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TeleHealth Van in Boston. The vans are sponsored by the Ruderman Family Foundation and provide appointments for students to discuss their mental health. Photo Courtesy of TeleHealth Vans.

Vans providing free therapy for students parked at Northeastern, Harvard

By Cornelia Nisbet October 1, 2025
The Boston-based Ruderman Family Foundation is working to reduce barriers to mental health resources for students while combating antisemitism.
A group of 35 Massachusetts state legislators requested the Baker administration prioritize COVID-19 vaccination distribution to low-income schools. COURTESY OF LISA FERDINANDO VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Boston legislators, researchers say low-income school employees should be prioritized for vaccines

By Ashley Soebroto January 27, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine has been heralded a symbol of hope. But as Phase 1 of the vaccine roll out comes to a close, the question remains: who should be next in line? Thirty-five legislators have requested the Baker administration prioritize vaccine distribution for low-income schools over other higher-income schools to facilitate the return to in-person learning, and BU professors agree.
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