A missed follow-up can undo weeks of recovery.

Follow-up appointments exist because your doctor needs to confirm that healing is happening correctly, catch complications early, and adjust your treatment plan. Missing them — especially after surgery — can lead to serious setbacks. Yet transportation to routine and post-surgical care is one of the most overlooked gaps in rural healthcare access.

Unique Ride Services fills that gap. Whether you need a single post-surgical visit, recurring physical therapy, routine lab draws, or annual checkups at Gila Regional or another regional facility, we get you there and back safely.

Situations we help with

I had knee surgery last month in Silver City. I have three follow-up appointments over the next six weeks and I can't drive yet.

My primary care doctor wants me to do weekly physical therapy in Silver City for the next two months.

I need lab work done every month at Gila Regional. It's just a blood draw but I have no way to get there.

My father needs his annual cardiology checkup. It's not urgent but it's important and he needs a reliable ride.

What's included on every follow-up ride

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Door-to-Door ServiceFront door to clinic entrance, and back. No parking lots.

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Driver's Direct Cell NumberYour family can call or text anytime during the trip.

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Confirmation Call Night BeforeWe confirm pickup time the evening before every trip.

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Water & Snacks On BoardIncluded on all rides at no extra charge.

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USB Charger in Back SeatStay connected throughout the trip.

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Medicaid Billing HandledWe verify your coverage and handle paperwork before your first trip.

Types of follow-up appointments we transport to

Post-surgical follow-ups at Gila Regional Medical Center
Physical therapy and rehabilitation sessions
Routine lab work and blood draws
Annual wellness exams and preventive care
Wound care and dressing change appointments
Imaging and diagnostic follow-ups (X-ray, MRI, CT)
Primary care and internal medicine visits
Prescription pickup and pharmacy consultations

Scheduling follow-up rides

We ask for at least 7 business days advance notice for most follow-up appointments. For recurring visits — such as weekly physical therapy — once you are on our schedule, you do not need to call each time. We'll be there consistently until your series is complete or you tell us otherwise.

For urgent post-discharge follow-ups, call us directly at (630) 664-7428 and we will do our best to accommodate shorter notice.