Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement 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.

To see our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

“Your sensory accommodations have been a great benefit to our patients. They are such a hit, and really help us to complete our important procedures for patients who may be feeling overwhelmed.”

– BMC X-Ray Technologist

Toolpacks

Our sensory toolpacks serve to make our patients feel as comfortable as possible during their visit to BMC. Toolpack items are meant to calm, distract, and redirect patients challenged by an overstimulating healthcare environment.

Sensory toolpacks have supported thousands of patient encounters across BMC, and can be found in the following departments:

  • Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Primary Care
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pediatric Dental
  • Pediatric Allergy
  • Public Safety
  • Phlebotomy
  • Ophthalmology
  • Radiology
  • Pediatric Emergency Department
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Orthopedic Clinic
  • Rehab
  • Endoscopy
  • Infectious Disease
  • Occupational Therapy

When arriving for your visit, make sure to ask if a sensory toolpack is available! To receive a toolpack, you can also contact the Autism Friendly Initiative at autismfriendly@bmc.org.

We extend tremendous gratitude to Newton Public School’s STRIDE Program for their support in assembling our toolpacks.