OptimuM AIR

01/15/2026

Post-holiday burnout isn’t “just in your head.” January is when a lot of health issues finally show up—fatigue, lingering colds, stress, and symptoms you brushed off during the rush.

Our January Health Check breaks down why it happens and what to watch for.

Read the full blog here: https://www.optimum-air.com/post/january-health-check-why-some-health-issues-show-up-after-the-holidays

January is when a lot of people finally slow down enough to notice something isn’t quite right. The holidays are over, routines come back, and symptoms that were easy to ignore in December suddenly feel harder to push aside.In healthcare, we see this every year. People show up with breathing probl...

01/07/2026

When a balloon pump patient needs transport, teamwork isn’t optional—it’s the standard. An IABP requires precise timing, continuous monitoring, medication management, and meticulous attention to alarms, power sources, and securement throughout every move.

That’s where our teams shine. Our ground and air crews work as one—coordinating patient packaging, pump management, and in‑route critical care so these high-acuity cardiac patients get the specialized transport they need, without missing a beat. 🚑 ✈️

01/01/2026

Sending New Year wishes your way—may the year ahead bring fresh starts, good health, and plenty of moments worth celebrating. 🥂

12/25/2025

From our families, to yours. Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁

Sending warm wishes to everyone—whether you celebrate today or you’re simply enjoying the season. May your day be filled with peace, comfort, and the people (and moments) that matter most. 🥰

12/18/2025

& Holiday stickers = instant festive vibes. 🤩🎄

12/15/2025

December Blog: December brings a surge in flu, RSV, and COVID—especially for kids, older adults, and anyone with heart or lung conditions. 😷 Protect yourself and your family by washing hands often, improving indoor ventilation, and masking in crowded indoor spaces if you’re high-risk. If you feel sick, stay home when you can, test early, and seek medical care right away for trouble breathing, dehydration, or worsening symptoms.

https://www.optimum-air.com/post/december-respiratory-surge-flu-rsv-and-covid-spike

Most people ride it out at home, but some folks—especially little kids, older adults, and people with lung or heart problems—can get sick fast. When a local hospital doesn’t have the right equipment or the patient needs more support than expected, our critical care teams get involved and help ...

12/12/2025

It’s the final day of our rigorous Critical Care Transport class—congratulations to our new hires for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence in patient care! 🚑✈️

12/01/2025

How does flying change how we care for patients during air medical transports? ✈️

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Most people don’t think much about what happens to the body once an aircraft lifts off. You find your seat, buckle up, feel the climb, and that’s about it. But for patients who are already sick or injured, even small changes in the air can matter. Flight crews watch these changes closely to keep...

11/27/2025

Grateful for real connections, meaningful stories, and the chance to serve our community. 🥰

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. 🦃

11/17/2025

Balancing life in the air ✈️ and in the boardroom👨‍💼—OptimuMedicine CEO, Devon Eisma, shares why staying hands-on as a flight nurse shapes leadership, strengthens company culture, and keeps the mission at heart.

Read the full story for a unique perspective on leading with compassion and experience.

https://www.optimum-air.com/post/why-i-still-fly-balancing-the-flight-nurse-role-and-the-ceo-seat-with-optimumedicine-ceo-devon-eis

What inspired you to continue working as a flight nurse after taking on the CEO role?I went to school to become a nurse and really enjoy taking care of patients. When the company was created, we really wanted to make sure we stayed in touch with the working clinicians and continuing to fly is a grea...

11/14/2025

Proud to be Hawaii’s only locally based air ambulance company providing BOTH inter-island and to the mainland services, delivering critical care when it’s needed most. ✈️ Thank you for trusting us to serve our community! 🥰

11/11/2025

Honoring all who have served—thank you, veterans, for your dedication, sacrifice, and service. We are grateful today and every day.