 donation to HALO Flight on Wednesday, April 17th, in commemoration of the 31st Annual Flight of Angels Golf Tournament. The tournament, scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024, will be hosted at the Northshore Country Club located at 801 Broadway Blvd., Portland, TX 78374, and
- [HALO-Flight Gets New Wheels](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-gets-new-wheels-2/) - HALO-Flight Gets New WheelsNew Utility Vehicle Vital For Life-Saving Equipment Transport April 24, 2020 (Alice, Texas) – HALO-Flight’s four air ambulance helicopters use rotors to ascend and land on skids; but today, thanks in part to Robstown Hardware, they got new wheels. Chief Medical Officer Randy Endsley, RN explained that for each and every flight
- [HALO Blood Drive in Honor of the 150 Recipients](https://haloflight.org/halo-blood-drive-in-honor-of-the-150-recipients/) - June 14 marks World Blood Day! In 2019, HALO-Flight introduced the Blood on Board Program in response to the need for blood transfusions during trauma / medical flights. Recognizing the urgent need to have blood readily available on each aircraft, we took the initiative to equip our medical flight crews with the necessary resources to
- [Rollin' The Dice for a Great Cause](https://haloflight.org/rollin-the-dice-for-a-great-cause/) - CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Susie Devereaux was at home like any other day cleaning the house when she suddenly felt pain in her neck. "I was steam cleaning the floors and the next thing I know, my neck started to get really tight," Devereaux said. Devereaux's pain progressed to her chest and she started to fear
- [Two-year-old Rockport child meets with flight crew who transported him after ATV accident](https://haloflight.org/two-year-old-rockport-child-meets-with-flight-crew-who-transported-him-after-atv-accident/) - In December 2020, Rockport resident Preston Simpson suffered a severe brain injury in an ATV accident. Shortly after the accident, Preston was airlifted to Driscoll Children’s Hospital by a flight crew from HALO-Flight, a nonprofit emergency air ambulance that provides helicopter medical transport services to the people of South Texas. Nine months later, 2-year-old Preston got the
- [Landing Zone Class Hosted at Bluntzer EMS](https://haloflight.org/landing-zone-class-hosted-at-bluntzer-ems/) - HALO-Flight educator and paramedic, Ryan Kelley, hosted a Landing Zone (LZ) class at Bluntzer EMS. First responders in attendance included: Nueces County ESD #4 / Bluntzer Fire, Robstown Fire Department, Mathis Volunteer FIRE Department, Kleberg County Fire & Rescue, and Nueces County E.S.D 3. Educating community first responders plays an integral role in HALO-Flight's
- [HALO-Flight Educators Receive Texas Department of State Health Services 2021 EMS Educator Award](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-educators-receive-texas-department-of-state-health-services-2021-ems-educator-award/) - HALO-Flight, Inc. educators Wendy Greer and Ryan Kelley received the Texas Department of State Health Services 2021 EMS Educator Award. The award was presented at the 2021 Texas EMS Conference in Austin, Texas. Joe Schmider, State EMS Director for the Department of State Health Services, noted, “Education is the foundation of our current and future
- [Raffle Fuels The Mission](https://haloflight.org/raffle-fuels-the-mission/) - Your support of HALO-Flight during this time is greatly appreciated. 2020 has brought many changes to so many and HALO-Flight continues to need your assistance. Several generous donors have
- [Thank you for your generous support](https://haloflight.org/thank-you-for-your-generous-support/) - The Coastal Bend Community Foundation's annual Day of Giving this week was such a success of community supporting community. Your many gifts of support for HALO-Flight and 49 additional non-profit service organizations are greatly appreciated. Thank you. https://haloflight.org/guardian/
- [HALO-Flight Brings Newest Generation Air Ambulance to South Texans](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-brings-newest-generation-air-ambulance-to-south-texans/) - HALO-Flight Leads the Nation with Newest Generation Aircraft Corpus Christi, Texas – Bringing innovation to aviation while ensuring operational safety is not new to HALO-Flight; but, the recently acquired Bell 407GXi brings the South Texas air medical service into national focus with the first, FAA approved, single engine, single pilot IFR air medical
- [HALO-Flight and Driscoll Children's Hospital](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-and-driscoll-childrens-hospital/) - Our working partnership with Driscoll Children's Hospital means the youngest and most fragile South Texans get door to door, rapid air service for their medical needs. Read more at KRISTV.com
- [HALO-Flight Celebrates 33 Years of Service to South Texans](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-celebrates-33-years-of-service-to-south-texans/) - Lifesaving stories accumulated over three decades and from all the corners of the Coastal Bend are daily reminders of some of the reasons to celebrate HALO-Flight. Friends like you are the reason that this year, HALO-Flight is celebrating 33 years of life-saving service to South Texans. HALO-Flight's mission of caring for our critically ill or
- [Dream Comes True for Child With Cancer](https://haloflight.org/dream-comes-true-for-child-with-cancer/) - Caleb came enveloped in the arms of his family, walking into a room of caring strangers, all focused on making his dream come true. One year earlier, on his third birthday, Caleb had gotten a toy helicopter, and his fascination with helicopters had begun. On his fourth birthday, many things were different, including a diagnosis of
- [Christmas Day Miracle](https://haloflight.org/christmas-day-miracle/) - To say it was a miracle might be a stretch; but that is what his Mother Maryjo says. It was Christmas Day and the Gallegos Family, like most, were excited about gifts and family time during the holidays. The kids were playing while Mom and Dad prepared to move the family celebration to the
- [Rotary Gifts For COVID Expenses](https://haloflight.org/rotary-gifts-for-covid-expenses/) - Alice, Texas: The Alice Rotary Club has come to the aid of HALO-Flight, who is battling excessive and unexpected costs related to the coronavirus, with a grant for $3000 to cover purchases of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies vital for patient and staff protection. “As a non-profit, air ambulance service seeing horrific
- [HALO-Flight Gets New Wheels](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-gets-new-wheels/) - HALO-Flight Gets New Wheels New Utility Vehicle Vital For Life-Saving Equipment Transport April 24, 2020 (Alice, Texas) – HALO-Flight’s four air ambulance helicopters use rotors to ascend and land on skids; but today, thanks in part to Robstown Hardware, they got new wheels. Chief Medical Officer Randy Endsley, RN explained that for each
- [HALO-Flight Signs Purchase Agreement for IFR Configured Bell 407GXi](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-signs-purchase-agreement-for-ifr-configured-bell-407gxi/) - HALO-Flight adds a Bell 407 with an IFR kit to its fleet, making it the first HEMS operator with IFR flight capabilities. HAI – Heli Expo Anaheim, CA (Jan. 29, 2020) Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today HALO-Flight has signed a purchase agreement for a Bell 407GXi with Instrument Flight
