What Is the Ford Pro Upfitter Program?

You might be searching for your next wheelchair van or mobile medical van, and keep seeing the term Ford Pro Upfitter Program or Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier pop up. Maybe you’ve seen it floating around on spec sheets, quotes, and even in conversations with other programs across Canada. You want to make the right call […]
What Is Wheelchair Van Ridership and How Do You Determine the Need?

How many people in Canadian communities skip medical visits or stay isolated because there’s no easy way to get around? That’s what wheelchair van ridership is all about. In Ontario alone, over 1.85 million people live with mobility disabilities. Many face bigger health problems and feel cut off from daily life without the right transportation. […]
Can Mobile Clinics Bridge the Gap During Emergency Room Service Shortages?

Did you catch the CBC story about ER closures in rural Manitoba? Hospitals across Canada are cutting back emergency room services because there are not enough doctors, nurses, or beds to handle the demand. Patients are waiting for hours, sometimes being told to drive even farther to another hospital. You know how that feels. Your […]
What Is the From the Ground Up Grant Opportunity in Manitoba?

Helping people in your community is one of the best things you can do. Sometimes, all it takes is a little bit of help to turn a great idea into something that saves lives or makes every day a bit easier for a neighbour. That’s where the From the Ground Up program comes in. This […]
What Is a Mobile Wellness Clinic?

Did you know that nearly five million Canadians do not have a regular primary care doctor? Many of these folks live in remote areas or face physical hurdles that make a simple check-up feel impossible. It’s heartbreaking to see your neighbours go without help because they can’t find a ride or a local clinic. You […]
5 Common Barriers to Accessibility (and How Wheelchair Vans Break Them)

Have you ever seen someone struggle to get to a doctor’s visit or the grocery store? Across Canada, barriers to accessibility stop people with disabilities from living full, independent lives. For groups like yours, it’s hard to see. You want to help people stay connected, but when transportation isn’t accessible, that’s tough to do. Missed […]
What Is the Youth Mental Health Fund in Canada?

Have you seen the recent CMHA report showing that over 1.2 million youth in Canada experience mental health concerns? You feel the weight of this every day. The Youth Mental Health Fund in Canada was created to support programs that reach young people sooner, yet the gap still feels huge. You see teens in rural […]
What Are the Top 5 Ontario Locations for Mobile Clinics?

Did you know that over 2.5 million people in Ontario don’t have a family doctor? As a healthcare or community leader, that number probably makes you frustrated. You know people are struggling to get basic check-ups, preventive screenings, or mental health support. It might feel like you’re trying to plug a leaking dam with your […]
5 Things That Make a Mobile Municipally Operated Medical Clinic So Effective

Did you know 6.5 million Canadians don’t have a family doctor? As a municipal leader, you feel that strain. You hear about long drives for care and see your ERs fill up. You might even see towns like Tillsonburg, Ontario, considering a municipally operated medical clinic as the answer. It’s a heavy weight to carry. […]