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National Hispanic Heritage Month
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15th to October 15th, this annual observance pays tribute to the culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans across society. The 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month theme, “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” invites us to recognize the strength found in shared history and the promise carried […]
MoreNational Cholesterol Education Month
September is National Cholesterol Education Month—as good a time as ever to learn more about cholesterol’s role in heart health and how you can take steps to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and our cholesterol levels greatly influence our overall health and […]
MoreNational Gay Men’s HIV/AIDs Awareness Day
National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDs Awareness Day (NGMHAAD) is recognized annually on September 27 to call attention to the disproportionate impact of HIV/AIDs and its associated stigma on gay and sexual minority men. This annual day of observance was declared in 2008 by the National Association of People with AIDs (NAPWA), a nonprofit patient advocacy organization […]
MoreHealthy Aging Month
September is Healthy Aging Month—a time to develop proactive habits and healthy routines to support aging well. Getting older can come with new physical and mental challenges, but it doesn’t have to mean losing out on opportunities for enrichment, activity, and social bonding. In fact, research shows that older adults who maintain a consistent exercise […]
MoreWeight Management Clinic – Wellness Center
Trying to get your body in better shape or build healthier habits? You’re not alone. According to a 2024 Gallup poll, 4 in 10 U.S. adults identify as overweight, and over half (55%) report wanting to lose weight. Conventional wisdom about weight loss often focuses on two types of behavior change: eating a healthier diet […]
MoreFood Pantry Community Garden Blog
Having access to fresh, affordable, and culturally relevant food options is a pillar of maintaining good health. Still, too many of our neighbors struggle to nourish themselves and their families due to rising food prices, a lack of nearby grocery stores, and inadequate public transportation. The structural inequities that shape our access to food and […]
MoreNational Recovery and Suicide Prevention Month
“It Takes a Village”: National Recovery and Suicide Prevention Month blog September marks two important observances in our ongoing dialogue on mental health and substance abuse: National Recovery Month and National Suicide Prevention Month. This month reminds us of the profound toll that mental health and substance use problems take on individuals, families, and communities, and […]
MoreChildhood Obesity Awareness Month
The National Institute for Children’s Research and Policy estimates that approximately 26% of children aged 2 to 5 are overweight or living with obesity in the United States. These statistics reflect an alarming and worldwide surge in childhood obesity since the 1990s, fueled by shifts toward more sedentary lifestyles, increased screen time, and food deserts […]
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).