Pediatrics – Hematology & Oncology

Services

Programs
Blood Donation Program
Educational/Informational Programs
Social/Recreational Programs
Memberships

The Pediatric Hematology Program at Boston Medical Center offers a wide range of clinical and support services for patients and families coping with blood disorders. Our services include:

Clinical practice guidelines
Emphasis on pain management
24 hour hotline for non-emergency medical help, 617.414.4841
Teen program
School/daycare outreach
Genetic counseling
Parent to parent
Case management
Telephone consultation to referring providers
Emergency department, inpatient and outpatient consult service
Patient/family teaching
Written and AV materials
Integrated services for hematology patients with pulmonary issues
Liaison with child behavioural health
Help in obtaining transportation, medications and supplies
Events for patients and families
Quarterly newsletter to families of children with hemoglobinopathies
Education outreach to medical and nursing staff of BMC and Neighborhood Health Centers
Interpreter services

BMC’s Pediatric Hematology &
Oncology Program helps patients
and families with blood disorders.

Programs

In addition to the services listed above, we partner with several community agencies and organizations to offer additional support to families and children with blood diseases. Click on the links below to learn more.

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Blood Donation Program

Plan series of drives in Greater Boston
Focused on minority community
Maintain contacts and get continuing donation from initial donors

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Educational/Informational Programs

Increase community awareness around sickle cell (including potential sponsors, blood donors, and patients and families)
Create/distribute written information
Establish speaker’s bureau for church and civic groups wanting additional information

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Social/Recreational Programs