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Dental Hygienist Month
October is Dental Hygienist Month, an opportunity to celebrate the dedicated professionals who help bring brighter smiles and better oral health to our community. Dental hygienists do so much more than just clean teeth. They are a crucial part of a patient’s care team, providing preventive services, patient education, and often spotting the early signs […]
MoreWorld Mental Health Day
Happy World Mental Health Day! Observed annually on October 10th, this day is dedicated to raising awareness around the importance of mental well-being and reducing the stigma associated with mental health conditions. Mental health touches every corner of our global community; as of September 2025, the World Health Organization estimates that over 1 billion people […]
MoreNational Latinx AIDs Awareness Day
National Latinx AIDs Awareness Day is October 15th—a reminder of the importance of HIV education, prevention, testing, and treatment that centers the needs of Latinx communities. At Whittier Street Health Center, we recognize that while progress has been made in HIV prevention, Latinx individuals continue to face disproportionate rates of new HIV diagnoses and lower […]
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).