Boston Medical Center - South

09/08/2025

In October 2024, a routine blood test revealed Dave O'Brien had elevated levels of a prostate-specific antigen (PSA). A follow-up biopsy confirmed Dave had prostate cancer.

After weighing his options with his urologist at Boston Medical – South, Dave chose radiation therapy over surgery. So, for five weeks, Dave went to BMC South each weekday for radiation therapy with Dr. Andris Zauls, a radiation oncologist. “Dr. Zauls is a great man. He’s always in a good mood and glad to see you, and he explains everything thoroughly,” says Dave.

Now that he’s done with radiation therapy, Dave is relaxing and enjoying life with his wife, Ana, as he anxiously awaits his follow-up PSA test. “My cancer diagnosis triggered us to make a little vow to each other,” shares Dave. “We are doing something different every week that we haven't done before, like trying a new restaurant or taking a day trip somewhere.”

Looking back, Dave is grateful the routine blood test caught his cancer before it spread, but wishes he had started routine PSA testing earlier, as experts recommend. “Getting treated for prostate cancer was not enjoyable, but it is also not anything to be afraid of.”

Get Dave's full story: https://bit.ly/4g94boW

09/03/2025

Award-winning orthopedic care, right in your community.

Our board-certified orthopedic surgeons, registered nurses, physician assistants, and physical therapists are dedicated to providing exceptional, comprehensive orthopedic care.

We'll help keep you moving with advanced treatment options, education, and guidance.

Learn more about orthopedics at BMC South: https://bit.ly/46ig9ZY

09/01/2025

This Labor Day, we extend gratitude to our dedicated care teams across our health system, as well as to workers across every industry who play a part in helping to keep our communities thriving. We celebrate your commitment and hard work.

08/30/2025

August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month.

Breastfeeding offers lifelong benefits for both babies and mothers—providing essential nutrients, immune support, and a special bond that lasts a lifetime.

At BMC South, we’re proud to support families through our breastfeeding classes, led by our knowledgeable instructor, Arielle Staal. In these classes, participants will learn helpful skills and strategies such as:

- Proper latching and positioning
- How to recognize your baby’s hunger cues
- Managing common breastfeeding challenges
- Building confidence and comfort in your breastfeeding journey

These sessions provide both practical education and a welcoming space for new parents to ask questions and feel supported.

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/BMCSClasses

08/28/2025

School is back in session, which means it's time to check your kids' vaccination status. Vaccines can do a lot for all of us. They protect against individual illness, serious health complications, community spread, and even ongoing threats

Read more from our health system experts.

Boston Medical Center is committed to empowering all patients to thrive, through our innovative and equitable care. In addition to this commitment, our leadership in health equity, research, and teaching is driving the future of care.

08/20/2025

Rated high-performing by U.S. News & World Report for heart attack care, BMC South's cardiology team uses advanced technology in our state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization Lab and electrophysiology (EP) clinic.

We also provide 24/7 emergency primary angioplasty to deliver immediate, life-saving care for heart attack patients. Learn more on our website: https://bit.ly/4lxZm9H

08/15/2025

Fast access when every minute matters. Our 24-hour emergency room is located on 235 North Pearl St. in Brockton.

With short wait times, you can see a doctor faster here than almost anywhere else on the South Shore. Our ED is staffed by board-certified doctors, with an in-department CT scanner and radiology suite for rapid, advanced treatment.

Learn more about BMC South's emergency care: https://bit.ly/4mnhqEW

Call 911 in case of an emergency.

08/05/2025

BMC Health System's network of community health centers provide comprehensive and personalized care to our neighborhoods.

This week, BMC South extends gratitude especially to the clinics in our area such as Brockton Neighborhood Health Center, Charles River Community Health and Manet Community Health Center.

Together, we’re expanding access to high-quality preventive, primary and specialty care in our communities.

08/04/2025

Ninety-eight-year-old Ann Motekaitis still remembers the night she first met cardiologist Dr. Andrew Kriegel. It was July 1984, and she was out at a restaurant watching her son, Tom, perform. “I thought I had indigestion, but then it kept coming back. I was in deep pain,” Ann remembers. She was taken to her local emergency department, where doctors told her she was having a heart attack and transferred her to what was then called Boston University Hospital for a cardiac catheterization.

On her care team was a young cardiologist-in-training named Dr. Andrew Kriegel. “He made an impression on me that first time I met him, and he has always treated me with respect,” says Ann.

A year later, when Ann’s cardiologist in Boston retired, she was told a new cardiologist would be seeing her in Brockton. “They told me his name was ‘Dr. Kriegel,’” recalls Ann. “I said, ‘Could it be the same Dr. Andrew Kriegel?’ And they said, ‘Yes.’” When the two reunited, Dr. Kriegel also remembered Ann.

That was the beginning of a bond that has lasted more than four decades. At appointments at Boston Medical Center – South, Ann and Dr. Kriegel always take a minute to share personal updates and pictures of their grandchildren. “He told me that whenever he sees my name, he is so glad he’ll get to see me.”

Despite facing multiple health challenges — including two heart attacks, a valve replacement, triple and quadruple bypass, pancreatic surgery, and a rare complication called Harlequin syndrome that once landed her in a medical journal — Ann remains upbeat, sharp, and grateful.

Ann continues to see Dr. Kriegel every six months and says the relationship she’s built with him has made all the difference in her health and her life. “When I was in the hospital, he would always come and see me before he’d leave to go home. One time he was even celebrating his birthday, but he told me he had to come in and say goodnight to me.”

Now 98, Ann continues to face life with grace, humor, and gratitude — for Dr. Kriegel, her family, and every day she’s given. Read Ann's full story: https://bit.ly/4ldaCbk

08/01/2025

August is National Immunization Awareness Month!

Staying up to date on your vaccines is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your family, and our community from preventable diseases. Following the recommended vaccine schedule is crucial to staying healthy.

Contact your primary care provider to ensure you're up to date on your vaccines.

07/31/2025

This weekend, BMC South participated in the Cape Verdean Day Festival in Brockton, hosted by the Cape Verdean Association of Greater Brockton. Our Community Engagement team was on site to share information about BMC South’s services and provide giveaways for attendees.

Mary Peterson, RN, BSN, OCN, Stroke Program Coordinator at BMC South, offered free blood pressure screenings and shared stroke prevention resources. She provided blood pressure cuffs and guidance for at-home monitoring to individuals with elevated readings.

BMC South’s presence in community events like this reflects our commitment to expanding access to care in Brockton and beyond.

07/29/2025

We’re proud to be included in U.S. News and World Report annual Best Hospitals recognition, which identifies hospitals that excel in treating complex, high risk cases and rare conditions. Our teams who deliver care for heart attack and diabetes earned high-performing distinction.

Learn more about BMC South’s commitment to quality care: https://www.bmchealthsystem.org/bmc-south?utm_campaign=us-news-25&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=high-performing-announcement