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National HIV Testing Day
National HIV testing Day: Meeting Our Community Where They Are Observed every June 27th since 1995, National HIV Testing Day encourages people of all ages to get tested for HIV, know their status, and access care or prevention services. While HIV is most transmitted through unprotected sexual contact, other factors, such as unstable housing and […]
MoreAlzheimer’s and Brain Awareness
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: Inspiring Hope, Empowering Health Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month is observed every June, a global call to action to raise awareness, promote brain health, and support the fight to end Alzheimer’s and other dementias through research and advocacy. The statistics are eye-opening. More than 7 million people in the United […]
MoreMen’s Health Month: Strengthening Men’s and Boy’s Health Through Access, Awareness, and Action
Men in Massachusetts face notably worse outcomes in both physical and mental health than women – this according to Boston Indicators, the research center at the Boston Foundation. Shorter life expectancy, higher rates of injury and overdose deaths, and more limited access to health care are significant challenges for men in Massachusetts, with the largest […]
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).