UPMC Muncy Adds STAT MedEvac Helicopter Base to Bolster Rural Emergency Care
On June 1, 2026, UPMC and STAT MedEvac began critical care helicopter operations from a new base at UPMC Muncy. The service is intended to provide faster emergency transport for patients in Lycoming County and the surrounding rural areas of North Central Pennsylvania.
The Airbus H135 helicopter is staffed by a pilot, flight nurse, and paramedic, and is equipped for both scene responses and interfacility transports. The new base, designated STAT MedEvac 19, will move patients requiring specialized trauma, stroke, and cardiac services.
According to UPMC officials, the helicopter service builds on the existing emergency network, which includes the regional trauma center at UPMC Williamsport. Patti Jackson-Gehris, UPMC North Central Pa. market president, stated the service provides an additional dedicated critical care transport resource for the region.