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Telling Their Stories: Documenting the True Impact of Transportation Barriers on Health

Year Developed: 2024

Resource Type: Publication.

Primary Audience: Clinicians Enabling Staff Outreach Staff

Language(s): English

Developed by: Health Outreach Partners (See other resources developed by this organization).

Resource Summary: This resource will share stories from those who are heavily impacted by transportation barriers from patients, family members, caregivers, and transportation coordinators to give us a deeper insight into the true impact transportation has on the health and well-being of our communities.

Resource Details: Transportation impacts every aspect of our daily lives. Accessibility to transportation influences how we meet our basic needs and where we work, live, and receive healthcare. It is why transportation is considered a "mega-determinant" of health. Transportation barriers are one of the most commonly cited reasons for missing a medical appointment. Yet these barriers extend beyond missing an appointment: it can also have a significant impact on health outcomes and quality of life.

Resource Topic: Special and Vulnerable Populations

Resource Subtopic: Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).

Keywords: Access to Care, Case Studies, Outreach.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.