Medical van starts making trips between Rainy River and Fort Frances

News Release
RHCF

Riverside Health Care Facilities is pleased to announce that further to funding from the North West LHIN’s “Aging at Home Strategy” the Rainy River District Home Support program will be operating a Senior Shuttle Van to transport eligible clients to medial appointments starting January 20, 2009.
Appointments include dental, doctor, chiropractor, foot care, specialist, CT scan, ultrasound, dialysis, etc.
The passenger must be able to enter and exit the van independently as the van is not wheelchair accessible. The “Senior Shuttle Van” will operate with volunteer drivers that have been screened and meet the eligibility requirements.
Seventy-two hour advanced bookings will have preference. Starting January 20th, the van will operate from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 3 days per week:

Every Tuesday – Rainy River and surrounding area
Every Wednesday – Emo and Fort Frances area
Every Thursday – Emo and Fort Frances area
A minimal user fee will be charged as follows:

Within each community - $1.25 per trip
Rainy River to Fort Frances - $10.00
Emo to Fort Frances - $5.00