Where the listings come from
Every channel we read on October 20, 2026. Partners keep publishing the way they already do: a feed, a web page or a PDF flyer. The finder reads it, so nobody retypes a schedule.
7 channels
| Organization | Channel | Read automatically | Items read | BP screenings found | Status and note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Boston | RSS feed | Yes, feed or data file | 25 | 0 | Returns only the next 25 City events; no paging, so it has to be polled daily. |
| Codman Square Health Center | iCal feed | Yes, feed or data file | 16 | 0 | Standard iCal from The Events Calendar. Codman's 2026 barber-shop BP tour was announced in its blog and the news, not in this feed. |
| Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers | iCal feed + events REST API | Yes, feed or data file | 0 | 0 | Feed is live but listed no upcoming events on 2026-10-20. |
| Boston Public Library | Events JSON / RSS (BiblioCommons) | Yes, feed or data file | 50 | 0 | Keyword search for "blood pressure" returned 1 event, a discussion group that uses the phrase as a figure of speech; the classifier rejects it. Sampled: first 50 of 104 "health" matches. |
| Mass General Brigham | PDF flyer (read by AI) | Read by AI from what the partner publishes | 37 | 20 | PDF flyer · 37 read · 20 in Boston · not connected yet Schedule updated weekly as a Word-made PDF. 37 sessions read; 20 in Boston, 17 in other cities (not listed). |
| Heart of a Giant Foundation | Web page (read by AI) | Read by AI from what the partner publishes | 17 | 16 | Web page · 17 read · 16 in Boston · connected Oct 20 Dates and times listed on the page with no year, street address or feed. 17 sessions read; 16 in Boston, 1 in Braintree (not listed). |
| MassGIS (Mass League data) | GIS layer | Yes, feed or data file | 33 | 0 | Community health centers as of December 2024 (published 2025-02-20). 35 Boston rows; 2 administration-only offices dropped. |
What the calendars contained
We read 91 items from 3 public calendars. An AI classifier sorted each one and gave a reason. 0 of 91 were blood pressure screenings: the real schedules were on a PDF flyer and a web page.
City of Boston, RSS feed: 25 items, 0 BP screenings
Blood pressure screening (0)
Health program (not a screening) (2)
- Age Strong's Medicare Open Enrollment Clinics - DorchesterMedicare open enrollment help with SHINE counselors; insurance enrollment, no BP checks mentioned.
- Age Strong's Medicare Open Enrollment Clinics - DorchesterMedicare open enrollment help with SHINE counselors; insurance enrollment, no BP checks mentioned.
Not health related (23)
- South Boston: 526 E Third St Abutters MeetingZoning abutters meeting about a building permit amendment; no health content or blood pressure checks mentioned.
- East Boston: 90-92 Maverick Street Abutters MeetingAbutters meeting on a building occupancy and construction proposal; nothing about health screening.
- Wood Avenue Safety Improvements Design Update - DigitalStreet design update meeting on Wood Avenue transportation changes; no health services mentioned.
- Mission Hill: 68 Wensley St Abutters MeetingAbutters meeting about erecting a new 6-unit building; no health content.
- Building Decarbonization Advisor Program Info SessionInfo session on a building decarbonization program for building owners; not a health service.
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines Flag RaisingFlag raising ceremony title only; no description or health content.
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines Flag RaisingFlag raising ceremony title only; no description or health content.
- BPL Career ServicesLibrary career services listing; no health screening or blood pressure mentioned.
- BPL Career ServicesLibrary career services listing; no health screening or blood pressure mentioned.
- Nature Center: Nocturnal AnimalsPark Rangers nature center open house about owls, bats and nocturnal animals; not health.
- Nature Center: Nocturnal AnimalsPark Rangers nature center open house about owls, bats and nocturnal animals; not health.
- Jamaica Plain: 3575-3579 Washington Street Abutters MeetingAbutters meeting on new residential condominium construction; no health content.
- Mission Hill: 1478 Tremont St Abutters MeetingAbutters meeting about an alcohol license change; no health services mentioned.
- Dorchester: 887 Washington Street Abutters MeetingAbutters meeting about extending living space into a basement; no health content.
- South Boston: 219 E St Abutters MeetingAbutters meeting about building an eight-unit residential building; no health content.
- FreeVerse CollectivePoetry, music and storytelling arts event; 'healing' is figurative, no screening mentioned.
- FreeVerse CollectivePoetry, music and storytelling arts event; 'healing' is figurative, no screening mentioned.
- FreeVerse CollectivePoetry, music and storytelling arts event; 'healing' is figurative, no screening mentioned.
- Roxbury Coffee HourMayor's neighborhood coffee hour with donuts, games and plants; no health screening mentioned.
- Roxbury Coffee HourMayor's neighborhood coffee hour with donuts, games and plants; no health screening mentioned.
- Building a Strong Digital Foundation for Small Businesses #2: SEO and LocalizationSmall business workshop on SEO and localization; unrelated to health.
