How 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.
Read MoreWhat Is a Street Doctor?
Boston’s pioneer in street medicine weighs in on street doctors’ origins in the city and providing health and community care to people experiencing homelessness.
Read MoreExtending Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Is Imperative for Health Equity
New BMC research shows that food insufficiency jumped by 26% among households with children after Congress failed to extend advance child tax credit payments.
Read MoreTax Prep Services at Child Wellness Visits Linked to Better Health Outcomes
New study reaffirms that caregivers want financial service programs that are easy to access and embedded in a trusted institution.
Read MoreEngagement and Access to Special Education (EASE) Clinic Improves Access to Special Education Support for Families
Primary care clinic provides support and advocacy for underserved communities.
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