Our emergency medical helicopter service, Mercy One, is one of the premier air ambulance services in Iowa. With two helicopters in service--a Bell 429 based in Des Moines and a Bell 407 based in Knoxville--Mercy One is able to reach any destination in Iowa within an hour, bringing expert care to critically ill and injured patients.

Since 1986, when Mercy One first took flight, it was the first to have four instrument-rated pilots on staff, color weather radar and autopilot capabilities.

The Mercy One team consists of a registered nurse, a paramedic and a pilot each experienced in trauma, cardiac and critical care. A specialized neonatal team is also available when needed.

Mercy One’s dedicated full and part-time staff of 22 has more than 300 years of professional experience.