- Fall-o-Ween Children's Festival 2026Children's Halloween festival with games and treats; no health screening mentioned.
- Fall-o-Ween Children's Festival 2026Children's Halloween festival with obstacle courses, crafts, music; no screening or health service mentioned.
Codman Square Health Center, iCal feed: 16 items, 0 BP screenings
Blood pressure screening (0)
Health program (not a screening) (16)
- Virtual Baby CafeCodman Square Health Center 'Baby Café' virtual session; a lactation-type support program, no screening or BP mentioned.
- Virtual Baby CafeCodman Square Health Center 'Baby Café' virtual session; a lactation-type support program, no screening or BP mentioned.
- Virtual Baby CafeCodman Square Health Center 'Baby Café' virtual session; a lactation-type support program, no screening or BP mentioned.
- Weight Loss Management Group - FridaysWeight management group for patients on medications; mentions 'monthly weigh-ins' but no blood pressure checks.
- Virtual Baby CafeCodman Square Health Center 'Baby Café' virtual session; a lactation-type support program, no screening or BP mentioned.
- Virtual Baby CafeCodman Square Health Center 'Baby Café' virtual session; a lactation-type support program, no screening or BP mentioned.
- Virtual Baby CafeCodman Square Health Center 'Baby Café' virtual session; a lactation-type support program, no screening or BP mentioned.
- Virtual Baby CafeCodman Square Health Center 'Baby Café' virtual session; a lactation-type support program, no screening or BP mentioned.
- Weight Loss Management Group - FridaysWeight management group for patients on medications; mentions 'monthly weigh-ins' but no blood pressure checks.
- Virtual Baby CafeCodman Square Health Center 'Baby Café' virtual session; a lactation-type support program, no screening or BP mentioned.
- Virtual Baby CafeCodman Square Health Center 'Baby Café' virtual session; a lactation-type support program, no screening or BP mentioned.
- Virtual Baby CafeBaby Café is a lactation support session; no blood pressure or screening mentioned.
- Virtual Baby CafeBaby Café is a lactation support session; no blood pressure or screening mentioned.
- Weight Loss Management Group - FridaysWeight management group for medication patients; only "monthly weigh-ins", no blood pressure checks stated.
- Weight Loss Management Group - FridaysWeight management group for medication patients; only "monthly weigh-ins", no blood pressure checks stated.
- Weight Loss Management Group - FridaysWeight management group for medication patients; only "monthly weigh-ins", no blood pressure checks stated.
Boston Public Library, Events JSON / RSS (BiblioCommons): 50 items, 0 BP screenings
Blood pressure screening (0)
Health program (not a screening) (33)
- Line Dancing"New exercise class" of line dancing; no blood pressure check mentioned.
- Senior Fridays: Tai Chi WalkingSenior exercise session on "Tai Chi Walking"; no screening or blood pressure mentioned.
- Tai Chi for Adults & SeniorsTai Chi class for balance and fall prevention; no blood pressure check stated.
- Tai Chi & QigongTai chi and qigong class aimed at health and well-being; no blood pressure checks mentioned.
- Hatha YogaHatha yoga class; wellness exercise only, no screening or blood pressure checks.
- Age Strong Commission's Memory CafeMemory Café program for people with memory loss and caregivers; no screening or BP checks.
- Medicare Open Enrollment EventMedicare open enrollment counseling on insurance plans; not a screening, no BP mentioned.
- Gentle YogaGentle yoga class with breathing and meditation; no screening or blood pressure checks.
- Meet your Age Strong Advocate! - Drop in HoursAdvocate helps older adults apply for SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare; enrollment help, no BP checks.
- Community Caring Clinic: Meet Outreach CoordinatorClinic outreach worker shares info on behavioral health and HIV services; BP checks not stated.
- Tai Chi for Adults & SeniorsTai Chi class for "improving balance and preventing falls"; no blood pressure checks mentioned.
- Hatha YogaHatha Yoga class; wellness exercise only, no blood pressure checks mentioned.
- Gentle YogaGentle yoga class with breathing and meditation; no blood pressure checks mentioned.
- Community Caring Clinic: Meet Outreach CoordinatorOutreach coordinator shares information on clinic services; HIV testing named but BP not stated.
- A Community Meditation CircleCommunity meditation circle with "silent meditation"; wellbeing activity, no screening or BP mention.
- Meet Your Age Strong AdvocateAdvocate helps older adults apply for "SNAP, Medicaid, & Medicare"; benefits help, no BP checks.
- Yoga 101 [#teencentral]Teen yoga class to learn basics and exercise; no blood pressure checks mentioned.
- Chair Yoga ClassDrop-in chair yoga class with breathwork; no blood pressure checks mentioned.
- Boston Age Strong Commission's Memory CaféMemory Café for people with memory loss, with "sound therapy, mindfulness"; no BP checks.
- Tai Chi for Adults & SeniorsTai Chi class focused on "improving balance and preventing falls"; no screening or BP check mentioned.
- Morning Yoga FlowYoga class for strength and flexibility; no screening or blood pressure checks mentioned.
