National HIV Testing Day

National HIV Testing Day By: Michelle Ward, Manager of Programs and Social Services, Whittier Street Health Center On Wednesday, June 29th, 2022, Whittier Street Health Center will honor National HIV Testing Day (June 27th) by encouraging everyone to get tested for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that causes AIDS. You can get tested in […]

Men’s Health- Prostate Health Awareness

Prostate Health Awareness June 16, 2022 | Tags: men’s health, prostate health awareness Prostate Health Awareness by Stephen Wright, MD This month, Whittier Street Health Center is highlighting prostate health as our upcoming Men’s Health Summit is on Saturday, June 25th, 2022. Prostate health is a major men’s health issue and we want the men in our […]

May is Haitian Heritage Month

  Whittier Celebrates:  May is Haitian Heritage Month May is Haitian Heritage Month, and Whittier Street Health Center is celebrating the diverse culture, heritage, contributions, and struggles of the Haitian community throughout history. Haitian Heritage Month was first celebrated in Boston 20 years ago to emphasize our Haitian constituents’ pride in their culture and heritage. The […]

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month – Let’s Get Active!

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month – Let’s Get Active! By Ashley Baril, Fitness Center Manager, Whittier Street Health Center May is National Physical Fitness and Sports month! This means it’s time to celebrate and highlight the importance of staying active through sports and other fitness activities. Adults can celebrate by being physically […]

Alcohol Awareness Month

  Drinking Alcohol: Not Good for Your Heart or Health By Carolyn Reynolds, Associate Director of Behavioral Health-Adult and Substance Use Services, WSHC   For years having a glass of wine, a beer, or a cocktail was considered a harmless way to unwind. Recent data shows that drinking alcohol is not as harmless to our […]

Together We Can Achieve Health Equity: 2022

  Our Mission Is To… Serve as a center of excellence that provides high quality, and accessible health care and social services that achieve health equity, social justice, and the economic well-being of our diverse patient populations. Whittier is committed to promote wellness and eliminate health and social disparities regardless of patients’ differences and their […]

April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM)

April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM) Submitted by: Christine Pajarillo, LICSW, VP of Programs and Social Services and Carolyn Reynolds, MS, Associate Director of Behavioral Health Services, Whittier Street Health Center.   As April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect people from […]

Savoring the Many Flavors of Whittier’s Multi-Cultural Community

By Kate Willbur, RD,LD/N, Registered Dietitian, WSHC Whittier Street Health Center’s (WSHC) multicultural community has a bounty of many different dishes that can be incorporated into a heart-healthy eating plan. Try these tips to enjoy a world of flavors at home!     Eat a variety of nutritious foods Enjoy your favorite foods, like mangu, […]

Baker-Polito administration awards additional $13.5 million for COVID-19 vaccine equity efforts

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced $13.5 million to support community organizations working in the cities and towns hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the Massachusetts Vaccine Equity Initiative to increase awareness, acceptance and access to the COVID-19 vaccine. These latest grants are part of the Administration’s investment of more than $46.5 million to address […]

Cervical Health Awareness Month