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7 Ways to Close the Racial Gap in Addiction Treatment, BMC Study Finds

The Grayken Center for Addiction pioneers a community-led research approach to making addiction treatment more appealing, effective, and equitable for Black patients.

Researchers Find “Compelling Benefits” of Distributing MOUD in Shelters

Overdose is the leading cause of death among people experiencing homelessness. New research shows that bridging gaps in access to medication for opioid use disorder can be lifesaving, as well as cost-saving for the healthcare sector.

New BMC Group Supports Grandparents of Children Affected by Parental Substance Use

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When addiction disrupts families, grandparents who are thrust into caregiving face unique challenges and need dedicated support.

How BMC Meets the Complex Challenge of Substance Use Disorder in Older Adults

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Overdoses deaths in adults 65 and older increased 350% from 2000 to 2020. A partnership between Geriatrics and the Addiction Consult Service is hoping to address this growing concern.

“Remarkable” Effort to Reduce Opioid Overdose Deaths Is a Beacon for the Future

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BMC led Massachusetts in the NIH’s HEALing Communities Study, and the unprecedented community collaboration was key to helping people with opioid use disorder access effective treatment.

Our 10 Favorite HealthCity Stories of the Last 5 Years

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In honor of HealthCity’s five-year anniversary, we’re sharing our favorite reads, including intimate portraits from the front lines to innovative programs and more.

Boston Medical Center’s Addiction Conference Sparks Discussion on the Role of Nurses in SUD Treatment

Four women are in a brightly-lit room, one white woman with light brown curly hair is standing at a podium. She is standing to the left of a screen with a white background and teal highlights. The screen says "expanding the role of nurses in SUD treatment." to the right of the screen are three seated people, one tall white woman with loose curls is fixing her hair, next to her is a short white woman, who is also smiling. Next to her is a Black woman. All three seated women are staring at the screen.

A harm reduction nurse cites training and education as one way for more nurses to get on board with viewing addiction treatment holistically.

“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.

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

a young black woman with locs wearing a black dress and an older white woman with glasses are standing at a podium and microphone.

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.

Uneven Access and High Costs: The State of Residential Addiction Treatment for Adolescents

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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.

5 Times BMCHS Re-Affirmed Its Commitment to Health Equity in 2023

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Boston Medical Center Health System’s programs continue to show equity and innovation with antiracist addiction research, gender affirming care, and more.

The 5 Stories Our Readers Loved The Most In 2023

A photo collage of the images: A Black male speaker wearing a beanie looking to his right; a Black female doctor with short hair and glasses stands between her colleagues, two white women with their hair tied back into buns look at one another in front of a view of the ocean; a Black woman with short dark hair looks at the camera; a white female doctor with long brown hair is wearing a doctor's coat smiles at the camera while she is at her desk at work.

This year’s most popular stories include myth-busting about loved ones with addiction, abortion bans, and how a rotation in Haiti changed the course of one doctor’s career.

7 Ways to Close the Racial Gap in Addiction Treatment, BMC Study Finds

Researchers Find “Compelling Benefits” of Distributing MOUD in Shelters

New BMC Group Supports Grandparents of Children Affected by Parental Substance Use

How BMC Meets the Complex Challenge of Substance Use Disorder in Older Adults

“Remarkable” Effort to Reduce Opioid Overdose Deaths Is a Beacon for the Future

Our 10 Favorite HealthCity Stories of the Last 5 Years

Boston Medical Center’s Addiction Conference Sparks Discussion on the Role of Nurses in SUD Treatment

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

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

Uneven Access and High Costs: The State of Residential Addiction Treatment for Adolescents

5 Times BMCHS Re-Affirmed Its Commitment to Health Equity in 2023

The 5 Stories Our Readers Loved The Most In 2023

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