Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that occurs naturally in the body. A person's diet and genetics can also affect the amount of cholesterol in the body and when there is too much, it is called hypercholesterolemia.

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Cardiovascular Center

Our expert, multidisciplinary team offers a wide range of services to both treat and prevent cardiac diseases and conditions. From stents to smoking cessation, we can help you kee…
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Nutrition and Weight Management

The Nutrition and Weight Management Program at Boston Medical Center is an integral part of the Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition and Weight Management. The Center off…
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Preventive Cardiology

The Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Program provides treatment and support people who have heart disease, are at risk for heart disease, or have recently had a cardiovascula…