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What is Health Connections?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Health Connections is a transit service providing the communities with transportation options to access nonemergency medical appointments. Although medical appointments have priority, everyone is eligible to use this service if space is available. Service is available to any community along the routes to Nelson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Booking a trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Phone at least a day ahead to arrange your trip if you have a medical appointment or mobility difficulties that require special door-to-door service. Transit staff will let you know the exact time of pick up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let your doctor know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When scheduling medical appointments with a doctor, let the receptionist know that you will be using Health Connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have mobility issues, special service will be available. Please call the route operator to make arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communities served<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your community is not mentioned in any of the schedules but is along the route, please call to make sure it is serviced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Route details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Kaslo \/ Nelson<\/h3>\n \n
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Information for the Health Connections route between Kaslo and Nelson.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Nakusp \/ Nelson<\/h3>\n \n
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Information for the Health Connections route between Nakusp and Nelson.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Salmo \/ Nelson<\/h3>\n \n
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Information for the Health Connections route between Salmo and Nelson.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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