Medical Transportation

Patient Transporation

Medical Transportation for health-related appointments is available for registered Status Indians living on or off-reserve in the immediate Duncan area through Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre.

Local Medical Transportation

Local transportation is for all Cowichan Tribes members Status Indians ON or OFF Reserve in catchment area.

Who can get a ride: 

  • Members living on or off-reserve within the local area (catchment). 

Where do rides go: 

  • To doctors and health buildings within that same local area. 

How to book a ride: 

  • Please call (250) 746-6644 at least two hours before an appointment so staff can coordinate transportation. 

Out-Of-Town Medical Transportation

Out of Town Transportation is available for all OFF reserve Cowichan Tribes Members or Status Indians directly through First Nations Health Authority. 

Please call 1-800-317-7878 to make arrangements as soon as you have an appointment date.

 

Advanced noticed is required for out-of-town appointments: 

  • On-Island appointments need 1 week notice 

  • Off-Island appointments need 2 weeks notice 

What is needed to book:  

  • A referral letter from a doctor. This letter must show the name and address of the specialist and what kind of specialist they are (such as heart or dental).

  • If you are being referred to Vancouver, ask your doctor for a Travel Assistance Program (TAP) Form. Every BC resident is eligible to access this program which covers ferry costs for the patient, an escort, and a vehicle. 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION
5768 Allenby Road
Duncan, B.C.  V9L 5J1
Phone: (250) 746-6644
Email: health@cowichantribes.com
 
HOURS
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm* (Closed for lunch 12pm-1pm)
*Excluding statuatory holidays
 

Funder Recognition

Funding from First Nations Health Authority directly supports Medical Transportation for registered Status Indians living on the Cowichan reserve to the Cowichan District Hospital and dental appointments. 

Since December 2023, grant funding from Island Health has enabled Ts'ewulhtun Health to provide Medical Transportation for Status Indians within the catchment area (living on or off-reserve in the immediate Duncan area) to Island Health doctors and locations. 

Ts'ewulhtun Health continues to apply for this funding to keep this service available for the community.

First Nations Health Authority and Island Health Logos

Huy tseep q’u to our funders for their on-going support.

Medical Transportation's Service Area (Catchment Map)

Cowichan Tribes catchment: The Forest Museum North; Country Grocer South (end of Cowichan Bay Rd) and Riverbottom.