Outreach Materials

Health Connector wouldn't be possible without involvement from our community. Use these resources to help spread the word!

ABOUT HEALTH CONNECTOR

The Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA) has worked alongside Arcadis, Capture Management Solutions, the Community Transportation Association of America, the Dallas County Health Department, Flexlynqs, the Institute for Transportation at Iowa State University, and Via to create Health Connector: An Inclusive Mobility Experience from Beginning to End (Health Connector).

The U.S. Department of Transportation Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office (JPO) awarded HIRTA a pilot under the ITS4US Deployment Program for its proposed Health Connector concept, which will introduce an innovative solution to address challenges in transportation access to healthcare for HIRTA communities.

Health Connector is a platform designed to address the needs and challenges faced by various populations in Dallas County, in accessing healthcare services. The objective is to ensure enhanced and equal access to healthcare options for all residents, with a specific focus on groups such as persons with disabilities, individuals with low income, older adults, veterans, and those with limited English proficiency.

JOIN US ON THIS JOURNEY

We want to make it simple for you to explain Health Connector to the individuals you serve.

This toolkit provides the information and materials you need to effectively communicate the purpose and benefits of Health Connector!

You can utilize our sample social media posts, videos, flyer, and more to help spread the word and easily get more Iowans to their healthcare destinations.

SOCIAL MEDIA

#HealthConnector

Use these sample posts and graphics to share information about Health Connector with your network.

GRAPHICS

FOR MEDIA

POST #1

The Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA) is unveiling the newest addition to medical transportation in Dallas County!

Through the Health Connector program, healthcare appointments and transportation to those appointments can be conveniently scheduled at the same time.

Visit www.ridehirta.com/its4us to learn more.

POST #2

Limited mobility, language barriers, and access to transportation can make it difficult to successfully schedule and get to medical appointments. HIRTA’s new Health Connector program aims to lessen these challenges and give more Iowans reliable, affordable access to their healthcare destinations.

With an accessible wayfinding app and a simple scheduling system, Health Connector makes it easy to schedule a ride to and from appointments—and even pick up prescriptions along the way!

Learn more at www.ridehirta.com/its4us.

FOR PARTNERS

POST #1

Introducing @ridehirta’s Health Connector!

This brand-new platform makes it easier than ever to get reliable, affordable transportation to healthcare destinations in Dallas County.

Healthcare staff, community health navigators, and travelers can use Health Connector to book healthcare appointments and transportation to those appointments at the same time.

Learn more at www.ridehirta.com/its4us.

POST #2

Have you ever had trouble getting a ride to a medical appointment? Does limited mobility make traveling difficult? Health Connector is the solution you need!

Health Connector is a simple way to book the transportation you need to and from your healthcare destinations.

Learn more and schedule your next ride at www.ridehirta.com/its4us.

POST #3

Wondering how Health Connector works? Check out this video for a quick peek into the process!

https://youtu.be/VBedCBGP9Bo?si=UhDH7HWflq1I2pDQ

Visit www.ridehirta.com/its4us to learn more and schedule your ride today.

FLYERS

Use these flyers to explain the benefits of Health Connector to partners and travelers.

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FOR TRAVELERS

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VIDEOS

Use these videos to highlight the simplicity of Health Connector's capabilities and the value of its benefits to partners and travelers.

Health Connector Information for Travelers

Health Connector Information for Partners

Overview of Health Connector

Registration Walkthrough

TESTIMONIALS

We think Health Connector is great, but your network doesn't just have to take our word for it!

Use these testimonials from REAL customers who shared their experiences with healthcare trips to show your community how Health Connector has already made a positive impact.

"I have been able to make doctors appts., get groceries, pick up prescriptions and many other important tasks thanks to HIRTA and the Health Connector. The staff and drivers are polite and friendly and very helpful to someone new to the area like me.

Without HIRTA, I would be in a much more difficult situation. I can't say enough good about them.”

"HIRTA is the only way of transportation for me. I am a double amputee, I have kidney disease, and I am blind in one eye and limited in the other eye. My kidney disease is life threatening. HIRTA knows exactly what to do, thank you for the Health Connector.

If I was driving myself, the outcome could have been different."

"I want everyone to know that I love HIRTA. All the bus drivers are very nice, and I enjoy getting to talk to them.

I wouldn't be able to make it to my doctor's appointments without the Health Connector."

"I am visually impaired and unable to drive. My family is not close and I rely on HIRTA for all transportation needs. HIRTA provides me with rides to and from doctor visits.

I had been getting discouraged in getting transportation. HIRTA and the Health Connector help tremendously."