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. 

Colitis and Ulcerative Colitis

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Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers (sores) in the large intestine (colon) and rectum. Painful and debilitating, there is no cure, but long-term remission and reduced symptoms are possible with treatment.

Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis

While the cause of Crohn's and ulcerative colitis is still unknown, continuing medical research is an important aspect of the clinical care for IBD patients. Research studies and clinical trials are ongoing at the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center.

Research Studies

  • Predictors of adverse outcomes in Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients after ileal pouch anal anastomosis
  • Risk factors for post-operative infection in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease patients
  • Micro RNA profiles from IBD patients with and without colorectal neoplasia
  • Clostridium difficle infection in Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients
  • Vaccination rates in patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Patient engagement and health status in Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients
  • Herpes zoster vaccination in IBD patients
  • Sample Collection Study to Evaluate DNA Markers in Subjects with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

To enroll in any of these studies, please contact the clinical research coordinator at the IBD Center at 617.638.6527.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Gastroenterology

BMC’s Gastroenterology team provides everything you need to thrive with conditions ranging from peptic ulcers, to IBD, to cancer, motility issues, and liver conditions. Our interd…
Gastroenterology
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Colon and Rectal Surgery

BMC's colorectal surgeons offer cutting-edge surgical treatments for conditions that affect the colon, rectum, and anus, in coordinating with other specialists.
Colon and Rectal Surgery
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Crohn’s & Colitis Program

Our Crohn’s & Colitis Program team helps you navigate every aspect of inflammatory bowel disease, including education and advocacy, psychological support, dealing with insurance r…
Crohn’s & Colitis Program