In this episode of the Valley Today, host Janet Michael is joined by co-host Gina Hilliard, President of Luray/Page County Chamber of Commerce and her guests John Rowland & Cheryl Esparza. John serves as the base supervisor for PHI Air Medical/Air Care 4 while Cheryl is the membership manager for PHI Cares.

John explains PHI Air Medical's operations, their role as an air ambulance service, the type of calls they respond to, and the challenges they face including safety and handling various medical emergencies. He also emphasizes the importance of their safety protocols and teamwork with ground personnel. The discussion also covers PHI Air Medical's outreach efforts and the importance of the service for the local rural community. You can reach John via email to [email protected] and follow his team on Facebook.

Cheryl introduces the PHI Cares membership program, which offers financial peace of mind for air medical transport costs. She details the benefits, including coverage for household members, national coverage, and the affordability of the membership at just $65/year per household. You can reach Cheryl to sign up or get more information, through their website: https://phicares.com/cheryl-esparza/ or by calling 703-295-2400.

Gina mentions upcoming chamber events and her new role as president of the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.