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. 

Pediatrics Special Kids Research

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Boston Medical Center has a large research community committed to conducting research studies in order to better understand child health, behavior, and disease. Some research involves observing your child’s behavior, while other research focuses on development and/or new treatments for specific disorders.

This section of the web site contains helpful information about clinical research study types and phases. It also provides guidance to those parents deciding whether or not to have their child participate in a research study.

The Importance of Research

Discoveries made from research studies have saved lives, extended our lifespan, enhanced the quality of our lives, and improved the clinical care we receive.

Outcomes from research studies can influence clinical care in many ways, including:

  • Developing new technology to diagnose diseases, such as X-ray machines, EEG, and MRI
  • Diagnosing disease earlier
  • Developing new medications to treat disease
  • Determining risk factors for certain diseases and how to prevent disease
  • Preventing disease through efforts such as anti-smoking campaigns, weight-loss plans, and vaccination

Related Links

ClinicalTrials.gov
FAQs About Clinical Trials
NIH Clinical Research Studies Database