Johns Hopkins Bayview’s new Care-A-Van hit the streets of Baltimore in November 2016. The mobile medical van delivers quality medical care to a diverse population at no cost to the patient.

Many barriers such as language, lack of transportation and lack of financial resources hinder Baltimore residents from receiving proper health care. Since June 2000, the Care-A-Van has been fostering the health needs of underserved people. Care-A-Van staff recognize the community’s challenges and are committed to serving each patient’s unique needs. Services—including tuberculosis testing, blood pressure checks, pregnancy testing and immunizations—are targeted to uninsured children and families who do not have a regular source of medical care.

After serving the community for so many years, the original Care-A-Van was in need of a replacement.

The new van is made possible by a generous donation from the France Merrick Foundation. Two patient exam rooms, an intake area, lab/work area, bathroom and patient waiting area are part of the design of the 40-foot clinic on wheels. It will allow Johns Hopkins Bayview to expand its reach into local neighborhoods and bring hope and healing to those in need.

Johns Hopkins Bayview believes in “delivering the promise of medicine.” Traveling to key community sites during the week—the Esperanza Center, Patterson Park and Armistead Gardens—ensures that we deliver this promise to more people.

If you have questions about the Care-A-Van, please call 443-676-2825.