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Frederick Powell: From BMC Resident to Runner

Frederick Powell was an anesthesiology resident at Boston Medical Center and no stranger to the operating room. However, on April 15, 2013, Powell had his experience put to the test…

Sickle Cell Breakthrough

BMC’s launch of gene therapy to treat sickle cell disease holds future promise for thousands of people worldwide struggling with the painful, life-threatening disease. Richies is your average 10-year-old—he likes…

Bless’ Grow Clinic Story

For five-year-old Bless and her family, the Grow Clinic has always been a shoulder to lean on. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, they faced an entirely new set of…

Gail’s Story

Gail never dreamed she would be a single mom at 65, but now she’s raising two grandsons—both with special needs—on her own. It is the hardest but most rewarding job…

Selena’s Story

At just 31, Selena was diagnosed with colon cancer and Lynch Syndrome: a rare genetic condition that puts her at increased risk of recurrence and developing other cancers. It was…

Dante’s Story

Ten years ago Dante’s chances of survival were nearly as small as he was. Born 13 weeks early, and weighing less than two pounds, he spent nearly two months in…

Fred’s Story

The Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center is committed to fighting the addiction epidemic. By developing groundbreaking treatment programs and training providers across the country, BMC is making…

Orlando’s Cancer Care Story

Orlando shares his inspirational story of his fight against cancer and how Boston Medical Center’s Cancer Care Services helped him throughout his journey.

Finding Home: A Refugee’s Story

Mustafa is an Iraqi refugee who left everything behind in search of a better life for his family—one without violence or threats to their safety. With the help of Boston…