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National Nutrition Month: Feeding the Body and Soul
National Nutrition Month: Feeding the Body and Soul National Nutrition Month, observed each March, is more than a celebration of healthy eating – it’s a call to action to expand access to healthy food and improve nutrition in underserved communities. Poor nutrition can lead to a wide range of diseases, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, […]
MoreColorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Saving Lives Through Early Screening
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Saving Lives Through Early Screening Observed every March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month stresses the importance of prevention and early detection of a disease that disproportionately affects Black and Latino communities. Identified by the American Cancer Society as the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United […]
MoreNational Kidney Month: Confronting a Silent Epidemic Through Awareness and Prevention
March is designated as National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness of kidney disease, encourage screening, and promote prevention of what has been referred to as “a silent epidemic.” Kidneys act as a body’s filter, removing waste from blood, balancing fluids and electrolytes, regulating blood pressure, and supporting red blood cell production. When kidney […]
MoreWomen’s History Month: Celebrating Power, Progress and Purpose
“Women are the backbone of our societies. When they rise, nations rise with them.” Sahle-Work Zewde, Ethiopia’s first woman head of state, serving as the country’s president from October 2018 to October 2024 Women’s History Month, celebrated every March, honors the contributions, achievements, and leadership of women throughout our nation’s history. Beginning as a week-long […]
MoreNational Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Bringing Focus to Equity and Prevention
Dedicated to shining a light on how HIV/AIDS affects women and girls, National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – observed each March 10 – promotes prevention, encourages testing, and empowers communities to support those affected. The day serves as a reminder of the ongoing inequities women and girls face, calling for education, advocacy, and […]
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).