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Frederica deeply admired the Congressman John Lewis, a key role model in Whittier’s fight for equitable access to healthcare.

  • July 22, 2020

The late Congressman John Lewis pictured with Whittier Street Health Center’s President & CEO, Frederica M. Williams Frederica deeply admired the Congressman John Lewis, and he is a key role model in Whittier’s fight for equitable access to healthcare, social justice and economic equity. “You are a light. You are the light. Never let anyone […]

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Jamaica Plain Native Honored with WSHC President’s Award

  • July 13, 2020

Jamaica Plain Native Honored with WSHC President’s Award Boston, MA | Patch | 3d Melissa Leaston, who knew at an early age she wanted to become a nurse but had to overcome difficult circumstances to do so, has won the 2020 Whittier Street Health Center President’s Award. The honor, the result of a peer nomination process and organization-wide […]

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Jamaica Plain Native Honored with WSHC President’s Award

  • July 13, 2020

Jamaica Plain Native Honored with WSHC President’s Award Whittier Street Health Center recognizes Melissa Leaston, a JP native who leads by example and who overcame long odds to become a nurse

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Honor for Jamaica Plain native Melissa Leaston who leads by example and who overcame long odds to become nurse

  • July 13, 2020

Neighbor News Whittier Street Health Center Announces 2020 President’s Award Honor for Jamaica Plain native Melissa Leaston who leads by example and who overcame long odds to become nurse By Amanda A., Neighbor Jul 10, 2020 9:45 am ET

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Brockton Resident Honored with WSHC 2020 President’s Award

  • July 13, 2020

Brockton Resident Honored with WSHC 2020 President’s Award Whittier Street Health Center recognizes Brockton resident Melissa Leaston who leads by example and who overcame long odds to become a nurse By Alicia M, Neighbor  

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WHITTIER STREET HEALTH CENTER PRESENTS MELISSA LEASTON WITH 2020 PRESIDENT’S AWARD

  • July 9, 2020

  Melissa Leaston, who knew at an early age she wanted to become a nurse but had to overcome difficult circumstances to do so, has won the 2020 Whittier Street Health Center President’s Award. The honor, the result of a peer nomination process and organization-wide vote, was presented to Leaston at the Health Center’s fiscal […]

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Free COVID-19 Testing in Roxbury

  • July 9, 2020

Whittier Street Health Center performs free covid-19 testing in the parking lot of the Central Boston Elder Services: BOSTON MA. JULY 8 Photos: Click here for online gallery    

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Coronavirus model charts steady decline in toll of disease in Massachusetts

  • July 9, 2020

Massachusetts over the next month will experience a gradual decline of coronavirus deaths, while many states across the country that are seeing a surge of cases will suffer a steady increase in new deaths, an infectious disease modeler told the Herald Wednesday. READ MORE

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Press Release : Free COVID-19 Testing

  • July 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              Contact: Susan Kooperstein July 3, 2020                                                                              617-875-3619 FREE Covid-19 Testing outdoors at Central Boston Elder Services in Nubian Square on July 8 from 10 am – 4 pm CBES partners with Whittier Street Health Center, City of Boston, to provide testing outside CBES at 2315 Washington St., Roxbury Don’t miss this opportunity […]

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A note about Whittier and COVID-19

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in our area, we ask all clients and patients to call ahead before coming to any of our sites. We are working to take care of most clients/patients via phone/video encounter so we can meet your ongoing healthcare needs. This is for your safety and so we can provide the highest quality of care to you while following CDC guidance for COVID-19. Please call 617-427-1000 for any questions or concerns.

Whittier will provide COVID-19 testing from 10 am to 4 pm on Monday to Friday. Following CDC guidance, we recommend testing if you have a fever AND one of the following three symptoms: cough OR shortness of breath OR sore throat. Please bring your picture identification and your insurance card (if you have insurance).