Southwest’s medical transport grant program marks 15 years

Southwest Airlines’ Medical Transportation Grant Program, which provides free travel to nonprofit hospitals and medical transportation organizations for patients and family members, is marking its 15th anniversary. “Southwest Airlines’ Medical Transportation Grant Program has made it possible for thousands of children without the resources needed to travel to come to our pediatric hospitals or medical centers and receive the life-changing care and treatment they need,” said Mel Bower, chief marketing and communications officer for Shriners Children’s.