Cox Air Care

Cox Air Care is the air ambulance helicopter program of CoxHealth, based in Springfield, Missouri. It launched in 1989 and is operated in partnership with Air Methods Corporation. The program has been accident-free for over 30 years.

Cox Air Care flies two MD 902 Explorer helicopters, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The bases are at Cox South in Springfield and at Citizens Memorial Healthcare in Bolivar, Missouri. The program transports critically ill and injured patients throughout southwest Missouri and parts of northwest Arkansas.

Cox Air Care is the only air medical flight program physically based in Springfield. It was also the first in southwest Missouri to become accredited by CAMTS, the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems. CAMTS accreditation is voluntary and covers patient care and safety.

Each helicopter team has flight nurses and paramedics, plus highly experienced pilots. Many nurses hold certification in emergency, critical care or flight nursing. Several flight paramedics are nationally registered or hold critical care or flight paramedic certification. Communication specialists and maintenance staff are part of the team as well.

Pilots and mechanics are employees of Air Methods Corporation, described as the largest air medical vendor in the country. The crew also takes part in public relations activities, safety events and continuing education.

An FAQ page has more information about the program. To contact crew members, visitors can email the program director.

Services

• Air ambulance helicopter
• Critical care transport
• 24/7 helicopter response
• MD 902 Explorer helicopters
• Air medical transport in Missouri and Arkansas
• Public safety events
• Continuing education for crews
• Frequently asked questions