The Mississippi State Department of Health has launched Transportation to Health for those needing a ride to a county health department or participating pharmacy.

The federal-grant funded program provides transportation to and from county health department clinics and offices for health services or a WIC appointment.

Passengers are transported by Uber drivers.

Rides can also be scheduled to pick up prescriptions received at health department appointments.

“Transportation to Health can eliminate delayed or missed appointments by the most vulnerable people in Mississippi,” said Dr. Victor Sutton, MSDH Chief of Community Health and Clinical Services.  “Transportation is a social determinant of health that affects communities in several ways, such as access to care, social services and educational opportunities.”

Adults 18 and over can schedule rides in one of three ways:

• When you make an appointment, you’ll be asked whether you need transportation.
• Call 855-767-0170 at least 30 minutes before your appointment.
• If you are filling a prescription from your health department visit and need a ride to a pharmacy, you can call to arrange a ride or to add a stop to your trip.

Adults interested in driving for Uber can apply here: https://www.uber.com/us/en/drive/.