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New Study Highlights the "Profound Impacts" of Limited Healthcare Access for Children Exposed to Violence
Experts from Boston Medical Center stress the importance of leaning on evidence-based interventions, such as violence prevention programs, to help.
Uneven Access and High Costs: The State of Residential Addiction Treatment for Adolescents
A new study shows that 23 states don't have treatment facilities that accept Medicaid, limiting an at-risk population's access to treatment.
Prioritizing Mental Health and Trauma Supports in Schools
One public school teacher talks with a BMC psychiatrist on how to support kids struggling with chronic absenteeism and mental health issues.
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"We're All in This Together": BMC's Inaugural Addiction Conference Opens with Solidarity and Innovation Message
"None of the future innovations will happen without you by our side," said keynote speaker Dr. Bisola Ojikutu about addiction interventions.
There Are More Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Options Than Ever—Which Creates a New Obstacle
BMC providers speak on how they help their patients weigh their social needs, MS status, and more to choose among several MS treatment options.
In Its Second Year, BMCHS' Health Equity Accelerator Sees Racial Gaps Closing for Pregnancy and Diabetes
The initiative will begin to tackle gaps in cancer screenings in 2024.
Neighborhood Birth Center Plans Move Forward in Roxbury
Nubian Square birthing center will offer a home-like setting with comprehensive care and programming
How Do We Make Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Treatment More Equitable?
A new Alzheimer’s treatment is a boon for those recently diagnosed, but for access to be equitable, BMC experts say to start diagnosing earlier.
"I Believe BMC Is Rewriting the Script of How You Do Healthcare And Community."
One of BMC's strongest community partners, Rev. Willie Bodrick, speaks about wellness, equity, and the power of hospital-community collaborations.
Prioritizing Mental Health and Trauma Supports in Schools
One public school teacher talks with a BMC psychiatrist on how to support kids struggling with chronic absenteeism and mental health issues.
Boston Medical Center Health System’s New Pilot Program Will Allow Doctors to Prescribe Energy Bill Credits for Patients
First-in-the-nation Clean Power Prescription pilot builds on the health systems' sustainability practices and its commitment to community investments.
Integrating Culturally Competent Mental Health Care Leads to Better Diabetes Outcomes
A new initiative by Boston Medical Center's Health Equity Accelerator shows promise in reducing A1C among patients of color living with diabetes.
What Is Harm Reduction?
An expert and advocate for harm reduction talks about how she meets patients where they are with treatment options, resources, and hope for tomorrow.
Finding Joy in Food: How Cooking With Others Can Bolster Recovery
BMC's Cooking for Recovery Program addresses nutrition, body image issues, and food access while providing space to make a home-cooked meal.
Helping Healthcare Providers Process Grief After Overdose Deaths
Losing patients to overdose can present special grief challenges for healthcare providers. Peer and employer support can help.
