Helpful Resources

 

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS & FAMILIES

Boston-Specific Resources: 

 
The website of the "T" provides maps and schedules for Boston-area public transportation.
 
Massport.com — Updated flight departure and arrival information at Boston's Logan International Airport.
 

Useful Nonprofit Links

The mission of the Boston Foundation for Sight is to advance the development of its therapeutic, sight-restoring contact lens devices for people visually disabled by corneal diseases and to make these lenses available to all who can benefit from their use, regardless of ability to pay or where they live.
 
An association of more than 150 nonprofit organizations located throughout the U.S. that provide family-centered lodging and support services to families and their loved ones who are receiving medical treatment far from their home communities.
 

National Patient Travel Center

Provides a variety of services to those seeking a way to travel long-distances for specialized medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. National Patient Travel Helpline: 1-800-296-1217 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). 

PALS: Patient Airlift Services

Patient Airlift Services arranges free air transportation based on need to individuals requiring medical care and for other humanitarian purposes. PALS has a network of volunteer pilots who provide this service without reimbursement or compensation, using their own or rented aircraft. In no case are fees of any kind charged for these services. 

Generally, the individuals who utilize PALS have limited financial resources or are receiving diagnosis, treatment, or follow-up for various types of acute or chronic illnesses or conditions that make it either financially impossible or otherwise unfeasible to use public commercial or private charter transportation. To request a flight, contact PALS at (888)818-1231 or www.palservices.org

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