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Hello, and welcome to Your BMC. |
"Your BMC," our email newsletter, will share information about the care and connection that happen within the Boston Medical Center community every day.
You are an important part of our community, and we are here to help you be your healthiest self. As a part of your health journey, this newsletter features important information about services and programs, tips for healthy living, stories from around BMC, and more.
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Meet Javier, an employee of the research department in BMC’s Pediatric Infectious Diseases Department. When Javier’s sexual activity increased, he wanted to get tested for HIV but was worried that he would face stigma just for getting tested. He trusted the BMC STD Clinic to treat him with respect and keep his medical history safe and confidential.
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“Those first few tests were the scariest thing. But it was even scarier to think I could be HIV-positive and not know,” Javier explained. Javier decided to share his story to encourage others to get tested.
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| Read the rest of Javier's story |
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The full spectrum of reproductive health care, including abortion and contraception/birth control, is legal and available in Massachusetts. BMC is here for all your healthcare needs, and we want you to know that we remain committed to providing reproductive health care to anyone who needs it.
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If you have questions or want to learn more, you can call our OB/GYN department at 617-414-2000, send your doctor non-urgent messages through MyChart, or visit our OB/GYN website.
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| Read our commitment |
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Every year we celebrate the best of the best BMC employees with our Be Exceptional Awards, which recognize above and beyond performance and patient care. We are so proud to have these outstanding employees working here at BMC in roles across the hospital, from housekeeping to our emergency department to the Healing Pups Program, and everywhere in-between.
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Thank you to all our 2022 Be Exceptional Award winners!
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| Learn more about our winners |
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BMC now has COVID-19 vaccines for children who are between six months and five years old. We recommend that anyone older than six months old get vaccinated, as vaccines are an important part of helping keep our children safe and healthy.
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Still have questions? Watch this quick video of Dr. Jack Maypole as he breaks down five important things to know about kids and COVID.
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We also invite you to join us for a free back-to-school vaccine clinic where your child can get vaccines for COVID and the flu, or any other childhood vaccines.
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When: Saturday, August 13, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: The Yawkey Building, 6th Floor,
850 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
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| Learn more and register |
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Experience the intersection of food and health on a tour of BMC’s rooftop farm. Learn about rooftop farming and green roofs, beekeeping, and how BMC uses its farm to improve the health of our community.
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When: Wednesday, July 20, 6-7 p.m.
Where: BMC's Rooftop Farm,
750 Albany Street,
Boston, MA 02118
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| Learn more and register |
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Annual visits to your doctor can help make sure you stay healthy and cancer-free. BMC wants to help you to take steps to
prevent cancer - or catch it early. Save the date for a free gastrointestinal cancer event with BMC providers.
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When: Tuesday, August 23, 1-3 p.m.
Where: The Moakley Green -
the lawn in front of the Moakley Building
at 818 Harrison Avenue,
Boston, MA 02118
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| Learn more about the Cancer Center |
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