Life Flight

Memorial Hermann Life Flight is the only hospital-based air medical transport service in Houston, Texas. Life Flight flies into 12th floor of the John S. Dunn Heli-Stop atop Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center. It was founded in 1976.

History

Service began on August 1, 1976 as the second helicopter air medical program in the United States of America. The founder, Dr. James H. "Red" Duke, Jr., was the medical director for Life Flight from its inception until his death August 25, 2015. To date, Life Flight has flown more than 120,000 patient missions. Life Flight is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems.

The first helicopter utilized on a Life Flight mission was the French-built SA 319B, also known as the Alouette III. The Alouette served the program well, but was eventually replaced by a newer aircraft, the AS 355 Ecureuil 2, also known as “TwinStar.” The AS 355 boasted many improvements in power, speed, cabin space and stability and was equipped with two turbine engines that greatly improved the safety of operations.

Life Flight (album)

Life Fight is an album by trumpeter Freddie Hubbard recorded in January 1987 and released on the Blue Note label. It features performances by Hubbard, Larry Willis, Stanley Turrentine, George Benson, and Ralph Moore.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states:

Written shortly after the album's release, Los Angeles Times jazz reviewer Leonard Feather's assessment was somewhat more mixed:

Track listing

  • Battlescar Galorica 8:48
  • A Saint's Homecoming Song 11:20
  • The Melting Pot 9:10
  • Life Flight 13:05
  • Recorded at M&I Studios, New York City on January 23 & 24, 1987
  • Personnel

  • Freddie Hubbardtrumpet, flugelhorn
  • Larry Willispiano, electric piano, synthesizer
  • Stanley Turrentine – tenor saxophone (tracks 1 & 2)
  • George Bensonguitar (tracks 1 & 2)
  • Wayne Braithwaiteelectric bass (tracks 1 & 2)
  • Idris Muhammaddrums, tambourine (tracks 1 & 2)
  • Ralph Mooretenor saxophone (tracks 3 & 4)
  • Rufus Reidbass (tracks 3 & 4)
  • Carl Allendrums (tracks 3 & 4)
  • References

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