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Non-Emergency Medical Transportation | American Cancer Society Cape Girardeau

Eligibility

- Patient must be in active cancer treatment - Patient must be able to walk, use wheelchair or crutches to and from the vehicle and get in and out of the vehicle on their own - Children under age 18 years must be accompanied by an adult

Required documents

Volunteers need letter of competency from doctor, also by health care professionals

Hours

24 Hours Call Center
800-227-2345

Voice - Main

https://www.cancer.org

Languages

- English - For help in languages other than English, please call 800-227-2345

Application process

Referrals accepted from self, physicians, nurses or social workers - call for details

Fees

No Fees

Service area

Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Stoddard, and Wayne counties in Missouri

Description

Provides programs and services for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers, including information on prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, transportation, health insurance assistance service, emotional support, and much more. Services include Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, Wigs, Disease/Disability Information, General Health Insurance Information/Counseling, Health Related Temporary Housing, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, and Voluntary Health Organizations.

Providing organization

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Provides support to everyone impacted by cancer, from research to education, prevention to diagnosis, and treatment to recovery. Services include Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, Wigs, Disease/Disability Information, General Health Insurance Information/Counseling, Peer to Peer Networking, Smoking/Vaping Cessation and Health Related Temporary Housing. ALSO KNOWN AS CANCER SOCIETY, AMERICAN AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, HIGH PLAINS DIVISION, INC. ACS