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.

BMC Sickle Cell Disease Patient Stories 

Richies’ Story

Richies is your average 10-year-old—he likes video games, playing pranks, and social studies. He also has sickle cell disease, a condition that results in red blood cells becoming sickle shaped, causing pain, organ damage, and debilitating side effects. Learn how BMC Pediatrics cares for Richies and his family. Learn more


Kimora's Story

Massiel's Story


Ingrid's Story

Helen's Story


Anonymous Patient Story