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. 

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Nutrition Program

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Boston Medical Center (BMC) offers WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Nutrition Program. This is a free program that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food, breastfeeding support, and other services free of charge to qualifying Massachusetts families.

What does the WIC program provide?

WIC was developed with the goal of keeping women who are breastfeeding or pregnant, and children under five years old healthy through the following services:

  • Personalized nutrition information, consultations, and support
  • Free healthy food
  • Breastfeeding support and nutrition
  • Referrals for medical and dental care, health insurance, child care, housing, fuel assistance, and other services that can benefit the whole family
  • Immunization screening and referral
  • Health workshops on a variety of topics including meal planning, maintaining a healthy weight, caring for a new baby, and much more!

How do I sign up for WIC?

WIC is for all kinds of families: married and single parents who are employed or unemployed.

Click here to find out if you or your family qualifies for WIC.

Contact

Call 617.425.2070 today to find out more about the WIC Program and to schedule your first appointment.

WIC has day, evening, and Saturday appointments available. Walk-in appointments are also welcome.

Location

South End WIC Program
1601 Washington Street
First Floor
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 425-2070