Kootenai Care-a-Van Transportation Services

The Kootenai Health CARE-a-VAN patient transport program was made possible by the generous community-minded supporters of the 1995 Kootenai Health Foundation Festival of Trees.

That event allowed the purchase of the program's first vehicles. In 2002, the Kootenai Health Auxiliary added a new wheelchair equipped van to the fleet. The day-to-day program costs are provided by Kootenai Medical Center.

How can I get a ride?
To schedule a ride call (208) 666-2100 Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. You must call at least 24-hours in advance. However, patients are scheduled on a first-come first-serve basis so it is recommended that you schedule a ride as far in advance as possible. A scheduler will ask you for your address, appointment information and if you need any other special arrangements, such as a wheelchair.

For more details on the Transportation program at Kootenai, check out the CARE-A-VAN Frequently Asked Questions section.