What is the Care-A-Van?
Community Memorial Hospital offers Care-A-Van, a free service that transports patients to and from Community Memorial Hospital and physician offices.
What is the service area for the Care-A-Van?
The Care-A-Van provides transportation service within a 17-mile radius of Community Memorial Hospital.
What hours does the Care-A-Van operate?
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
How do I schedule a ride?
After your medical appointment is scheduled, call Care-A-Van at (419) 487-1877 with the following information to arrange a ride:
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Patient’s name, address, and age (if a child)
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Physician’s name
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Address of and driving directions to appointment
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Date and time of appointment
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Number of people accompanying patient
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Will the patient be bringing a wheelchair? (Care-A-Van does not supply wheelchairs.)
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Will the patient need assistance getting from the house to the van?
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Please be ready when the driver arrives.
Can the Care-A-Van pick up my prescriptions?
If your physician calls a prescription into the local pharmacy, the Care-a-Van will pick up your prescription with the following:
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Written permission
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Payment to the pharmacy
How are occupancy and safety handled in the Care-A-Van?
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The Care-A-Van can transport one wheelchair passenger and up to three additional passengers.
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The Care-A-Van is equipped with one child safety seat, safety straps to secure a wheelchair, seat belts, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and other emergency supplies.
More Information About the Care-A-Van Drivers:
All drivers...
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Are trained in CPR
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Are trained in basic first aid
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Are trained to assist patients with decreased mobility
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Are trained to secure passengers prior to driving
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Are NOT trained to assist patients with dressing
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Are NOT trained to transfer patients to and from a wheelchair.
I want to help! How can I support Care-A-Van?
If you would like to support Care-A-Van services with a tax deductible donation, please call (419) 487-1877, mail a donation to Community Memorial Hospital Foundation, 208 Columbus St., Hicksville, OH 43526, or donate online. Donations are used to maintain the van and cover fuel expenses.
Care-A-Van services were established thanks to generous donations from the Rotary Club of Hicksville, Community Memorial Hospital Foundation, and the Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.