Free, non-emergency medical air travel has become an increasingly popular service, providing individuals with a means to access medical care that is otherwise out of reach due to distance, cost, or other barriers. However, common misconceptions about this service need to be clarified. Continue reading to get an accurate perspective on free, non-emergency medical travel…. Read more »
Author: Lindsey Kerr
A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for Free Non-Emergency Medical Air Travel
Non-emergency medical air transportation ensures patients can access medical treatments, evaluations, and procedures not readily available in their community. Unlike emergency air transport for immediate, life-threatening situations, these services require advanced planning. One option involves commercial flights, but they can be unaffordable for many. Fortunately, several nonprofit organizations, like LifeLine Pilots, provide free non-emergency medical… Read more »
Free Non-Emergency Medical Air Travel for Children: What Parents Need to Know
Parents are always determined to provide the best for their children, especially regarding health and wellness. Sometimes, the appropriate medical care is not within reach, requiring you to consider non-emergency medical air travel for your child. Continue reading to learn how to arrange free non-emergency medical air travel for children because your focus should be… Read more »
How Donations Support LifeLine Pilots and Their Missions: The Life-Changing Impact of Contributions
Imagine knowing that something as simple as a quick flight is the only thing standing in the way of the life-saving treatment you or a loved one needs. That’s the reality for many people in our community — neighbors, friends, and family members who are often elderly, disabled, or financially strained. LifeLine Pilots believes that… Read more »
Celebrating the Life of Wanda Whitsitt
LifeLine Pilots celebrates the life of Wanda Whitsitt, the founder of LifeLine Pilots, who passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. For 91 years, Wanda lived her life based on the three Fs: Family, Faith, and Flying. Click here to read Wanda’s obituary. We welcome you to share any stories of meeting Wanda, working with… Read more »
Coping With Travel Anxiety: Tips for Medical Travel
Whether it’s a nonemergency medical journey or a trip to a new destination, travel anxiety can significantly challenge patients and their caregivers. For some people, even just the thought of traveling can cause stress and anxiety. Travel anxiety is a type of stress or fear some individuals experience before or during travel. Various factors like… Read more »
Tips for Air Travel with a Medical Condition
Traveling can be stressful, and the experience can be even more challenging when you have a medical condition. However, with careful planning and preparation, you can have a safe and comfortable journey. Proper planning and preparation can ensure you’re safe and comfortable when traveling with a nonemergency medical condition. Whether you’re flying on a commercial… Read more »
Nonemergency Medical Air Transportation Increases Rural Accessibility to Healthcare
Access to healthcare is critical in many rural communities, home to 46 million people, or 14% of the US population, in 2021. Unfortunately, distance and isolation can make it difficult to access medical services, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment and poor health outcomes. Fortunately, nonemergency medical air transportation ensures that rural communities can access… Read more »
Flying with Oxygen
There are limitations to bringing medical equipment onboard airplanes, especially when flying in a small aircraft. On your LifeLine Pilots flight, you will be flying in a small 4- or 6-seat aircraft with no cargo area. All equipment must be small, portable, comply with FAA regulations, and have the ability to be secured while in… Read more »
Volunteer Cancer Organizations in the Midwest
Cancer is a disease affecting millions worldwide. In 2021, the American Cancer Society projected that more than 609,000 people in the Midwest would be diagnosed with cancer in 2021. With such high numbers, it is clear that there is a significant need for cancer organizations in the Midwest that can provide support and resources to… Read more »
Travel Options to Top Cancer Treatment Hospitals
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, you want to find the best available treatment, regardless of location. For many people, that search begins with researching the top-ranked cancer treatment hospitals. One of the most well-known sources for that information is the U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023 Hospital Rankings. More than… Read more »
Flying in Small Aircraft in the Winter
The Midwestern United States puts on a spectacular show in the winter months. Those willing to brave the cold temperatures can enjoy magical sights like glimmering snow-coated tree branches, ice-blanketed lakes, and waterfalls that have turned into cascading icy spires. Although the winter wonderland in the Midwest is a sight to behold, it can potentially… Read more »