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. 

Whiplash


Whiplash is a type of neck injury that happens when your neck moves back and forth forcefully and rapidly. It is most often caused by rear-end care crashes, but can also be caused by sports injuries, falls, physical abuse, and other types of trauma to the neck.

Symptoms include:

  • Neck pain that gets worse when you move your neck
  • Neck stiffness
  • Headaches
  • Limited range of neck motion
  • Shoulder, upper back, or arm pain
  • Tinging or numbness in your arms
  • Dizziness

Most cases of whiplash will get better within a few weeks with minor treatment, including exercises and pain medication. However, some people may continue to have pain or other complications, such as a limited range of motion in your neck.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury

The Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Program at Boston Medical Center cares for inpatients and outpatients with injuries related to motor vehicle collisions, falls, assaults,…
Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury
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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…
Neurology