The Power of a Good Investment
Jim Westra, former managing partner and general counsel at the private equity firm Advent International, knows a thing or two about successful investments. Now retired, Jim and his wife, Betsy,…
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Crafts of Compassion
Neelam Vashi, MD, Boston Medical Center dermatologist, loves doing arts and crafts with her children. “You should see my basement,” she jokes. It’s full of paint, canvases, and whatever else…
Miles and Milestones
Running the Boston Marathon is a big achievement. For Fernando Rangel, it’s also a way to mark some important milestones: turning 40, celebrating the life he has built, and supporting…
Going the Distance for BMC
For Rashida and her family, cheering on Boston Marathon runners every April has always been more important than watching a sports game. “I’m a Boston girl—born and bred,” she explained.…
Miles of Gratitude
Brendan Gavaghan returned home after enjoying the 2017 Patriots Super Bowl parade. As he walked up the stairs to his apartment, he stumbled and fell backward, hitting his head on…
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.…