Boston Medical Center

02/24/2026

Earlier this month, BMC sponsored an in-person Black Health Space restorative gathering at Twelfth Baptist Church.

The event, hosted by Health Your Love Period during Black History Month, centered on guided breathwork, sound healing, and therapeutic activities designed to support emotional and spiritual well-being, led by a board-certified chaplain and other trained facilitators.

The participants, who included several BMC patients and staff, were encouraged to pause, breathe, and reconnect with themselves and one another in the welcoming space.

02/23/2026

Last week, The Teaching Kitchen and the DEI Nursing Council teamed up to celebrate Black History Month through food, with guest instructor and nurse Nneka Nwokeji. Nneka demonstrated Nigerian Jollof Rice, a savory rice cooked in homemade sauce and stock, served alongside braised fowl and a light salad.

Jollof rice traces its roots to the Wolof people of the Senegambian region, in present-day Senegal and Gambia, dating back to the historic Wolof Empire. Over time, trade, migration, and shared history carried the dish across West Africa, where each country added its own flavors, spices, and techniques.

02/20/2026

Menopause is the cessation of ovarian function, formally diagnosed when the menstrual cycle has stopped for 12 consecutive months. While 55% of women aged 18 and older identify as being in some phase of menopause, treatment options remain sparse.

At BMC, providers are collaborating across specialties to treat the effects of menopause as a way to offer meaningful relief and clearer path forward. Read more on : https://bit.ly/4s66VZ2

Menopause care is evolving and Boston Medical Center experts are redefining treatment with evidence-based, compassionate care for women.

02/19/2026

Join 120+ fellow BMC champions for The Winter Walk on Sunday, March 22. This 2-mile walk around Boston Common raises critical funds for Living Well at Home, BMC’s initiative to help patients find and maintain safe housing. Register now: https://bit.ly/4qLNpA2

We walk for patients like Calvin. Struggling to find a stable home made it hard for Calvin to keep up with his medication and appointments. With help from Living Well at Home, he now has a safe place to live. “The housing team is extremely helpful and a great resource. I now live in a nice neighborhood, and I’m more consistent with my medication thanks to their help,” Calvin shared.

Support this critical work by walking or donating. Thanks to the generosity of Diane and Gary Glick and the Glick Family, every dollar we raise in support of Living Well at Home becomes two, up to $55,000!

02/17/2026

We're proud to be named as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2026 by Newsweek. This ranking draws on a nationwide survey of over 89,000 female employees as well as key performance metrics such as gender equality, fairness, and inclusion.

With 75% of our employees being women, BMC is committed to creating an equitable workplace and supporting women in leadership roles. By championing gender equity, we enhance our world-class patient care through more inclusive decision-making and a deeper understanding of diverse patient needs.

Check us out on Newsweek: https://bit.ly/4rugAJ4

02/13/2026

We’re proud to mark over 1,000 medically tailored meal boxes to eligible pediatric patients through Project DASH and our partnership with Boston Medical Center!

BMC’s Nourishing Our Communities efforts fight hunger among their patients, and our collaboration helps ensure mobility and transportation barriers don’t stand in the way of good health.

02/13/2026

Great heart care takes a team -- and this Valentine's Day, we're feeling the love for the teams across our system who keep hearts beating strong.

Tag or share this with a doctor, nurse, or care team member to show your appreciation.

02/12/2026

In partnership with DoorDash’s Project DASH initiative, we are excited to share that we’ve completed delivery of more than 1,000 medically tailored meal boxes to eligible pediatric patients experiencing food insecurity. Thank you DoorDash Impact for supporting families in our community.

Launched in August 2025, BMC’s Nourishing Our Community program connects qualified patients to the service which brings healthy food directly to their doorstep by DoorDash Dashers. https://bit.ly/4qrSD3v

02/07/2026

After learning our favorite QB’s pre-game meal is a classic peanut butter and jelly, we asked BMC’s Teaching Kitchen manager, Gaby Simons, to weigh in on the nutritional benefits of this lunchbox MVP.

Here’s her sideline take!

02/07/2026

Possibly more snow this weekend? Staying safe in the winter weather means more than bundling up — BMC's Dr. Claudia Hochberg joins other cardiologists in a recent article discussing the unexpected stress shoveling can put on your heart.

"We tell all our patients who have pre-existing heart disease not to shovel.”

Read more on Boston.com: https://bit.ly/45RCD3B

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02/06/2026

When Marci Sutkowski lost her grandson, she took on two personas: a grandmother drowning in her own grief, and a mother watching her son endure a level of suffering no parent should ever know.

She found a path forward through the Massachusetts Center for Unexpected Infant and Child Death (MCUICD) housed at Boston Medical Center, which not only supports families after sudden infant and child loss, but also trains professionals to better care for families like hers.

As rates of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) rise in the US, the Center is exploring how to expand its unique model of advocacy, bereavement care, and professional training. Learn more on : https://bit.ly/3M6MsUB

The Massachusetts Center for Unexpected Infant or Child Death provides support to grieving families while training professionals to respond.

02/06/2026

Today is Go Red for Women day.

BMC's Women's Heart & Vascular Program along with other teams in the health system are wearing red to raise awareness on clinical care gaps of cardiovascular disease for women. We provide specialized, patient-centered care that recognizes the unique ways cardiovascular disease can affect women such as:

❤️ Cardiovascular care before, during, and after pregnancy
❤️ Coronary disease, SCAD, and microvascular disease
❤️ Vascular disease

Our cardiovascular center is ranked among the nation’s top 50 programs by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rDjx9H