Cape Fear Valley Mobile Integrated Healthcare

09/10/2026

Congratulations to Lt. Vicki Michaud, Lt. Jessica Shierkolk, and EMT Katie Burton of Cape Fear Valley Mobile Integrated Health/Cumberland County EMS on receiving a Valor Award from the Greater Fayetteville Chamber. This recognition honors public safety professionals who knowingly place themselves at risk of death or serious harm while performing their duties. We are proud of their courage, professionalism, and dedication to serving Cumberland County.

08/27/2026

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center will open a new entrance from Village Drive to the Emergency Department parking lot this Sunday, Aug. 30, changing how patients and visitors access the department by vehicle.

The Emergency Department is not moving and will remain in its current location. The change only affects the vehicle entrance used to access the Emergency Department parking area.

The new entrance will be located along Village Drive, closer to the Medical Center’s main campus entrance. Beginning Aug. 31, drivers traveling to the Emergency Department will be able to turn directly from Village Drive into the Emergency Department parking lot.

New permanent signage has been installed at the new entrance to identify access to the Emergency Department. Additional signs around the campus will be updated to reflect the new traffic pattern.

Temporary traffic signs have also been placed along Village Drive to alert drivers to the change and help direct patients and visitors during the transition.

Patients and visitors traveling to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center’s Emergency Department are encouraged to pay close attention to posted signs as the new traffic pattern takes effect.

Please see the attached map for details on the location of the new Emergency Department entrance, the current entrance and the updated traffic flow.

08/14/2026

Last night, our team was proud to join the Fayetteville Woodpeckers for Healthcare Heroes Night, celebrating the healthcare professionals who serve our community every day.

We were especially proud to help kick off the night as LifeLink AIR delivered the game ball directly to the field, followed by first pitches from Cape Fear Valley Health CEO Dan Weatherly and LifeLink Specialty Care Director Cody Chavis.

Events like this are a great reminder of the many people and teams who come together every day to care for our community, whether that care begins in the hospital, on the road, or in the air.

The Woodpeckers also wore special Healthcare Heroes jerseys that were auctioned to benefit the Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation, supporting patient care, technology, innovation, education, and the future of healthcare across our region.

And a 7–4 Woodpeckers win was a pretty great way to finish the night!

We’re proud to represent Cape Fear Valley Health and proud of the incredible professionals who help bring high-quality care beyond the walls of the hospital every day.

Photos courtesy of the Fayetteville Woodpeckers.

Cape Fear Valley Health

08/11/2026

We’re proud to partner with Sky High Expo and Scotland County EMS to showcase LifeLink AIR and the aircraft that serves Scotland County and the surrounding region every day!

Scotland County is an important part of the communities we serve, and we’re excited for the opportunity to give the public an up-close look at the aircraft, technology, and critical care team behind our mission.

We’re proud to serve this community and even prouder to join our partners for an event that celebrates aviation, public safety, healthcare, and service.

We’ll see you October 17 at Laurinburg-Maxton Airport! 🚁

Cape Fear Valley Health

🚁 LIVE DEMONSTRATION COMING TO SKY HIGH!

We’re excited to welcome Cape Fear Valley Mobile Integrated Healthcare to the Sky High Aerospace Expo for a special live demonstration on Saturday, October 17!

This is an opportunity to see the people, equipment, and technology used to provide critical care when every second matters—up close and in action.

Our expo isn’t just about incredible aircraft and high-energy performances. It’s also about showcasing the aviation, emergency response, healthcare, and public-service professionals who serve our communities every day.

🚁 Live demonstration
🚑 Mobile Integrated Healthcare in action
⚕️ Life-saving technology up close
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A great educational experience for the entire family

We’re proud to have Cape Fear Valley Mobile Integrated Healthcare joining us this year!

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 Laurinburg-Maxton Airport

Power. Precision. Purpose.

✈️ Where Inspiration Takes Flight.

07/30/2026

Last week, we shared that every transport nurse within LifeLink and LifeLink AIR holds a specialty board certification. The same commitment to clinical excellence is reflected within our critical care paramedic team.

All LifeLink critical care paramedics are required to earn either the Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C) through the International Board of Specialty Certification within one year of hire.

Much like the CFRN and CTRN credentials held by their nursing colleagues, these certifications validate advanced knowledge, clinical judgment, and the ability to care for critically ill and injured patients in complex transport environments.

