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Racism and Racial Inequality in Health Care

  • January 23, 2026
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Despite strides toward closing the racial life expectancy gap in Boston1, racism and racial inequality continue to impact health outcomes, access to services, and treatment quality for communities of color. The 2024 Health of Boston Access to Care Report shows that Black, Latinx, and migrant residents face significant barriers to health insurance coverage and affordability, […]

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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).