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Boston Medical Center, a proud member of the Boston Medical Center Health System, models a new kind of excellence in healthcare, where innovative and equitable care empowers all patients to thrive. We combine world-class clinicians and cutting-edge treatments with compassionate, quality care that extends beyond our walls. Together, we're reimagining healthcare for Boston—and the world. As an award-winning health equity leader, our diverse clinicians and staff interrogate racial disparities in care and partner with our community to dismantle systemic inequities. This commitment to equity is the basis of all our work, particularly as 70 percent of our patients are people of color. Nearly 30 percent of our patients speak a primary language other than English, and we offer all our care and services in over 160 languages, including Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, and more. As an academic medical center, BMC is building the future of healthcare. Our world-renowned researchers currently oversee over 660 research projects in a wide variety of areas, and as the principal teaching affiliate of Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, BMC is devoted to training future generations of healthcare professionals. BMC's clinical expertise, commitment to equity, quality, and sustainability efforts have been consistently recognized by organizations across the country, including the federal government, American Nurses Credentialing Center (Magnet designation), U.S. News, Leapfrog, Human Rights Campaign, the Lown Institute, Becker’s Healthcare, and more. Visit jobs.bmc.org/ for career opportunities.

BMC was proud to help Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. commemorate their Founders' Day and 103 years of Greater Service by...
11/13/2025

BMC was proud to help Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. commemorate their Founders' Day and 103 years of Greater Service by connecting the sorority with families who are celebrating their newborns and their first moments of life.

Members of the sorority delivered gift baskets to the first baby born on November 12 (Founders' Day). This initiative extends the mission of Sigma Gamma Rho’s Project Cradle Care and Bottles for Babies, which reflects a shared commitment to maternal health, family care, and community uplift.

Congratulations to both the families who welcomed new additions, and to Sigma Gamma Rho for 103 years of service.

Today is Genetic Counselor Appreciation Day! Our Genetic Services team at BMC provides genetic counseling, testing, and ...
11/13/2025

Today is Genetic Counselor Appreciation Day! Our Genetic Services team at BMC provides genetic counseling, testing, and consultation for children and adults to help identify and manage inherited conditions. Our team collaborates with each patient's care team to deliver personalized support for genetic, cardiac, and cancer-related conditions, as well as family planning.

While genetic medicine holds great promise for improving children’s health, many families still face barriers to access. Read more on about how BMC is helping families obtain genetic services: https://bit.ly/4oCSTgd

BMC is proud to share we earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit ...
11/13/2025

BMC is proud to share we earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit focused on patient safety.

Grades are assigned to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.

“Our ‘A’ Safety Grade highlights our team’s unwavering commitment to safety – from preventing infections and surgical complications to ensuring seamless communication among providers." -David McAneny, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer

Learn more about our commitment to patient safety: https://bit.ly/3K1u9iv

Meet Kathy Petersen, NP, part of BMC Brighton's new primary care department! As a family nurse practitioner, she values ...
11/13/2025

Meet Kathy Petersen, NP, part of BMC Brighton's new primary care department! As a family nurse practitioner, she values fully understanding both her patients and their family as a unit. This perspective gives a holistic view of the challenges they might face together.

For Kathy, it's important to practice inclusivity while providing excellent care to all patients. It's why she is excited to be part of the community. "It’s one of my hopes and my goals to be able to stand out in that capacity, and being able to see anyone that walks through the door."

Outside of work, Kathy and her two children are doing a lot of camping and hiking. In a past life before medicine, she was a professional ballet dancer and still dabbles in class every now and then.

Our new primary care department is located on 11 Nevins St. Make an appointment by calling us at 617-414-2500 or visiting our website: https://bit.ly/4nOjDZX

BMC's Chief of Geriatrics Hollis D. Day, MD, MS, MHPE, spoke with Health on ways strength training helps people age bett...
11/12/2025

BMC's Chief of Geriatrics Hollis D. Day, MD, MS, MHPE, spoke with Health on ways strength training helps people age better.

She emphasizes that it’s never too late to start strength training and improving your health. “Even starting as little as once a week can be helpful, and gradually build up."

Read more: https://www.health.com/benefits-of-strength-training-for-anti-aging-11839743

At 65, Karyn Marve is calm, grounded, and grateful. “I’m the matriarch of my family,” she says proudly. "I'm just gratef...
11/12/2025

At 65, Karyn Marve is calm, grounded, and grateful. “I’m the matriarch of my family,” she says proudly. "I'm just grateful and blessed that I have a roof over my head and a job, so I really can't complain.”

But Karyn knows that to continue taking care of her family and maintaining her peace, she has to stay proactive about her health. That’s why she’s been getting annual lung cancer screenings at Boston Medical Center for years — and she doesn’t plan to stop.

“My primary care doctor told me I should get a CT screening for lung cancer,” Karyn explains. “It wasn’t something that was on my mind. Of course, I knew to get my mammograms and things like that every year, but the CT screening was something she brought to my attention because of my history of smoking.”

