Posts Tagged ‘Q&A’
Boston Medical Center Shows Expanded Home Dialysis Fosters Equity in Kidney Disease
The program busts myths that dialysis can only be done in large homes. At BMC, 20% of kidney disease patients are on home dialysis—much higher than the national average of 13%.
Read MoreIntegrating Culturally Competent Mental Health Care Leads to Better Diabetes Outcomes
A new initiative by Boston Medical Center’s Health Equity Accelerator shows promise in reducing A1C among patients of color living with diabetes.
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 MoreBMC’s New Long COVID Clinic Aims to More Holistically Treat Patients
Caring for patients with long COVID symptoms requires the attention of many clinical departments to support the physical, mental, and social implications.
Why We Should Prioritize People with SUD for COVID-19 Vaccination
Practical challenges and stigma must be overcome for such an effort to succeed, but success could yield a blueprint for future care.
Read MoreHow to Talk with Pregnant Patients About the COVID-19 Vaccine
It’s healthcare providers’ responsibility to start the conversation and ensure pregnant patients are empowered with information to make a decision.
Read MoreFighting Vaccine Hesitancy in Groups Hardest Hit by COVID-19
Transparency and culturally appropriate communication are key to counteracting the hesitancy that could diminish the impact of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Read MoreHuman Rights, Dignity, and Substance Use
A discussion with the medical director of the National Harm Reduction Coalition sheds light on structural failures that impact people with substance use.
Read More‘This Is Not a Virus of Equity’: Homeless Shelters and COVID-19
The president of the largest homeless shelter in Boston describes the challenges homeless services providers are facing during this pandemic and how they’re facing them head-on.
Read More‘A Care Hub for All’: A CEO on the Vital Role of Community Health
Cynthia Sierra of Manet Community Health Center reflects on the evolution of federally qualified health centers and the importance of sharing their impact.
Read MoreEmergency Mental Health Services: A Growing Need
Tasha Ferguson, clinical director of BMC’s Emergency Services Program, reflects on how emergency service programs can streamline behavioral health care and relieve pressure on ED teams.
Read MoreNutrition Is a Healthcare Intervention Itself
The CEO of Community Servings discusses the evolution of medically tailored meals and the value of food-based intervention in addressing complex medical needs.
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