Emergency Medical Transportation
Healthcare Professionals: Need Emergency Transport?
If you're having an emergency, call 911.
Emergency medical transportation is how we get you to a hospital when you need emergency care and can't travel to the hospital on your own. That means using ambulances or helicopters to get to you quickly, starting emergency care, and moving you to a hospital as soon as possible to continue treatment.
It's also used to move patients from one hospital to another if needed (for instance, moving a patient from a different hospital to a UVA Health hospital).
Our Medical Transport Network includes helicopter and ground vehicles, as well as critical care and life support systems. Since 1984, our crew has remained committed to providing prompt and safe transport.
What Happens During Emergency Transport?
Emergency medical transportation moves you to a medical facility quickly while providing medical supervision and care during travel.
During transport, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, or other trained healthcare providers assess your medical needs, provide basic or advanced life-support services (for exaqmple, provide medicine, apply bandages, or give CPR), and may start other kinds life-saving care.
Are You Healthcare Provider Who Needs Emergency Transport?
To get emergency transport for a patient, see how to request emergency transport.
Emergency, Trauma & Intensive Care Services
- Have You Used UVA Health Emergency Services?Give Feedback
If you've used the UVA Health Emergency Department, we'd like to hear about your experience.
- Want to Know More About Our Emergency Transport Team?See the Emergency Transport Teams
Our teams have special training to provide advanced medical support and care during transport.
