UCAN - University of Chicago Aeromedical Network

11/07/2025

Another UCAN Airway Olympics in the books! This month our education committee focused on managing airways and various scenarios with patient populations across the lifespan. Our crews had the ability to brush up on their airway management skills and tap into their (very) competitive side! Special thank you to Teri & Katie on yet again another successful day of education for the crew!

05/07/2025

Happy Fourth of July! Stay safe everyone! 🎆🧨 Practice responsible firework handling!

Fire/EMS Agencies: If requesting HEMS (helicopter emergency medical services) via UCAN, we are currently in our back up aircraft with tail number N530LN for a few more days!

19/05/2025

Happy EMS week to all of our amazing partners in the emergency medicine world! Your hard work and dedication to the communities that you serve is greatly appreciated! 🚑🚒

18/05/2025

Today we celebrate & recognize our lead mechanic, Nick Carter! Nick was recently awarded mechanic of the year by Air Methods! It’s through continual aircraft maintenance, routine inspections, repairs, and adhering to the strict aviation safety standards that he keeps our base up and running.

Nick has been with our UCAN program for nine years as of this summer and when asked what he loves about his career he shared…

“I genuinely enjoy maintaining the aircraft and take great pride in keeping her up and flying. We also have the best crew that I have seen in the company. Including our pilots, medical crew, communication specialists, and everyone behind the scenes as well.”

The UCAN crew truly appreciates all yours and Brian’s hard work. Congratulations, Nick! Well deserved!

15/05/2025

Check us out on the latest Chicago Med episode! ⭐️

06/05/2025

A few of our crew members and our chief flight nurse participated in the nurses week unit based council poster showcase at UChicago Medicine. In this showcase, the UCAN team was able to highlight one of the many ways they stay dedicated to quality improvement processes.

UCAN is committed to improving patient outcomes and reducing morbidity and mortality. This years focus was a gap analysis on warming blood products. Great work to the team on this project and Emily for her hard work in preparing the data!

20/04/2025

We can’t wait to see you at our UCAN Make a Difference conference in Illinois on May 7th! 🖤🚁 tickets are going fast! 💨 Secure yours today!

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26/03/2025

Attention 2025 Conference goers! 🌟

This year we have added a new raffle in addition to our free admission for next years conference and UCAN swag!

One LUCKY raffle winner at each Indiana and Illinois conference will receive a $100 gift card to Welles scrub company! —> www.livewelles.com

If you haven’t gotten your ticket yet, make sure you do today to be able to get a chance to enter into our raffles! Raffle tickets will be supplied at the entry door!
***must be in attendance at conference to be eligible for raffle

Indiana registration - April 7👇🏻

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Illinois registration - May 7👇🏻

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14/03/2025

Who’s ready to meet a few of our flight nurses at the UCAN Make A Difference conference this year as they present their “UCAN in 15”?! 🚁

Flying with a Double Impella
Alex Tang
Maribeth Vasquez

Chicken or the Egg?
Teri Campbell
Tim Curtis

The Stiff Reality
Emily Pizzuto
Maribeth Vasquez

Don’t miss out on these fantastic presentations and many more! Get your tickets now!

Indiana registration - April 7👇🏻

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Illinois registration - May 7👇🏻

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12/03/2025

Our condolences to the crew, family members and those affected by this unfortunate crash. We are sending our thoughts and prayers to the team at University of Mississippi Medical Center. ♥️

https://www.wjtv.com/news/local-news/helicopter-crashes-near-natchez-trace-in-madison-county/?fbclid=IwY2xjawI-1illeHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHY7ly-FZr2QCQg37j4XUPRVLDy-KuaottgzV4ENzZpXnZDyDxTaKQS6xXg_aem_rFnPnjyGLVLwDzrB_Ojd_g

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Three people have died after a medical helicopter crashed near the Natchez Trace in Madison County. According to Heath Hall, a spokesman for the Madison County …

11/03/2025

Thank you for the call Hobart Fire Department ❤️
We’re always happy to assist all of the nearby fire departments and help their patients gain access to critical care hospitals 🏥❤️

Earlier today, Hobart Firefighter/Paramedics responded to a critical medical call involving a 5-year-old girl who sustained severe burns after boiling water accidentally spilled from a stove. Due to the seriousness of her injuries, including 2nd and 3rd-degree burns to her face, our crews quickly provided emergency care and requested a medical helicopter (UCAN) for transport to a specialized trauma/burn center.

Our thoughts are with the patient and her family during this difficult time. This serves as an important reminder to use caution when handling hot liquids.

04/03/2025

Has all of this sunshine and warmer weather been making you feel as good as us?! ☀️

Feel EVEN BETTER knowing your seat is secured and grab your tickets for our conference TODAY! 🤩

Indiana registration - April 7👇🏻

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Illinois registration - May 7👇🏻

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