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.

Anemia

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Anemia happens when there are not enough red blood cells, the cells that carry oxygen, in the body. There are many causes, from illness like cancer to heavy menstrual bleeding. Symptoms can include fatigue, chest pain, shortness of breath and more, and can go undetected at first but worsen as anemia progresses.