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Your BMC - Care | Connection | Community

November 2022

Issue #7

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Welcome to Your BMC

Hello, and welcome to Your BMC.


You are an important part of our community, and we are here to help you be your healthiest self. This newsletter features important information about services and programs, tips for healthy living, stories from around BMC, and more.

Photo of BMC Certified Nursing Assistant, Nate, who is also a patient at the Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery.
Honoring Transgender Awareness Week

Transgender Awareness Week is November 13–19, and we’d like to highlight Nate, one of our certified nursing assistants, who bravely shared his incredible story of finding his truth.

At BMC, we are proud to celebrate the work being done at our Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery and to honor our transgender and gender non-conforming community.

How hospitals can help fight climate change

At BMC, we are dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint because we know that healthier hospitals mean healthier communities. By generating much of our own electricity, committing to efficient buildings and machines, investing in solar power, and establishing the first hospital-based rooftop farm, we plan to be able to thrive well into the future and continue to serve our community in the face of any potential climate disaster.

Photo of BMC's Rooftop Farm where a
worker harvesting some leafy green vegetables.
Graphic illustration of female silhouette with female empowerment words and icons on her shirt.
MA Leads in Healthcare and Women Leaders are Key to that Success

BMC was named a Top 100 Women-Led Business in Massachusetts by The Women's Edge and The Boston Globe featuring our President and CEO Kate Walsh. The list looked at diversity, innovation, budgets, and other variables to choose the top companies. We are so proud to be recognized alongside so many fellow impressive and accomplished women leaders!

What to know about RSV, COVID, and the Flu

As the weather gets colder and we all spend more time indoors, it’s important to be aware of how you can help keep yourself and your loved ones from getting sick. "Unfortunately, this year it’s looking like we may have a substantial number of influenza cases," said BMC infectious disease expert Dr. Sabrina Assoumou.

If you have symptoms of these viruses, please call us first - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also visit bmc.org/urgentcare for more information. Getting vaccinated is still your best defense against serious illness, and BMC is hosting several upcoming flu and COVID vaccination events.

Young child with thermometer in mouth
and caregiver hand on forehead
Photo of Latchman Hiralall, Director of BMC's Food Pantry, with a cart full of fresh vegetables, eggs, and other non-perishable food items.
Nourishing our Community

This time of year, many of us gather with family and friends to break bread and celebrate the things we are grateful for in life. At BMC, we are thankful for our community and the opportunity to serve our patients. 

By growing 5,000 pounds of fresh produce per year, our rooftop farm assists in ensuring food equity amongst our community members. We also support patients and families experiencing nutrition-related illness or food insecurity. The Food Pantry provides nutritious, culturally and medically appropriate food to patients who are referred to the Pantry by BMC primary care providers.

The Service Awards: Honoring BMC Employees

Last month, we celebrated nearly 900 employees who reached milestone work anniversaries, from five years to 45 years! In true BMC style, there was much dancing – along with food, laughter, and all-around fun at this memorable event. Thank you to all our dedicated staff for their years of service providing exceptional care within our community. We couldn’t be BMC without their hard work and commitment to our mission.

Photo of BMC employees dancing and
celebrating under a white tent
Free Events at BMC

BMC observes the following during the month of November: 

Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Learn more about our Alzheimer's Disease Center.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month
Learn more about the latest COPD research happening here at BMC.

Diabetes Awareness Month
The Teaching Kitchen is proud to offer diabetes support classes where you can learn how to prepare delicious “diabetic-friendly” meals, followed by a group education led by a certified diabetes educator. You must have a diagnosis of diabetes and a referral to attend this class. For more information and to sign up, please contact cassie.rehm@bmc.org.

Epilepsy Awareness Month
Learn more about BMC's Epilepsy Program.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Learn more about diagnosis, treatment options, and other resources.

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Learn more about pancreatic cancer diagnosis and treatment options.

Transgender Awareness Week (November 13–19)
Learn more about BMC's research into the gaps in care for trans patients and how providers can proactively help patients.

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Reminder: You can send your doctor non-urgent medical questions through MyChart. Create your account or sign in today! 



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