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Whittier Street Health Center’s blog on health and wellness in the community.
Alzheimer’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 […]
MoreNational Stroke Awareness Month: Know the Signs
Observed every May, National Stroke Awareness Month exists to increase understanding of stroke, promote early recognition, and encourage prevention of what has been identified as the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. A stroke is a sudden blockage of blood flow to the brain, leading to potential brain damage, disability, paralysis, or death. […]
MoreThe Whittier Street Community Garden: Feeding Body and Soul
The Whittier Street Community Garden: Feeding Body and Soul So much more than a plot of land, the Whittier Street Health Center Community Garden is rooted in a mission to address social detriments of health. For many in our community, access to fresh and affordable food – critical to maintaining good health – is unavailable. […]
MoreMental Health Awareness Month: Building More Good Days Through Collaborative Care
Mental Health Awareness Month: Building More Good Days Through Collaborative Care Although mental health has become more widely discussed in recent years, many still struggle privately with anxiety, depression, and a sense of being overwhelmed. From trauma and stress related disorders to obsessive-compulsive behaviors, panic disorders to spiraling thoughts, mental health issues can be debilitating. […]
MoreHonoring AAPI Heritage and Advancing Health Equity
Honoring AAPI Heritage and Advancing Health Equity Recognized each May since 1977, AAPI Heritage Month observes and celebrates the many facets of American culture and society that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have contributed to – including science and medicine, government and politics, literature and art, sports, law, and activism. It’s true that Asian and […]
MoreNational Physical Fitness & Sports Month: Breaking Barriers to Wellness in Our Communities
National Physical Fitness & Sports Month: Breaking Barriers to Wellness in Our Communities Celebrated each May, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month encourages people of all ages to engage in regular physical activity and sports and serves as a reminder that physical activity is vital for long term health and well-being. Engaging in physical activity […]
MoreWomen’s Health Month: A Call to Close the Equity Gap
Aimed to empower women to prioritize their health and well-being, Women’s Health Month is recognized every May and while the intention of this national observance is universal, its impact is particularly significant for women with limited access to care. For mission-driven organizations like Whittier Street Health Center, this month is a call to action, serving […]
MoreTackling the Social Determinants of Health
National Minority Health Month: Tackling the Social Determinants of Health Recognized as an initiative to address the health needs of people of color, National Minority Health Month is observed each April. While the goal of this inclusive observance is to eliminate the disproportionate number of early death and preventable illness in minority populations, it also […]
MoreNational Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Promoting Health, Awareness, and Early Testing
Observed annually every April 10th, National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day calls much needed attention to the impact of HIV on young people, serving to promote sexual education, disease prevention, testing, and treatment responsiveness. According to the most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adolescents and young adults age 13-24 account […]
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