Illinois Air Ambulance
Illinois is a vibrant state located in the Midwest region of the United States, known for its diverse culture, bustling cities, and picturesque countryside. Visitors to Illinois can enjoy a range of attractions, from exploring Chicago's famous landmarks and museums to hiking in the Shawnee National Forest. When considering a vacation, no one wants to think of the possibility of an accident or medical emergency. Unfortunately popular activities in Illinois such as hiking sometimes result in an unexpected injury. Global Air Ambulance offers a range of medical transportation services to and from Illinois to meet your medical transportation needs.
Medical Services that can be provided to the area:
Global Air Ambulance provides a range of medical transportation services to and from Illinois, including air ambulance, commercial airline medical escort, ground ambulance, stretcher van transport, and train escort. Our medical team is comprised of highly trained flight nurses and paramedics. Those who provide medical care in the air are trained in flight physiology to be able to manage all of your medical needs. Whether you are traveling to Illinois to take advantage of the state's world renown hospitals, or Illinois is your home and you need medical transportation to get you back to the support of your family and medical professionals, Global Air Ambulance is available 24/7 to help you find the quickest and safest mode of travel for your situation.
The top three hospitals in the area and the services they're best at:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Located in downtown Chicago, Northwestern Memorial Hospital is a nationally recognized medical center that specializes in cancer care, neurology, cardiology, and orthopedics.
Rush University Medical Center - Based in Chicago's West Side, Rush University Medical Center is a leading academic medical institution that provides exceptional care in a wide range of specialties, including cancer, neurology, and orthopedics.
University of Chicago Medicine - With multiple locations in Chicago and the surrounding areas, University of Chicago Medicine is a top-ranked medical center that offers cutting-edge treatments in cancer, cardiology, and gastroenterology.
Cities and areas within the region we can easily transport to:
Global Air Ambulance provides medical transportation to and from all major cities and regions within Illinois, including Chicago, Springfield, Rockford, and Peoria. Our medical transportation services are available 24/7 to ensure that your patient receives the care they need, no matter where they are located in the state.
The major airports located in the country or region:
Illinois is home to several major airports, including O'Hare International Airport in Chicago and Midway International Airport in Chicago. Our medical transportation services are available to and from all major airports in Chicago to provide seamless travel for our patients. If the patient is stable and able to travel via our commercial airline escort program, we will utilize these major airports to access the most direct flights with the fewest connections. If the patient needs fixed wing air ambulance service we often times can use smaller, local airports which are closer to the patient's origin or destination to minimize the ground transportation time.
If the patient is being transported by our ground transportation services of stretcher van, basic life support ambulance, advanced life support ambulance, or critical care ambulance we will transport the patient anywhere in the country directly to their final destination.
Language and Cultural Information:
English is the official language of Illinois, but Spanish is also widely spoken in many areas. Illinois has a diverse population with cultural influences from around the world, including African American, Hispanic, and European cultures. If you plan on traveling to Illinois you may want to consider travel insurance that will allow you to chose the destination you are transported to if you become ill. Although this policy may be more expensive, it will give you peace of mind that if you become ill, the policy will cover the cost of transporting you home. Global Air Ambulance will work with your travel insurance provider to transport you home safely.
Visa and Travel Information:
Visitors to Illinois from outside of the United States may require a visa or travel authorization, depending on their country of origin. It is recommended that visitors check the U.S. Department of State's website for the most up-to-date information on travel requirements and visa applications. Additionally, visitors should be aware of any COVID-19 travel restrictions or guidelines in place.
If you call Illinois home and need medical transportation back to your family, friends, and medical support system or are visiting this vibrant Midwestern state and unexpectedly need medical transportation to your home state, Global Air Ambulance has the expertise to meet your travel needs. Please call us at 800-948-1220. Our staff is available 24/7 to discuss our numerous medical transport options.