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Life-Changing Care: Julie’s Story

At the age of 62, Maine police officer Julie Fitzgerald came out as a transgender woman to her family, friends, and colleagues. She spent 24 years in the military, but…

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,…

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…