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. 

PrEP

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What is PrEP?

Pre-exposure prophylaxis or “PrEP”, is a daily pill that helps prevent at-risk individuals from getting HIV.

Is PrEP right for me?

You should consider PrEP if you:

  • Are a gay or bisexual man
  • Are in a relationship with an HIV-positive partner
  • Have recently been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection
  • Are someone who has condomless sex and do not know the HIV status of your partners
  • Are a transgender woman who has sex with men
  • Are a person who uses injection drugs
  • Engage in sexual activity in a high-prevalence area or network
  • Don’t know the HIV status of your partners

How effective is PrEP?

PrEP is over 92% effective.

Do I need a prescription for PrEP?

PrEP involves seeing your provider once every three months to get a new prescription and complete blood work.

How much will PrEp cost?

PrEP is covered by all insurance companies, and for those without insurance we offer free testing, STI treatment, and help with medication coverage.

Steps to PrEP

 

Steps to PREP