Healthcare Access

Access to healthcare for everyone is about far more than just affordable insurance. Is information presented in a way that most people can understand? Are appointments offered when people can get to them? Are community health care systems open and inviting to all? And on a basic level, is transportation available for people who might not have their own cars to get to a provider? The Health Care Access Work group is working to help our most vulnerable community members overcome these barriers, to receive the care they need. 

Our Goal

Improve access to healthcare through transportation via increased availability of volunteer drivers to positively impact health, well-being, and independence.

Our Current Projects

Volunteer Driver Program

         
We know that in our rural region, access to public transportation is a challenge. Through feedback from our Community Health Needs Assessment, it was clear that lack of transportation is also a barrier to accessingRead More