What Is the Dialysis Patient Transport Van?

Did you know that in 2023 alone, more than 50,000 Canadians were living with kidney failure, and many needed dialysis three times a week? That’s hours spent at clinics, with travel adding even more stress. If you help patients get there, you know the challenge. Many are seniors or people using wheelchairs. Without dependable rides, […]
What Are Emergency Medical Services?

Did you know Canada sees more than 16 million emergency room visits each year? Emergency medical services support many of those calls, and you feel that pressure every day. As an emergency medical services organization, you see: Call volumes rising Response times stretching Crews serving massive regions with outdated tools It […]
Your Comprehensive Guide to Patient Transfer in Canada
Why Are Health Teams Expanding With Mobile Medical Vans?

Have you noticed your health teams feeling stretched thin as healthcare needs rise across Canada? When patients in places like northern Manitoba or rural Nova Scotia can’t reach appointments, gaps get bigger. Those missed visits turn into worsening conditions, longer wait times, and pressure that lands right back on your staff. It’s normal to feel […]
Wheelchair Van Maintenance Checklist
How Do Youth Outreach Vehicles Support At-Risk Youth?

Did you know that about 1 in 5 Canadian youth live with a mental illness or disorder? At the same time, suicide is the second leading cause of death for people aged 15 to 34 in Canada. These numbers hit hard when you work with at-risk youth every day. You see teens in northern Ontario […]
How Do You Operate the Manual Backup System on Wheelchair Lifts?

Ever had a wheelchair lift stop working at the worst time? You’re trying to help someone into a wheelchair van, and the lift just… doesn’t move. You’re stuck, they’re stuck, and everyone’s stressed. That’s a rough place to be. If this has happened more than once, you might even be asking, “Why isn’t there a […]
How Fast Can You Move Wheelchair Van Seats?

Ever wonder how fast you can move wheelchair van seats? Maybe you’re running a day program in Manitoba or a non-profit in Vancouver that depends on tight schedules. It’s normal to feel anxious about slow seating shifts. Delays can frustrate staff, and you could risk making clients feel like an afterthought. That’s the real gap: […]
Do You Push a Wheelchair Into the Van Forwards or Backwards?

If your organization is considering purchasing a wheelchair van, you’ve likely asked this: Do you push a wheelchair into the van forward or backward? It sounds simple, but getting this task wrong can mean the difference between a safe and an unsafe wheelchair transfer. We get why you’re wondering. You care about keeping your clients, […]