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.

Transcranial Doppler Testing

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This painless test uses ultrasound to examine the blood circulation within the brain. A small amount of gel substance is applied topically over the area to be examined. Then, a device called a transducer is held in place on the skin's surface, and blood flow information has been recorded.