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. 

Huntington's disease is a rare disease that causes the nerve cells in the brain to break down. It affects many systems in your body and leads to movement, thinking, and psychiatric issues.

Most people with Huntington's disease first develop symptoms in their 30s or 40s. Huntington's disease is inherited and is caused by changes in one gene. You only need one copy of this gene to develop Huntington's disease.

With Huntington's disease, symptoms and functional abilities get worse over time. Most people live for about 10 to 30 years after they first start having symptoms, but will eventually need help with all daily activities.

If you have a family history of Huntington's disease, meeting with a genetic counselor can help you decide whether or not to get tested to see if you are at risk.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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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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Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center

Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders require individualized and ongoing care. Our interdisciplinary team of specialists provides comprehensive care to patients with th…