Karyn was referred to BMC’s Lung Cancer Screening and Lung Nodule Evaluation Program. Karyn trusts her care team and appreciates the peace of mind her screenings bring. She also values the additional services BMC offers its patients. “Everything is under one umbrella. There’s nothing you can’t get — food, help with rent, counseling for mental health, free services if you don’t have insurance. They really help people. BMC is a wonderful hospital, and I’ll go there for the rest of my life.”

Get Karyn's full story here: https://bit.ly/4p5xqwb

This past weekend, our Talent Acquisition Department and Organizational Development & Effectiveness team proudly sponsor...
11/11/2025

This past weekend, our Talent Acquisition Department and Organizational Development & Effectiveness team proudly sponsored the 10th annual DAV (Disabled American Veterans) 5K Boston.

Employees from across the system ran and walked to honor those who served and to support veterans and their families. DAV's vital programs provide assistance with benefit claims, transportation, employment, education, and more.

From all of us at BMC Health System, thank you for your service!

We are thrilled to share that Emeritus Board Member Susan Donahue and her husband Digger Donahue, both longtime BMC Heal...
11/10/2025

We are thrilled to share that Emeritus Board Member Susan Donahue and her husband Digger Donahue, both longtime BMC Health System champions, have made a gift to establish the Susan and Digger Donahue Chief Executive Officer Chair, helping to ensure long-term visionary leadership for years to come. BMC Health System CEO and President Alastair Bell, MD, will be the inaugural chair. The Donahues are longtime patients and supporters of the hospital; this gift will ensure BMC can continue to serve the community through innovative care in the decades to come. Thank you, Susan and Digger! https://bit.ly/49QCcJk

We’re thrilled to share that Thea James, MD, MPH, MBA, BMC’s Vice President of Mission and co-developer of the Health Eq...
11/10/2025

We’re thrilled to share that Thea James, MD, MPH, MBA, BMC’s Vice President of Mission and co-developer of the Health Equity Accelerator, received the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Humanitarian Award from March of Dimes at this year’s Black Ties for Babies Gala in Boston. The award recognizes Dr. James’s leadership in advancing health equity in Boston and beyond.

The March of Dimes NICU Family Support program has been instrumental in helping BMC provide compassionate, equitable care. Through this partnership, we welcomed a Family Support Coordinator who offers education, guidance, and community-building opportunities that empower families during one of the most challenging times in their lives. This collaboration advances the Health Equity Accelerator’s mission to reduce disparities in maternal and infant outcomes.

Congratulations, Dr. James!

Today, BMC hosted the 20th Annual Raphael Miara Patient Safety Symposium, an event dedicated to continuous learning and ...
11/07/2025

Today, BMC hosted the 20th Annual Raphael Miara Patient Safety Symposium, an event dedicated to continuous learning and improvement related to quality and safety. Keynote remarks were delivered by Dr. Tejal Gandhi, MPH, CPPS, Chief Safety and Transformation Officer at Press Ganey.

Dr. Gandhi's "The State of Safety: How do we Accelerate?" highlighted the current state of patient safety locally and nationally and offered perspective on how to continue to effectively drive initiatives forward. The 10th Annual QPS Poster Presentation and Reception immediately followed and gave attendees an opportunity to engage with staff and clinician authors on the quality and patient safety improvement work taking place across BMC.

Learn more about our commitment to patient safety: https://bit.ly/4qTEeig

BMC’s radiology team uses advanced imaging technology to deliver accurate, high-quality care. Our rad techs ensure each ...
11/07/2025

BMC’s radiology team uses advanced imaging technology to deliver accurate, high-quality care. Our rad techs ensure each patient feels comfortable, informed, and respected, especially during stressful moments.

Meet Igor, Lead Radiologic Technologist for the operating room. Back in 2013, Igor was working as a FedEx driver when a friend who worked at BMC told him about the tuition reimbursement program and the many career paths available here. Twelve years later, he’s a college graduate and a team leader within the Radiology department. Igor approaches every patient with empathy and patience, focusing on precision, respect, and safety in the surgical setting.

Outside of work, Igor enjoys spending time with his girlfriend and dog, going to the beach, skydiving, and stargazing. Learn more about Radiology at BMC: https://bit.ly/47MjTTc

This week, we celebrate our radiologic technologists and radiation therapists. They bring medical images and treatments ...
11/03/2025

This week, we celebrate our radiologic technologists and radiation therapists. They bring medical images and treatments to life, ensuring each patient receives safe, accurate, and compassionate care.

Our radiology team is dedicated to supporting every corner of patient care, from emergency diagnostics to advanced therapies.

Our radiation therapists share that same commitment, helping patients find comfort and courage during radiation treatments throughout their cancer journey.

Drop a thank you to our wonderful rad techs and radiation therapists below!

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