Geisinger cancer patients to benefit from transportation grant
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Geisinger announced a yearly grant on Thursday from the American Cancer Society (ACS) that will offset the cost of travel for patients going to and from cancer-related treatments.
According to Geisinger, Patient Transportation Grant funds will be awarded to health systems and foundations that help patients get to and from radiation and chemotherapy treatments.
Officials say the grants will be awarded through an application process that focuses on meeting the unmet transportation needs of the patients.
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This opportunity with the ACS allows us to help our patients during some of the most difficult times in their lives. This grant allows our patients to stay closer to home to receive the lifesaving treatment and care they need. We have been able to provide over 6,000 rides to 451 patients since initiating this grant program.”
Lisa Keifer, Senior Director of Radiation Oncology at Geisinger.
Geisinger says funds will be provided to patients on a case-by-case basis, and the grant money can be used to purchase gas gift cards, cab ride vouchers, parking passes, and non-emergency medical transport.
To learn more about cancer treatment and care at Geisinger visit their website.
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