Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To read our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.

Transportation

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Boston HealthNet Uber Ridership

Patients with WellSense Health Plan insurance have access to a free Uber ridership program between some neighborhood health centers and BMC. If you are scheduled for an appointment at BMC, please ask the front desk at your health center how to access a free Uber ride.

Participating health centers include:

  • Codman Square
  • The Dimock Center
  • Dorchester House Multi-Service Center Shuttle
  • Greater Roslindale Medical and Dental Center Shuttle
  • Harvard St. Neighborhood Health Center Shuttle
  • Mattapan Community Health Center Shuttle
  • South Boston Community Health Center Shuttle
  • Upham's Corner Health Center Shuttle
  • Whittier Street Health Center Shuttle

Please note: A shuttle will still be provided to patients to and from NeighborHealth (formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center).

View schedule for this route (PDF)

Evening & Weekend Escort Service

An escort service to Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC) parking facilities and Broadway Station of the MBTA is available for BUMC commuters and visitors Monday-Friday 12:00 AM - 6:00 AM, and at all hours during weekends and official holidays. The escort service can be requested at the BMC Menino Pavilion Security desk on the ground floor near the Emergency Department.

People requesting escort services are required to sign the Security register and to present proper identification. Security personnel are not authorized to drop a passenger off anywhere except at his or her vehicle in a BUMC parking facility or at a BUMC facility or Broadway MBTA Station.

There are occasional delays when the Security vehicle is being used for an emergency, so please call ahead to Security at 617.414.4444 for BUMC Harrison Avenue Campus before going to the Security desk.

By Shuttle – Boston VA Medical Center Shuttle

Pick up and drop off location: 85 East Concord St.

This shuttle operates between the VA Hospital in Jamaica Plain and Boston Medical Center. The schedule is listed below. Please arrive at the stop a few minutes before scheduled departure times. Times are subject to weather and traffic conditions.

Boston VA Shuttle Schedule

To VA Hospital from BMCTo BMC from VA Hospital
  • 10 a.m.
  • 11 a.m.
  • 12 p.m. (noon)
  • 1 p.m.
  • 2 p.m.
  • 3 p.m.
  • 4 p.m.
  • 5 p.m.
  • 9:30 a.m.
  • 10:30 a.m.
  • 11:30 p.m.
  • 12:30 p.m.
  • 1:30 p.m.
  • 2:30 p.m.
  • 3:30 p.m.
  • 4:30 p.m.

BU Charles River Campus and Medical Center Campus Shuttles

The Medical Campus bus will leave the Charles River Campus from the corner of Sherborn Street and Commonwealth Avenue in front of the School of Education. This is now a direct bus to and from the Medical Campus making no other stops.

The bus is a free shuttle for BMC employees, BU faculty, staff and students that connects the BU Charles River Campus to the BU Medical Campus. Please have a valid BMC or BU ID.

For more information including schedules and stops, visit The BUS website. Schedules are subject to change.

Evening Shuttle

For faculty, staff and students only.

The Evening Shuttle boards at ONE CENTRAL STOP located at 710 Albany Street / Albany Street Garage. This site is indoor, well-lit and includes a 24-hour staff on site.

This shuttle operates Monday-Friday (except holidays) at 5:15 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:15 PM, 10:15 PM, 11:15 PM, and 12:15 AM.

The Shuttle Travels ON REQUEST to:

  • MBTA Stations: Andrews (Red), Broadway (Red), Ruggles (Orange), Back Bay (Orange), and Copley (Green)
  • South End Neighborhood Locations within one mile. Due to time constraints, the 5:15 PM shuttle will be unable to drive passengers within ONE MILE to their homes. The regular practice will continue with later shuttles.

Please Note: This service and schedule may be changed or modified with notice. Times are subject to weather and traffic conditions.

Questions? Call 617-358-3506.

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