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ProfessorDave 03-18-2022 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee (Post 2073568)
I need to get my husband from TV back to family in NH for treatment at the Mass General Hospital. At the moment he is too sick to fly commercial flight.

If you have any ideas on how I can do this please let me know.


If you don't find an option - message me. I'll drive him. Paying it forward...

JTLoehnert 03-18-2022 06:50 AM

There is MD Anderson in Jacksonville, itโ€™s where I go for my treatments.

Ele201 03-18-2022 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GRACEALLEMAN (Post 2073905)
My husband is a professional Driver/chauffeur. He has driven medically challenged clients. We live in the Villages. You can call me Grace.
503-550-9188.

Hi Grace. Does your husband also offer transportation from The Villages to Orlando Airport? Thanks. Ellie

Eg_cruz 03-18-2022 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee (Post 2073672)
My THANKS to everyone who wrote me to help. We have decided to ask his Hematologist to refer him to either Mayo or Shands and get his treatment transferred to his physician locally.

There are times when I wonder what I am doing on this chat line, then something like this happens and the nicest and most caring people in TV give wonderfully helpful solutions.

Sending healing positive thoughts to you and your husband
Take care

Rodneysblue 03-18-2022 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee (Post 2073672)
My THANKS to everyone who wrote me to help. We have decided to ask his Hematologist to refer him to either Mayo or Shands and get his treatment transferred to his physician locally.

There are times when I wonder what I am doing on this chat line, then something like this happens and the nicest and most caring people in TV give wonderfully helpful solutions.

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Madelaine Amee 03-18-2022 07:36 AM

I am overwhelmed by the kindness and information I have received, you have all restored my faith in human nature.

We are hoping there is a doctor who can treat him at either Mayo or Shands. He has an extremely rare blood infection - his own blood kills his own red blood cells, only two people in 100,000 get this. I know there is help at Mass General, but it would be great to find a medical facility in our area that could treat his problem - I live in hope.

bp243 03-18-2022 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee (Post 2073568)
I need to get my husband from TV back to family in NH for treatment at the Mass General Hospital. At the moment he is too sick to fly commercial flight.

If you have any ideas on how I can do this please let me know.

Sending you arms of support during this stressful time. Hopefully your NH doctor has a connection that will work for now in TV and perhaps some of your family can fly here to be supportive as you work through the details. That was a really great recommendation and yes there are so many good people here in TV. ๐Ÿ’ž

brfree1411@aol.com 03-18-2022 08:44 AM

My sister in law had bleeding from a kidney with a large tumor and my brother in law used the car train to transport her so she could lay down. I know it goes to D.C but not sure if it goes further than that. Hope all goes well for you.

rcjc656 03-18-2022 08:53 AM

My husband became very Ill suddenly last year. I was able to get ambulance transport with an RN from Ocala to Philadelphia for $6500.00. We used Hurricane transport in Ocala. Prayers for you and your husband.

fritzy 03-18-2022 08:59 AM

Medical Transport Services
 
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Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee (Post 2073568)
I need to get my husband from TV back to family in NH for treatment at the Mass General Hospital. At the moment he is too sick to fly commercial flight.

If you have any ideas on how I can do this please let me know.

If you search Medical Transport Services on the computer, you will find companies that will โ€œdriveโ€ you to New Hampshire (or elsewhere) in a customized Mercedes Benz customized transport vehicle. The vehicles include an extra driver allowing them to drive all night, some offer a nurse if needed, and include other options. You can call for price quote. While it is not cheap, it is much less expensive than the flying-ambulance services.

rogerk 03-18-2022 09:00 AM

If itโ€™s cancer related, consider Moffit! One of the top Cancer Care Centers in the country. Itโ€™s actually better qualified for cancer treatment than Shaneโ€™s or Mayo Clinic!

Phillypat 03-18-2022 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee (Post 2073568)
I need to get my husband from TV back to family in NH for treatment at the Mass General Hospital. At the moment he is too sick to fly commercial flight.

If you have any ideas on how I can do this please let me know.

I was in a similar situation 12 years ago when we lived in the Naples area. My husband was too sick for a commercial flight. My stepson arranged for a small medical flight out of Page Field in Ft. Myers to fly us back to Philly where we had a hospital bed waiting. It's very expensive but we were blessed to have family to help us. God bless!

jjombrello 03-18-2022 09:41 AM

If his illness is cancer related, you might also consider Moffitt in Tampa.

Albany 03-18-2022 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee (Post 2073568)
I need to get my husband from TV back to family in NH for treatment at the Mass General Hospital. At the moment he is too sick to fly commercial flight.

If you have any ideas on how I can do this please let me know.

Just FYI, my cousin became dreadfully ill in London. When he was stable enough he was flown home to Strong Memorial in Rochester NY. It cost $500,000.

Boomer 03-18-2022 10:16 AM

Madelaine,

We were in a situation like this with a family member 10 years ago and had checked on medical air transportโ€” but then things changed, so it never happened.

I hope you will check on this possibility if you feel like getting back to the needed medical help, surrounded by family, would be the best thing to do.

I am not sure, but I think you would be able to fly with him and also there would be a medical person with you.

It is not inexpensive, but I hope you will look into it. They should be able to land and pick you up at Ocala or Leesburg.

I am so sorry you and yours are going through this.

Boomer

PS: I am sending you a PM.


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