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Changing Lives One Step at a Time

Sometimes, the simplest thing can be the most life-changing. For Karen Sweet, it was reading a 1985 New York Times article about Deborah Frank, MD, a Baltimore-born pediatrician at BMC…

BMC Cardiologist Gives Back

As a young medical resident, Gary Balady, MD, could not envision his career as a cardiologist and professor of medicine would span over 40 years on the same three blocks…

Grateful Patient Mark Allen

  When Mark Allen moved to Boston, he was excited about the city’s reputation for walkability. He was pleasantly surprised to find Boston Medical Center in the heart of his…

Teen Gives Back to BMC

  Nami, 16, has always been passionate about helping others. As a sophomore at Holliston High School, Nami has explored volunteer opportunities, including tutoring children. When Nami expressed interest in volunteering…

MassMutual Foundation Makes Landmark Gift

Boston Medical Center (BMC) has received a $3 million grant from the MassMutual Foundation to launch an Economic Justice Hub to support the economic health of families in BMC’s Department of Pediatrics.…

A Gift of Independence for Adult Autism Patients

An autism diagnosis means different things for different families, but a common truth: Care for a disorder with many co-occurring conditions is complicated. It’s where BMC’s Autism Program comes in…

John Hancock: Wealth-Building for Healthier Families

John Hancock recently committed $400,000 over two years to support StreetCred, a first-of-its-kind program offering free tax preparation and financial coaching during pediatric visits. Founded in 2016, StreetCred’s initial focus…

Kimmie and Joey: A Special Wedding Gift

After getting engaged in May of 2020, Kimmie Remis and Joey Mowrey wanted to do something unconventional to celebrate their nuptials. Instead of asking their wedding guests for gifts, they…