An Update Regarding Seasonal Illnesses

To help prevent the spread of seasonal respiratory illnesses, we strongly encourage all visitors to wear a mask while in ambulatory clinics or inpatient units. Surgical masks are available at hospital and clinic entrances. Patients with respiratory illnesses should also wear masks. Thank you for helping protect our patients, staff, and community.

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Sickle Cell Disease Program

Treatments and Services

BMC offers all treatments and therapies for sickle cell disease, including:

  • Gene therapies: Boston Medical Center is the only hospital in New England to offer transformative gene therapy to eligible adults with sickle cell disease. We offer both FDA-approved gene therapies for sickle cell disease, Casgevy and Lyfegenia.
  • Hydroxyurea
  • L-glutamine
  • Voxelotor
  • Crizanlizumab
  • Blood transfusions
  • Pain medications
  • Bone marrow transplant