WAHA Medical Transportation: 2021 Fall Medical Helicopter Transportation Schedule
Effective: November 3, 2021
Helicopter services to and from Weeneebayko General Hospital (WGH) are provided for Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program patients and their escorts, Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) business travelers and non-status patients attending appointments.
NEW: COVID19 Screening for all Passengers on Expedition Helicopters
MOOSONEE PASSENGERS:
Prior to boarding Expedition Helicopters, you must:
- Be screened by Expedition Personnel
- Sign Passenger Screening Questionnaire form
MOOSE FACTORY PASSENGERS:
Prior to boarding Expedition Helicopters, you must
- Be screened – see Screener in the Emergency Department at WGH
- Sign Passenger Screening Questionnaire form and deliver signed form to WAHA Driver.
- WAHA Driver to provide signed form to Helicopter Pilot.
**Everyone that is traveling on flight 704 to Kingston must check in with Air Creebec at the Moosonee Airport no later than 2 p.m. for 3:00 p.m. departure. All Charter travelers must be at Liaison no later than 1:30 for screening. All passengers must provide valid ID to the ticket agent before boarding the flight.
Remember:
- The Helicopter runs on time and will not be delayed for someone running late.
- There is a limited number of seats. Children without scheduled appointments cannot accompany clients (parents).
- No pets, alcohol or illegal substances are allowed.
Travel Warrants:
- All travelers must present a Travel Warrant to the driver.
- WAHA staff and business travelers must email their travel warrant at least two days in advance to
WAHA-local-drivers@waha.ca - Remember to have a copy of the Travel Warrant to show the driver as well.
Bags, luggage and parcels:
- Only one (1) carry-on and one (1) piece of luggage weighing no more than 25 pounds is allowed.
- Passengers are responsible for making alternate transportation arrangements for any extra bags/parcels weighing over 25 pounds (excluding business travelers who require tools to perform their job).
Weekday Schedule
DEPARTS MOOSONEE | DEPARTS MOOSE FACTORY | FREQUENCY | GENERAL INFORMATION |
7:30 A.M. | 7:45 A.M. | DAILY | Moosonee Dialysis pts (Mon.Wed.Fri.) |
8:30 | 0845 | DAILY | Patients from Moosonee Hostel & Moosonee Health Centre to WGH Physicians/visiting specialists to Clinic at 8:45 a.m. |
10:00 | 10:15 | DAILY | Patients & Physicians/Visiting Specialists from Flight 703 from Kingston to WGH |
11:00 | 11:15 | DAILY | Patient discharges: WGH to Moosonee Health Centre & Moosonee Hostel |
12:30 P.M. | 12:45 P.M. | DAILY | Patients from Moosonee Hostel & Moosonee Health Centre to WGHFlight 704 Kingston passengers |
1:00 | 1:15 | DAILY | Physicians/visiting specialists to Moosonee Health Centre |
2:00 | 2:15 | DAILY | Train passengers |
3:00 | 3:15 | DAILY | Patient discharges: WGH to Moosonee Health Centre & Moosonee HostelPhysicians/visiting specialists to WGH at 3:30 p.m.Physicians/visiting specialists for Flight 704 Kingston |
4:00 | 4:15 | DAILY | Patient discharges: WGH to Moosonee Health Centre & Moosonee Hostel |
Weekend Schedule
Operating from Expedition Trailer – not Airport Terminal
DEPARTS MOOSONEE | DEPARTS MOOSE FACTORY |
10:00 A.M. | 10:15 A.M. |
3:00 P.M. | 3:15 P.M. |
Statutory Holiday Schedule
Operating from Expedition Trailer – not Airport Terminal
DEPARTS MOOSONEE | DEPARTS MOOSE FACTORY |
7:30 A.M. (Dialysis Patients) | 7:45 A.M. |
1:00 P.M. | 1:15 P.M. |
4:00 P.M. | 4:15 P.M. |
Exceptions:
- Extra runs will be made when a physician or nurse practitioner deems a patient is “Medically Urgent”.
- The Helicopter schedule can be changed at any time by the driver when there is a high volume of travelers.
Meegwetch,
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority