Boston Medical Center

09/26/2025

This week’s Quick N’ Tasty class at the Teaching Kitchen featured Alegna Zavatti, Director of Interpreter Services at BMC, who shared a delicious homemade arepas recipe in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. We filled ours with chicken and avocado for a balanced meal packed with protein, fiber, and heart-healthy fats.

Hispanic Heritage Month honors the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic communities in the United States. We were proud to celebrate through food, storytelling, and connection.

Learn more about BMC's Teaching Kitchen: https://bit.ly/46WPKkL

09/26/2025

Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to make twice the impact for everyone in Boston. Adopt your bee by midnight, September 26, with a donation of any amount to BMC. Your generous gift will be matched dollar for dollar: https://bit.ly/46FccxG

Name your bee after someone who inspires you and share the “adoption certificate” you receive as a gift. Your generosity supports first-of-their-kind programs like BMC’s Preventive Food Pantry, Teaching Kitchen, two rooftop farms, and more that help all Bostonians thrive.

09/25/2025

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Let’s talk about the five types of gynecologic cancers and how you can lower your risk.

At BMC, a multidisciplinary team delivers personalized, comprehensive treatment for patients with gynecologic cancer, addressing both their medical care and their emotional and social needs.

Learn more about BMC’s Gynecologic Cancer Program: https://bit.ly/4mKNHFm

09/25/2025

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect almost every organ system. Women ages 15-45 make up about 90% of lupus cases, with higher risks in some racial groups.

In a HealthDay News article, BMC rheumatologist Michael York, MD, discusses lupus symptoms, risks, and new treatment advances. BMC is studying CAR-T cell therapy for lupus, showing promise as a transformative treatment.

Read more: https://www.healthday.com/health-news/condition/understanding-lupus-symptoms-risks-and-new-advances-in-treatment

09/24/2025

During Falls Prevention Week, BMC's Dr. Won Lee has some tips for you or a loved one on how to prevent falls.

1. Stay active
2. Make your home fall-proof
3. Always tell your doctor about any recent falls so they can make proper adjustments for the future

The more we can lower our risk of falling, the more we can avoid serious injury and live healthier lives together!

Learn more about BMC geriatrics program, ranked among the top 50 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report: https://bit.ly/42MlyGt

09/23/2025

Bob David, BMC's cancer and sickle cell support group manager, is retiring from BMC after 17 years. The vibrant community of support groups that he has built will continue forward in the hands of his longtime colleague, Cyrena Gasse. Cyrena and the rest of the team admire Bob's dedication to patients and the inspiration he's helped to foster over the years of his work, affectionately teasing him for his "Superman powers."

Join us in wishing Bob all the best as he embarks on a new chapter in life, and if you've participated in one of his many support groups, drop him a note of thanks in the comments below.

Read Bob's full story: https://bit.ly/4mzPMDM

09/23/2025

At BMC, we know that wealth is a driver of health. It’s why we are committed to providing our community with opportunities to build financial knowledge, long-term financial stability, and generational wealth. Our first-ever First-Time Homeownership Series for patients and employees — hosted by BMC's financial empowerment programming in partnership with members of BMC’s Economic Justice Advisory Board (M&T Bank, Citizens, and Eastern Bank) — outlines the fundamentals of credit, mortgage lending, the homebuying process, and more. Interested in joining our upcoming session on October 4? DM us for more information!

Thank you, M&T Bank, Citizens, and Eastern Bank, for supporting BMC patients and the health and financial wellbeing of our community.

09/22/2025

Our hive is growing every minute with BMC bee-lievers like you who are committed to making our city healthier for everyone. “Adopt” your bee with a donation to BMC by September 26: https://bit.ly/4nhXL9P

Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar, up $50,000, for BMC programs like our:
- Rooftop farms that stock our on-site food pantry with fresh produce and support community partners getting food to families in need
- Clean Power Prescription that help lower patients' utility bills through a novel solar program
- Best-in-class care in pediatrics, emergency medicine, autism, and so much more

09/19/2025

BMC's Tofu for Healthy Aging is a culinary medicine class that introduces patients 70 years and older to the often-overlooked superfood. It was developed by geriatrician Won Lee, MD, geriatrics fellow Shreya Bhatia, MD, and Teaching Kitchen Manager, Gabrielle Simmons, MS, RD, LDN and has been adapted to fit patients' food tastes and traditions.

“My patients would tell me that they don’t eat as much meat as they used to eat, for a lot of reasons: their teeth, taste changes, and costs. Being able to open people’s horizons to new foods that can impact their health is a lot of fun," says Dr. Lee.

Learn more about this interactive program that nurtures community and encourages exploration on : https://bit.ly/420e6r9

BMC's Teaching Kitchen offers a new program for patients aged 70 and older that highlights the benefits of tofu to support healthier aging.

09/19/2025

As part of our ongoing campus redesign, we will begin repaving the main driveway outside the Yawkey, Menino, and Moakley buildings. This important work will expand the driveway and upgrade crosswalk accessibility, improving both safety and convenience.

Weather permitting, driveway closures are scheduled for the following weekends, Sept. 19, Sept. 26, Oct. 17, and Oct. 24. Closures will start on Fridays at 8 p.m. through Sundays at 8 p.m.

👥 Patients and visitors will be directed to enter Moakley through the side entrance on East Concord Street. The sidewalk next to the main driveway and Moakley revolving doors will not be accessible. Staff may continue to access Yawkey through the doors next to Dunkin.

🚗 Vehicle drop-off and pick-up will be available on East Concord Street or the 710 Albany Street Garage. Signage will mark blocked metered spaces that have been converted to a drop-off/pick-up zone (on E. Concord between Harrison and the Moakley side entrance). Idling will not be permitted in this area.

🚑 The main driveway will remain open for emergency vehicles at all times.

Learn more about how we're building for tomorrow on BMC’s Campus: https://bit.ly/3I8POo9

09/18/2025

Who needs pet bunnies, lizards, dogs, and cats when you can have your very own bee? Longtime bee lovers like Izzy (age 6) are "adopting" bees from our rooftop farms when a parent or favorite auntie or funcle makes a donation of any size to BMC.

Donate today to adopt your own bee, and your gift will be doubled: https://bit.ly/41SSVXZ

You'll feel good knowing your gift supports great care, and a loved one in your life will enjoy an adorable adoption certificate where they can name their bee and display it with BeeMC pride. Adopt a BeeMC bee today — no watering or walking required.

09/17/2025

We can’t wait to hit the bowling lanes with David Andrews, Blue Sky Sports & Entertainment, and players from the New England Patriots at Strikes for Tykes on Sept. 29! Watch the action as football stars swap their cleats for bowling shoes as you enjoy tasty bites, great drinks, and more – all in support of BMC pediatrics. Get your crew together for a fun night out! Spectator tickets available: https://bit.ly/3Ve0ox4