Hospital Arranges Free Transportation for Chronically Ill, Elderly
For the chronically ill or elderly, trips to the hospital can be frequent. Lack of reliable transportation may bring added stress or even make access to proper care difficult. Berger Health System patients have one less worry on their mind knowing they always have transportation to appointments at any hospital facility. Through an arrangement with PICCA, the local public transportation, the hospital pays for patients to take taxis and buses to appointments free of charge. Patients living within five miles of the county line can call a dispatcher 24 hours in advance to schedule their pickup. In 2005, 4,692 patients were assisted.