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. 

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)


An fMRI is a type of MRI uses to measure small changes in blood flow in the brain. It allows a doctor or researcher to see where brain activity happens when you do certain tasks. 

fMRI can be used to plan brain surgery and other procedures, as it can tell a surgeon what areas of the brain to avoid during surgery. It can also be used in research.

On the day of your fMRI you'll need to avoid caffeine and remove any jewelry, accessories, piercings, or clothing that contain any sort of metal. Your doctor will give you any other specific instructions based on your circumstances.