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National HIV Testing Day- June 27th 2025

  • Date: June 6, 2025
  • Time: 4PM - 6 PM
  • Location: Whittier Street Health Center Frederica M. Williams Building

June 27th is National HIV Testing Day—a reminder of the importance of routine screening for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Did you know that between 2021 and 2023, Boston had the highest rate of new HIV diagnoses of all cities in Massachusetts? While HIV is most commonly transmitted through unprotected sexual contact, other […]

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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).