For a life-threatening emergency, call 911. Do not wait for an email response or use a transportation inquiry as a substitute for emergency assistance.
Transportation resources
A starting guide to transportation in Houston
Separate an emergency response from a planned transportation conversation.
All resources01 / Understand
For an emergency
02 / Prepare
For a planned journey
Begin with the purpose of the trip: an appointment, a discharge, a transfer or another care-related journey. Ask the treating team what form of transportation is appropriate.
03 / Plan
Bring the details together
Have the pickup setting, destination, preferred date and a callback contact ready. Contact MEDICS to discuss the request; confirm availability and arrangements for the individual journey before making dependent plans.
The next step
A question about the next trip?
Contact MEDICS for a planned transportation discussion. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.