Really need med van

This is in regard to the cancellation of Northwest Med Van. I am upset. I not only speak for myself but probably for many. I am an elderly widow who used the Northwest Med Van for medical purposes. I have used this transportation service for over six years. It has been my only way to my medical appointments. I found it convenient, and the drivers friendly and helpful. I will miss them all.

I don’t think some realize how important it is to have medical transportation that is affordable. You have people who are elderly, disabled and don’t have families or friends available to take them to their appointments. In addition, people can’t afford other transportation services because they are too expensive, or they don’t qualify.

This was the one service that transported people who didn’t qualify, or who couldn’t afford other medical transportation. You keep hearing that hospitals are adding on different types of new wings to their facility for medical needs, which is good. You would think that this would be part of the budget plan for years to come. It makes you wonder what you or a loved one might need in the near future.

Joanne Austin

Spokane