SHA CARES: Air Ambulance upgrades improve accessibility for all

A Saskatchewan Air Ambulance aircraft has been upgraded to better meet the needs of all patients — especially those with more complex and urgent health issues.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), working with SaskBuilds and Procurement, saw an opportunity to enhance the Saskatchewan Air Ambulance aircraft to include a larger cargo door, a bigger stretcher, a new support system, and an electronic lift.

The aircraft upgrades highlight both safety and equity — two of the SHA’s CARES values (compassion, accountability, respect, equity and safety) — by increasing the ability of the Saskatchewan Air Ambulance to provide safe and efficient specialized critical care air transport to more people throughout the province.

Saskatchewan Air Ambulance has been providing rapid air transport and care to patients in all corners of the province since 1946. It’s a vital service experiencing increased demand in recent years.

Watch this video to learn more about the upgrades to the Saskatchewan Air Ambulance aircraft.