Boston Medical Center (BMC)

"I love operations, but doing it here at Boston Medical Center where there's a commitment to improving patient care in the community makes it more meaningful." Meet Sarah Carignan Arbelaez, MBA, SVP of Clinical Services at BMC! She partners with clinical and administrative teams across our ambulatory and hospital services to enhance outcomes, health equity and access, and the overall experience for our patients. From a young age, Sarah was deeply moved by the profound impact of social determinants of health on patients and their families. She is dedicated to making a positive difference for our patients and communities. Learn more about Sarah ➡️ https://bit.ly/3KgOi0q

We are #BMCProud to have earned the 25-Year Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) Vascular Testing Silver Milestone as testament to our lab team's continued dedication and diligence. From ordering lab work to receiving final results, BMC is committed to optimizing our processes and enhancing experiences for both patients and providers. To learn more about our Vascular Center, supported by our lab team, visit https://bit.ly/44UXFMU.

During Mental Health Month, we celebrate BMC programs like Boston Emergency Services Team (BEST). 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. With philanthropic support, BMC continues to strengthen its efforts to meet urgent mental health needs. “We all come together for a person-centric approach with a common goal—to help people,” says Sweila Cardoso, a BMC social worker and member of the BEST team (pictured center with Boston Police Department Officers Jared Taylor, left, and Arthur DePinho, right). Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KdaHf3

The first National Health Equity Grand Rounds event of 2024 will be next Thursday, May 30th. BMCHS President and CEO, Alastair Bell MD MBA, will join expert leaders in identifying strategies to continue to advance health equity while countering resistance. Register here: https://bit.ly/3Q9FRHK

This week, we're talking about stroke in honor of Stroke Awareness Month. Our multidisciplinary team of stroke neurologists, interventional neuro-radiologists, and cerebrovascular neurosurgeons provides a full spectrum of diagnosis and treatment for patients with brain, carotid, and spinal vascular diseases. To learn more about BMC's Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center, visit https://lnkd.in/g2U82NHx.

Diagnosing an autoimmune disease can be challenging, so doctors often have to rely on other markers, like symptoms, to try to put the puzzle pieces together. BMC's Konstantin Balashov, MD, PhD, director of our Multiple Sclerosis Center, along with fellow experts, recently spoke with SELF about the symptoms of autoimmune diseases and the importance of speaking to your doctor if you notice changes in your body. Get the full article on SELF Magazine: https://bit.ly/3V9cU1A

The next episode of Grayken Center for Addiction's podcast, "Behind the Evidence," is now available. This episode interviews presenters at the inaugural Together for Hope Boston Addiction Conference. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ge_tAxTM

May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month. Maternal hypertension puts patients at greater risk of developing preeclampsia during or after pregnancy, and past research tells us that preeclampsia is the number one driver of racial disparities in pregnancy outcomes. At BMC, our OB/GYN department and Health Equity Accelerator have and continue to implement interventions that empower our pregnant patients, including our remote blood pressure monitoring program. Learn more about OB/GYN at BMC: https://bit.ly/3K9z8dl

When our patient, Boohe, met Dr. David Henderson, Chief of Psychiatry at BMC, he felt comforted by Dr. Henderson’s expertise in Liberian trauma because “he understands my culture and talks to me like he’s from my culture”. That cultural sensitivity is pivotal in advancing mental health care. The Africa Global Mental Health Institute, co-founded by Dr. Henderson and supported by BMC, fosters collaborations across more than 25 countries to create accessible training and education programs for providers to improve the mental health of people of African descent no matter where they are in the world. Learn more about mental health resources at BMC ➡️ https://bit.ly/3UPDCL5

Last week, our Chief Nursing Officer, Nancy Gaden, visited Greater Roslindale Medical and Dental Center, one of our affiliated community health centers, to enjoy lunch with the nurses and medical assistants (MAs). Our nurses and MAs are vital to our mission at BMC. At every level and in every department, they deliver evidence-based care to our patients and advance professional practice. Learn more about BMC Nursing: https://bit.ly/3UTmJzc