Hundreds of Pilots Sign Up To Provide Transport for Women’s Medical Care

Elevated Access offers free transportation in places where medical services are now more difficult to obtain.

Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 09:31 AM ET

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More than 700 pilots have registered to provide free transportation for medical care, including abortions and gender-affirming healthcare. [File photo: Shutterstock]

Key Takeaways:

Elevated Access is a new non-profit providing free air transportation for individuals in rural areas to access medical care, including abortions and gender-affirming healthcare.
The organization has garnered substantial support, with over 700 general aviation pilots volunteering and more than $100,000 in donations.
Volunteer pilots undergo a rigorous vetting process that includes flight experience, specific training, and an alignment with the organization's values.
Elevated Access partners with established practical support organizations to coordinate flights, ensuring pilots are protected from sensitive patient information for liability purposes.

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More than 700 pilots have registered to provide free transportation for medical care, including abortions and gender-affirming healthcare, according to a new non-profit called Elevated Access.

The group plans to service rural areas to provide access to medical care, which may now be more difficult to get, depending on the state. Elevated Access says more than $100,000 has been donated to support the organization’s mission.