Why Framingham?

Healthcare &
Research

Medical Recognition

Grounded in Research

Framingham’s medical legacy continues to shape its identity within healthcare, research, and public health innovation.

The Framingham Heart Study

A medical legacy known around the world.

Launched in 1948, the Framingham Heart Study helped reshape how medicine understands heart disease, prevention, and long-term health risk — connecting Framingham to one of the most influential research stories in modern public health.

Research Impact

Why this legacy matters.

“Framingham is living proof of the lifesaving power of scientific research... The statistics are fantastic but, more importantly, they represent people.”

— Nancy Brown, American Heart Association CEO

Healthcare Access

Regional care that supports daily confidence.

Framingham’s healthcare presence extends beyond research, with hospitals, specialty care, and regional medical services supporting communities throughout MetroWest.