HealthCity’s Top 5 Articles of 2024
The most-read articles of this last year showcase healthcare’s deepening impact on the systems and structures that affect health, beyond the exam room
Read MoreAt One Year, Nubian Markets Is a Thriving Hub for the Community
Nubian Markets serves a diverse Roxbury neighborhood with groceries and café items flavored by the African diaspora, a community gathering space, and local hiring with advancement opportunities.
Read MoreNew Research Course Empowers Medical Interpreters and Patients Alike
The program aims to promote agency for limited-English proficient patients participating in clinical trials.
Read More“We Are on the Side of Right”: Nikole Hannah-Jones Opens EQTY 2024 With Message of Choice
The Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the 1619 Project delivered the keynote address at BMC Health System’s second annual conference of equity leaders.
Read MoreHow Oakwell, Founded by BMCHS and Omicelo, Is Revolutionizing Sustainability in Healthcare
Smartly investing in sustainability not only has proven return on investment, it has what Omicelo founder Joshua Pollard calls an “impact on investment,” creating a healthier environment for patients and the community.
Read MoreFarming the Boston Skyline: BMCHS Grows Sustainability Efforts Through a New Rooftop Farm
The health system’s second rooftop farm will provide fresh crops for the neighborhoods surrounding Boston Medical Center’s main campus.
Read MoreBoston Medical Center Health System’s New Pilot Program Will Allow Doctors to Prescribe Energy Bill Credits for Patients
Boston Medical Center Health System’s first-in-the-nation Clean Power Prescription pilot builds on the health systems’ sustainability practices, as well as its commitment to community investments.
Read MoreAddressing Social Determinants of Health Is Critical In Curbing Opioid Overdose Deaths, Study Finds
Research from Boston Medical Center shows a 21% reduction in overdose deaths in communities that address social needs as a part of post-overdose outreach programs.
Read More15 Essential Hospitals Try to Answer, “How Can We Have Healthy, Thriving Communities?”
Boston Medical Center headlined a conference of leaders in emergency medicine, focused on the future and how to innovate in the face of multiple pressing challenges.
Read MoreWhat Is Antipoverty Medicine?
Addressing poverty is not only a compelling financial decision for health systems, but a moral and ethical one.
Read MoreParental Incarceration Leaves an Estimated 2.2 Million Children Without Medical Care
New research shines a spotlight on the vital need for early structural interventions to address care disparities children with an incarcerated parent face
Read MoreCommunity-Driven Food Systems Are Key in Tackling Food Insecurity
Communities have long had the answers to feeding themselves. It’s time for anchor institutions to listen and bolster their home-grown efforts.
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