Ballad Health announced today that the American Cancer Society is providing a $20,000 transportation grant to alleviate financial burdens during cancer treatments.
The grant is one of 380 transportation grants totaling $6.2 million awarded to health systems nationwide.
The funding will allow health systems to provide eligible patients an estimated 577,350 rides to treatment over the next year.
Patients with cancer who qualify can also enroll in the Appalachian Highlands Care Network, a Ballad Health initiative and partnership with Project Access, a network of regional providers to bridge care gaps, improve health and reduce avoidable hospitalization and emergency department visits. The program includes care coordination and care management to increase healthcare access for low-income uninsured individuals. The program provides access to primary and specialty care services, diagnostics and navigation to social assistance services – such as agencies that support lodging and food needs.
For more information about Ballad Health cancer care services, treatment options and locations, visit www.balladhealth.org.