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Mercy Flights company history timeline

1949

Mercy Flights was founded in 1949 by George Milligan, an air traffic controller in Medford, after a friend of his died of polio in Southern Oregon, unable to survive the long, slow ground transport to Portland.

1981

In 1981, Douglas H. Baker, owner and operator of LaSalle Ambulance, had a vision to assist more patients in need.

1992

Mercy Flight Central was founded as a non-profit in 1992 to provide air medical services to New York State residents and beyond.

1993

In 1993, Mercy Flights acquired Rogue Ambulance, expanding its service to the communities of White City, Eagle Point, and Shady Cove.

1995

In 1995, Mercy Flights and Timberland entered a joint effort to provide an emergency helicopter service available to all citizens and agencies within a 150‑mile radius of Medford, further expanding the type of medical transportation provided.

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