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PLEASE READ: Emergency Letter to Gov. Baker About the Future of Whittier & All Health Center’s in MA
Governor Baker, Community health centers are in current financial peril and require immediate and substantial financial relief in order to avoid a partial or complete collapse of the state’s largest primary care network and, most urgently, a vitally important part of the Commonwealth’s response to this public health crisis. On many occasions you have recognized […]
MoreWHITTIER STREET HEALTH CENTER IS OPEN AND PROVIDING CARE. BELOW ARE THE SERVICE DELIVERY MODIFACTIONS AS OF MARCH 18TH, 2020:
DENTAL AND EYE CARE SERVICES: Based on the advisory from the American Optometric Association (Urgent Patient Care Advisory for Doctors of Optometry from the CDC March 17, 2020—5:50 p.m. ET, it was recommended that optometrist postpone routine dental and eye care visits). The Massachusetts Dental Society Issued Guidance on COVID-19: As the facts and situation around […]
MoreFitness Center is CLOSED until further notice
The fitness center at 1290 Tremont St will be closed until further notice. We have taken this step to ensure the health and safety of our members and staff. We will be freezing all memberships and you will NOT be charged until we reopen. We apologize for the inconvenience and we look forward to opening […]
MoreWhittier Street Health Center to Expand Community Mobile Van Services With Grant From the Cigna Foundation
Whittier Street Health Center to Expand Community Mobile Van Services With Grant From the Cigna Foundation The expansion of the Mobile Outreach Van will include medical screenings, dental services, diabetic testing and behavioral health services to Boston’s low-income and vulnerable residents PRESS RELEASE MAR 16, 2020 10:00 EDT ROXBURY, Mass., March 16, 2020 […]
MoreCoronavirus Concerns for People Living with HIV
Coronavirus Concerns for People Living with HIV FROM: Cyril Ubiem, PhD, VP of Programs & Services at WSHC Our greatest concern at the moment is making sure that people living with HIV take the necessary precautions to protect themselves. For more in-depth information please visit this article from POZ magazine, “What People With HIV Need […]
MoreWhittier’s Valery Joseph, NP will appear on “CityLine” on WCVB Channel 5 this Sunday at noon to discuss Coronavirus in Boston
Make sure to watch Whittier’s own Valery Joseph, NP, on CitytLine on WCVB-TV (CHANNEL 5) AT NOON this upcoming Sunday MARCH 15TH. Valery will be discussing the impact of Coronavirus on people of color in Boston – and provide critical information you need to know to stay safe and healthy!
MoreCoronavirus outbreak
We want to a take a moment to let you know that Whittier Street Health Center is continuing to provide services to our patients during the Coronavirus outbreak. Every employee and patient will be screened at the reception area of our building – 1290 Tremont Street and 279 Blue Hill Ave by our Infection Control […]
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