New Breastfeeding Protocols Aren’t One Size Fits All
BMC care providers were asked to rewrite national guidelines for new parents living with substance use disorders to help reduce stigma while keeping infants safe.
Read MoreBridging Gaps in Trust Through Diverse Pediatric Clinical Trials
Boston Medical Center’s Katherine Gergen Barnett, MD, weighs in on how essential it is to include underrepresented perspectives in clinical research.
Read MoreNew Center Will Scale Up Successful Approach to Pediatric Mental Health Care
BMC’s TEAM UP model has increased screening rates, expedited access to services, and yielded positive health outcomes for children in the Boston area. And now it’s expanding.
Read MoreEnvironmental Injustice Heats Up Health Risks for Kids in Marginalized Communities
One case study of an 8-year-old’s ER visit showcases how summer’s heat is more oppressive depending on where you live—and what physicians can do about it.
Read MoreBoston Medical Center Is Featured in a New Short Film Series About Innovation in Healthcare
Thea James, Sara Stulac, and a BMC patient are featured in Healthier Together, a branded series presented by the WHO Foundation and produced for the MassMutual Foundation by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions.
Read MoreNew Study Highlights the “Profound Impacts” of Limited Healthcare Access for Children Exposed to Violence
Experts from Boston Medical Center stress the importance of leaning on evidence-based interventions, such as violence prevention programs, to help these children.
Read MoreUneven Access and High Costs: The State of Residential Addiction Treatment for Adolescents
A new study shows that 23 states in the U.S. don’t have treatment facilities that accept Medicaid, limiting an at-risk population’s access to treatment.
Read MorePrioritizing Mental Health and Trauma Supports in Schools
One public school teacher talks with a BMC psychiatrist on how to support kids struggling with chronic absenteeism and mental health issues.
Read MorePoor Health Is Driving Chronic Absenteeism Among High Schoolers — Here’s How Pediatricians Can Help
With 20% of high schoolers missing over 14 days of school on average yearly, medical intervention is critical to get kids re-engaged with learning.
Read MoreIntegrating Mental Health Treatment into Primary Care Can Break Barriers for Underserved Children
TEAM UP for Children is a unique model for Pediatrics departments that focuses on addressing systemic barriers to mental health care.
Read MoreBMC Psychiatrists Innovate to Treat Teenagers With Marijuana-Induced Psychosis
Cannabis has gotten more potent in the last 20 years, leading to new trends in children’s mental wellness.
Read MoreWhat Is Antipoverty Medicine?
Addressing poverty is not only a compelling financial decision for health systems, but a moral and ethical one.
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