WAHA Medical Transportation: 2024 Spring Transportation Schedule

Effective March 26, 2024

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. All passengers must be at the waiting areas 15 minutes prior to departure times.

*Masks are mandatory on the Helicopters*

Everyone traveling on flight 704 to Kingston must check in with Air Creebec no later than 2 p.m. for 3 p.m. departure. All passengers must provide a valid ID to the ticket agent before boarding the flight.

Remember:

• The Helicopter runs on time and will not be delayed by someone running late.
• There is a limited number of seats. Children without scheduled appointments cannot accompany clients (parents).
• No pets, alcohol, or illegal substances allowed.

Travel Warrants:

• All travellers 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:

• One (1) carry-on and one (1) piece of luggage weighing no more than 25 pounds are allowed. Exception for patients with medical supplies or medical equipment.
• 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 – prior notice must be provided to Air Creebec).

Weekday Schedule

Weekend Schedule (Operating from Expedition Trailer)

Statutory Holiday Schedule (Operating from Expedition Trailer)

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.