- [Partnership Brings New Addition To Pre-hospital Blood Service](https://haloflight.org/partnership-brings-new-addition-to-pre-hospital-blood-service/) - PARTNERSHIP BRINGS NEW ADDITION TO PRE-HOSPITAL BLOOD (Corpus Christi, Texas – January 29, 2020) – Partnerships build better bonds, and nothing could showcase that patient-focused union better than the partnership with the Coastal Bend Blood Center and HALO-Flight and with the launch of whole blood on board each and every patient flight. This new upgraded
- [HALO-Flight Earns Air Medical Service Award From Texas DSHS](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-earns-air-medical-service-award-from-texas-dshs/) - 2019 EMS Air Medical Service Award The Texas Department of State Health Services presented HALO-Flight with their 2019 EMS Air Medical Service Award at the recent Texas EMS Conference in Fort Worth. The Air Medical Service Award, as reported on the DSHS website, “honors a public or private air medical service in Texas that has
- [HALO-Flight Staff Meets With Child Saved On Christmas Day](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-staff-meets-with-child-saved-on-christmas-day/) - To say it was a miracle might be a stretch; but that is what his Mother Maryjo says. It was Christmas Day and the Gallegos Family, like most, were excited about gifts and family time during the holidays. The kids were playing while Mom and Dad prepared to move the family celebration to the home
- [CAMTS Visits HALO-Flight December 10 & 11](https://haloflight.org/camts-visits-halo-flight-december-10-11/) - PUBLIC NOTICE The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) will conduct an accreditation site visit of HALO-Flight, Inc. on Tuesday, December 10 and Wednesday, December 11, 2019. The purpose of the site visit will be to evaluate the program’s compliance with national established medical transport standards. The site visit
- [Colt and the Rattlesnake](https://haloflight.org/colt-and-the-rattlesnake/) - COLT AND THE RATTLESNAKE - A NON-PROFIT HELICOPTER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE FOR SOUTH TEXANS. Being two years old means being inquisitive, and not necessarily understanding of what might be more harm than fun. Colt Thomas Chambers was two on the day he and his parents had a first-hand experience with HALO-Flight, and the rattlesnake that
- [11th Annual Luther Young Una Caja Dove Shoot](https://haloflight.org/11th-annual-luther-young-una-caja-dove-shoot/) - 11th Annual Luther Young Una Caja Dove Shoot Presented by Riviera Telephone Company and benefiting the non-profit Mission of HALO-Flight. The Mission of HALO-Flight, a non-profit air ambulance serving South Texans since 1987, benefits from this fundraiser competition. One box of shells and 410s make this a fun and challenging day in the field.FMI: www.haloflight.org
- [HALO-Flight Never Closes](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-never-closes/) - HALO-Flight never closes to the life-saving Mission of medical transport for South Texans. On Tuesday, Jan. 30, the Operations Control Center will be utilizing a modular unit on site to process all requests for medical transport in South Texas while electrical service is being repaired. Due to the electrical service procedure, expected to last six
- [Coastal Bend College Enrolling Students](https://haloflight.org/coastal-bend-college-enrolling-students/) - HALO-Flight & Coastal Bend College Enrolling Students EMS Training Academy Classes Began July 6 Five years ago, individuals wanting to enter the professional field of emergency response care got a new opportunity to train with, and be trained by, veteran instructors who are seasoned emergency medical professionals at HALO-Flight, Inc. Today, the tradition continues with
- [HALO-FLIGHT CONGRATULATES EMR STUDENTS!](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-congratulates-emr-students/) - CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas- HALO-Flight EMS Academy conducted an Emergency Medical Responder course in Freer, spanning from March to the end of May, 2015. Freer Volunteer Fire Department was awarded funding through TEEX-TxDOT EMS Education Grant. hi Congratulations to: (Attached picture from left to right) Juan Soliz from San Diego, Instructor CR Johnson, EMT-I, Marivy Rodriguez from
- [RIVIERA TELEPHONE COMPANY PRESENTS  5th ANNUAL SKY HIGH ROLLERS CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER BENEFITTING HALO-FLIGHT, INC.](https://haloflight.org/riviera-telephone-company-presents-5th-annual-sky-high-rollers-casino-night-fundraiser-benefitting-halo-flight-inc/) - CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – HALO-Flight, Inc. is happy to announce that the Riviera Telephone Company will continue their long-standing relationship with HALO-Flight by presenting HALO-Flight’s 5th Annual Sky High Rollers Casino Night fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, February 2, 2018 at L&F Distributors. “Riviera Telephone Company is proud to be the presenting sponsor for this signature event,”
- [Mike Perry Receives DAISY Award](https://haloflight.org/mike-perry-receives-daisy-award/) - Today, HALO-Flight's Flight Nurse, Mike Perry, was recognized for his work at Christus Spohn Hospital- Shoreline, and was honored with the DAISY Award. Award recipients are chosen for offering a remarkable patient experience, consistently demonstrate excellence in their clinical expertise, extraordinary patient care, and recognized as an outstanding role model in nursing community! About the DAISY Award: The
- [HALO-Flight's EMS Academy's Extrication Day](https://haloflight.org/halo-flights-ems-academys-extrication-day/) - HALO’s EMS Academy is currently conducting two classes: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and Emergency Medical Responder (Texas State Guard-Medical Brigade, Corpus Christi Company, Alamo Area Group). This past Saturday (Oct 4) in Alice, the students received live training in Vehicle Extrication at Wilkinson Iron & Metal, who provided the vehicles. Extrication is the process by
- [Kevin's Story](https://haloflight.org/kevins-story/) - Last week, one of our flight crews was able to meet a former patient- Kevin Scully. He presented both medical crew members with a plaque for his gratitude and support of HALO-Flight (as pictured above). He also submitted his story below: On the morning of July 26, 2014 I was in Falfurias, Tx. and I
- [HALO-Flight’s EMS Training Academy](https://haloflight.org/halo-flights-ems-training-academy/) - HALO-Flight EMS Training Academy provides vital first responder education. Classes will be limited to 25 students. For registration details contact Debbie Cadena at dcandena@coastalbend.edu or 361.664.3039. Questions on the course should be director to Wendy Greer at wendyg@haloflight.org The registration link is http://coastalbend.edu/alliedhealth/ We always appreciate when we hear back from community members. Please take
- [HALO-FLIGHT’S ARRIVAL OF NEW BELL 429 HELICOPTER](https://haloflight.org/halo-flights-arrival-of-new-bell-429-helicopter/) - CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – HALO-Flight, Inc. announced today the arrival of their new medically configured Bell 429 helicopter. "We chose the twin engine Bell 429 for its modern design, cost effectiveness throughout its lifecycle and its single pilot IFR capability, which gives us peace of mind when our patients are counting on us," said Tom
