BMC’s Yawkey building doors are now closed as an entrance as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our campus and provide you with the best clinical care.

All patients and visitors on our main campus must enter our hospital via Shapiro, Menino, or Moakley buildings, where they will be greeted by team members at a new centralized check-in desk before continuing to the hospital. We are excited to welcome you and appreciate your patience as we improve our facilities.

Hispanic

Hispanic

Adjective

Describes people who speak Spanish and/or who descended from Spanish lineage; includes people from Spain. Though there is some overlap, the term Hispanic is not interchangeable with Latin American, Latino/a, or Latinx which includes anyone from Latin America but not Spain. For instance, a person from Brazil, which is Portuguese-speaking, is considered Latino/a/x but not Hispanic.

Source

Adapted from Merriam-Webster

The Glossary for Culture Transformation is a living document to be revised on an annual basis.

Suggested Citation: Office of Equity, Vitality, and Inclusion, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, and Boston University Medical Group. Glossary for Culture Transformation. 2021.

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