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.

Tuberculosis

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Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs. The bacteria spread from person to person via sneezing and cough. It is highly contagious. Most TB infections are latent (no symptoms), with about 1 in 10 having an active infection and symptoms including cough, exhaustion and more. Both latent and active TB is treatable with antibiotics but can be fatal if left untreated.

The Tuberculosis Clinical Research Group is engaged in multi-center consortium studies, investigator-initiated local research studies, and educational efforts locally, regionally, and nationally. The group is also active within the Centers for Disease Control's Tuberculosis Trials Consortium (TBTC), enrolling patients in both latent and active TB treatment trials.

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Pulmonology

The Pulmonology Department comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, education, and rehabilitation services for a full range of pulmonary diseases and allergy conditions.
Pulmonology