- [HALO-Flight Welcomes Former Patient to Tour and Visit with HALO Crews](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-welcomes-former-patient-to-tour-and-visit-with-halo-crews/) - It's not every day that HALO-Flight employees are given the opportunity to reconnect with patients that have been transported. However, Friday, May 23, HALO-Flight’s former patients, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Arthey, were able to meet the first responders, Refugio County EMS, along with HALO-Flight crew members that arrived to the trauma scene of their accident
- [Check Presentation: Flint Hills Resources 23rd Annual Flights of Angels Golf Tournament](https://haloflight.org/check-presentation-flint-hills-resources-23rd-annual-flights-of-angels-golf-tournament/) - The tournament was scheduled to take place Monday, May 5, 2014 at the NorthShore Country Club in Portland, Texas. This year’s golf tournament event was extremely successful, grossing more than $110,000, with 65 teams participating. Net proceeds from this event will be applied to the annual expense of maintaining and operating HALO-Flight’s 3 Bell 407
- [Casino Night Results!](https://haloflight.org/casino-night-results/) - The 1st Annual Casino Night fundraiser took place at the American Bank Center on Saturday, March 15, 2014. This year’s event was extremely successful, netting over $30,000, with over 400 attendees.The net proceeds from the Casino Night fundraiser will be applied to the purchase of our Bell 429 helicopter. This new addition will allow us transportation in
- [It's time again... EMT-Basic Course Announcement!](https://haloflight.org/its-time-again-emt-basic-course-announcement/) - EMT-Basic Course Announcement We are scheduling an EMT-Basic course for a maximum of 25 students to begin on January 13, 2014 and will end in June 2014. Classes will be from 6:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings, located at 100 S. Stadium (Alice Public Safety Facility) in Alice. There will be
- [Exciting News!](https://haloflight.org/exciting-news/) - HALO-Flight, Inc. is so excited to announce that the Riviera Telephone Company, along with us, will be introducing an entirely new fundraising event next year…. Casino Night! This red carpet affair will provide attendees with the opportunity to try their hand at black jack, poker, roulette, craps, and slot machines. Throughout the evening, we will
- [EVERY Gift Makes A Difference!](https://haloflight.org/every-gift-makes-a-difference/) - How can you support HALO-Flight this Fall?The Coastal Bend Day of Giving is a 24 hour, online opportunity to donate to local charities that assist those most at risk in our region. We are honored to have been selected to participate again in this year’s campaign. The campaign will kick off on Tuesday, November 12,
- [First Helicopter Experience!](https://haloflight.org/first-helicopter-experience/) - As a recent addition to the HALO-Flight team as Marketing Director, my field experience is still in the works… However, earlier today marked my first experience as a passenger in one of our helicopters.It all started with a safety brief detailing the rules and expectations for riding along. I was told that it was not
- [Alice API Check Presentation](https://haloflight.org/alice-api-check-presentation/) - The Alice Chapter American Petroleum Institute (API) hosted their Annual Golf Tournament back in July and they provided HALO-Flight an opportunity to raise money by having a “Tiger Drive”. Many teams came out and participated in the tournament. We were able to receive a $2,000 check donation because of their efforts! We thank Alice-API for
- [Special Care for Special Populations Education Course](https://haloflight.org/special-care-for-special-populations-education-course/) - Special Care for Special Populations was one of the quarterly courses we offered this year. It was held July 27, 2013 at Del Mar College-West Campus. Our turn out was usual for this time of year, with 46 healthcare professionals being in attendance. This course addressed Neonation ventilation, Abuse and Neglect, Mental Illness, and Bariatric
- [CISM](https://haloflight.org/cism/) - Annually, HALO-Flight responds to a variation of medical and traumatic emergencies; many of which make local headline news and occasionally, national news. Stress is a common response to our work environment and is shared by other emergency personnel and healthcare professionals. How we manage our stress is dependent upon a multitude of factors involved. Each
- [Randy Endsley: Why EMS?](https://haloflight.org/randy-endsley-why-ems/) - In 1989 I had finished Air Force boot camp and was at my first duty station in La Junta, Colorado. I was a radar operator for the B1B and B52 scoring program and had never really thought about a career in health care. Our radar station was in a small town with nothing to do.
- [Plan for the Unexpected](https://haloflight.org/plan-for-the-unexpected/) - For the last 25 years, HALO-Flight has been providing emergency air medical transport to the citizens of our South Texas service area. More than 15,000 patients have been transported by our flight crews. Often times, costs associated with being “HALO-Flighted” are not considered. An air medical transport can easily exceed $10,000 and medical insurance alone
- [Care-eoke for HALO-Flight](https://haloflight.org/care-eoke-for-halo-flight/) - This past Friday, March 15, 2013, Rock Engineering and Testing Laboratory, Inc. (RETL) celebrated their 15th Anniversary with an open house and fundraiser, “Care-eoke”, to benefit HALO-Flight. Held at RETL’s headquarters, guests enjoyed a delicious meal, drinks and entertainment hosted by Boombox Brothers. Rock Engineering and Testing Laboratory, Inc. contributed money to HALO-Flight for each song
- [Many Thanks:2013 HALO-Flight State Championship Cook-Off](https://haloflight.org/many-thanks2013-halo-flight-state-championship-cook-off/) - The 2013 HALO-Flight State Championship Cook-Off presented by Pepsi and Stripes held this past weekend was a huge success! Many thanks to event sponsors, vendors, judges, volunteers, committee members, and HALO-Flight staff for their time and commitment to help make this event possible. 49 cook teams participated in this year’s event. Thank you to all
- [Flights of Angels](https://haloflight.org/flights-of-angels/) - Mark your calendars for the Flint Hills Resources 22nd Annual HALO-Flight Flights of Angels Golf Tournament to be held on Monday, May 6, 2013, at NorthShore Country Club in Portland, Texas. Last year’s tournament netted more than $91,000. An event you don't want to miss! If you would like to participate in this year’s event:
- [Thank You, Lawrence Family Foundation and the Hollywood Camp, LLC!](https://haloflight.org/thank-you-lawrence-family-foundation-and-the-hollywood-camp-llc/) - Our entire organization is grateful for Charles Berdon Lawrence of the Lawrence Family Foundation and the Hollywood Camp, LLC’s generosity and support of our mission. We recently received a donation from both entities totaling $15,000. Their thoughtful donation will be applied to our annual operating expense to help maintain all three Bell 407 aircraft.
