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National Pharmacist Month
National Pharmacist Month October marks National Pharmacist Month, a time to recognize the vital role pharmacists play in our healthcare system and everyday lives. From providing crucial information about medications to helping patients understand prescriptions, potential side effects, and drug interactions, their expertise is on the frontline of care. The patient-centered support […]
MoreWhittier Street Health Center Community Garden Closing
Whittier Street Health Center Community Garden Closing All good things must come to an end – or at least for a while! Whittier Street Health Center will celebrate the end of the gardening season on October 23rd, wrapping up another year of abundance and bringing community members together to reflect on the season’s […]
MoreNational Latinx AIDS Awareness Day
National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day is observed annually on October 15 to increase knowledge about HIV/AIDS in Hispanic/Latino communities and promote testing, prevention, and access to care. The day also serves to highlight the disproportionate impact of HIV on Hispanic and Latino populations in this country. According to […]
MoreWorld Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day Observed each year on October 10th, World Mental Health Day underscores the importance of mental well-being and calls for reducing the stigma that far too often is associated with mental health conditions. The theme for World Mental Health Day 2026 is “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” emphasizing […]
MoreNational Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of a disease that affects more than 2.5 million women worldwide and in 2026 is estimated to be diagnosed in 383,000 women in this country, according to www.breastcancer.org. Breast cancer is the most common cancer […]
MoreDomestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Domestic Violence Awareness Month, observed throughout October, is a national campaign to elevate public understanding, support survivors, mourn those lost to abuse, and connect advocates, communities, and professionals working to prevent and address domestic violence. The 2026 theme “With Survivors, Always” carries the same weight as in past years, building on […]
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).