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Tufts MC continues a tradition of health care innovation, education, and treatment
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Tufts Medical Center has long been a household name in national health care. Founded in 1796 by trailblazing American patriots, including Paul Revere and Samuel Adams, Tufts MC is one of the oldest permanent medical facilities in the country—and one of the most internationally renowned. An academic medical center and teaching hospital, we're globally known for groundbreaking bench research, clinical trials and developments in health policy. But locally, Tufts MC is also acknowledged for the compassion with which our staff administers care to our patients and the region as a whole through a network of 1,600 affiliated physicians. And the ongoing pandemic has only emphasized the Tufts MC's critical role in the community.
Even before COVID-19 arrived in the U.S., Tufts MC was well-trained and ready for any health emergency that could hit. The sickest patients in the region turn to Tufts MC and Tufts Children’s Hospital. Throughout the pandemic, we took every precaution to ensure the highest quality and safety, for our patients, families, employees and community. This meant not only bolstering the already thorough cleaning and disinfecting practices in our facilities and boosting personal protection for our staff and patients, but keeping the public informed, offering COVID-19 testing and opening a regional vaccine site. Tufts MC and Tufts Children’s Hospital have been committed to not only providing top-quality care to patients dealing with this disease, but to educating members of the community about the importance of seeking care for other medical issues and symptoms that require fast hospital attention.
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All patients and employees coming into the Medical Center will be provided with a mask to wear while they are here
All patients will be asked about possible COVID-19 symptoms before making an appointment and again upon arrival.
Visitors and guests continue to be limited
Our clinical spaces have been upgraded with plexiglass barriers at check-in, and waiting areas have been set up to ensure proper distancing between chairs
Floor decals will be placed six feet apart throughout the Medical Center to remind everyone of social distancing
Our environmental services staff is using advanced technology and the highest grade cleaners to disinfect areas frequently
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The first neighborhood health center is founded by Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston’s Columbia Point housing project
The Family Participation Unit is established at Tufts Children’s Hospital, allowing parents to stay overnight with their children
The world’s first pediatric trauma center established at Tufts Children’s Hospital
Staff at Tufts MC create the practice of case management, the first hospital to do so
The first, full-service private teaching hospital in Boston is created with the addition of a maternity service
Neely House is established; first-of-its-kind bed and breakfast-style home within the hospital to host cancer patients and their families
Rooftop helipad opened for pediatric and adult Medflight patients
Paul Pierce Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery is established with funds from Boston Celtics great, Paul Pierce
Tufts-New England Medical Center is re-named Tufts Medical Center
Tufts MC becomes founding member of Wellforce system
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The Boston Dispensary opened the first nutrition clinic of its kind in the world
An artificial milk product is invented at Tufts Children’s Hospital, that is later successfully marketed as Similac
Modern diagnostic test for syphilis discovered at the Boston Dispensary
The Boston Dispensary begins an affiliation with Tufts Children’s Hospital and Tufts University School of Medicine
The world’s first experiment in group psychotherapy takes place at the Boston Dispensary
100-bed Pratt Clinic, the largest diagnostic clinic in the world, is constructed at the Boston Dispensary
First children’s playroom established to apply recreational therapy
Maurice Raben, MD a pediatric endocrinologist at Tufts Children’s Hospital purified hormones from human pituitary glands to create the first growth hormone treatment
Immunosuppression therapy is developed to aid in successful organ transplants
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First public health vaccination campaign for smallpox began
The Boston Dispensary is established as the first permanent medical facility in New England and the third in the United States
The Boston Dispensary became the first medical facility to assign nurses to needy patients
The first dental clinic in the country for the poor was established
The first U.S. scientific use of Swedish massage and the beginnings of rehabilitative medicine begins at the Boston Dispensary
The first Visiting Nurse Association established
Floating Hospital for Children (now Tufts Children’s Hospital) was founded on a ship, where doctors’ believed the sea air of Boston Harbor would help the sick kids get well
The Boston Dispensary opens the first U.S. lung clinic
Floating Hospital
(now Tufts Children’s) started hospital-based human milk collection for sick babies
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Tufts MC continues a tradition of health care innovation, education, and treatment
Request an appointment
Tufts Medical Center has long been a household name in national health care. Founded in 1796 by trailblazing American patriots, including Paul Revere and Samuel Adams, Tufts MC is one of the oldest permanent medical facilities in the country—and one of the most internationally renowned. An academic medical center and teaching hospital, we're globally known for groundbreaking bench research, clinical trials and developments in health policy. But locally, Tufts MC is also acknowledged for the compassion with which our staff administers care to our patients and the region as a whole through a network of 1,600 affiliated physicians. And the ongoing pandemic has only emphasized the Tufts MC's critical role in the community.
Even before COVID-19 arrived in the U.S., Tufts MC was well-trained and ready for any health emergency that could hit. The sickest patients in the region turn to Tufts MC and Tufts Children’s Hospital. Throughout the pandemic, we took every precaution to ensure the highest quality and safety, for our patients, families, employees and community. This meant not only bolstering the already thorough cleaning and disinfecting practices in our facilities and boosting personal protection for our staff and patients, but keeping the public informed, offering COVID-19 testing and opening a regional vaccine site. Tufts MC and Tufts Children’s Hospital have been committed to not only providing top-quality care to patients dealing with this disease, but to educating members of the community about the importance of seeking care for other medical issues and symptoms that require fast hospital attention.
Complete this secure form and a member of our team will contact you to schedule your appointment as soon as possible.
Children
Adult
Sign Up
E-CheckUp
Enjoy health updates for you and your family and learn more about Tufts Medical Center’s services.
Children
Adult
Need a Primary Care Doctor or a Specialist?
You’ll Always Be Safe with Us.
All patients and employees coming into the Medical Center will be provided with a mask to wear while they are here
All patients will be asked about possible COVID-19 symptoms before making an appointment and again upon arrival.
Visitors and guests continue to be limited
Our clinical spaces have been upgraded with plexiglass barriers at check-in, and waiting areas have been set up to ensure proper distancing between chairs
Floor decals will be placed six feet apart throughout the Medical Center to remind everyone of social distancing
Our environmental services staff is using advanced technology and the highest grade cleaners to disinfect areas frequently
Innovations and Milestones
Click On Dates On The Timeline Below To Learn About The Rich History Of Tufts Medical Center.
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