KETCHUM, Idaho — Air St. Luke's, St. Luke’s Health System’s emergency medical transport team that serves southern and central Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada, is proud to announce a planned expansion of its advanced air medical operations within Idaho’s Wood River Valley.
Starting this month, Air St. Luke’s will station a helicopter and specialty medical team at St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center.
The addition of resources will enhance rapid response capabilities and critical care transport for the Wood River Valley and surrounding communities.
“We are proud to bring this air ambulance resource directly to our local community to enhance our ability to respond to time-sensitive emergencies like heart attacks, strokes and trauma,” said Almita Nunnelee, chief nursing officer and chief operating officer at St. Luke's Wood River.
“This critical addition strengthens our commitment to providing rapid, high-quality care when every second counts. I’m thrilled about the impact this will have as we continue to serve our friends, neighbors and visitors with the compassion and excellence they deserve.”
Beginning Saturday, Aug. 9, an Air St. Luke’s medical transport helicopter will be stationed at St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center.
Air St. Luke’s Add Medical Helicopter in Wood River Valley
Air St. Luke’s is expanding emergency transport operations in the Wood River Valley, a region in south-central Idaho located in Blaine County, by stationing a Bell 429 helicopter and specialty medical team at St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center
Did you know?
- The Wood River Valley, a stunning region in south-central Idaho, is widely known as the home of Sun Valley, which opened in 1936 as America s first destination ski resort and helped popularize skiing in the United States. Beyond its world-famous ski slopes, the valley is a natural wonderland, situated within the Sawtooth National Forest. Its unique geography, with the Big Wood River flowing through it, has made it a year-round recreational hub and a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering everything from hiking and biking to fly fishing.