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04/07/2026

Research suggests that 70 to 85 percent of people living with PTSD never receive any treatment.

For Lianne Csiceck, PTSD was not an even a possibility in her mind but ongoing anxiety and emotional stress after an injury eventually led her primary care provider to refer her to a BMC research study on PTSD.

Now a new study is building on previous research (including the project that Lianne participated in) and examining whether a stepped-care model, which coordinates primary care and specialty mental health services, can help close longstanding gaps in PTSD treatment.

Read about Lianne regaining confidence in her daily life and how BMC is working to improve access to PTSD care: https://bit.ly/4ccxzZR

04/07/2026

Did you know that Boston Medical Center is leading the way in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in healthcare?

Working with Takeda as part of a three-year collaboration, BMC spent the past year understanding waste produced in two of our pharmacies and an infusion center. A key takeaway? About 75–85% of waste audited was misclassified, resulting in higher emissions and costs. Improved sorting could reduce related emissions by nearly 70%.

Read about the findings from this first-of-its-kind collaboration in the report: https://bit.ly/3PT1fUm

04/06/2026

The Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America is on Monday, April 20. We are excited to cheer for Team BMC athletes like Paige Beattie who are running and fundraising for BMC. Paige, one of five runners from Wayfair, shares why she’s supporting BMC in this Boston.com story: https://bit.ly/4meMc3f

In our “Why I'm Running” series, Boston Marathon runners share what's inspiring them to make the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston.

03/31/2026

Last fall, a group of students from Fontbonne, the Early College of Boston, visited BMC’s Newmarket Rooftop Farm and Preventive Food Pantry. They learned about the diverse array of crops that supply the food pantry as well as the solar panels located on the farm that generate energy credits for eligible BMC patients.

Inspired by their visit and BMC’s food-is-medicine mission, the group plans to launch a community fundraiser in support of BMC this spring to encourage students to give back to their communities — especially through health equity initiatives.

Creating your own fundraiser in support of BMC is easy and you’ll feel good knowing you’re supporting a healthier Boston. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NO2iEe

03/30/2026

If you’ve been putting off your first colonoscopy – consider this your sign. BMC physician Dr. Jean Liew gets real on the experience and the surprising highlights – from a medically sanctioned nap, a well-deserved reward of Lorna Doone cookies, and most importantly, peace of mind.

Read about her experience with the procedure in her recent Colon Cancer Coalition blog post for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: https://bit.ly/4sIOiLu

I’m not the first, nor the most creative person, to try to appeal to my peers to get their screening colonoscopies. It’s been nearly two decades since Dave Barry wrote his piece for the New York Times on behalf of Boomers. Gen Z is already on Instagram and TikTok, demystifying their diagnostic c...

03/30/2026

Thank you to all who sent a note of thanks to Boston Medical Center Health System physicians. We take pride in the excellent, compassionate care our doctors provide and in the supporters who help make their work possible for everyone in the Boston area and beyond. See your messages: https://bit.ly/3O5yDXl

03/29/2026

Have you ever felt gratitude for great medical care? National Doctors’ Day is Monday, March 30. Don’t miss your chance to share a special message with BMC, BMC Brighton, and BMC South doctors across our health system, and join the more than 150 others who have already shared theirs: https://bit.ly/4so6p9a

03/28/2026

We're still feeling the magic from Match Day last week. Congratulations to everyone who matched at BMC and we look forward to working together on your journey in providing world-class care in our community.

03/27/2026

Have you ever felt gratitude for great medical care? Send a note of thanks to BMC, BMC Brighton, and BMC South doctors for National Doctors’ Day, March 30: https://bit.ly/4so6p9a

This Doctors’ Day, Fedel (left) is grateful for BMC otolaryngologist Avner Aliphas, MD, (right) and the expert care she received for a condition causing hearing loss. “As soon as I woke up from surgery, I could hear,” she says. “I never had any pain, no infections, no issues — everything was excellent. Dr. Aliphas is an excellent specialist, and I will always recommend him.”

03/27/2026

The 2026 polar vortex caused extreme cold across North America, with Boston residents experiencing one of its coldest winters in decades, including 17 inches of snow in February.

Operating seven nights a week from December through March, Malden Warming Center (MWC) is an example of a seasonal drop-in warming center that provides unhoused people low-barrier support and safety from the winter cold.

“What I think is so special about the Malden Warming Center is that it is a community-run operation. There is no one star of the show... it’s a really good example of how communities can come together.” - Katie Dillon, Assistant Director of Malden Warming Center

Visit to learn how seasonal warming centers not only save lives, but generate a positive ripple effect in the community: https://bit.ly/4d8qBHr

Malden Warming Center shows how warming centers offer low-barrier support, safety, and community during the extreme cold.

03/24/2026

March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Month. An estimated 200 new MS cases are diagnosed in the US each week.

Hear from Liz, a BMC patient, who shared some advice for those who are also navigating this disease. Read Liz's full story: https://bit.ly/485qOrk

03/24/2026

National Doctors’ Day is March 30. Has a BMC, BMC Brighton, or BMC South doctor made a difference in your life or in the life of a loved one? Send a message of gratitude to doctors across Boston Medical Center Health System today: https://bit.ly/4so6p9a

This Doctors’ Day, Tom and Mary (pictured) are grateful for Tom's care team led by Anoopa Gollapudi, MD, and Alexander Yeo, MD. While vacationing in Boston for his wife Mary’s birthday, Tom needed emergency care. BMC was there for them. “The care and culture of compassion we experienced from every staff member at Boston Medical Center quickly became our lifeline,” the family shared.