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The main entrance to Tufts Medical Center is located at 800 Washington St. This entrance has connections to all other inpatient and outpatient buildings. Emergency services for adult as well as pediatric patients are located at the North Building, 830 Washington St.

Things to consider while visiting Tufts Medical Center

All patient visitors will be required to have a badge before they can visit patient units at Tufts Medical Center. Please go to the Visitor Center in the main Atrium to check-in. For specific visiting hours and protocol, click by category below.

Our motto? Safety first. Protecting our patients and visitors is our top priority. That’s why public safety officers at Tufts Medical Center patrol the hospital 24 hours a day. Here’s how we handle public safety and security.

Staying overnight in the hospital can be stressful for you and your loved ones. The team at Tufts Medical Center promises to make your stay here as comfortable as possible. Below are resources that our patients have found helpful.

Navigating a hospital when you don’t feel well or when you are anxious to find a family member can be stressful. If you need help, don’t hesitate to ask any employee — you can spot us by our badges.

At Tufts Medical Center, we make every effort to ensure a smooth transition home or to another facility.

One of the most confusing and stressful parts a hospital stay is the registration and admitting process. That’s why we at Tufts Medical Center have provided the below information on this process - so you can feel more comfortable knowing what to expect and why this process is important.

We understand that your hospital stay can be stressful, and we encourage you to bring a few personal items that will make your experience at Tufts Medical Center more comfortable.

A peaceful and calm environment for our patients.

Tufts Medical Center is located in the heart of Boston’s Chinatown – a culturally, historically and linguistically vibrant community. As an internationally respected teaching hospital, we pride ourselves on the high-quality, compassionate and patient-centered care we provide.

We're dedicated to improving the health of members of our communities.

Tufts Medical Center's proud and distinguished tradition began in 1796, when a group of public-spirited Bostonians, including patriots Paul Revere and Samuel Adams, established the Boston Dispensary as the third permanent medical facility in the country and the first New England.

At Tufts Medical Center, the patient is at the center of everything that we do. Our core commitment is to provide the highest quality of care to the patient in a safe environment. It is important that we also include the patient’s family and caregivers in the patient’s care, recognizing the importance of their support as the patient journeys through their illness.