It is another example of the high level of clinical skill, operational readiness, and professional excellence our hospital and prehospital partners can expect from LifeLink and LifeLink AIR.

Cape Fear Valley Health

07/27/2026

Did you know that every nurse on our LifeLink and LifeLink AIR team holds a nationally recognized board certification in flight or critical care transport nursing?

From our administrative leadership to our clinical field staff, 100% of our nurses have earned either the Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) or Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) credential.

These certifications represent far more than letters behind a name. They demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge, extensive experience, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards in the care of critically ill and injured patients.

We are incredibly proud of the professionals who continue to invest in their education, challenge themselves, and raise the standard of care across our program. It is this commitment to quality, readiness, and clinical excellence that our patients, partners, and communities have come to expect from LifeLink and LifeLink AIR.

Cape Fear Valley Health

07/08/2026

Today, on International Paramedics Day, we proudly recognize the paramedics of our Mobile Integrated Healthcare Team and our EMS partners across the communities we serve.

Every response is an opportunity to make a difference. Whether providing life-saving care, offering reassurance during someone’s worst day, or simply being there when it matters most, your impact reaches farther than you’ll ever know.

Thank you to every paramedic who answers the call with professionalism, compassion, and dedication. We are honored to work alongside you in serving our patients and our communities.

Happy International Paramedics Day! 🚁🚑💙

Cape Fear Valley Health

06/30/2026

At Cape Fear Valley Mobile Integrated Healthcare, we believe the best investment we can make is in our people.

That’s why we’re excited to announce a new partnership with FOAMfrat.

Beginning in July, every employee across Hoke County EMS, Cumberland County EMS, LifeLink, and LifeLink AIR will receive a full subscription to the FoamFrat learning platform at no cost to them.

Whether someone is preparing for their FP-C, CFRN, or CCP-C certification, expanding their critical care knowledge, earning accredited continuing education, or simply striving to become a better clinician, we want to remove barriers and provide the tools to help them succeed.

Education has always been one of the cornerstones of our organization. We don’t just expect excellence from our teams. We invest in it.

FoamFrat’s nationally recognized critical care curriculum, CAPCE and ANCC accredited continuing education, specialty certification preparation, and advanced clinical education make them an outstanding partner as we continue building one of the strongest EMS and critical care transport programs in the region.

To our current employees, thank you for your commitment to learning and growing every day.

To those considering a career with our organization, know this: when you join our team, you’re joining an organization that believes your professional development is worth investing in.

Because when our people grow, our patients benefit.

Cape Fear Valley Health

06/24/2026

💗🚁 Patch sales are officially closed! 🚁💗

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our EMS family, healthcare partners, friends, and supporters from across the country, all “Hope Flies Here” patch orders have now been fulfilled and shipped.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who purchased a patch, shared our posts, and helped spread the word. Because of your support, we were able to raise meaningful funds to help Stephanie during her treatment and recovery while reminding her that she is surrounded by a community that truly cares.

Now it’s your turn to show your support!

As your patches arrive, we would love to see them. Take a photo wearing or displaying your patch, post it on social media, tag us and use so we can celebrate the incredible support for Stephanie from all across the country.

Your kindness, generosity, and encouragement have been a powerful reminder of what makes the EMS and healthcare community so special.

Together, we fly. Together, we heal. 💗🚁

Cape Fear Valley Health

06/06/2026

Weather is one of the most challenging variables in critical care transport. While adverse conditions can impact any aviation operation, LifeLink AIR is equipped to safely extend our capabilities when the mission demands it.

As a fully IFR-rated (Instrument Flight Rules) program, our team operates advanced IFR-equipped aircraft flown by highly trained and experienced IFR-rated pilots. This allows us to navigate through certain weather conditions that would otherwise prevent visual flight operations, helping us maintain access to lifesaving care for the communities we serve.

That said, technology and capability never replace sound judgment. Every mission is carefully evaluated using a comprehensive risk assessment process that considers weather, aircraft performance, crew readiness, patient needs, and operational factors. Our ability to fly in instrument conditions does not mean we fly in unsafe conditions.

Within our LifeLink AIR team, safety remains at the forefront of every decision we make. Whether the outcome is launching an aircraft, transitioning to a ground asset, delaying a response, or declining a mission altogether, our commitment is the same: ensuring the safest possible transport for our patients, crews, and communities.

No matter the situation, our priorities never change: clinical excellence, operational performance, and above all, safety.

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