Angels on Ice is a ridesharing firm that gives rides to medical professionals who want transportation to and from work in wintery climate.
ROGERS, Ark. — For many, winter climate brings on the snow days, which means working from dwelling or digital studying. For medical professionals like medical doctors and nurses, it’s simply one other day at work however provides the uncertainty of getting to work safely. That’s the place Angels on Ice is available in.
Angels on Ice is a ridesharing firm that gives rides to medical professionals who want transportation to and from work. When roads haven’t cleared, a service like that is needed for essential workers.
“Well if they couldn’t get to work we would be unable to provide some of the services to care for our patients, that’s very well needed. And probably wouldn’t be able to work,” Michele Reeves with Mercy Hospital mentioned.
As of Thursday, Feb. 3, afternoon, 25 Mercy nurses alone used the service to get to work. If it weren’t for Angels on Ice the hospital would have been 25 nurses brief.
Jason Winchester is the experience coordinator and acts as a liaison between drivers and medical professionals in want of a experience. The hub that receives experience requests sends Winchester every message in order that he can delegate assignments to volunteer drivers. He says that is extra than simply lending a hand.
“There’s nothing scarier than showing up hurt, sick, and not having enough people there to take care of you,” Winchester mentioned.
A father-daughter volunteer duo James and Grace Higley agree that that is about getting sufferers the correct care. They say they’ve been volunteering for about 11 years. James says he took Grace on her first experience when she was simply 6 years previous and it was a approach for them to spend time collectively. Now it’s change into their winter sport as James drives and Grace provides instructions.
“As she’s grown older she’s helped me navigate, helped me through the texting and figuring out where things are and the texting… We just fell in love with doing it. Can’t wait for the snow to come every year,” James mentioned.
While they grew to love their favourite winter sport, Grace additionally grew to recognize the blessings she’s had.
“It’s important to share our blessings with our community,” Grace mentioned.
If you’re a medical skilled in want of a experience or need to volunteer go to the Angels on Ice Facebook web page.