<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Care Connection Transport Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Care Connection is a private non-emergency medical transportation provide throughout the Central Coast of California and beyond. ]]></description><link>https://www.careconnectioncentralcoast.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:25:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.careconnectioncentralcoast.com/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A New Chapter: Opening Our Santa Barbara Location]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to share some exciting updates with our amazing community! Since June 2025, we've been growing our presence in Santa Barbara with a dedicated on-site driver — and the response has been incredible. This expansion has brought us one step closer to bridging the transportation gap and meaningfully increasing the number of trips available throughout Santa Barbara. To everyone who has trusted us and used our services so far: thank you.  Your support means everything to us. 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While NEMT vehicles may resemble ambulances—often equipped with gurneys or oxygen—the services they provide are very different. Ambulances are reserved for emergencies and staffed by licensed medical professionals who deliver active medical treatment. NEMT, by contrast, is designed specifically for non-emergency needs and is operated by...]]></description><link>https://www.careconnectioncentralcoast.com/post/nemt-vs-ambulance-understanding-the-difference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69710b0a61068570a94bfb59</guid><category><![CDATA[nonemergency medical transportation]]></category><category><![CDATA[small business ]]></category><category><![CDATA[assisted transportation]]></category><category><![CDATA[hospital discharge transportation]]></category><category><![CDATA[private transportation]]></category><category><![CDATA[social determinates of health]]></category><category><![CDATA[senior care]]></category><category><![CDATA[senior transportation]]></category><category><![CDATA[health care]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:28:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3dab2d_a9fab467b492489e8dddbebb249a38de~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_909,h_593,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Care Connection Transport</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepping Into a National Advisory Role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nancy Crawford will begin serving in a national advisory role with the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Accreditation Commission (NEMTAC) starting in January. ]]></description><link>https://www.careconnectioncentralcoast.com/post/stepping-into-a-national-advisory-role</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6941f3b8031fac87aaa2cb4e</guid><category><![CDATA[nonemergency medical transportation]]></category><category><![CDATA[assisted transportation]]></category><category><![CDATA[hospital discharge transportation]]></category><category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category><category><![CDATA[behavioral health]]></category><category><![CDATA[access through transportation]]></category><category><![CDATA[social determinates of health]]></category><category><![CDATA[SDOH]]></category><category><![CDATA[access for all]]></category><category><![CDATA[Public Service]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:48:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a044f9_6eeeef50963f40a2928ca4f31d24ec5e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_474,h_474,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Care Connection Transport</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Veterans’ Needs Firsthand]]></title><description><![CDATA[We believe you cannot serve a community unless you genuinely invest in it.]]></description><link>https://www.careconnectioncentralcoast.com/post/understanding-veterans-needs-firsthand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6930b33f40df6eb66c715e71</guid><category><![CDATA[veteran]]></category><category><![CDATA[veterans]]></category><category><![CDATA[veterans support]]></category><category><![CDATA[Santa Maria Valley Chamber]]></category><category><![CDATA[Public Service]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health & Veterans]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community Engagement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Veteran Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Military Affairs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Veterans Treatment Court]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:04:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a044f9_01b8a5b576234621ae99cad7f2c90c2d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_275,h_183,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Care Connection Transport</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why NEMT Matters Locally: Bridging the Transportation Gap on the Central Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine needing life-saving treatment—but having no reliable way to get there. 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