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.
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A shunt is a drainage system that's surgically inserted into the brain. It's a long, thin tube with a valve that helps brain fluid flow properly.
One end of the tube is put in the brain, while the other is put under the skin to another part of the body like the stomach. This other part of the body can absorb any excess fluid.
If you have hydrocephalus, you will usually need a shunt for the rest of your life.