If you live in a big city, an ambulance is minutes away. But in rural communities, it’s air medical that makes the difference. And it’s disappearing. This issue isn’t red or blue. Lawmakers from both parties back the Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act. It’s time to get it done and protect care for seniors and rural families before more bases shut down. In partnership with S.O.A.R (Save Our Air Medical Resources) www.sourcampaign.com/take-action #reels #facebook #facebookreels |

In its first two years the Air Ambulance has been called out more than a thousand times. From a complement of 15 specialist doctors and 7 paramedics, the flying medical teams deliver the sort of critical care found in a hospital emergency department. Donna Traynor has been meeting some of those involved. | BBC Newsline