Covenant Health of East Tennessee have expanded the reach of Covenant Health Air with the addition of two new helicopters.

This represents an important investment in emergency medical services and Covenant Health’s mission to improve the quality of life in our communities through better health. With advanced safety features and specialized medical capabilities, these aircraft help bring the right care, at the right time, in the right place for patients and communities across East Tennessee.

 “At Covenant Health Air, our goal is simple: provide the right care, at the right time, in the right place for the patients we serve across East Tennessee,” said Danny McCreary, director of Covenant Health EMS. “Whether we’re responding to an accident scene or transporting a patient between hospitals, our team is focused on providing safe, high-quality care while helping patients reach the resources they need as quickly as possible.” 

Operated through a partnership with Air Methods, Covenant Health Air provides rapid air medical transport and advanced critical care services for patients experiencing serious illness or injury. The program supports both scene responses and interfacility transports, helping ensure patients receive timely access to the appropriate level of care when every second counts. 

The two Airbus H135 T3s are more than a means of transportation. They are flying intensive care units equipped with advanced technology that allows caregivers to deliver lifesaving interventions while patients are in transit.  

Based in Morristown and Rockwood, the aircraft offer an added level of safety, reliability and performance while serving communities across East Tennessee. Their design helps crews safely and efficiently respond to patients across a wide geographic area, improving access to advanced medical care in both urban and rural communities. Staffed around the clock by Covenant Health clinicians and Air Methods aviation professionals, the helicopters are ready to respond whenever and wherever they are needed.