MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
Team,
Welcome to our first newsletter. It’s a significant step in enhancing our communication and keeping everyone informed and engaged. We intend to use this platform to share updates and acknowledge the hard work and commitment from everyone.
Upholding our foundational principles—Safety, Sustainability, and Community Leadership—is pivotal for the ongoing success of LifeMed Alaska. These are more than values; they are our operational guideposts and decision-making framework. They exemplify our promise to the community and each other.
I’m continually inspired by your dedication to our mission, and I’m grateful for the transformative impact we’re achieving together. It’s a privilege to navigate this journey with all of you.
If there are queries or thoughts, please connect with your supervisor or me directly.
Angela’s Insights:
Valuable Debriefs!
Kudos to our staff for their meticulous ninth brain debriefs post every transport. This feedback is invaluable, serving as a catalyst for continuous improvement, integrating insights from our staff, aircraft vendors, admin, and dispatchers
Breakfast Tradition Returns!
Dave and I are continuing on the mission to bring back payday breakfast. Today (Sept. 29). we will be at the Anchorage crew quarters bright and early cooking all the things to make delicious breakfast burritos. Please join us around 0930 for breakfast. We will also make extra burritos and stash them in the Anchorage hangar fridge for outlying bases to grab as they fly through.
Enhancements at the Anchorage Crew Quarters!
Aiming for optimized rest, we’ve integrated fans and noise machines and introduced new comfortable mattresses, taller frames, desks, and upgraded lamps with cell phone charging facilities. With events scheduled for cleaning in October, we aim to offer an enriched stay to our staff at the crew quarters. Attention other bases, send us your feedback on what’s happening in your neck of the woods.
Please help us provide a warm welcome to the following additions to the team! We’ll be providing more details about them in future newsletters!
For Anchorage:
- Josh Gustafson PM
- Jessica Mooty RN
- Krista Gouin RN
- Elizabeth Wright RN
For Fairbanks:
- Justin “Dane” Melberg RN
- Mariah Kuitse RN
- Desiree Gallagher RN
Marketing and Events:
Event News:
We have some upcoming events, watch for emails from Shannon for opportunities to represent LifeMed Alaska!
In September we had a BBQ at Providence Hospital in Kodiak. It was a great opportunity to meet with all of the staff at the hospital.
Marketing News:
We’re thrilled about the upcoming launch of our website during the week of October 2nd! It’s designed for smooth navigation and rich information. Plus, our new safety video with Grace emphasizes our commitment to safety. You can watch the video on our Facebook page.
Our social media continues to achieve strong performance and ROI. Brand awareness alone was up 380% the last three months compared to the previous three. Please like, share, and follow us on our social media to help us amplify our reach!
Employee Spotlight:
Bryan will be reporting directly to me as we embark on an exciting phase of strategic planning and building our commercial strategy over the next few weeks.
Bryan brings a wealth of experience in business development and strategic management, and I am confident that his skills and expertise will be invaluable to our team.
Bryan Yorke brings over 15 years of experience in commercial leadership, logistics planning, and medical sales, specializing in business development and strategic planning. He has a proven track record of driving growth and achieving remarkable results in previous roles.
Throughout his career, Bryan has demonstrated strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach to achieving organizational objectives. He is passionate about developing innovative solutions that address customer needs and drive sustainable business growth.
In his new role, Bryan will be working closely with each of you to ensure our commercial strategy aligns with our overall objectives. He is eager to get to know each of you and learn more about your respective areas of expertise. I encourage you all to extend a warm welcome to Bryan and offer your support as he settles into his new position.
Bryan will be reaching out to each of you individually to schedule meetings and introduce himself in the coming days. Please join me in welcoming Bryan to the LifeMed Alaska team. I’m confident that his addition will bring immense value to our organization, and I look forward to the positive impact we will make together.