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Learn All About Lung Cancer and Pancreatic Cancer this November |
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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to schedule a screening. Annual screenings are the best way to catch lung cancers at an early stage, when they can be treated more effectively. If you are over 50, have ever smoked, or are exposed to second-hand smoke, you may be eligible for annual lung cancer screenings at BMC.
This month is also Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection is key with pancreatic cancer, so it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms, as well as risk factors such as tobacco use, diabetes, age, race, and family history. If you have any questions about your risk, ask your healthcare provider.
At the BMC Cancer Center, we are reimagining every aspect of patient care, from prevention and diagnosis through treatment and recovery. Our renowned team of experts are always on the forefront of advocating for and delivering life-saving treatments for all cancers. |
| Explore more about BMC’s Cancer Center → |
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Manage Your Diabetes with These Five Tips from BMC’s Diabetes Resource Center |
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November is Diabetes Month, and this year’s focus is on taking action to prevent health challenges associated with diabetes. The best approaches to preventing diabetes-related health challenges include regulating your weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar. Here are five tips to get you started: |
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Take small steps to healthy lifestyle changes, like taking a daily walk, adding a vegetable to each meal, not smoking, and getting enough sleep. |
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Take your medicines consistently. |
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Remember to take brief mental breaks to manage your stress as it can impact your blood glucose levels |
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Plan activities with people you love or find a hobby you enjoy. |
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Connect with your BMC diabetes care team and voice any obstacles getting in the way of your treatment plan. They are always there to support you! |
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Team BMC Starts Training for the 129th Boston Marathon |
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It’s time to start training! We’re so proud of our Team BMC members, who will join athletes from across the globe to participate in the 129th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025. Over the years, more than 1,100 Team BMC athletes have raised over $9.5 million towards our efforts to build a healthier Boston. You can help, too! Follow or donate to Team BMC to support us in providing innovative services for patients and their families. Support Team BMC at the Boston Marathon. |
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Team BMC Starts Training for the 129th Boston Marathon |
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It’s time to start training! We’re so proud of our Team BMC members, who will join athletes from across the globe to participate in the 129th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025. Over the years, more than 1,100 Team BMC athletes have raised over $9.5 million towards our efforts to build a healthier Boston. You can help, too! Follow or donate to Team BMC to support us in providing innovative services for patients and their families. Support Team BMC at the Boston Marathon. |
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Our Culture of Quality and Safety Improves Care Delivery and Patient Experience |
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At BMC, quality and patient safety are at the center of all we do which is reflected by our “A” Hospital Safety Grade. On October 21, we were honored to announce our first endowed chair for Quality and Patient Safety, thanks to a $4 million gift from a longtime BMC supporter. As our first chair holder, Chief Quality Officer Jodi Larson, MD will lead the charge in further improving patient care using cutting-edge data and analytics.
We also held our ninth annual BMC Health System Quality & Safety Poster Presentation and Reception, which highlighted our staff’s many quality improvement projects across disciplines and specialties. Thank you to Dr. Larson and all our staff for their continuous dedication to improving patient experience! Read the latest on quality and safety at BMC. |
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Our Culture of Quality and Safety Improves Care Delivery and Patient Experience |
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At BMC, quality and patient safety are at the center of all we do which is reflected by our “A” Hospital Safety Grade. On October 21, we were honored to announce our first endowed chair for Quality and Patient Safety, thanks to a $4 million gift from a longtime BMC supporter. As our first chair holder, Chief Quality Officer Jodi Larson, MD will lead the charge in further improving patient care using cutting-edge data and analytics.
We also held our ninth annual BMC Health System Quality & Safety Poster Presentation and Reception, which highlighted our staff’s many quality improvement projects across disciplines and specialties. Thank you to Dr. Larson and all our staff for their continuous dedication to improving patient experience! Read the latest on quality and safety at BMC. |
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BMC Cancer Center Recognized by Becker's Healthcare |
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We're proud to be included on Becker's list of "100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs." Recognized as a high-performing specialty by U.S. News & World Report, our Cancer Center brings together multidisciplinary teams of experts to deliver equitable, comprehensive care for all types of cancer. Our services include cutting-edge therapies for hard-to-treat cancers, CAR T-cell therapies, and access to clinical trials. To support patients and their families, we offer resources such as multilingual patient navigation and support groups and dedicated social workers to ensure compassionate care from diagnosis through recovery. Learn more about BMC’s Cancer Center team. |
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BMC Cancer Center Recognized by Becker's Healthcare |
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We're proud to be included on Becker's list of "100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs." Recognized as a high-performing specialty by U.S. News & World Report, our Cancer Center brings together multidisciplinary teams of experts to deliver equitable, comprehensive care for all types of cancer. Our services include cutting-edge therapies for hard-to-treat cancers, CAR T-cell therapies, and access to clinical trials. To support patients and their families, we offer resources such as multilingual patient navigation and support groups and dedicated social workers to ensure compassionate care from diagnosis through recovery. Learn more about BMC’s Cancer Center team. |
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Nondiscrimination Statement |
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Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on 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. |
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Nondiscrimination Statement |
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Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on 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. |
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Campus Construction Updates |
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Building for Tomorrow on BMC's Campus
You’ll notice some changes when you come to BMC campus as we continue the work of our Campus Redesign project. The Menino and Yawkey Building lobby entrances are closed. During construction, all patients and visitors can enter through the Moakley Lobby (830 Harrison Ave), where staff will assist you in reaching your destination. The Emergency Department entrance will remain on Albany St. Please allow extra time to reach your appointment while the Menino and Yawkey entrances are closed. We appreciate your patience as we improve our facilities. |
| Learn more about our Campus Redesign efforts → |
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Campus Construction Updates |
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Building for Tomorrow on BMC’s Campus
You’ll notice some changes when you come to BMC campus as we continue the work of our Campus Redesign project. The Menino and Yawkey Building lobby entrances are closed. During construction, all patients and visitors can enter through the Moakley Lobby (830 Harrison Ave), where staff will assist you in reaching your destination. The Emergency Department entrance will remain on Albany St. Please allow extra time to reach your appointment while the Menino and Yawkey entrances are closed. We appreciate your patience as we improve our facilities. |
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My doctor has been a guiding force since I started my diabetes care with him. I have always felt that every step in my care is always a coordinated effort with his entire office. He is a wonderful educator, provider, and a very insightful endocrinologist. |
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My doctor has been a guiding force since I started my diabetes care with him. I have always felt that every step in my care is always a coordinated effort with his entire office. He is a wonderful educator, provider, and a very insightful endocrinologist. |
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“In Your Words” features patient comments from patient experience outreach surveys. We appreciate your time completing these surveys and for sharing your thoughts with us. The information gathered in these surveys is used to learn where we can improve, to continue to provide exceptional care to all. |
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