Boston Tufts-New England Med Center

The New England Medical Center (NEMC) is a world-class, academic medical institution. Home to two fullservice hospitals dedicated to all levels of adult and pediatric care, the Medical Center is also the principal teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine, and pioneers groundbreaking research, including numerous clinical trials available exclusively at NEMC.

Tufts-New England Medical Center is located in downtown Boston, adjacent to the city's Theater District and Chinatown. Tufts-NEMC's state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, modern facilities for inpatient and outpatient services and dedicated medical professionals have helped establish the Medical Center as one of the country's leading medical institutions.

In 1992, with the addition of a maternity service, Tufts-NEMC became the first private, full-service hospital in Boston. Tufts-New England Medical Center now features the entire complement of adult, maternity and pediatric services in a single location, as well as on-site access to ongoing clinical research.

Tufts-NEMC's physicians and services have been rated among the best in the nation in a number of comparative surveys, and compassionate, patient-centered care is one of the Medical Center's hallmarks. A multidisciplinary approach ensures both complete and thorough consideration of treatment options. All patients are assigned a primary nurse to coordinate nursing care, education and discharge planning, and The Floating Hospital for Children pioneered the concept of caring for the "whole child" rather than simply treating a youngster's illness.

The Medical Center also has a distinguished history of achievement in scientific research and clinical advances. Tufts-NEMC research led to the discovery of drugs that prevent the body's rejection of transplanted organs, coining the term "immunosuppression," and also brought to light the link between obesity and heart disease. Tufts-NEMC ranks among the top 5 percent of the nation's institutions that receive federal research funds.

The Medical Center currently has 451 licensed beds: 210 medical/surgical beds, 46 adult intensive care, 66 pediatric (including 12 pediatric psychiatric beds), 62 pediatric and neonatal intensive care, 23 post-partum, 20 adult psychiatric beds, as well as the 24 bassinets.