Boston Medical Center

06/01/2026

Pride is reflected in how we care -- every day. We recognize and celebrate our LGBTQ+ patients, colleagues, and communities, and are committed to providing care that is safe, affirming, and grounded in respect for every person who walks through our doors.

05/28/2026

Last year, 29-year-old Alex Marques ended up at his local hospital with a bout of pneumonia. Concerned about the possibility of meningitis, his care team performed CT scans of his neck and chest. Though the scans thankfully ruled out meningitis, they revealed a dilated pulmonary artery. Within weeks, he was meeting with cardiologist Dr. Amrit Misra at the Cardiovascular Center at Boston Medical Center.

“It was wild,” Alex says. “When I met with Dr. Misra, he asked me about my symptoms and listened to my heart and immediately said, ‘I think you have a hole in your heart.’”

Testing confirmed that Dr. Misra was right: Alex was indeed born with an atrial septal defect (ASD) or a hole in the wall of his heart. Dr. Misra, a specialist in adult congenital heart conditions, told Alex they could close his ASD to improve his symptoms and help prevent future complications.

“I played a lot of sports when I was younger, and I remember having chest tightness and being out of breath sooner than other kids, but I never was diagnosed with asthma or anything," says Alex. "Now that I look back, it makes a lot more sense I was having all these symptoms. It was very validating."

Today, Alex says his breathing and chest pressure have really improved. When he’s not bartending at a local brewery, Alex enjoys hanging out with his fiancée, her 10-year-old daughter and their two cats. He looks forward to his continued good health and follow-up visits at BMC. “Everybody at BMC was awesome,” he says. “Dr. Misra is very personable and kind. He is honestly one of the best doctors I've ever had!”

Get Alex's full story: https://bit.ly/4wDyPi7

05/28/2026

On Mental Health Month, we're resharing Lianne Csiceck's story about regaining confidence in her daily life and how BMC is working to improve access to PTSD care.

For Lianne, PTSD was not 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 more: https://bit.ly/4ccxzZR

Having received treatment for the PTSD she experienced after a severe injury, Lianne is again able to enjoy traveling with her family.

05/27/2026

BMC Health System and Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston in partnership with Boston Public Health Commission, are hosting a citywide day dedicated to health, access, and action.

On May 30th, spend time inside the Blue Hill Club exploring panels on mental health, neurodivergence, and chronic illness, along with resource tables focused on food access, health coverage, and financial wellness. Then head outside to Harambee Park for music, movement, family activities, and free on-site health screenings.

Whether you come for information, services, or community, there is something here for everyone. Free and open to all.

May 30, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club & Harambee Park

Register now: https://pages.bgcb.org/boston-wellness-day

05/27/2026

As GLP-1 use becomes more common, many people still feel caught between needing to lose weight and facing judgment for using medication to help them do it.

Dr. Eric Nolen-Doerr, endocrinologist and weight management specialist at BMC, spoke with Health about the importance of recognizing that obesity is a chronic disease. Better education, normalization, and support could help more people feel comfortable seeking care, staying on treatment, and maintaining their long-term health.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wTrkU9

A new survey from Health found that many GLP-1 users still face stigma and judgment, even as the drugs become more common and widely accepted.

05/26/2026

Your BMC is our monthly patient newsletter that features important information about services and programs, tips for healthy living, stories from around BMC, and more.

Available in multiple languages, including Haitian Creole, Your BMC is here to help you stay informed and stay well. Sign up for our newsletter here: https://bit.ly/43kB78f

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, BMC Health System is remembering and honoring those who bravely served our country.

As we gather with loved ones, may we also feel the strength of community and show compassion to each other. Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

BMC’s Curbside Care is an innovative mobile health unit that delivers expert care to birthing people and their newborns for the first four-to-six weeks after birth. Generously supported by the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation, with funding from Tufts Health Plan, Curbside Care eliminates childcare and transportation concerns to ensure families receive comprehensive postpartum and newborn care, lactation support, and access to specialized services, all to improve health outcomes.

We're excited to share that BMC's new and improved Curbside Care van has more clinical features that will better serve our community.

Watch BMC's Rosha Forman, MSN, CNM on NBC10 Boston: https://bit.ly/42U7XwD

The Celtics and Boston Medical Center are teaming up through Curbside Care, a mobile program that delivers postpartum and newborn care directly to patients’ homes across Boston, helping remove barriers. Follow NBC10 Boston’s The Hub Today:https://instagram.com/thehubtodayhttps://facebook.com/The...

05/18/2026

We're celebrating Haitian Heritage Month by joining community leaders and members of the diaspora across Boston for Haitian Heritage Parade and Haitian Flag Day events honoring Haitian culture, history, and resilience.

During Boston’s Haitian Heritage Day Parade on May 17, thousands gathered in Mattapan for a day filled with music, culture, food, and community pride.

As a proud sponsor of the parade, BMC connected community members with resources and health information to support well-being for individuals and families across Boston.

We are honored to stand with the Haitian community and remain committed to helping every patient and neighbor to thrive.

05/18/2026

We're still feeling so much gratitude from last week's Hospital Week celebrations!

We’re endlessly thankful for the incredible BMC staff who show up every day with compassion and dedication to our patients and community. Thank you for all that you do -- this week and every week.