Representatives from the Memorial Hermann Health System visited Dr. James "Red" Duke Elementary at the end of August to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Life Flight, the groundbreaking emergency medical service pioneered by Dr. Duke right here in the Houston area.
Duke, an army veteran and surgeon who spent decades giving health reports on national television, was instrumental in creating Life Flight at Memorial Hermann Hospital in 1976. It was the second air medical program in the United States.
After a presentation from a flight nurse, students got a closer look at some of the team members who support Life Flight during emergencies thanks to ESD 3, which brought a fire truck and ambulance for students to explore.
But the extra-special guest? The Life Flight helicopter!
Students had the incredible opportunity to climb aboard the aircraft and meet the crew who help bring lifesaving care to those who need it most.
It was a special way to teach students more about the man their school is named after and the lasting impact of his work right here in our community.
Remember, if you look up and see a red helicopter in the sky, that's a Memorial Hermann Life Flight helicopter! So give a wave and think of Dr. Duke!
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