Residents of Pouce Coupe in Northeast B.C. will enjoy better access to health-related travel, as NH Connections adds local departures and arrivals effective August 20th, 2018.
NH Connections routes are being expanded to include Pouce Coupe, with daily departures bound for destinations including Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Prince George:
| Bound for: | Departing* Pouce Coupe: |
|---|---|
| Dawson Creek/Fort St. John | Sundays, 2:30 p.m. |
| Dawson Creek/Fort St. John | Mondays, 7:40 a.m. |
| Prince George (via Dawson Creek) | Tuesdays, 9:35 a.m. |
| Dawson Creek/Fort St. John/Chetwynd | Wednesdays, 7:50 a.m. |
| Dawson Creek/Fort St. John | Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. |
| Dawson Creek/Fort St. John | Fridays, 7:40 a.m. |
| Prince George (via Dawson Creek) | Saturdays, 9:35 a.m. |
| Bound for: | Departing* Pouce Coupe: |
| Prince George (& continuing to Dawson Creek/Fort St. John) | Sundays and Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. |
| Fort St. John/Dawson Creek | Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 5:15 p.m. |
| Fort St. John, Chetwynd and Dawson Creek (same-day trip) | Wednesdays, 5:50 p.m. |
| Fort St. John/Dawson Creek (& continuing to Prince George) | Saturdays, 9:15 am |
* All departures from and arrivals at the Pouce Coupe Community Hall; departure and arrival times in communities already served by NH Connections will remain the same.
NH Connections recently expanded eligibility to include more people who might require assistance with travel related to health care needs and issues. In addition to those with scheduled medical appointments outside their home community, the service is now available to people with mobility challenges, anyone 60 years of age or older, and those travelling to support immediate family members who are travelling for health-related reasons.
More information about the NH Connections program is available through the NH Connections booking centre at 1-888-647-4997, via e-mail at NHConnections@northernhealth.ca or visit us online at nhconnections.ca.