The Veterans Healthcare Administration has a transportation
program for non-ambulatory and remote VA patients. The Veterans Transportation Service (VTS)
provides transport for veterans to VA Medical Centers (VAMCs). These services
include vehicle routing and scheduling software for VA medical facilities.
Who qualifies?
While all veterans with federal VA-funded medical appointments are
eligible to ride VTS, a first priority is given to wheelchair-bound patients
who have no other transportation alternatives.
VTS is establishing a network of community volunteer transportation
service providers to improve access to VA health care, including the Portland
VAMC.
Reservations are needed for transportation at least four
full business days before the date transport id needed. Specific information about the veteran is
also required.
To make a reservation, call 503-721-7804 or 800-949-1004,
ext. 55044 for Portland VAMC, 541-440-1293 for Roseburg, and 541-826-2111, ext.
3619 for White City.
For more information: Federal VA: Transportation Programs