Boston Medical Center

12/19/2025

This week, our staff enjoyed warm treats and festive music with our community. BMC Health System leaders served some holiday cheer at Yawkey cafeteria. We are grateful for every member of our team and hope these moments brought extra cheer to everyone's day.

Happy Holidays! ❄️ ⛄️

12/15/2025

Tener que vivir con pérdida auditiva durante 10 años le afectó la confianza y la felicidad a Fedel. Cuando empezó a buscar ayuda, encontró al equipo de otorrino de BMC y al Dr. Aliphas, un cirujano que escuchó sus preocupaciones y de verdad comprendió su frustración. La experiencia del Dr. Aliphas con la cirugía que necesitaba Fedel—estapedectomía—más el hecho de que Dr. Aliphas hablara español le dieron confianza a Fedel y le abrieron las puertas a la decisión crucial de operarse.

Esta historia de Fedel es una de valentía, conexión y la recuperación de la audición. https://bit.ly/44rUU6J

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Living with hearing loss for 10 years took a toll on Fedel’s self-esteem and happiness. When she started to look for help, she found BMC’s ear, nose, and throat team and Dr. Aliphas, a surgeon who listened to her concerns and truly understood her frustration. Dr. Aliphas' expertise with the surgery she needed—stapedectomy—and his ability to speak Spanish earned Fedel's trust and opened the door to her life-changing decision to pursue surgery.

This is Fedel's story of courage, connection, and restored hearing. https://bit.ly/44rUU6J

12/12/2025

"Supplement stacking” has become a trend, where people combine supplements to address health issues ranging from acne to nutrient deficiencies.

To help viewers navigate the influx of information and opinions, BMC’s Lead Nutrition Support Registered Dietitian, Catherine Grantham, MS, RD, CSDH, LD, CNSC, talks about the five signs you’re taking too many vitamins.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

Read more on Prevention Magazine: https://www.prevention.com/health/a65898866/signs-youre-taking-too-many-vitamins/

12/11/2025

Extreme cold is hitting our region, and too many of our neighbors are facing it without a safe place to call home. You can help change that. Join BMC for The Winter Walk on Sunday, Feb. 8 and support Living Well at Home, BMC’s housing initiative that makes sure patients have access to stable, safe housing. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4pWKZhH

Patients like Benjamin show what’s possible. With help from Luis Bizzarro, a housing specialist with Living Well at Home, Benjamin moved from crowded transitional housing into a single-room occupancy unit. Benjamin feels more secure and his anxiety levels have eased. He’s joined a job training program and is working toward an apartment of his own.

12/10/2025

Congratulations to Haley Covillion, RN, for winning the DAISY award. Part of the 3 West Surgical Step Down, Haley's compassionate and expert care helps our patients and their loved ones through difficult times. Our nursing team as a whole goes above and beyond in providing excellent care to our community.

Wish Haley congratulations in our comments!

Learn more about nursing at BMC: https://bit.ly/48IkHJ1

12/04/2025

Growing up, Minh Tam Truong, MD, witnessed firsthand how inequities in health care impacted her grandmother’s fight against a brain tumor — a deeply personal experience that would guide her path to becoming Chief of Radiation Oncology at BMC.

Today, Dr. Truong brings more than scientific rigor to her work: she brings empathy, purpose, and a drive to ensure every patient gets the care they deserve — because she knows what it’s like when that care is out of reach.

Watch her story:

BU and BMC radiation oncologist Minh T. Truong is on a mission to balance science and humanity in cancer care

12/03/2025

How do you design a program in partnership with the community to close health disparities?

Drs. Thea James, BMC, Elsie Taveras, Mass General Brigham, and Mattapan Community Health Center's Guale Valdez discuss how HEART of Communities can be a model for healthcare delivery in our neighborhoods.

Read on Bay State Banner: https://bit.ly/48ud210

12/03/2025

With only a few hours left, please consider donating to BMC this . We're within reach of our goal, but we need just over 50 generous people to step forward with a gift of any size by midnight. Your gift helps ensure that all Bostonians have access to excellent healthcare at BMC. Donate now → https://bit.ly/4pe5lDl

12/02/2025

Today is the last day to show your support for BMC and our patients for . We’re so close to hitting our goal of 150 donations by midnight that will unlock a $25,000 donation. Make a gift to be the change you want to see in our city. Donate: https://bit.ly/3XNVFDk

12/01/2025

This World AIDS Day, we’re highlighting our Adult HIV Clinic team.

As one of the largest HIV/AIDS programs in New England, BMC’s Adult HIV Clinic provides primary care for people with HIV through a model that ensures seamless transitions from diagnosis to assessment and treatment.

If you’re at risk for HIV, contact your primary care provider to get tested. HIV testing is recommended for all adults, and it’s a quick, confidential, and empowering way to take care of your health.

If you are due for a test or curious about HIV care and prevention, learn more about our Adult HIV Clinic at BMC: https://bit.ly/4pbXBSp

12/01/2025

Our community is at its best when we help each other. By investing in BMC on , you can help patients like William live life with purpose and positivity.
Be one of the 150 donors to chip in any amount by midnight tomorrow to unlock a $25,000 donation for BMC patients. https://bit.ly/4ilytpJ

11/29/2025

This , you have the chance to do something special for your neighbors. If 150 people make a gift of any amount to BMC by midnight, December 2, we unlock a $25,000 gift from Bob and Alison Murchison to support BMC programs that get patients healthy and keep them well.

Please consider chipping in today to support healthcare that helps everyone. Your generosity makes all the difference. https://bit.ly/4oZ9qeB