On February 24, 2026, the STARS air ambulance team moved a patient from the Dauphin, Manitoba, area to another hospital for specialized treatment. The flight crew, known as STAR-7, provided critical care during the trip to a facility that offers advanced medical or surgical services.
These types of flights are often needed when a patient at a local facility, such as the Dauphin Regional Health Centre, requires care that is only available at a larger trauma centre. This ensures that people living in the Parkland region can reach specialized doctors quickly when they are seriously ill or injured.
The air ambulance service operates through an agreement with the provincial government to support rural and remote communities. According to Shared Health Manitoba, this partnership is a key part of the emergency medical system for the entire province.
Moving patients between different medical buildings is a regular part of the work for health workers in the Prairie Mountain Health region. These missions are specifically for people who need a higher level of care than what is currently provided at their local rural hospital.
