Patient Comfort & Care.

Medical Transportation Assistance

The Patient Comfort & Care program has been a part of our mission for 30 years, raising funds to financially support patients at our local hospitals, including those receiving treatments for cancer care, dialysis, mental health and urgent care. Many patients receiving ongoing care are required to travel long distances to attend doctors' appointments, both locally on the Peninsula, as well as to our larger centers located over 300km away in St. John's.  The costs associated with travelling to doctors' appointments can be very stressful for families during an already challenging time.  To help relieve the financial burden, the Patient Comfort & Care program provides patients in need with gas cards, meal cards, taxi vouchers and accommodation when travelling to medical appointments.

The Patient Comfort & Care program is accessible to Cancer, Dialysis, Mental Health and urgent care patients who do not fully qualify for Government funding assistance through the Provincial and/or Federal Government.  This financial assistance program is for residents of the Burin Peninsula who are currently on active treatments, or those in urgent care scenarios.

**The Patient Comfort & Care Program is supported by donations to our annual Tree of Life & Memories, and through sponsorships from community organizations and businesses.**

Deadline to Apply:  Open year-round, while funds are available. To request a Patient Comfort & Care application form, please contact (709) 891-3456, or download the link below.