Air Link at Regional West

10/16/2026

Thank you to Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC)-Sidney for having us be part of your fly-in! It was great to see everyone and connect with you all. We appreciate the opportunity to be part of such a great event!

10/09/2026

The rumors are true: Air Link flight paramedic Mike Phelps has officially retired! We are genuinely going to miss him, but let’s be honest – knowing Mike, he’ll probably still show up here or there and you’ll never know where!

Mike, thank you for your dedication and commitment; you will truly be missed. Please join us in wishing him a very happy retirement.

09/30/2026

Please join us for Air Link’s annual Education Conference on Oct. 17 – this year will provide an educational smorgasbord, including burn and pediatric trauma lectures. You will have the opportunity to participate in a pediatric burn simulation, a PPE removal simulation, and/or a simulation based on what might happen in an instant. Lunch will consist of a fun chili cook-off, in support of all of our partners, whether EMS or critical access. Join us for an informative, applicable day to your current practice, plus it’s free!

Both EMS and nursing credits will be offered. You will also have the golden opportunity to donate blood during the day.

To register, please scan the QR code, click the link below, or contact Trish Garner at [email protected] or call 308-430-1440.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AirLink2026

09/29/2026

If you’re attending the Air Link Education Conference on Oct. 17, consider donating needed blood during the onsite blood drive from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donate blood while you listen to the topics being presented – it’s a win-win. Plus, you’ll get a really cool Air Link/West Nebraska Blood Center t-shirt just for your donation!

P.S. Even if you aren’t attending the conference, we’d love for you to stop in and donate!

Tips for a good donation:
•Donors must have a photo ID with them to donate
•No antibiotics in the previous 48 hours
•No new body piercings within the last three months
•Tattoos acceptable as long as received in the state of Nebraska
•Ear piercing acceptable if done by gun method and new earrings applied
•Age 16 with parental consent, 17+ without consent
•Weigh 115 pounds or more
•Most medications, including Plavix, are fine – just no blood thinners
•Get a good night’s sleep the night before
•Have a good meal before you donate, including iron-rich foods (red meat, fish, poultry, liver, beans, iron-fortifiedcereals, raisins, prunes) – avoid fatty foods since tests for infection done on all donated blood can be affected byfatty materials that appear in your blood for several hours after ingesting
•Drink plenty of fluids for three days before donation (at least 32 ounces of water or juice)
•Wear clothing with sleeves that can be raised above the elbow
•Show the team any “good veins” that have been used successfully in the past
•Relax
•Take time to enjoy a snack and a drink in the refreshment area immediately after donating
•Most importantly, enjoy the good feeling that comes with knowing that you may have saved as many as three lives!

You are welcome to walk in or reserve a donation slot ahead of time by calling West Nebraska Blood Center during business hours at 308-630-2477, or text at 308-637-2337.

Questions? Text or call Tracy Meyer, Air Link chief flight nurse, at 308-631-5187.

We can’t thank you enough for your willingness to consider such a selfless and worthwhile contribution.

09/12/2026

Thank you to Goshen County Public Health for inviting us to your Safe Kids Day! We had a blast meeting some new faces and seeing some we already know. Keep up the good work in your community. We hope to see you again next year!

09/11/2026

09/04/2026

Bushnell, Nebraska sure knows how to put on a community gathering! Air Link was lucky to join in the fun – everything from the truck show to the cow-tongue flag football, plus the craft and food fair, made for an unforgettable day.

08/30/2026

You still have time to register!
2026 NEAAMS Safety Symposium https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-neaams-safety-symposium-tickets-1994242233203