Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: A Legacy of Compassion, Inclusion & Groundbreaking Care
Yuri Quintana, PhD, FACMI
Chief, Division of Clinical Informatics (DCI), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center & Harvard Medical School
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), a Harvard-affiliated hospital, has a long tradition of compassionate care and inclusivity at the heart of everything it does. At today’s BIDMC Grand Rounds, Dr. Mark Zeidel , Chief of the Department of Medicine, gave an excellent overview of BIDMC and our department’s origins, and I wanted to share some highlights with you.
From the beginning, BIDMC has broken barriers, embraced equity, and led the charge in medical innovation, ensuring that every patient receives dignified and high-quality care regardless of their background.
Open Doors for All: BIDMC was among the first to welcome everyone—regardless of race, ethnicity, or financial situation. Compassionate care has always been our priority, ensuring dignity for every patient.
Commitment to Community: Even during tough times like the Great Depression, BIDMC remained unwavering in its support for those in need, providing free care. Our commitment to compassionate care was demonstrated once again during the Boston Marathon bombing, where BIDMC provided immediate, life-saving care to the victims.
Pioneering Research: From being the first Jewish hospital to partner with a medical school to championing clinical informatics, BIDMC has always been at the forefront of medical advancements, improving lives through cutting-edge research.
Throughout history, BIDMC has stood as a pillar of hope and healing, dedicated to inclusivity, equity, and respect for all.
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Key Milestones in BIDMC’s Legacy of Compassion, Inclusivity, and Medical Innovation:
These milestones reflect BIDMC’s long-standing commitment to compassionate care, inclusivity, and patient-centered innovation.
Explore our legacy and learn more about how BIDMC continues to lead with compassion and innovation:
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1 个月Thank you for sharing this, Yuri Quintana, PhD, FACMI. It's exciting to see the legacy of innovation and patient-centered care. I look forward to seeing how we can collaborate to continue pushing boundaries and shaping the future of healthcare.
PCP at the intersection of #innovation #informatics and #healthcare; Chief Advocacy Officer, Society for Participatory Medicine; WKD.SMRT CMO
1 个月I heard the presentation. This was a nice summary. I had known the Beth Israel history but the Deaconess history was new to me. Nice job!
Great post! I’d like to reiterate something, obvious but too often forgotten. Just like many places of exceptional care, it started as a Jewish hospital. It’s the Jewish philosophy of life that was instilled in the ethics of medicine that made BIDMC what it became. Ask the young antisemites should learn a bit more about the Jewish philosophy of life before being indoctrinated. They would become better human beings.