There are two key challenges for many who must travel a long distance from home for specialized evaluation, diagnosis or treatment of a rare disorder or disease. They are:
Long-distance Travel. There is charitable long-distance medical air transportation available to help - whether it is just one trip or multiple round trips. Follow the link to go to www.PatientTravel.org or call their Helpline at 1-800-296-1217.
Away from Home Guest Housing. There are hundreds of Hospital Hospitality Guest Houses able to provide assistance to patients and families. Follow the link to go to www.nahhh.org - the National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses - for housing directory assistance, or call their Helpline at 1-800-542-9730.
National Association Hospital Hospitality Houses, Inc.
Lodging Assistance for Persons Receiving Medical Treatment Away From Home
CONTACTING THE ORGANIZATIONAL
SPONSORS OF THIS SITE:
| National Patient Travel Center 4620 Haygood Road, Ste. 1 Virginia Beach, VA 23455 Admin. Phone: 757-318-9174 Patient Phone: 1-800-296-1217 Fax: 757-318-9107 Email: info@nationalpatienttravelcenter.org |
National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses P.O. Box 18187 Ashville, NC 28814-0087 Phone: 800-542-9730 Fax: 828-253-8082 Email: helpinghomes@nahhh.org |
