BMC’s Yawkey building doors are now closed as an entrance as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our campus and provide you with the best clinical care.

All patients and visitors on our main campus must enter our hospital via Shapiro, Menino, or Moakley buildings, where they will be greeted by team members at a new centralized check-in desk before continuing to the hospital. We are excited to welcome you and appreciate your patience as we improve our facilities.

“Your sensory accommodations have been a great benefit to our patients. They are such a hit, and really help us to complete our important procedures for patients who may be feeling overwhelmed.”

– BMC X-Ray Technologist

Toolpacks

Our sensory toolpacks serve to make our patients feel as comfortable as possible during their visit to BMC. Toolpack items are meant to calm, distract, and redirect patients challenged by an overstimulating healthcare environment.

Sensory toolpacks have supported thousands of patient encounters across BMC, and can be found in the following departments:

  • Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Primary Care
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pediatric Dental
  • Pediatric Allergy
  • Public Safety
  • Phlebotomy
  • Ophthalmology
  • Radiology
  • Pediatric Emergency Department
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Orthopedic Clinic
  • Rehab
  • Endoscopy
  • Infectious Disease
  • Occupational Therapy

When arriving for your visit, make sure to ask if a sensory toolpack is available! To receive a toolpack, you can also contact the Autism Friendly Initiative at autismfriendly@bmc.org.

We extend tremendous gratitude to Newton Public School’s STRIDE Program for their support in assembling our toolpacks.