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National Minority Health Month
April marks National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to raise awareness of the ongoing disparities in health and health care access faced by racial and ethnic minority groups. The United States Congress passed an official resolution to recognize NMHM annually in 2002, but its origins can be traced back to the public health advocacy […]
MoreAlcohol Awareness Month
In April 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence launched its first Alcohol Awareness Month Campaign to bring public attention to the risks of alcohol use, reduce the stigma surrounding alcohol use disorder, and promote pathways to recovery. Since then, improvements in behavioral health research and service delivery have redefined the widespread perception […]
MoreNational Youth HIV/AIDs Awareness Day
National Youth HIV/AIDs Awareness Day, observed annually on April 10th, calls on the public to recognize the growing impact of HIV and AIDs on young people and promote greater access to sexual health education, disease prevention, and treatment. The CDC estimates that in 2021, adolescents and young adults under the age of 24 accounted for […]
MoreNational Foot Health Awareness Month
April is National Foot Health Awareness Month—a time to step into health-promoting habits and routines to put your best foot forward. It’s tempting to take for granted the incredible work our feet perform for us daily; helping to support our body weight, stabilize our balance, and move us through the world. These vital functions underscore […]
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).