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…
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Employee Donor Annette Shepard-Williams
Annette Shepard-Williams has always loved Boston. She was born at Boston City Hospital, grew up in Roxbury, and knew that she wanted to pursue an education, achieve a career, and…
Curbside Care Mobile Unit Launched
In January 2023, BMC celebrated the official launch of Curbside Care with a community baby shower for patients and their families. Curbside Care, funded by the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation,…
Chrissy LeBedis: BMC Radiologist and Marathoner
During her residency in 2004, BMC radiologist Chrissy LeBedis, MD, MS, spent six weeks training at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. After…
Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation $1.5 million gift launches Curbside Care
As a national leader in health equity, Boston Medical Center is home to medical firsts that meet the needs of our patients—70% of whom are people of color and many…
Ashley Zolenski: A Decade with Team BMC
How does the decision to run one Boston Marathon become 10 consecutive marathons and more than $115,000 raised for BMC? For former Boston Medical Center employee Ashley Zolenski, it all…
What Drives Jason and Devin McCourty’s Sickle Cell Disease Advocacy
Did you know that September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month? This debilitating, life-threatening disease currently affects more than 100,000 Americans with 1 in 13 Black Americans carrying the trait.…
Hear From Our Supporters: Why BMC?
Whether it’s through volunteerism, donations, or supporting an event, there are many ways to partner with Boston Medical Center on its mission to provide exceptional care, without exception. We recently…
Cogan Family Foundation Propels Parkinson’s Research Forward
Although Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease—it affects nearly one million people in the United States—there’s yet to be a way to diagnose it. Boston Medical…
Chatting With a BMC Champion: Marianne Harrison of John Hancock
Boston Medical Center recently sat down with President and CEO of John Hancock Marianne Harrison—longtime friend of the hospital and co-chair of this year’s 25th anniversary Gala. John Hancock has…