After a long career in private equity, Jim Westra understands the power of a good investment. A former BMC Philanthropic Trust member, Jim has long supported the hospital’s programs that fuel a holistic approach to patient care and improving community health. Now, he and his wife, Betsy, are creating more impact on the future of care through their estate plans. Their commitment emphasizes the importance of thinking long-term when it comes to giving back. Learn more about Jim and Betsy, whose generosity will continue to make a difference for BMC and the community we serve: https://bit.ly/3xWYKYs
Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Hospitals and Health Care
Boston, MA 97,613 followers
We’re providing accessible and exceptional care to make a healthier Boston.
About us
Boston Medical Center models a new kind of excellence in healthcare, where innovative and equitable care empowers all patients to thrive. We combine world-class clinicians and cutting-edge treatments with compassionate, quality care that extends beyond our walls. Together, we're reimagining healthcare for Boston - and the world. As an award-winning health equity leader, our diverse clinicians and staff interrogate racial disparities in care and partner with our community to dismantle systemic inequities. This commitment to equity is the basis of all our work, particularly as 70 percent of our patients are people of color. In addition, nearly 30 percent of our patients speak a primary language other than English, and so we offer all our care and services in over 160 languages, including Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, and more. As an academic medical center, BMC is building the future of health care. Our world-renowned researchers currently oversee over 660 research projects in a wide variety of areas, and as the principal teaching affiliate of Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, BMC is devoted to training future generations of health care professionals. BMC's clinical expertise, commitment to equity, quality, and sustainability efforts have been consistently recognized by organizations across the country, including the federal government, American Nurses Credentialing Center (Magnet designation), U.S. News, Leapfrog, Human Rights Campaign, the Lown Institute, Becker’s Healthcare, and more. Want to be part of our new model of healthcare? Visit jobs.bmc.org/ for career opportunities
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http://www.bmc.org
External link for Boston Medical Center (BMC)
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- Hospitals and Health Care
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- 5,001-10,000 employees
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- Boston, MA
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- Nonprofit
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One Boston Medical Center Place
Boston, MA 02118-2999, US
Employees at Boston Medical Center (BMC)
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Congratulations to Thea James, MD, MPH, MBA for earning the Dr. William Montague Cobb Award from the NAACP National Health Committee! Dr. James is a national leader in health equity with deep ties to our Boston community. For nearly 30 years, she has served as an Emergency Department physician and leader at BMC, moving the needle on health outcomes for disenfranchised people, especially in terms of violence intervention, food security, economic mobility, diabetes outcomes, and maternal health. Recognizing structural racism has caused disparities to persist for decades, Dr. James co-founded BMC's Health Equity Accelerator, an approach to eliminating race-based health equity gaps through data-driven solutions and community collaboration. "We intentionally design care with, and for, our patients by interrogating racial disparities at the root cause and developing interventions to close the gap and empower people of color to thrive." - Thea James, MD, MPH, MBA, VP of Mission and Associate Chief Medical Officer at BMC Thank you, Dr. James, for your commitment to health justice and for furthering BMC's mission. Learn more about the award: https://bit.ly/3WawbPk
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We’re #BMCProud to share that our Geriatric Care has been ranked one of the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report for its expert, innovative care! As a leader in Alzheimer’s care and treatment, our renowned Geriatrics program is designated as one of 24 Centers of Excellence in Geriatrics nationwide for innovations in aging research and geriatric medicine. Learn more about BMC’s Geriatric Care: https://bit.ly/3WpZlLT
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We’re #BMCProud that our Geriatric Care has been named top 50 in the country in this year’s rankings from U.S. News & World Report, which identifies hospitals that excel in treating complex, high-risk cases and rare conditions measured by excellent clinical outcomes, expert patient care, and high opinions from peer physicians. Our equity-led academic medical center also earned high-performing recognition for an additional six specialties, including Cancer, Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Surgery, Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Pulmonary and Lung Surgery, and Urology, and two procedures and conditions, including Heart Failure and Kidney Failure. “This year’s U.S. News and World Report rankings reflect Boston Medical’s Center’s overall commitment to provide innovative, world-class care for our patients at every stage of life.” -BMC President Anthony Hollenberg Thank you to our clinicians, providers, and staff for your dedication to offering excellent patient care! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/er5VDQVR
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Get to know Jesse Souweine, Chief Transformation Officer at BMC Health System (BMCHS)! Jesse has dedicated her career to helping people and teams align and work better together. At BMCHS, she is helping us model a new kind of excellence in healthcare where clinical and operational innovation meets health equity and access. Learn more about Jesse: https://bit.ly/4cZtY03
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“We’re not just connecting patients with resources that are charity-focused or meant to be used in perpetuity like food stamps or housing subsidies, but really empowering patients to have access to the knowledge and resources that can help them uplift themselves...and build generational wealth and well-being.” In an episode of FinThrive, Sheila Phicil, Director of Innovation at BMC's Health Equity Accelerator, discusses how we're making strides in closing racial health equity gaps and improving patient outcomes. Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/4d1Mmp7
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There is a clear and direct relationship between climate change and health, and children’s health in particular. As temperatures rise, children in marginalized communities face increased health risks due to limited access to public cooling spaces. This is why BMC advocates for environmental justice through initiatives like rooftop farms, the Clean Power Prescription program, and solar panels. Read more on #HealthCity: https://bit.ly/4d21bIl
Environmental Injustice Heats Up Health Risks for Children
https://healthcity.bmc.org
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This August 6-7, we are hosting two discussions on Martha’s Vineyard to address and transform the health and well-being of people of color. We are thrilled to announce that we’ve added Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) to Wednesday’s panel: Economic Mobility as a Pathway to Health Equity. Throughout her career as a public servant, Congresswoman Pressley has fought to ensure that those closest to the pain are closest to the power — driving and informing policymaking. This panel will dig into the transformative power of economic advancement as a catalyst for health equity. Don’t miss this dynamic conversation on August 7. Register here: https://bit.ly/3zA4nfA
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BMC's Acute Care and Trauma Surgery is proud to partner with the Canton Fire Department on a pilot program – the first in Massachusetts – to provide whole blood to trauma patients before they reach the hospital. Research shows that administering whole blood improves patient outcomes in emergencies, when every minute counts. BMC’s Trauma team and Blood Bank are providing training and support for this pilot, which could serve as a model for expansion to other parts of the Commonwealth. Watch the WCVB Channel 5 coverage to see how this pilot program was first used in the field: https://bit.ly/4cEuuRu
New EMS truck offers life-saving blood transfusions en route to hospital
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Dr. Gregory Grillone is the Otolaryngologist-in-Chief at BMC and is a part of Boston University Medical Group’s Clinical Excellence Society. He is focused on improving health and well-being through excellence, innovation, and equity in patient-centered care, education, and research. Our Otolaryngology Department cares for patients with complications involving the ears, nose, and throat (ENT) and related conditions. The department evaluates 13,000 patients per year and performs nearly 1,700 hospital-based surgical procedures annually. The team is committed to providing expert and compassionate care with a variety of specialty clinics. See how our Otolaryngology Program is #RewritingHealthcare: https://bit.ly/3zFlVXM
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