- [Hospital Helicopter Safety Class](https://haloflight.org/hospital-helicopter-safety-class/) - We recently held a Helicopter Safety Class for staff at Corpus Christi Medical Center- Bay Area Hospital. Their staff was educated in landing zone safety, proper offloading of patients, and had the chance to become familiar with our aircraft. HALO-Flight is dedicated to providing a safe environment for our flight crews, patients, and sending/receiving facilities.
- [HALO-Flight Healthy Kids Cook-Off](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-healthy-kids-cook-off/) - In conjunction with the 2013 HALO-Flight State Championship Cook-Off, we will be hosting a Healthy Kids Cook-Off for children between the ages of 6 and 13 years old. The event is open to the public. Please contact Hillary Reyna at HALO-Flight, Inc. for more information at 361.265.0509. Objective: Provide opportunities for youth to exhibit their food and nutrition
- [Bell Training Academy](https://haloflight.org/bell-training-academy/) - Every helicopter emergency medical service has a basic amount of training required by the FAA to operate. In addition to that training, HALO-Flight goes beyond federal regulations and provides Bell Factory Training for our pilots and mechanics. Bell offers our employees the finest training available! For the next two weeks, our eleven pilots will be
- [Meet Travis!](https://haloflight.org/meet-travis/) - We are happy to introduce to you the newest member of our team! Travis joined HALO-Flight’s team weeks after retiring as a helicopter pilot (OH-58D Kiowa Warrior) from the United States Army. He is a 26-year veteran with multiple tours to Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Haiti, Bosnia, and Korea. Travis was born in San Antonio and is very
- [EMS Training Academy Graduation](https://haloflight.org/ems-training-academy-graduation/) - On Wednesday, January 9, 2013, the HALO-Flight EMS Training Academy graduated 11 EMT students. Students began the lecture portion of the course in August and completed with clinicals in January. Students enrolled in the class came from the surrounding areas; Freer, Falfurrias, Alice, Bluntzer, Kingsville, and Benavides. Once certified, these students will return to their
- [CAMTS](https://haloflight.org/camts/) - We are happy to announce that HALO-Flight has just received full accreditation by the CAMTS Board of Directors. Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) is an organization of non-profit organizations dedicated to improving the quality and safety of medical transport services. The Commission offers a program of voluntary evaluation of compliance with accreditation
- [Responding with Multiple Aircraft](https://haloflight.org/responding-with-multiple-aircraft/) - In January 2012, we added a third helicopter to our fleet. Focused on the future and to better serve our 26-county service area, it was necessary for us to expand operations. Based in Alice, Texas, we have cut response times to the western portion of our service area. With our partnership with Driscoll Children's Hospital,
- [Save the Date!](https://haloflight.org/save-the-date/) - We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting this year’s 2013 HALO-Flight State Championship Cook-Off on Saturday, March 2, 2013. We have moved this year’s event into Corpus Christi and it will now be held at Gulf Coast Racing at 5302 Leopard Street. Sanctioned Competition: Chicken Pork Spare Ribs Brisket Pork Butt ¢
- [Landing Zone Safety](https://haloflight.org/landing-zone-safety/) - HALO-Flight recently held a landing zone class for the Coastal Bend Council of Governments. In attendance were area 9-1-1 communication centers' personnel. Topics of this class included landing zone safety, launch criteria, and helicopter anatomy of HALO-Flight’s Bell 407 aircraft. Landing Zone classes are free to emergency personnel, fire services, law enforcement, etc. If you
- [HALO-Flight EMS Training Academy : Pediatric Lecture](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-ems-training-academy-pediatric-lecture/) - HALO-Flight EMS Training Academy’s students are finishing up the didactic portion of their class and will soon begin a 3-week clinical rotation. Dr. Jay Koska, HALO-Flight’s Medical Director, lectured at the November 28th class in Alice, Texas. Topics of his lecture included pediatric anatomy and physiology, injuries, medical conditions and special needs specific to children.
- [Quality Care EMS : Hebbronville, TX](https://haloflight.org/quality-care-ems-hebbronville-tx/) - Flight Crew members, Randy Endsley and Danny Oakes, spent the afternoon with Quality Care EMS in Hebbronville last week to show our appreciation to their service. The EMS recently took delivery of a new MICU which now brings their fleet to three fully staffed units providing emergency service to the area. HALO-Flight is thankful for the
- [Vince Vincent:  Director of Maintenance](https://haloflight.org/vince-vincent-director-of-maintenance/) - We are pleased to announce that Vince Vincent has been appointed Director of Maintenance effective October 2012. His main goal is to maintain safe, accessible aircraft to support our mission to provide medical transport for the critically ill or injured persons requiring medical or trauma facilities within our South Texas service area regardless of their ability to
- [HALO-Flight EMT Students Train In Vehicle Extrication](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-emt-students-train-in-vehicle-extrication/) - This past Saturday, HALO-Flight’s EMS Academy students received live training in vehicle extrication as a part of their Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course. The students were eager to apply what they learned in the classroom to actual real world scenarios. Alice Fire & Rescue was on location to demonstrate the use and effectiveness of extrication
- [HALO-Flight Signs Agreement with Flight Vector to Optimize Asset Tracking](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-signs-agreement-with-flight-vector-to-optimize-asset-tracking/) - We are pleased to announce that we signed an agreement today with Softtech, LLC, producer of Flight Vector™ software, which is a custom created data management system designed to fulfill the needs of the modern-age flight communication center.Flight Vector will allow our communication coordinators to locate a scene by simply performing a search with Google™ and,
- [Devon Energy Corporation Makes Generous Donation](https://haloflight.org/devon-energy-corporation-makes-generous-donation/) - Our donors make it possible for HALO-Flight to maintain and operate our three Bell 407 helicopters. Donations make up a large portion of our three million dollar plus operating budget. Recently, Devon Energy Corporation presented HALO-Flight, Inc. with a check for $10,000 to help support our mission of saving live in South Texas.
