Transportation to Medical Appointments/Medical Transportation
Health Connections-Island Health Medical Appointments
1-844-940-6617
Info.Patient.Transportation@islandhealth.ca
If you or someone you know needs a ride to an Island Health medical appointment call or email.
TAP BC
1-800-663-7100 (Elsewhere in B.C)
The Travel Assistance Program (TAP) helps alleviate some of the transportation costs for eligible B.C. residents who must travel within the province for non-emergency medical specialist services not available in their own community.
There is an application process: Your physician, nurse practitioner, or specialty clinic will provide the TAP form and complete most of it for you. Please note that printed copies of TAP forms will also be accepted.
Nanaimo Family Life Association (for seniors)
250 754-3331
Better at Home Program (Seniors): Transportation- services to and from medical and non-medical appointments
Provided to clients who require medical transport to local doctors or specialists. This service is predominately supported by our volunteers and service is based upon availability. Since the demand for this service is high, we recommend calling ahead 48 hours before service need. We are unable to take persons who are confined to wheelchairs or who rely on portable oxygen tanks.
https://nflabc.org/programs/better-at-home
Medi-van Canada (for profit)
250-389-0948
office@medivancanada.com
Bed to bed services. They have stretchers. They can accommodate wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, they can provide a wheelchair. They can help carry patients upstairs. 24-48 hours’ notice. Stretcher cost from Nanaimo to NRGH flat rate $165 each way.
This Rides 4 U – Wheelchair Services (for profit)
250-732-5898
Services: Medical Appointments, Hospital Pick-up / Drop-off, Personal Transportation, Airport / Ferry Services, Event Transportation, Grocery Pick-up / Drop-off,
Transportation for Group outings. YES! We do transport on holidays- book in advance.
Hope Air Travel Supports
1-877-346-4673
https://hopeair.ca/travel-support-services/
Hope Air provides free flights, accommodations, airport ground transportation and meal vouchers for low income families and individuals who must travel for medical care.
Island Link Bus (for profit)
https://www.islandlinkbus.com/
Island Link Bus operates a bus from Nanaimo to Victoria, BC and other locations throughout the island. – Tickets can be booked on-line.
Medi-van Canada (for profit)
1-855-389-0948
Stretcher and wheelchair transport, lift assists, stair assists and more.
Advance Paramedical (for profit)
1-888-624-4911
https://advancedparamedic.com/
Air ambulance/ground ambulance.
Life Support-Air Ambulance Services (for profit)
1-866-554-3817
https://www.lifesupporttransport.com/
Air ambulance/medical escorts/ground ambulance. Global.