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Finding Gratitude and Joy Despite Sickle Cell Disease Diagnosis |
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“Focus on the positives in your life — your family, friends, extracurriculars… it will help you see the bright side of things,” Nnamdi Izuchi shares as he reflects on advice he got as a child dealing with the symptoms of sickle cell disease (SCD). Nnamdi is in preparation for a bone marrow transplant, but his association with BMC dates back to before his birth. Ify, Nnamdi's mother, has served as a lab technician at BMC for over 25 years, and Nnamdi has been cared for by BMC’s Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease since he was a child. June 19 was National Sickle Cell Awareness Day, and to honor that, we are sharing Nnamdi’s story of hope and strength. |
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BMC Takes Pride in Celebrating and Serving the LGBTQIA+ Community |
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On June 10th, BMC team members showed support for the LGBTQIA+ community by participating in the 2023 Boston Pride Parade. BMC is committed to continuing to offer equitable healthcare for all patients, regardless of gender identity and sexual orientation. Our mission, particularly in our GenderCare Center (GCC), is to provide accessible, individualized, gender-affirming care for our community, as well as to advance research, education, and advocacy across New England and beyond. |
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Juneteenth: Celebrating Racial Justice and Equality |
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Juneteenth is a day of celebration, rest, and remembrance that honors the legal ending of slavery in the United States. It commemorates June 19th, 1865, when US Federal troops stormed Galveston, Texas, to free those still enslaved. At BMC, we were proud to be a part of some of the celebrations happening around the city this Juneteenth, and for the opportunity to share our dedication to health justice and equity, including providing innovative and personalized care for all, with our community. |
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Alastair Bell, MD, MBA, Named CEO of BMCHS |
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Alastair Bell, MD, MBA, has been appointed CEO of Boston Medical Center Health System (BMCHS) by the system’s Board of Trustees. Alastair was named President of BMCHS in November and has been serving as Interim CEO of the health system since March. In this new role, he will continue to lead our performance and strategic growth as an integrated health system that includes the largest essential hospital in New England and the largest Medicaid managed care provider in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. |
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Thea James, MD, VP of Mission, Recognized as a “Health Equity Hero” |
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Earlier this month, the Boston Globe hosted Health Equity Week, a week-long series of events, that united health system leaders, medical experts, and community advocates to discuss ways to improve inclusivity and accessibility of care for all. Dr. James was selected along with ten other change-makers who are leading us a to healthier, more equitable future. |
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BMC Earns “Top 25 Environmental Excellence Award” from Practice Greenhealth |
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In recognition for our achievement and innovation in environmental sustainability, BMC has been named one of the top 25 hospitals in the U.S. for Environmental Excellence by Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in healthcare. |
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Carl Streed Jr, MD, MPH, FACP, FAHA, Earns American Medical Association's Excellence in LGBTQ Health Award |
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Congratulations to Carl G. Streed, MD, MPH, FACP, FAHA, a BU assistant professor of medicine and the research lead for the GenderCare Center here at BMC, has received the 2023 Excellence in LGBTQ Health Award (Physician) from the American Medical Association Foundation Board of Directors. |
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Alastair Bell, MD, MBA, Named One of Becker’s “101 Academic Medical Center CEOs to Know” |
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Congratulations to Alastair Bell, MD, President and CEO of BMCHS, on this award that recognizes his significant contributions to our financial stability, strategic planning, and diversity and health equity initiatives. It also recognizes our dedication to training future generations of health care professionals as the principal teaching affiliate of Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. |
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Weekly Farmer's Market - Wednesdays June 6 – October 31
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. in the Shapiro lobby at 725 Albany Street, Boston |
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