Residents and visitors within 150 miles of Evanston, Wyoming, who need emergency medical services face better odds for survival thanks to the launch of a Wyoming Life Flight helicopter base at the city’s hospital.

Wyoming Life Flight Account Executive Erik Bornemeier said parent company Air Methods recently added the base in addition to its Casper location to enhance services in southwest Wyoming. The decision followed a study of the EMS needs of the region.

“Southwest Wyoming has struggled and continues to struggle in regard to EMS,” he said. “Because of the research we did and in meeting with community leaders, it was a great place to put a helicopter service because we can get to people faster and sooner.”

And when it comes to heart attacks, strokes, and severe trauma — time is criti

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