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National Children’s Dental Health Month
Celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month with Whittier Street Health Center February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time to highlight the importance of good oral health for kids and provide families with the tools and knowledge they need for healthy smiles. At Whittier Street Health Center, we are committed to ensuring that every […]
MoreNational Cancer Prevention Awareness Month
National Cancer Prevention Awareness Month: Understanding Cancer Prevention and Screening Every February, we observe National Cancer Prevention and Awareness Month to bring attention to the social determinants of health and risk factors that can cause cancer, and to educate patients on the importance of screening and prevention. According to the American Cancer Society, over […]
MoreAmerican Heart Month
February is American Heart Month: Focusing on Heart Health for All The shortest month of the year carries a powerful reminder: your heart matters. But for some, the path to a healthy heart is more complicated than others. Factors like access to nutritious food, safe neighborhoods, quality health care, and chronic stress create roadblocks that […]
MoreA 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).