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World AIDS Day
Observed every year on December 1st, World AIDS Day brings communities together across the globe to honor the more than 32 million lives lost to AIDS-related illnesses and to support the 39 million people currently living with HIV.¹ The day serves as both a remembrance and a call to action to expand access to testing, […]
MoreHealthy Holiday Eating
The holidays are a time to celebrate and connect with family, friends, and community. With busy schedules and many festive foods to choose from, it can be challenging to maintain healthy habits. Fortunately, you don’t have to give up your favorite foods to feel your best this season. Just making small, mindful changes can help […]
MoreThanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
Thanksgiving is a time of gathering, gratitude, and community. For too many households, however, food and income insecurity prevent access to a full holiday meal. Through our Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway, Whittier Street Health Center strives to ease that burden and ensure families in our community can enjoy a warm, nourishing holiday together. By distributing free […]
MoreNational Diabetes Awareness Month
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about diabetes and its impact on individuals and communities. In the United States, over 38 million people are living with diabetes, yet nearly one in five remain undiagnosed1. While traditional risk factors like age, family history, genetics, and physical inactivity are well-known, emerging research […]
MoreLung Cancer Awareness Month
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, with the American Cancer Society estimating over 226,000 new cases this year.¹ Although detection and treatment options have improved, survival outcomes still rely largely on how early the disease is identified, as well as addressing risk factors like tobacco use, which remains […]
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).