Cooley Dickinson to start shuttle van to Mass. General
NORTHAMPTON — To help Pioneer Valley residents access health care services at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Cooley Dickinson Health Care and Mass. General are teaming up to offer a round-trip, nonstop daily van shuttle. The free service debuts Monday.
“We are excited to offer this new service to make it easier for patients and family members to access care when needed at Mass. General,” President and Chief Executive Officer Joanne Marqusee said.
The 12-passenger van, which is equipped with Wi-Fi, will depart daily from the parking lot across from 8 Atwood Drive in Northampton at 6:30 a.m. The van’s destination is Mass. General’s main entrance at 55 Fruit St., Boston. The van will leave for Northampton at 3 p.m. The shuttle runs Monday through Friday; it is not available on major holidays.
The service, which is a pilot program, is open to Pioneer Valley residents. There is no cost to ride the shuttle, but reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 888-554-4CDH (4234) 24 hours in advance. Children 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Learn more at cooley/mghshuttle.org or call 888-554-4CDH (4234).