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. 

Urine Tests


Urine tests, or urinalysis, are used to diagnose and manage many conditions. An infection, illness, or other conditions may change how your urine looks or what's present in it, such as increased proteins or sugars. A urine test can help your doctor identify these issues.

Urine tests may be used as part of a regular checkup, during a pregnancy checkup, or if you have symptoms like painful urination. Your doctor may also recommend regular urine tests if you have conditions like kidney disease.

Sometimes a urine test is enough to diagnose an illness, while in other cases it may point to the need for more tests.