Meet Michelle - Pediatric Social Worker from Logan Health Children's
Angel Flight West (AFW) provides free transportation to medical treatment for passengers of all ages, and about one third of our missions are for children. Our partnerships with children’s hospitals in the West are essential for ensuring we reach passengers that need our services.??
Michelle, a pediatric social worker at Logan Health in Montana, has been requesting flights for three children receiving treatment at her facility. Read below to hear more about Michelle’s experiences requesting flights from AFW!?
Q+A?
Q: Could you tell us about your current occupation? How long have you been working in this position? Why did you become interested in your field??
A: I am a pediatric social worker and I support patients who have complex medical needs. I have been working as a pediatric social worker for six years and have been a social worker for over 22 years. I decided to go into medical social work to help patients and families cope with chronic illness and navigate the medical environment.?????
Q: How did you hear about Angel Flight West??
A: I heard about Angel Flight West when I worked as a pediatric social worker at Seattle Children’s Hospital in 2017. I began making referrals and have continued to do so while working in Montana at Logan Health Children’s.???
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Q: How have your experiences requesting flights from AFW been? Without naming patients, have there been any particularly impactful experiences that you have had working with patients that you would like to share??
A: My experience requesting flights has been wonderful. The process is so easy, and I always know my families are being well cared for while the logistics of their travel are put in place.? Angel Flight West has gone out of their way to help in time sensitive situations, allowing families to be flown to various hospitals for medical procedures.???
Q: What would you want other healthcare workers to know about AFW????
A: The process for requesting flights is easy and the communication is fluid. I always know my families are in good hands. Thank you, Angel Flight West!???
Stetson is one of AFW’s passengers who has flown to care at Logan Health Children’s. You can read more of Stetson’s angel flight journey by clicking here.??
If you're a healthcare worker and want to learn more about requesting flights for patients, please visit our website or call us at (310) 390-2958. You can also email our team at [email protected].?