Important Announcements

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.

To read our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.

Complementary Services

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Acupuncture 

Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., by appointment 
Moakley, 3rd Floor, Multispecialty Services

Acupuncture promotes natural healing and has been used for thousands of years to treat a large variety of ailments. It can help you heal and build immunity, support physical and emotional health, and improve overall function and well-being. Acupuncture is safe and painless.  

Free appointments are available to BMC patients with sickle cell disease or who are currently or were recently in treatment for cancer. Patients should call 617.638.7540, email cancersupport@bmc.org, or speak to their nurse to request an appointment. 

We offer support groups in multiple languages, so you can connect with people who have had similar experiences to your cancer journey.

Learn more about support groups

We offer ongoing support activities where you can get to know other patients while building skills or participating in mind/body activities.

Learn more about support activities

BMC organizes a variety of events to bring together cancer survivors and their loved ones to relax and celebrate survivorship.

Learn more about special events

We hold a variety of workshops, cultural events, potlucks, and more throughout the year for patients and their families.

Learn more about feature programs