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Pharmacy – Expert Advice, Trusted Medicines!
Whittier Street Health Center Community Pharmacy – Expert Advice, Trusted Medicines! Our onsite pharmacy is ready to serve you! We offer prompt services, medication therapy management, medication delivery and more. We accept prescriptions from Whittier and non-Whittier patients! #communitypharmacy #WhittierStreetHealthCenter #healthequity #retailpharmacy Graphic Design by @Devin Williams
MoreNational Kidney Month
Every March, Whittier Street Health Center recognizes National Kidney Month in our efforts to promote kidney health and early detection and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Our kidneys play a vital role filtering our blood and maintaining our blood pressure, bone, and heart health. When a person develops CKD, these functions gradually weaken over […]
MoreNational Women and Girls HIV-AIDs Awareness Day
Thank you to our Infectious Disease and Special Populations Team for hosting a successful National Women and Girls HIV/AIDs Awareness Day event on March 10th! During this gathering, we provided our community with education about the importance of regular screenings, prevention, and treatment for women and girls living with and at risk of HIV/AIDs, as […]
MoreHappy International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we honor the persistence, ingenuity, and incredible contributions of women worldwide. As we celebrate, we also recognize that gender and health equity are interconnected struggles — both essential in creating a more just and equal world. Whittier Street Health Center is committed to advancing these causes, ensuring that every woman […]
MoreNational Nutrition Month
This National Nutrition Month, we recognize that a well-balanced diet is a key component of maintaining both physical and mental health, and supporting an active lifestyle. Proper nutrition, which comes from incorporating fruits, vegetables, proteins, whole rains, and healthy fats into your diet, helps to uplift our energy, mood, and cognitive function, enabling us to […]
MoreColorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Recognizing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: The Importance of Screening At Whittier Street Health Center, we are committed to promoting health and wellness in our community. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of early detection and prevention of this serious but preventable disease. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause […]
MoreNational Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
On March 10, 2025, Whittier Street Health Center joins the nation in recognizing National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) a day dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls and advocating for prevention, education, and support. The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Women and Girls HIV/AIDS continues to affect […]
MoreNational Women’s History Month
National Women’s History Month March marks National Women’s History Month—a dedication to the contributions and sacrifices made by women around the world to advance their equality, empowerment, and liberation. Ranging from politics to business, arts and culture, science, and social movements, women remain at the forefront of transformative change across ideas and industry. This month, […]
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).