Sen. Adam Gómez Secures Funding for Community Health Initiative in Springfield

BOSTON — State Sen. Adam Gómez announced that an initiative he sponsored during the Senate budget debate aimed at boosting community health in Springfield was adopted by the body. Through an amendment submitted by the third-term Senator, the Baystate Medical Center Wellness on Wheels (WOW) bus will receive $50,000 to assist in outreach to residents, particularly in the North End of Springfield.

“The WOW bus meets individuals where they live and work to ensure greater access to preventive services,” Gómez said. “This is a model of what healthcare access should look like: proactive, inclusive, and rooted in community trust.”

The WOW bus travels to communities in and around Springfield, providing free or low-cost screenings, health education, and counseling. The bus meets people where they live and work, bringing preventive care to the community, along with a classroom on wheels that educates the next generation of medical professionals.