- Healing Sound Workshop by Coming Home ConnectionsSound bath for "nervous system regulation" using Reiki; wellness session, no BP check mentioned.
- Bloom & Blossom - Community Wellness ProgramWellness sessions list yoga, acupuncture, sound bowl, chair massage; no BP or screening stated.
- 2026 Medicare Open Enrollment ClinicsMedicare open enrollment help with SHINE counselors; insurance enrollment, not a screening.
- Gentle YogaGentle yoga class with breathing and meditation; no screening or BP check mentioned.
- Meet your Age Strong Advocate! - Drop in HoursDrop-in help applying for benefits like SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare; no screening mentioned.
- My Self in the World Story TimeStory time described as "Children's Mental Health Story Time"; not a screening, no BP check.
- Community Caring Clinic: Meet Outreach CoordinatorOutreach table sharing information on clinic services; HIV testing is only named as a clinic service, no BP.
- A Community Meditation CircleCommunity meditation circle with sharing and silent meditation; no screening or BP check mentioned.
- Chair Yoga ClassDrop-in "chair yoga classes" with an instructor; a wellness class with no screening or BP check mentioned.
- Memory CaféSocial program for "those living with memory loss" and caregivers; support-style, no screening or BP check.
- Tai Chi for Adults & SeniorsTai Chi class focused on "improving balance and preventing falls"; exercise class, no BP check stated.
- Know Your Lemons! Breast Health Education for Early DetectionEducational talk on breast cancer signs and self-exam; no screening is performed and BP is not mentioned.
Not health related (17)
- An In-Person Living Room Conversation — Anxiety and ElectionsKeyword match “blood pressure”, rejectedDiscussion group; "your blood pressure rise" is a figure of speech, not a check offered.
- A Community Meditation CircleCommunity meditation and reading circle; no screening or blood pressure mentioned.
- Lowell Lecture: AI and Civic EngagementPanel lecture on AI and civic engagement; nothing health-related.
- Storytelling: "On the Corner"Storytelling workshop about narrative craft; no health content.
- Build A Better Ramen [#teencentral]Teen cooking class on a cheap, healthy recipe; no screening or clinical health service.
- Intersex Awareness Day Documentary Screening & Discussion'Screening' means a documentary film showing and discussion, not a health screening.
- Country Line DanceLine dance class focused on dance moves; no health screening or BP check.
- A Community Meditation CircleCommunity meditation and sharing circle; no screening or BP checks mentioned.
- Death CafeOpen conversation about death and dying; not a screening, clinic or health program.
- Storytelling: "On the Corner"Storytelling workshop on narrative craft; no health screening or blood pressure mention.
- Author Talk: The Science of RevengeAuthor talk about a book on revenge; no screening or blood pressure checks offered.
- Storytelling: "On the Corner"Storytelling workshop on narrative craft; no health screening or blood pressure mention.
- Lowell Lecture: A ConversationPublic lecture by a virologist about vaccines; a talk, not a clinic, class or screening.
- Knife Skills for TeensTeen cooking skills class on "knife safety" and dicing fruit; no health screening.
- Storytelling: "On the Corner"Storytelling class about crafting a narrative; no health content or blood pressure mention.
- Crochet 101Crochet craft workshop; mental-health benefits are mentioned only as a general aim, with no clinical service or BP check.
- South Boston Garden Club Meeting & Plant Clippings GiveawayGarden club meeting and plant clippings giveaway; "health" refers only to plants.
Method
Feeds (the City events RSS, Codman Square Health Center's calendar and Boston Public Library events) were read once on October 20, 2026 and each item was classified by an AI model, which also explained its choice. Partner schedules that are not feeds, a PDF flyer and a web page, were read by the same model, which returns one row per dated session. Every row was checked by hand against the original. Boston addresses were placed on the map with the US Census Bureau geocoder; when a partner names only a square, the pin sits on that square and the listing says so. An address that can't be found stays off the map rather than being guessed. Sessions outside Boston are read but not listed. Health centers come from the MassGIS layer; we never claim a health center offers free walk-in checks, and we ask residents to call.
Data sources
- Heart of a Giant Foundation, Free Community Screenings page (heartofagiant.org/get-screened), read October 20, 2026.
- Mass General Brigham, Community Care Van schedule (PDF, updated Oct 2, 2026), read October 20, 2026.
- MassGIS, Community Health Centers layer (locations as of December 2024, published February 20, 2025).
- CDC PLACES, census tract estimates, 2025 release (2023 BRFSS model-based estimates): high blood pressure, BP medication use, routine checkups, lack of health insurance.
- Analyze Boston, Census Tracts Boston 2020 and BPDA Neighborhood Boundaries (Open Data Commons PDDL).
- City of Boston events RSS, Codman Square Health Center events calendar, Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers events calendar, Boston Public Library events (first 50 of 104 “health” matches, and the “blood pressure” search).
- US Census Bureau Geocoder; OpenStreetMap Nominatim for two named squares. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.