- [Babies & Bellies](https://haloflight.org/babies-bellies/) - Our family is happy to announce the births of two HALO-Flight babies! HALO-Flight employee’s Tonica Hernandez (Membership Development Assistant) & Rickey McLester (Communications Director) along with their families, welcomed two bundles of joy this month. Two more babies are on the way! Cathy Kelley (Flight Nurse), her husband Ryan Kelley (Flight Paramedic) and their son
- [Our Appreciation](https://haloflight.org/our-appreciation/) - HALO-Flight is committed to strengthening relationships with fellow first responders, the unsung heroes that respond 24/7 to life threatening situations no matter the circumstances. For always going above and beyond the call of duty and providing excellent care to patients in the field. Flight Paramedics Danny Oakes and Todd Hope recently spent the afternoon with
- [Meet Jacques](https://haloflight.org/meet-jacques/) - Jacques Nielsen was fourteen years old when he was “HALO-Flighted” after a traumatic accident ended his family’s holiday reunion. On Christmas Day in 2010, Jacques and his family were enjoying Christmas festivities in Kingsville, Texas. Family members were in town from all over the world. Jacques raced dirt bikes for several years before his accident
- [HALO-Flight Responds to Mass Casualty Incident](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-responds-to-mass-casualty-incident/) - HALO-Flight, along with numerous emergency medical crews, responded to the scene of Sunday’s motor vehicle crash that took the lives of 14 individuals in Goliad County. The first of our helicopters to launch was from Corpus Christi around 6:30 p.m., followed seconds later by our aircraft in Alice. Because of the multi-service response, our designated
- [Caring for South Texans Everyday Since 1987](https://haloflight.org/caring-for-south-texans-everyday-since-1987/) - https://youtu.be/IIG8QhBXLDE
- [Read our latest community report](https://haloflight.org/read-our-latest-community-report/) - Serving the people of South Texas is our Mission. Since 1987, over 18,000 South Texans have been swept up and transported to higher levels of care for life-saving interventions. Click the link below and read the latest Report to the Community. Download the 2018 Report
- [HALO-Flight Adding Blood on Board Lifesaving Missions for South Texans](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-adding-blood-on-board-lifesaving-missions-for-south-texans/) - (Corpus Christi, Texas-June 11, 2019) – Hemorrhagic death remains the leading cause of survivable deaths in trauma cases; and now, the air ambulance professionals at HALO-Flight are changing that notion for South Texans with the introduction of blood on board each life-saving Mission. In 2005, the Fifty-Eighth World Health assembly designated World Blood Donor Day
- [Win a 2019 Kawasaki Mule!](https://haloflight.org/win-a-2019-kawasaki-mule/) - Purchase Raffle tickets today for a chance to win a 2019 Kawasaki Mule!
- [Safety In The New Year](https://haloflight.org/safety-in-the-new-year-2/) - HALO-Flight is proud to partner with CHRISTUS Spohn Health System and CCFD with messages of safety and responsibility in the new year. Travel safe. Click here to see the safety message.
- [Serving South Texans for over 30 years](https://haloflight.org/serving-south-texans-for-over-30-years/) - Since 1987, HALO-Flight has been on the scene of life and limb threatening injury or illness. Take a look at the history of HALO-Flight. Click here: 30 Years of Service
- [27th Annual Flights of Angels Golf Tournament](https://haloflight.org/27th-annual-flights-of-angels-golf-tournament/) - Flint Hills Resources presents the 26th Annual Flights of Angels Golf Tournament Monday, May 1 at Palmilla Beach Golf Club. Sponsor and Team registration at: https://haloflight.org/explore-HALO-flight/events/ FMI: 361.265.0509 Save The Date
- [HALO-FLIGHT ANNOUNCES NEW DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-announces-new-development-director/) - CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas- HALO-Flight welcomes Patti Young, Development Director, to their leadership team! She brings over 10 years of fundraising experience and over 20 years of community involvement in the South Texas region. Ms. Young moved to Kingsville in 1992 where she opened the B Bar B Ranch Inn Bed and Breakfast. As an owner
- [HALO-FLIGHT TO ANNOUNCE EMT-BASIC COURSE DATE!](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-to-announce-emt-basic-course-date/) - CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas- HALO-Flight EMS Training Academy is excited to announce that the will begin their next Basic EMT course to begin on January 12th, 2015 and will end in June 2015! Classes will be from 6:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings, located at 100 S. Stadium (Alice Public Safety
- [Are you a Guardian Member?](https://haloflight.org/are-you-a-guardian-member/) - Since 1987, HALO-Flight has been providing emergency air medical transport to the citizens of our south Texas service area. Thousands of patients have been transported by our flight crews. Often times, cost associated with being “HALO-Flighted” is not considered. An air medical transport can easily exceed $15,000 and medical insurance alone does not always cover
- [2014 Una Caja Dove Hunt](https://haloflight.org/2014-una-caja-dove-hunt/) - We are excited to announce that preparations for our annual Una Caja Dove Hunt, presented by CITGO, are currently made! A big thank you goes out towards our current sponsors: Riviera Telephone Company, Coastal Land Drilling Company, Young's Pizza, and Ainsworth Trucking! Our fundraising event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, at Laura Berry’s Lonesome
- [HALO-FLIGHT ANNOUNCES PURCHASE OF NEW CARDIAC MONITORS](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-announces-purchase-of-new-cardiac-monitors/) - CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas- HALO-Flight announces the purchase of three new cardiac monitors, which will further their life saving mission by allowing the HALO-Flight team to start the diagnostic process for cardiac patients before even landing at the hospital. HALO-Flight, keeping with the today's technologies, is now capable of letting doctors see what their patient's hearts
- [HALO-Flight Welcomes New Pilot!](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-welcomes-new-pilot/) - HALO-Flight is excited to announce that we have filled our line pilot position and welcome Walt Rose to our team. Mr. Rose began his career in the Army and afterward began flying for emergency air medical services, of which he has ten years’ experience. Walt holds an Associate degree in Applied Science majoring in Information
- [Thank You to a Wonderful BOD!](https://haloflight.org/thank-you-to-a-wonderful-bod/) - We just want to take a moment to highlight our Board of Directors and their efforts and to thank them for all that they do for us, for the community, and for our South Texas coverage area.Our Board of Directors is comprised of 12 individuals that all bring their own individual perspective and expertise into
- [HALO-Flight Welcomes New Education Director!](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-welcomes-new-education-director/) - HALO-Flight is excited to announce that we have filled our Director of Education position with Ryan Kelley. Mr. Ryan Kelley graduated from Ellison High School in Killeen, Texas in 1994 and began his service in the U.S. Marine Corps shortly thereafter as an Aircraft Rescue Firefighter Specialist. From 1998 to 2011 Ryan served the cities
- [DMC Internship](https://haloflight.org/dmc-internship/) - HALO-Flight, Inc. and Del Mar College have created a unique partnership through an internship program that was created nearly two years ago, in mid-2012. Throughout this time, we have honed in and crafted the program to best help everyone involved.It began with a conversation between HALO-Flight’s Director of Maintenance and the Director of Aviation Maintenance
- [2013 Una Caja Dove Shoot](https://haloflight.org/2013-una-caja-dove-shoot/) - We are excited to announce that our most recent fundraiser, the 2013 Una Caja Dove Shoot, presented by CITGO, was very successful! It was held Wednesday, October 16, at Laura Berry’s Lonesome Dove Ranch. We were very pleased to have such a great turnout and such a great time! We grossed over $83,000 with net
- [AAMS Air Medical Safety Summit](https://haloflight.org/aams-air-medical-safety-summit/) - Recently, AAMS hosted a 2-day Air Medical Safety Summit in Washington, DC. Among the participants invited to attend this conference, HALO-Flight's Executive Director, Tom Klassen, was chosen as a representative of small businesses within the air medical industry. Throughout the 2-day conference, attendees with a wide-range of backgrounds within the industry were able to engage and
- [Una Caja Dove Shoot](https://haloflight.org/una-caja-dove-shoot-3/) - Dear Friends and Neighbors:We invite you to join HALO-Flight, Inc. and CITGO at the 2013 Una Caja Dove Shoot hosted by Laura Berry at her Lonesome Dove Ranch near Old San Patricio from noon until sunset on Wednesday, October 16.The Una Caja Dove Shoot format is an invitation-only, one box (shells supplied), .410 shoot and
- [Welcome to Our New Team Member:](https://haloflight.org/welcome-to-our-new-team-member/) - Andrew Bryce, who has 19 years of experience being a paramedic. He joins the HALO Flight family from Kingsville Fire Department, where he had been employed. During the past 19 years, he has worked his entire career within the Coastal Bend area, working 911 response with several EMS agencies. He was raised and currently resides
- [HALO-Flight Saved My Life.](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-saved-my-life/) - HALO-Flight saved my life. We have belonged to HALO-Flight for a number of years as family subscribers and as a subscriber for business associated here in Live Oak County. We have continued our subscription as a way to support this amazing medical service, in spite of family growing up and moving on to other communities.
