The Family Van Brings Care to Boston Streets | Concord News

For over 35 years, The Family Van has been rolling through Boston’s underserved neighborhoods, offering free health screenings and care right where people live — near transit hubs, making health access simple and affordable. Medical students from local universities intern with the van, connecting with their own communities while delivering vital services like blood pressure and blood sugar checks. One longtime regular even earned a year-long YMCA pass and has been staying active there for over a decade. With summer bringing in up to 500 visitors a month, the van’s impact is clear: it’s breaking down barriers for those who can’t afford or access traditional care. Since adding college interns five years ago, the program has grown stronger, rotating through neighborhoods Tuesday through Friday — proving that community, compassion, and creativity can transform healthcare access. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c5b11513002561d