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 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 […]
How Does Elders Transportation Support Dialysis Access in BC?
Did you know that kidney disease happens at much higher rates in First Nations communities right here in B.C.? When Elders need life-saving dialysis treatment, it often means a hard, exhausting journey. You’re worried about those long, long drives from your community on Vancouver Island or the Interior to the distant clinic. You likely feel […]
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services organization, you see: Call volumes rising Response times stretching Crews serving massive regions with outdated tools It […]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 […]
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