- [Thunderstruck](https://haloflight.org/thunderstruck/) - Please enjoy! Chief Flight Nurse Randy Endsley with the help of HALO-Flight's flight crews collaborate to make this awesome video highlighting our organization. Share with your friends! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X-DWLWsXek&feature=share]
- [Happy 25th Anniversary, HALO-Flight!!](https://haloflight.org/happy-25th-anniversary-halo-flight/) - Happy 25th Anniversary, HALO-Flight!!We are excited to share our anniversary video with you. Enjoy!Celebrating 25 years of emergency medical service!
- [HALO-Flight Family Day](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-family-day/) - This past Saturday, HALO-Flight celebrated its 25th Anniversary with the City of Falfurrias, Texas. We were happy to return to the city where our organization originated from and to share this milestone with the community which has supported us for the last 25 years. HALO-Flight is thankful for the participation from local entities: H-E-B City
- [HALO-Flight Participates in CHRISTUS Spohn Memorial's Resident Video](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-participates-in-christus-spohn-memorials-resident-video/) - This video was recently produced by Christus Spohn to attract medical residents to Memorial's program. HALO-Flight is proud to be a part of the resident's training here in Corpus Christi, Tx. http://www.ccemrp.com/halo-flight-medicine.html
- [Una Caja Dove Shoot](https://haloflight.org/una-caja-dove-shoot/) - Ever wonder how expensive it is to run an air ambulance service? Let me tell you...HALO-Flight has over a three-million dollar operating budget. Maintenance of three aircraft, state-of-the-art medical equipment, and a full staff of highly trained pilots and medical crews are some of the costs that make up that budget.HALO-Flight is a non-profit organization,
- [Welcome…we’re glad you found us!](https://haloflight.org/welcomewere-glad-you-found-us/) - HALO-Flight is so happy to launch this new blog to connect to the medical community, donors, volunteers, members and supporters of our organization. Here, we will share topics to help educate our readers, introduce ourselves to you, and give you some insight into our fundraising and special events, membership and much more! We will update
- [HALO-Flight Welcomes New Marketing Director!](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-welcomes-new-marketing-director/)
- [Una Caja Dove Shoot](https://haloflight.org/una-caja-dove-shoot-2/) - Dear Friends and Neighbors:We invite you to join HALO-Flight, Inc. and CITGO at the 2013 Una Caja Dove Shoot hosted by Laura Berry at her Lonesome Dove Ranch near Old San Patricio from noon until sunset on Wednesday, October 16. The 2012 Shoot was very successful with 16 teams participating. Over a net of $45,000
- [HALO-FLight](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight/)
- [HALO-Flight Welcomes New Marketing Director](https://haloflight.org/halo-flight-welcomes-new-marketing-director-2/)
- [Casino Night, buy tickets](https://haloflight.org/casino-night-buy-tickets/) - FUNDRAISING EVENTS- A NON-PROFIT HELICOPTER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE FOR SOUTH TEXAS. SKY HIGH ROLLERS CASINO NIGHT
- [Watch our new video](https://haloflight.org/watch-our-new-video/) - This is some copy about the video. [su_youtube url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5HwxCnw94Q"]
- [Safety In The New Year](https://haloflight.org/safety-in-the-new-year/) - https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/local/first-responders-doctors-urge-safety-as-residents-celebrate-new-years-eve/503-625569134?fbclid=IwAR3wnyPlj4feU1KNbd4HpIkUkDdYzdlI1hlGKpCHD_2AvdMM0HCEtPxi-Sg
- [Bringing Service Across South Texas](https://haloflight.org/bringing-service-across-south-texas/) - STPRA Video
- [30th Annual Flights of Angels Golf Tournament](https://haloflight.org/30th-annual-flights-of-angels-golf-tournament/) - [su_image_carousel source="media: 4180,4179,4178,4177,4176,4175,4174,4173,4172,4171,4170,4169,4168,4167,4166,4165,4164,4163,4162,4161,4160,4159,4158,4157,4156,4155,4154,4153,4152,4151,4150,4149,4148,4147,4146,4145,4144,4143,4142,4141,4140,4139,4138,4137,4136,4135,4134,4133,4132,4131,4130,4129,4128,4127,4126,4125,4124,4123,4122,4121,4120,4119,4118,4117,4116,4115,4114,4113,4112,4111,4110,4109,4108,4107,4106,4105,4104,4103,4102,4101,4100,4099,4097,4096,4095,4094,4093,4092,4091,4090,4089,4088,4087,4086,4085,4084,4083,4082,4081,4080,4079,4078,4077,4076,4075,4074,4073,4072,4071,4070,4069,4068" limit="100" slides_style="photo" crop="none" columns="5" align="center" link="image" speed="fast" image_size="full"]

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- [Home](https://haloflight.org/) - Provides life-saving medical care to patients across South Texas—right when they need us most.
