Medical Escort Transportation



The Medical Escort Transportation is a program designed to provide escorted rides to medical appointments for adults (55+) without alternative transportation. A Lifespan volunteer will drive individuals to medical appointment, remain in the waiting room, and pick up prescriptions on the drive home when needed. Our area of service is generally inside I-285 in the north and northwest Atlanta areas. Appointment outside this area to the Northside Hospital/Saint Joseph?s Hospital medical facilities and Piedmont medical facilities are possible.

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SERVICE HOURS AND FEES
The service is provided on Tuesday and Wednesday and is free with the exception of parking fees which is the responsibility of the rider. Many riders will make a small donation to Lifespan with the follow-up form they are asked to complete.

MAKING THE APPOINTMENT
Appointments for riders should be made 2-3 weeks prior to the doctor?s appointment. Drivers will be assigned and call the rider to confirm the appointment time and location. Riders will be asked to complete a form with emergency information before the first appointment. This information will be kept confidential.

SPECIAL NEEDS
The ability to drive persons needing extra physical assistance will be assessed on an individual basis. Handicap parking permits may be required. The LIFESPAN office can provide the rider with a permit application if needed.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
All drivers are carefully screened, trained and insured.
If you have any question or would like to schedule a ride, Call LIFESPAN office at 404-237-7307

To see supporting organizations of Medical Escort download our brochure HERE.





This program is made possible by the generous funding provided by
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.
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LIFESPAN is a collaborating partner of Caregiver CARE Atlanta that serves Jewish adults and families.
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Or click here for brochure.