The Dimock Center

03/13/2026

We’re thrilled to spotlight Nicole Jackson Leslie, one of five dedicated runners representing The Dimock Center in the 130th Boston Marathon® through the Boston Marathon Bank of America Charity Program.

This year marks Nicole’s 13th marathon, her 5th Boston Marathon, and her 3rd time running on behalf of Dimock. Nicole first connected with us in 2019 while serving on the planning committee for the Road to Wellness 5K. Since then, her commitment has only deepened: she joined the Dimock Community Foundation Board of Directors in 2021 and has raised more than $20,000 for Dimock through previous marathon fundraisers!

Team Dimock runners are helping advance our mission to provide whole-person health care and essential services to our Roxbury community.

Join us in supporting Nicole and Team Dimock at the link below—every donation makes a meaningful difference for our community. 💙

https://www.givengain.com/campaign/join-us-for-130th-boston-marathonr-31661

Boston Marathon

03/12/2026

At The Dimock Center, Women’s History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the women who transformed the landscape of healthcare—starting right here on our campus.

Founded as the Hospital for New England Women and Children, Dimock became a groundbreaking institution where women could practice, lead, and innovate in medicine at a time when few doors were open to them.

No story captures that legacy more powerfully than that of our namesake, Dr. Susan Dimock, who became one of the first women surgeons in the United States. After being denied admission to Harvard Medical School because she was a woman, she pursued her medical education abroad, graduated with honors, and returned to Boston to elevate care, train nurses, and perform advanced surgeries with extraordinary skill and humility.

Her achievements helped pave the way for generations of women in medicine. And her vision continues to inspire the work we do today.

This Women’s History Month, we honor Dr. Dimock and all the trailblazers who reshaped healthcare and opened doors for women everywhere.

03/12/2026

Today at 6:30pm, learn about the trailblazing surgeon and namesake of The Dimock Center, Dr. Susan Dimock, with historian Susan Wilson.

Join us on Thursday, March 12 for an Author Talk with Susan Wilson!

Listen to a discussion with Author Susan Wilson on her biography of Susan Dimock, M.D for whom the Dimock Center and Roxbury’s Dimock Street is named.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Library.

Learn more about this event: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6998cfd94a9fd98b7f7f6027

02/27/2026

Meet Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler: a Boston-born trailblazer whose groundbreaking medical degree and lifelong commitment to caring for overlooked communities reshaped the future of healthcare.

Before becoming a physician, she spent eight years working as a nurse in Boston—years that strengthened her resolve to pursue formal medical training.

In 1864, after being accepted to the New England Female Medical College right here in Boston, she earned her medical degree and became the first Black woman in the United States to do so. She excelled academically despite facing intense unfair treatment throughout her studies.

Following the Civil War, Dr. Crumpler moved to Richmond, Virginia, where she dedicated herself to caring for formerly enslaved people who had almost no access to medical care; her commitment to serving those most often overlooked guided every step of her work.

When she returned to Boston, she focused her practice on women and children in the neighborhoods that needed her most. In 1883, she published A Book of Medical Discourses, one of the first medical texts written by a Black author, offering essential health knowledge to mothers and caregivers.

Her life’s work, rooted in compassion, access, and undeniable resilience, continues to inspire our mission at The Dimock Center to ensure every person receives the care they deserve.

As we close our Black History Month series, we honor Dr. Crumpler and all the changemakers whose courage and commitment shape the care we strive to provide every day.



*Unfortunately, there are no confirmed photos of Dr. Crumpler, which is why her image is not included.

02/25/2026

We’re proud to celebrate our President & CEO, Dr. Charles Anderson, whose lifelong commitment to whole-person care continues to shape The Dimock Center’s work every day.

02/22/2026

Due to the anticipated snowstorm, Dimock's Health Center will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026.

Stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you when we reopen!

02/20/2026

Meet Dr. William Augustus Hinton: a medical pioneer who changed the course of public health, right here in Boston.

Born in 1883 to formerly enslaved parents, William earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 1912 with honors. Despite his brilliant credentials, prejudice barred him from pursuing surgery at Boston-area hospitals. He refused to let those obstacles define his path.

Instead, he became an expert on syphilis while working in Boston laboratories, developing a groundbreaking diagnostic blood test that was adopted by the U.S. Public Health Service. He authored the first medical textbook written by a Black person in America. He trained countless women as laboratory technicians at Boston institutions, opening doors that had been closed to them.

In 1949, he became the first African American professor at Harvard Medical School and Harvard University, a historic achievement that paved the way for generations to come. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts honored his legacy by naming the state laboratory building after him.

Because of Dr. Hinton's tenacity and groundbreaking work, we are all better equipped to fight disease in our own communities. He walked through doors that were closed to him and held them open for those who followed. Thank you, Dr. Hinton.

02/16/2026

In honor of Presidents’ Day, The Dimock Center’s outpatient services will be closed today, February 16.

Services will resume on Tuesday, February 17.

We look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday. 💙

02/14/2026

At Dimock, we believe in caring for your heart—every day of the year. ❤️

This Valentine's Day, show your heart some love by staying active, eating nutritious foods, managing stress, and keeping up with regular checkups.

A healthy heart means more time with the people and moments you love.

02/12/2026

Meet Mary Eliza Mahoney: America's first professionally trained Black nurse, trained right here on our Roxbury campus.

As a teenager, Mary knew she wanted to become a nurse. She started at the New England Hospital for Women and Children, the institution that would become The Dimock Center, working as a janitor, cook, washerwoman, and nurse's aide. For 15 years, she learned everything she could about nursing while doing whatever work was available to her.

In 1879, she was finally accepted into the nursing program. Out of 42 students, only 4 graduated. Mary was one of them.

Her achievement opened doors that had been closed to Black women in healthcare. She spent 40 years caring for patients across Boston and New England, then co-founded the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses in 1908 to fight for opportunities for the next generation of Black nurses. After the 19th Amendment passed in 1920, she was among the first women to register to vote in Boston.

Today, Mary's pioneering spirit lives on in our commitment to serve our community with the same compassion, excellence, and dedication to care that defined her remarkable life.

02/07/2026

Happy Black History Month!

February is a time to honor the resilience, achievements, and lasting impact of Black Americans throughout our nation's history.

This month, we're highlighting Black history through the incredible contributions of Black pioneers in the field of medicine. Despite facing countless barriers, they made breakthroughs that transformed healthcare—developing new treatments, advancing medical knowledge, and fighting for patients who had nowhere else to turn.

Throughout February, we'll be sharing stories of Boston medical trailblazers whose contributions and perseverance shaped the medical field as we know it and continue to benefit us all today.

Join us in this time of appreciation, remembrance, and reflection.

01/29/2026

Introducing Team Dimock! 🌟

Team Dimock is a small but mighty group of 5 runners representing The Dimock Center at the 130th Annual Boston Marathon®. Together, with the support of the Boston Marathon Bank Of America Charity Program, they’re running to raise funds that support Dimock’s mission to provide whole-person health care and essential services to our community. 💙

Stay tuned as we shine the spotlight on each of our amazing runners as we get closer to the race! You won’t want to miss their stories and why they’re running for Dimock.

Join us in supporting their efforts—every donation makes a difference! Help them reach their goal and support a great cause through the link below: 👇

https://www.givengain.com/campaign/join-us-for-130th-boston-marathonr-31661