Bio-Medical Applications of Massachusetts, Inc

NxStage Medical is a medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets systems for the treatment of end-stage renal disease and acute kidney failure. The company s product for chronic renal care is the NxStage System One, which is one of the first truly portable hemodialysis systems cleared for home use. The system offers patients the chance to enjoy the health benefits of daily hemodialysis, either at home or on the road. Its products for acute renal care include an NxStage System One version, which was designed to simplify the delivery of renal care in acute settings. It gives clinicians the flexibility to deliver the more intensive renal therapies they believe will help their patients, while reducing the strain on overburdened critical care staff and resources. NxStage Medical is located in Lawrence, Mass.

Established in 1972, the Mattapan Community Health Center, also known as MCHC offers a variety of health care services. It specializes in the areas of family medicine, pediatrics, occupational therapy, neurology, oncology and podiatry. The center operates through various specialty units, including urology, ophthalmology, obstetrics, gynecology and cardiology. It provides wound care, rehabilitative screening, fall prevention, restraint reduction, restorative nursing and contracture management services. The Mattapan Community Health Center additionally offers ear piercing, electrocardiogram testing and genetic counseling services. The center manages a staff of physicians, budget analysts, nurses, technicians and support personnel. Mattapan Community Health Center is located in Mattapan, Mass.