As of July 1, 2025, Care-a-Van (CAV) is no longer providing vaccination services at our clinics. CAV will continue to offer health and social care services and partner with other organizations in supporting community events. Services include but are not limited to: Naloxone distribution and opioid prevention education, blood pressure and glucose screenings, mental health screening, and telehealth referrals. For questions, please contact us at care-a-van@doh.wa.gov.
Care-a-Van is a mobile health clinic that serves people across Washington state. We work closely with community partners and local health jurisdictions (LHJ) or departments to increase access to health services for priority communities. Care-a-Van has played a critical role in outbreak response, providing rapid, community-based solutions during public health emergencies.
Since July 2024, Care-a-Van has administered more than 3,900 Flu, 6,800 COVID, and 5,700 childhood vaccines.
Beyond immunizations, Care-a-Van offers blood pressure and glucose screenings, naloxone distribution, and partnerships with Care Connect hubs and other community organizations to connect people with vital social services.
Care-a-Van has also played a critical role in outbreak response, providing rapid, community-based solutions during public health emergencies. Care-a-Van collaborates with local health jurisdictions (LHJs), Tribes, and community-based organizations to serve disproportionately impacted and underserved communities.
Care-a-Van at a Glance
Total Events: 2,726 clinics held as of February 28, 2025
Total Vaccinations:
- 61,448 COVID-19 vaccines
- 11,519 routine childhood vaccines
- 821 Mpox vaccines
- 8,272 seasonal flu vaccines
Health Screenings and Harm Reduction:
- 1,228 blood pressure readings
- 1,285 blood glucose screenings
- 1,299 Naloxone kits distributed
Current Service Summary
- Service offered at no-cost and Insurance is not required
- Patients can access these services on a walk-up basis and are available for ages seen below:
- A1C testing 35 years+
- Blood pressure and visions screenings 3 years+
- Blood glucose screenings 12 years+
- BMI screening ages 2 years+
- Community based care coordination (Upon availability)
- Dental services (Upon availability)
- Health insurance enrollment specialists (Upon availability)
- Mental health screenings 12 years+
- Naloxone (Narcan) distribution
- Telehealth ages 2 years+
- Vaccine education for all ages
- Vision testing
- The mobile clinics also support community events by providing necessary equipment (tents, chairs, signs) to make healthcare more accessible.