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. 

Dizziness

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Dizziness, which includes lightheadedness, motion sickness, vertigo and more, has many causes and symptoms, ranging from mild to the very disruptive and serious. Inner ear conditions most often cause dizziness, but reduced blood low to the brain, concussions and other injuries, and certain medications can all cause someone to be dizzy. If the condition interrupts daily life, medical attention is needed.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Dizziness and Balance Problems

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery has a facility devoted to the evaluation and management of dizziness (disequilibrium), vertigo, hearing loss with aging (p…
Dizziness and Balance Problems
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Neurology

The Neurology Department offers a full spectrum of neurological care for all neurological disorders, from epilepsy to headaches to Alzheimer’s disease. Our robust research program…
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General Neurology

BMC’s general/comprehensive neurologists work closely with our specialized neurologists across many areas to enhance our expert patient care. They practice comprehensive neurology…
General Neurology