Patient Information:

transportation

Providing FREE Rides for patients to and from Ohio Valley General Hospital up to ten miles from the facility.

The Ohio Valley General Hospital Courtesy Van Service is available when you need a ride to an Ohio Valley facility for an appointment and have no way to get there, turn to Ohio Valley’s Courtesy Van Service. To improve community access to health care for area residents, we offer this FREE transportation to patients who meet the following guidelines:

Ability to sit

Ambulatory (able to walk without assistance)

Require no medical attention

Each patient is allowed to bring along one significant other.

The sites served are:

The Hospital

Medical Office Building

The Institute for Pain Diagnostics and Care (Kennedy location only)

Wound Healing Institute (Kennedy location only)

Some restrictions may apply

There may be limitations to the Ohio Valley Courtesy Van Service based upon one’s medical needs and the type of test or procedures scheduled at the Hospital. This will be explained to you at the time of scheduling.

NOTE: The service is unable to accommodate wheelchair-bound patients. However, wheelchair service is available for a fee through Northwest EMS. Call (412) 331-2600 for more information.

How to Arrange for a Ride

When you schedule your appointment for a test, therapy or medical procedure, you can make arrangements for a ride by calling (412) 777-6924.
Rides must be scheduled at least ONE DAY prior to the appointment to avoid delays for other riders.
All scheduled service is subject to availability of vehicles.
Stops will be made to pick up others who arranged for a ride on a first-come, first-served basis.
Because our goal is to assist as many people as possible, you may have a short wait before and after your appointment.

Suggested Uses

Outpatient Surgery

The Cataract & Eye Surgery Center

Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation

Cardiac Rehabilitation

BusinessFit

Laboratory Testing

Radiology Procedures

Cardiac Testing

Pulmonary Testing

Other Diagnostic Services

Courtesy Van Schedule

Service is available Monday through Friday (weather permitting).

Pick-ups

Pick-ups begin at 7:00 a.m.

Departures

The last departure home is at 4:15 p.m.

Call (412) 777-6924 to schedule a ride to an Ohio Valley General facility. Rides must be scheduled at least ONE DAY in advance.