Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a private, non-profit academic medical facility located in Boston’s historic South End. Bringing the latest research, state-of-the-art technology, and innovative clinical care to the busiest trauma and emergency services center in New England, BMC is an indispensable hospital for the city’s urban and working poor. With 487 beds, the institution is Boston University School of Medicine’s primary affiliate hospital, committed to serving all people who walk through its doors. There are more than 1 million patient visits to BMC annually. In addition to its hospital care, the medical center founded Boston HealthNet, a network of community health centers to care for the city’s residents. BMC has launched Building the New BMC, a six-year $350 million campaign for research funding and improved facilities.