Boston Medical Center (BMC)

At BMC, we’re committed to clinical excellence, while also increasing access to care and preventive treatment. Several of BMC’s clinical specialties and treatments have been designated “high performing” by U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Hospitals ranking, which identifies hospitals that excel in treating complex, high risk cases and rare conditions. We’re proud of our recognized specialties, including Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Surgery; Neurology and Neurosurgery; and Pulmonology and Lung Surgery, Cancer, Gastroenterology, and Urology, and our designated procedures and conditions, including Heart Failure and Kidney Failure. Learn more about BMC’s rankings: https://lnkd.in/ed5fEi-w

After a long career in private equity, Jim Westra understands the power of a good investment. A former BMC Philanthropic Trust member, Jim has long supported the hospital’s programs that fuel a holistic approach to patient care and improving community health. Now, he and his wife, Betsy, are creating more impact on the future of care through their estate plans. Their commitment emphasizes the importance of thinking long-term when it comes to giving back. Learn more about Jim and Betsy, whose generosity will continue to make a difference for BMC and the community we serve: https://bit.ly/3xWYKYs

Congratulations to Thea James, MD, MPH, MBA for earning the Dr. William Montague Cobb Award from the NAACP National Health Committee! Dr. James is a national leader in health equity with deep ties to our Boston community. For nearly 30 years, she has served as an Emergency Department physician and leader at BMC, moving the needle on health outcomes for disenfranchised people, especially in terms of violence intervention, food security, economic mobility, diabetes outcomes, and maternal health.  Recognizing structural racism has caused disparities to persist for decades, Dr. James co-founded BMC's Health Equity Accelerator, an approach to eliminating race-based health equity gaps through data-driven solutions and community collaboration. "We intentionally design care with, and for, our patients by interrogating racial disparities at the root cause and developing interventions to close the gap and empower people of color to thrive." - Thea James, MD, MPH, MBA, VP of Mission and Associate Chief Medical Officer at BMC Thank you, Dr. James, for your commitment to health justice and for furthering BMC's mission. Learn more about the award: https://bit.ly/3WawbPk

We’re #BMCProud to share that our Geriatric Care has been ranked one of the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report for its expert, innovative care! As a leader in Alzheimer’s care and treatment, our renowned Geriatrics program is designated as one of 24 Centers of Excellence in Geriatrics nationwide for innovations in aging research and geriatric medicine. Learn more about BMC’s Geriatric Care: https://bit.ly/3WpZlLT

We’re #BMCProud that our Geriatric Care has been named top 50 in the country in this year’s rankings from U.S. News & World Report, which identifies hospitals that excel in treating complex, high-risk cases and rare conditions measured by excellent clinical outcomes, expert patient care, and high opinions from peer physicians.  Our equity-led academic medical center also earned high-performing recognition for an additional six specialties, including Cancer, Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Surgery, Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Pulmonary and Lung Surgery, and Urology, and two procedures and conditions, including Heart Failure and Kidney Failure.  “This year’s U.S. News and World Report rankings reflect Boston Medical’s Center’s overall commitment to provide innovative, world-class care for our patients at every stage of life.” -BMC President Anthony Hollenberg  Thank you to our clinicians, providers, and staff for your dedication to offering excellent patient care!  Learn more: https://lnkd.in/er5VDQVR

Get to know Jesse Souweine, Chief Transformation Officer at BMC Health System (BMCHS)! Jesse has dedicated her career to helping people and teams align and work better together. At BMCHS, she is helping us model a new kind of excellence in healthcare where clinical and operational innovation meets health equity and access. Learn more about Jesse: https://bit.ly/4cZtY03

“We’re not just connecting patients with resources that are charity-focused or meant to be used in perpetuity like food stamps or housing subsidies, but really empowering patients to have access to the knowledge and resources that can help them uplift themselves...and build generational wealth and well-being.” In an episode of FinThrive, Sheila Phicil, Director of Innovation at BMC's Health Equity Accelerator, discusses how we're making strides in closing racial health equity gaps and improving patient outcomes. Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/4d1Mmp7

There is a clear and direct relationship between climate change and health, and children’s health in particular. As temperatures rise, children in marginalized communities face increased health risks due to limited access to public cooling spaces. This is why BMC advocates for environmental justice through initiatives like rooftop farms, the Clean Power Prescription program, and solar panels. Read more on #HealthCity: https://bit.ly/4d21bIl

This August 6-7, we are hosting two discussions on Martha’s Vineyard to address and transform the health and well-being of people of color. We are thrilled to announce that we’ve added Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) to Wednesday’s panel: Economic Mobility as a Pathway to Health Equity. Throughout her career as a public servant, Congresswoman Pressley has fought to ensure that those closest to the pain are closest to the power — driving and informing policymaking. This panel will dig into the transformative power of economic advancement as a catalyst for health equity. Don’t miss this dynamic conversation on August 7. Register here: https://bit.ly/3zA4nfA

BMC's Acute Care and Trauma Surgery is proud to partner with the Canton Fire Department on a pilot program – the first in Massachusetts – to provide whole blood to trauma patients before they reach the hospital. Research shows that administering whole blood improves patient outcomes in emergencies, when every minute counts. BMC’s Trauma team and Blood Bank are providing training and support for this pilot, which could serve as a model for expansion to other parts of the Commonwealth. Watch the WCVB Channel 5 coverage to see how this pilot program was first used in the field: https://bit.ly/4cEuuRu