- [Events](https://haloflight.org/events/) - Our events are a perfect way to connect, celebrate and support HALO-Flight and our South Texas community.
- [Guardian Plan](https://haloflight.org/guardian-plan/) - This program provides a variety of membership options and covers all or part of HALO-Flight’s emergency transportation and critical care costs.
- [Service Area](https://haloflight.org/services/service-area/) - Covering a vast region that includes 23 counties, our service area is home to over 1 million residents.
- [Outreach Education](https://haloflight.org/services/outreach-education/) - Complimentary education services to EMS, fire departments and law enforcement, focusing on proper landing procedures, safety protocols and life-saving skills.
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- [Healthcare Partners](https://haloflight.org/services/healthcare-partners/) - Through collaborations with area hospitals, as well as first responders, we’re able to do more for South Texas families in need.
- [Patient Stories](https://haloflight.org/patient-stories/) - We’re proud to transform some of our patient’s worst days into stories of hope
- [Careers](https://haloflight.org/careers/) - HALO-Flight is always looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional care.
- [Crew](https://haloflight.org/crew/) - Highly trained pilots, critical care nurses, paramedics, maintenance personnel, communication specialists and administrative staff.
- [Donate](https://haloflight.org/donate/) - As the only nonprofit air ambulance in South Texas, HALO-Flight relies on the generosity of community members and businesses to continue saving lives.
- [Operating Fleet](https://haloflight.org/operations/operating-fleet/) - We operate five Bell helicopters, including models 407GXi and 407GX Analog and Legacy, each customized to function as a compact mobile ICU.
- [Safety](https://haloflight.org/operations/safety/) - One of the safest air ambulance services in the industry, thanks to our safety-first culture.
- [Launching Halo](https://haloflight.org/services/launching-halo/) - HALO-Flight will launch on request of: On or off-duty Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department, Emergency Medical Personnel.
- [Air Ambulance](https://haloflight.org/services/air-ambulance/) - HALO-Flight operates a dedicated fleet of state-of-the-art air ambulances, specially equipped to provide critical care transport throughout South Texas.
- [Services](https://haloflight.org/services/) - HALO-Flight brings South Texans fast and reliable critical care transport, including round-the-clock air ambulances with immediate onboard medical attention.
- [FAQs](https://haloflight.org/faqs/)
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- [Submit Your Story](https://haloflight.org/patient-stories/submit-your-story/)
- [Teams](https://haloflight.org/teams/)
- [Simple Patient Stories Submit Form](https://haloflight.org/simple-patient-stories-submit-form/)
- [Reusable Blocks](https://haloflight.org/reusable-blocks/)
- [Hovers](https://haloflight.org/hovers/)
- [Sample Page](https://haloflight.org/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger
- [Dynamic Fields and Gutenberg](https://haloflight.org/dynamic-fields-and-gutenberg/) - Woot Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Woot Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Woot Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
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- [Entrences](https://haloflight.org/entrences/)
- [Request a Section](https://haloflight.org/request-a-section/) - See something cool? Share it here to add it to our elements library
- [Title Page](https://haloflight.org/title-page/)
- [Onboard Equipment](https://haloflight.org/operations/onboard-equipment/)
- [Legacy Giving](https://haloflight.org/donate/legacy-giving/)
- [About](https://haloflight.org/about/) - provide a clinically superior, professionally maintained and flown air-ambulance service to all critically ill or injured persons within our South Texas service area
- [Qualifications](https://haloflight.org/careers/qualifications/)
- [Terms & Conditions](https://haloflight.org/terms-conditions/)
- [Patient Script](https://haloflight.org/patient-stories/patient-script/)

## Leadership

- [Missy Vizcarra](https://haloflight.org/leadership/missy-moreno/)
- [Amy McCoy](https://haloflight.org/leadership/amy-mccoy/)
- [Robert Reis](https://haloflight.org/leadership/robert-reis/)
- [Shannon Garcia](https://haloflight.org/leadership/shannon-garcia/)
- [Jonathan Keech](https://haloflight.org/leadership/jonathan-keech/)
- [Travis Patterson](https://haloflight.org/leadership/travis-patterson/)
- [Kara Solis](https://haloflight.org/leadership/kara-solis/)
- [Michael Lopez](https://haloflight.org/leadership/michael-lopez/)
- [Angela Hanley](https://haloflight.org/leadership/angela-hanley/)
- [Randy Endsley, RN](https://haloflight.org/leadership/randy-endsley-rn/)

## Patient Stories

- [Back From the Brink](https://haloflight.org/patient-story/back-from-the-brink/) - Richard Gonzalez — Critically injured in a devastating van accident and given a second chance through HALO-Flight. Victoria Gonzalez: My Dad was in a horrible accident one morning. Somehow lost control and his work van flipped, I want to say they said 5-6 times. He did have his seatbelt on but somehow the seat beat came
- [From Crash to Commitment](https://haloflight.org/patient-story/from-crash-to-commitment/) - Darrell Nordeen — Patient turned HALO-Flight board member. HALO-Flight was directly introduced to me in a very abrupt way during Father’s Day of 2000. My wife, daughter, and I were headed home after lunch after attending a church service, when we were in a terrible car accident outside of Kingsville, Texas. I don’t remember much
- [A Childhood Saved](https://haloflight.org/patient-story/a-childhood-saved/) - Jesse Jakob Estala — An active, strong, incredibly intelligent 9-year old boy from San Antonio, Texas. He loves the outdoors, his Nintendo DS, and most of all, DINOSAURS! He enjoys BMX racing, swimming, fishing, and spending time with his many friends. Jakob is in the third grade at Thornton Elementary and loves math!!! Jakob was
- [Every Breath Counts](https://haloflight.org/patient-story/every-breath-counts/) - Trey Cuddihy — A heartfelt letter from his parents after HALO-Flight saved their son’s life. To the HALO-Flight Staff, This letter was written from our hearts to the awesome team at HALO-Flight that were without a doubt angels sent from heaven to save our son Joseph Trey Cuddihy’s life in Cuero, Tx. Our son Trey
- [In a Heartbeat](https://haloflight.org/patient-story/a-flight-to-recovery-jane-wilsons-lifesaving-journey/) - When Jane Wilson suffered a massive heart attack, doctors trusted HALO-Flight to transfer her to the CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi for advanced care—all in a life-saving 18 minutes.
