Because of you, Boston Medical Center is leading a transformation in healthcare. These stories offer just a glimpse of the many ways your generosity made a difference in 2023. Learn more about BMC supporters and the impact you make for patients like Kerwin, above, and so many who rely on BMC’s exceptional care and inclusive research.
Lifesaving Care and Inclusive Research
23,374 admissions
Thousands rely on our exceptional care. A few measures of excellence include our Leapfrog Grade A safety score and Magnet-designation that recognizes nursing excellence
1,234,933 patient visits
Nearly 70% of our patients identify as diverse; our care for all earned BMC the distinction of #1 in the nation for racial inclusivity
131,638 ED visits
Our Emergency Department delivers lifesaving care and holistic support for people who are unhoused, immigrants, and others who need more than medicine
“You are truly making a deep and immediate difference in many patients’ lives every day.”
– Claire Oppenheim, Immigrant and Refugee Health Center
Innovation
BMC Leads, Health Equity, Meet Our Supporters
Curbside Care Mobile Unit Launched
To address postpartum depression, mortality, breastfeeding duration and more, BMC and the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation launched Curbside Care, delivering care to the doorsteps of moms and babies. The unit truly runs on philanthropy.
Learn about this program
BMC Leads
BEST in care
BMC’s BEST offers one of the country’s most comprehensive mental health intervention programs. A co-responder program with the Boston Police Department ensures police get the support they need on calls that require mental health expertise.
Read more about BEST
BMC Leads, Can't Wait Medicine
Sickle Cell Breakthrough
BMC will soon be the first hospital in New England to offer gene therapy to treat sickle cell disease, a painful, life-threatening condition that mainly affects people of African descent. Philanthropy fuels these and other discoveries.
Learn more and watch Richies' storyNationally Leading Equity Initiatives
Hospitals nationwide look to BMC for best practices in care that get everyone healthy and keep them well.
365 kilowatt solar array
Will provide monthly $50 energy credits to 100 patients who are screened for energy insecurity—part of our leading health equity and sustainability efforts
73,616 people
Served through BMC’s on-site Food Pantry, including 425 Thanksgiving bundles for those who are food insecure
BMC Unveils New Rooftop Farm
Newmarket Farm at 960 Massachusetts Avenue will quadruple the produce grown at BMC used in our on-site food pantry and will be shared with community partners to fight food insecurity in Boston. Stop and Shop, GrowBoston, the City of Boston’s Office of Urban Agriculture, and Citizens provided essential support for this food-is-medicine initiative. See photos in our gallery below.
“Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your incredible generosity and support. Your contribution will make a profound difference in our lives and in the lives of the children and families we serve.”
– Emily Guerrero, Pediatrics
Community of Supporters
You believe everyone deserves great care to live their best lives. Thank you for your generosity.
10,955 donors
Including 1,166 members of our Exceptional Neighbor Circle, who made gifts of $1k+
991 event participants
You walked, ran, bowled, and swam for us. You hosted your own events and joined us at signature BMC events. You go to any lengths to support BMC
$98.5M raised
Including $1.9M for The BMC Fund, supporting areas of greatest need and promise
Meet Generous People Like You
BMC Leads, Health Equity, Meet Our Supporters
MassMutual Foundation Makes Landmark Gift
A generous gift will launch BMC’s Economic Justice Hub, expanding BMC’s acclaimed financial services and other wealth to health programs. MassMutual Foundation joins 280 companies supporting BMC.
Learn about this gift
Meet Our Supporters
Grateful Patient Mark Allen
BMC patient and South End resident Mark Allen gives back to BMC, knowing his support makes a real difference in the lives of his neighbors. He’s one of nearly 700 patients supporting world-class care for all.
Meet Mark
Meet Our Supporters
Employee Donor Annette Shepard-Williams
BMC facilities office manager Annette Shepard-Williams has donated to BMC for over 20 years. Annette is passionate about supporting other BMC departments and went to the office daily during the pandemic to keep BMC running. Annette says, "I'm a lifer at BMC."
Meet Annette