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. 

In-Kind Donations

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If you are interested in giving back to the patients of Boston Medical Center, we offer you the opportunity to make an in-kind donation. 

Gifts That Matter Campaign

As the holiday season approaches, we are grateful for the overwhelming interest  to make in-kind donations to BMC programs and patients. The "Gifts That Matter" campaign is a way for departments across our health system to brighten the season for many of our patients and families. Below is a list of BMC programs and departments that have expressed interest in being considered for your 2024 holiday donation.

The Autism Program

The Autism Program at Boston Medical Center assists and empowers autistic individuals and their families through direct patient support, provider education, and community-based outreach. The Autism Program strives to meet the needs of the community in Boston and its surrounding areas in a culturally competent manner by offering high-quality and comprehensive care to all. Visit the Autism Program’s 2024 Holiday Wish List here.

Contact: Autismprogram@bmc.org

Child Witness to Violence Program

The Child Witness to Violence Project (CWVP) provides free, specialized counseling, advocacy, and outreach services that focus on young children, from birth to 8 years old, who have been exposed to domestic violence, community violence, or other trauma-related events. This year has been particularly challenging for many CWVP families due to the rising cost of basic needs. All donations will be used to support families in providing a wonderful holiday season for their children. Visit the Child Witness to Violence Program's Wish List here (Amazon) and here (Target) to find out more.


Contact: Ashley Schiffmiller (Ashley.Schiffmiller@bmc.org ; 617-414-7426)
 

OBGYN Department

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston Medical Center offers full spectrum genecology care, as well as programs and services for every aspect of pregnancy and childbirth, to help women be their healthiest selves.  All donations will be used to support the families and individuals who receive care at the department, with a huge need for strollers and playpens specifically. The OBGYN wishlist is attached here.

Contact: Ana Jiminian Ana.Jiminian@bmc.org

Project RESPECT

Project RESPECT, a medical and recovery home for birthing people with a history of substance use disorder, allows them to receive wrap-around medical and behavioral health care. Project RESPECT cares for more than 200 individuals and families each year to support long-term recovery. Project RESPECT’s 2024 Wish List is available here.

Contact: Caitlin Clark (Caitlin.Clark@bmc.org; 617-414-5983)

 

Project TRUST

Project TRUST’s goal is to help anyone who is actively struggling with substance use, access comprehensive and compassionate care without judgment. Project TRUST provides addiction treatment resources, harm reduction education and supplies, and navigation to an array of medical services including primary care and urgent care services. Click here to view their current program needs.
Contact: Joseph Shay Joseph.Shay@bmc.org

Psychiatry Department

The Resource Social Workers(RSW)assist individuals by providing essential services and support to individuals and families who are experiencing life-threatening diseases, disability or social problems, such as inadequate housing, unemployment, or substance abuse. RSW also assist families that have serious domestic conflicts, sometimes involving child or spousal abuse. RSW collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurse practitioners to support individuals and their families in meeting social determinants of health needed to positively impact their mental health outcome, support treatment adherence, and promote overall quality of life for the individual’s experiencing psychosis and families.

•    Socks: generic (Medium or Large)
•    Tee Shirts Men’s( Small ,Med, Large, XL)
•    Tee Shirts Women’s(Small, Med, Large ,XL)
•    Sweatpants Men’s(Med, Large, XL)
•    Sweatpants Women’s( Small, Med, Large)
•    Visa Gift Cards
•    Stop and Shop Gift Cards

Donations can be dropped off or delivered to the first floor of 801 Massachusetts Avenue

Contact: Maud Paul-Honore (Maud.Paul-Honore@bmc.org; 617-417-0824)

Volunteer Services

The Volunteer Services Department at BMC is dedicated to placing volunteers across the hospital, such as in ambulatory waiting rooms, who offer distraction activities to those who are waiting.  

Volunteer Services is looking for the following donations to help support our volunteers in the wonderful work they do throughout the hospital:

  • Children’s books – in Spanish or Haitian Creole (Used is okay!)
  • Adult books – in Spanish or Haitian Creole (Used is okay!)
  • Fidget toys (single use)
  • Crayons
  • Activity books (word searches, coloring) – in English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole
  • Baby dolls or baby toys (lightly used)
  • Board Games (lightly used)


Contact: Volunteer Services (Volunteer.Services@bmc.org; 617-414-5122)