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CEOs Unite at Union Chapel to Explore How Wealth and Health Shape Your Legacy 

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With its own rich legacy, the historic church was an apt location to host an acclaimed panel of leaders to speak about building a life that allows you, and the generations that come after you, to thrive.

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“Our Elders Have Modeled Suffering”: Candid Panel Pushes Back on Health Myths, Shame for Black Women

On Martha’s Vineyard, actresses, advocates, and physicians have come together to have a taboo-breaking discussion about their personal and professional experiences with menopause, parenting, and advocating for your health and wellness.

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BMC Health System Finds a Pivotal, Unique Forum on Martha’s Vineyard

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Gathering leaders, changemakers, and community voices during Martha’s Vineyard’s African American Film Festival, Boston Medical Center Health System hosts urgent conversations on and forges vital connections in the epicenter of Black community and history each August.

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Dr. Christine Crawford’s Message on Mental Health, Menopause, and ‘Good Enough’ Moms

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The esteemed associate medical director for NAMI and BMC psychiatrist talks about her upcoming conversation during BMC Health System’s “Legacy and Longevity” Martha’s Vineyard event, previewing what promises to be a candid conversation among women about women’s health, parenting, and much more.

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What Is Community Engagement in Healthcare—and Why Is It So Important?

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From COVID-19 vaccination sites in church sanctuaries to community doulas supporting new mothers, BMC demonstrates how community engagement creates lasting health improvements and builds the trust essential for effective care.

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BMC Partners with Community to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy

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This weekend, health equity trailblazer Dr. Thea James was named as one of the 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King Honorees for her embodiment of Dr. King’s spirit.

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New Study Highlights the “Profound Impacts” of Limited Healthcare Access for Children Exposed to Violence

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Experts from Boston Medical Center stress the importance of leaning on evidence-based interventions, such as violence prevention programs, to help these children.

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“We’re All in This Together”: BMC’s Inaugural Addiction Conference Opens with Solidarity and Innovation Message

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“None of the future innovations will happen without you by our side,” said keynote speaker Dr. Bisola Ojikutu about addiction interventions.

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In Its Second Year, BMCHS’ Health Equity Accelerator Sees Racial Gaps Closing for Pregnancy and Diabetes

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The initiative will begin to tackle gaps in cancer screenings in 2024.

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BMC’s Inaugural Addiction Conference Will Convene Experts and People With Lived Experience to Spark Change

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Together for Hope, hosted by the Grayken Center for Addiction, will dive into themes of intersectionality, policy, harm reduction, and advances and challenges in treatment.

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“I Believe BMC Is Rewriting the Script of How You Do Healthcare And Community.”

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One of BMC’s strongest community partners, Rev. Willie Bodrick, speaks about wellness, equity, and the power of hospital-community collaborations.

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“Rewriting Healthcare Means Moving From Charity to Equity”

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BMC’s VP of Community Engagement and External Affairs Petrina Martin Cherry shares her thoughts on how health systems can transform communities.

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