- [Motorcycle Accident to Marathon](https://haloflight.org/patient-story/chris-and-denise-arthey/) - Chris and Denise Arthey HALO-Flight: My lifeline The next time you are driving on a straight two-laner at 55mph, imagine an SUV coming the other way at 80mph. Now imagine the SUV swerving into your lane and hitting you head-on, with a combined speed of 135mph. Now imagine that you don’t have the protection of
- [Rattlesnake Rescue](https://haloflight.org/patient-story/colt/) - Colt Chambers Being two years old means being inquisitive, and not necessarily understanding of what might be more harm than fun. Colt Thomas Chambers was two on the day he and his parents had a first-hand experience with HALO-Flight, and the rattlesnake that found Colt in the yard. The family was enjoying a pleasant South
- [Miracle on Highway 35](https://haloflight.org/patient-story/dylan/) - Dylan HALO-Flight saved my son’s life. My son Dylan was in a severe car crash in Rockport, TX. Dylan was riding with his grandmother when they were making a left turn on Hwy. 35 and were broadsided by a one ton truck. The truck struck the passenger side door, which was where my 7 year
- [Chip Hogan](https://haloflight.org/patient-story/chip-hogan/) - Chip Hogan On October 2, 2011, I had just sat down in my den to watch the Dallas Cowboy football game when a I got a sudden terrible headache. I sat up to the edge of my chair to go to the kitchen and get some aspirin and I could not move any farther. After
- [Miracles Really Do Happen](https://haloflight.org/patient-story/miracles-really-do-happen/) - To say it was a miracle might be a stretch; but that is what his Mother Maryjo says. It was Christmas Day and the Gallegos Family, like most, were excited about gifts and family time during the holidays. The kids were playing while Mom and Dad prepared to move the family celebration to the home

## All FAQs

- [What GPS format does HALO-Flight prefer? ](https://haloflight.org/frequently-asked-questions/what-gps-format-does-halo-flight-prefer/) - We prefer GPS coordinates in the format: Degrees, minutes, decimals.
- [How do I apply for financial assistance? ](https://haloflight.org/frequently-asked-questions/how-do-i-apply-for-financial-assistance/) - You can apply for financial assistance by completing a Financial Assistance Statement. More information is available in the Financial Assistance Letter and Checklist.
- [How do I become a Guardian Member?](https://haloflight.org/frequently-asked-questions/how-do-i-become-a-guardian-member/) - You can become a member by applying online.
- [How do I launch HALO-Flight? ](https://haloflight.org/frequently-asked-questions/how-do-i-launch-halo-flight/) - In case of emergency, always dial 911. Only EMS personnel, hospital staff and law enforcement officials can authorize a HALO-Flight launch. You can review our launch protocols.
- [Who is HALO-Flight’s reciprocal partner? ](https://haloflight.org/frequently-asked-questions/who-is-halo-flights-reciprocal-partner/) - HALO-Flight partners with Dallas CareFlite. If a Guardian Member requires services from this partner, they will be subject to CareFlite’s membership terms.
- [What is HALO-Flight’s business office address, phone number and hours of operation? ](https://haloflight.org/frequently-asked-questions/what-is-halo-flights-business-office-address-phone-number-and-hours-of-operation/) - Address: 1843 Farm Road 665, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415 Phone: 361-265-0509Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
- [Where is HALO-Flight’s billing office located? ](https://haloflight.org/frequently-asked-questions/where-is-halo-flights-billing-office-located/) - Address: HALO-Flight, Inc./R1, 6243 IH 10 West, Suite 555, San Antonio, TX 78201 Phone: 1-800-994-0905 All payments should be mailed to: HALO-Flight, Inc., 1843 FM 665, Corpus Christi, TX 78415
- [How does HALO-Flight communicate with ground units during a flight? ](https://haloflight.org/frequently-asked-questions/how-does-halo-flight-communicate-with-ground-units-during-a-flight/) - We use satellite phones, VHF radios and 800 MHz radios to maintain constant communication with ground personnel during flights.
- [What hospitals does HALO-Flight transport patients to? ](https://haloflight.org/frequently-asked-questions/what-hospitals-does-halo-flight-transport-patients-to/) - We transport patients to the nearest medically appropriate facility, as requested by a physician or under county EMS protocols.
- [Who handles HALO-Flight’s billing? ](https://haloflight.org/frequently-asked-questions/who-handles-halo-flights-billing/) - HALO-Flight works with a third-party billing service Quick Med Claims. For billing questions or to make payments, contact Quick Med Claims at 1-866-953-1499 or visit Quick Med Claims Patient Access.
- [Does having Guardian Plan Membership guarantee service?](https://haloflight.org/frequently-asked-questions/does-having-guardian-plan-membership-guarantee-service/) - No. Guardian Membership does not guarantee service. HALO-Flight provides emergency air ambulance services based on medical necessity, determined by authorized agencies or medical professionals following CBRAC protocols.
- [Can I be a Guardian Plan Member if I’m on Medicaid? ](https://haloflight.org/frequently-asked-questions/can-i-be-a-guardian-plan-member-if-im-on-medicaid/) - Medicaid recipients are not eligible to enroll due to state regulations, but we still transport these patients if necessary. Should someone lose Medicaid coverage, they can be added to an existing household plan or purchase a new one.
- [What is covered under the HALO-Flight Guardian Membership Plan?](https://haloflight.org/frequently-asked-questions/what-is-covered-under-the-halo-flight-guardian-membership-plan/) - Guardian Membership covers full or partial cost of medically necessary air ambulance transport through HALO-Flight or our reciprocal partner Dallas CareFlight within our service areas or to the nearest appropriate trauma or medical center. The transport must meet the Regional Advisory Council Bypass Protocol or be authorized by a physician who determines that other forms
- [How else is HALO-Flight involved in the community? ](https://haloflight.org/frequently-asked-questions/how-else-is-halo-flight-involved-in-the-community/) - HALO-Flight operates an EMS Training Academy at Coastal Bend College – Alice Campus, training the next generation of emergency professionals. We also offer free educational classes to EMS services, firefighters, law enforcement and hospital staff. Additionally, our Guardian Membership Plan helps families, businesses and ranchers significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs for air ambulance services.
- [How is HALO-Flight making a difference in South Texas? ](https://haloflight.org/frequently-asked-questions/how-is-halo-flight-making-a-difference-in-south-texas/) - As the only nonprofit air ambulance service in South Texas, HALO-Flight is always ready to respond to emergencies. We provide inter-hospital transfers, transporting patients from one hospital to another for specialized care, as well as responding to scene flights following accidents and injuries.
- [What is HALO-Flight, Inc.? ](https://haloflight.org/frequently-asked-questions/what-is-halo-flight-inc/) - HALO-Flight, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides emergency air ambulance services to critically ill or injured patients in need of a higher level of care.

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