Transport Services for Cancer Patients
Cancer patients may need frequent transportation to hospitals, oncology centers, clinics, and treatment facilities for chemotherapy, radiation therapy, consultations, and follow-up care. Radiation therapy may require appointments once a day, five days a week, while chemotherapy may involve visits every two or three weeks, depending on the treatment plan.
Kerico Health Care provides non-emergency medical transportation for cancer patients, offering transportation solutions for individuals, families, healthcare providers, and medical facilities.
Transportation Options for Cancer Patients
Every patient's transportation needs can be different. Some patients may be able to travel in a standard vehicle, while others may require wheelchair-accessible transportation or additional assistance.
Wheelchair Transportation
Patients who use a wheelchair can travel in wheelchair-accessible vehicles without needing to transfer to a standard vehicle seat. This can provide greater comfort and convenience during trips to cancer treatment appointments.
Ambulatory Transportation
Patients who can walk but need assistance getting to and from a vehicle may benefit from ambulatory transportation. This option can be useful for patients experiencing fatigue, weakness, or mobility limitations during treatment.
Stretcher Transportation
For patients who need to remain on a stretcher during transportation, stretcher transportation may be available when appropriate. This service is intended for non-emergency medical transportation and scheduled healthcare visits.
Safe Transportation for Cancer Treatment and Appointments
For patients and caregivers, managing frequent trips to hospitals, cancer centers, clinics, and treatment facilities can be challenging. Up to one-third of cancer patients encounter transportation barriers, which can contribute to delayed or missed appointments. Kerico Health Care provides non-emergency transportation to help patients, healthcare providers, and medical facilities coordinate scheduled cancer treatments and medical appointments.
Kerico Health Care provides transportation for:
Chemotherapy appointments- Radiation therapy sessions
- Cancer screenings and diagnostic appointments
- Oncology consultations
- Follow-up appointments
- Laboratory and imaging appointments
- Infusion center visits
- Hospital visits
- Rehabilitation and supportive care appointments
Transportation Support for Healthcare Providers
Kerico Health Care supports cancer centers, hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, and other care providers with non-emergency transportation for patients who need assistance getting to scheduled appointments and treatments.
Scheduled patient transportation
Coordinate rides around treatment schedules, appointment times, and recurring visits.
Ride coordination
Help healthcare staff and authorised caregivers stay informed about transportation arrangements.
Recurring transportation
Support patients who need regular transportation for chemotherapy, radiation, and other ongoing care.
Ride tracking
Provide visibility into scheduled transportation to help with patient coordination.
What You Can Expect When You Ride With Us
Door-to-Door Assistance
Our drivers don't stop at the curb. They assist you from your front door to the vehicle and from the vehicle into the treatment center, then reverse it for the ride home.
Mobility-Friendly Options
We offer wheelchair-accessible transportation for patients using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids, and stretcher transportation for patients who can't sit upright for the trip.
Flexible Round Trips
Infusions and radiation sessions can run longer than planned. Tell us your appointment details, and we'll plan your pickup and return so you aren't stressed about timing.
Trained Drivers
Every driver is trained in NEMT best practices, with patience, respect, and safety first.
Caregiver-Friendly Rides
Caregivers often make these trips with their loved ones. Let us know when you book so we can plan for them.
Helping Patients Get to Every Appointment
When someone you love is undergoing cancer treatment, getting them to every appointment is important. Kerico Health Care provides non-emergency medical transportation with patience and care, so each ride supports the treatment that comes next. From the first pickup to the final check-up, we're here to be the partner you can rely on.
Arrange Your Ride in Four Simple Steps
01
Tell Us About Your Trip
Share your appointment details, including the pickup location, destination, date, and time.
02
Choose the Right Transportation
Let us know about any mobility requirements, such as wheelchair or stretcher transportation, so we can arrange the appropriate vehicle.
03
Confirm Your Ride
We coordinate the transportation details with you or your healthcare provider and confirm your scheduled ride.
04
Get to Your Appointment
Your driver arrives as scheduled and provides transportation to your appointment. For round trips, your return transportation is coordinated based on your treatment schedule.
FAQs
How far in advance should I arrange transportation?
It is best to schedule transportation as early as possible, particularly for recurring treatments or trips requiring wheelchair or stretcher transportation. Availability may vary based on the requested date and transportation needs.
Do you provide transportation for cancer patients in emergencies?
No. Kerico Health Care provides non-emergency medical transportation for medically stable patients. For a medical emergency, call 911 or use the appropriate emergency medical service.
Can a healthcare facility schedule rides for multiple patients?
Yes, healthcare organisations can coordinate transportation for eligible patients based on their individual appointment schedules and transportation requirements.
Can transportation be arranged for cancer patients who use walkers?
Yes. Patients who use walkers or other mobility aids can request transportation based on their mobility requirements and the available vehicle options.
