Celebrating 75 years of transformative healthcare with Mercy Flights [Video]

By Ashley Blakely

Over the past 75 years, Mercy Flights has been a partner in the growth, health and safety of our neighbors in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Our healthcare professionals have aligned their focus as the needs of our neighbors have evolved, our partnerships have expanded as the demand for our services have risen, and our innovation and education have grown exponentially as we implement new programs that capture the attention of healthcare organizations across the nation.

Mercy Flights’ humble, community centric beginning makes celebrating 75 years of service uniquely special.

In 1949, our founder, George Milligan, recognized a gap in our healthcare system during the polio epidemic. He did the unthinkable and started the nation’s first not-for-profit air ambulance service in Medford, Oregon. A service that George thought would only generate 7-10 flights a year, turned into a legacy of saving lives in remote areas of Oregon and the four …