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Whittier Street Health Center’s blog on health and wellness in the community.
Tips for Eating Healthy Through the Holidays
The busy holiday season is a time when eating healthy really becomes a challenge! Better health is the gift you want to give yourself this holiday season. Make the commitment to remain mindful about your health during the holidays by trying these simple tips: EAT BETTER, NOT MORE Practicing mindful eating during the holiday season […]
MoreType 2 Diabetes
Every day more Americans are diagnosed with diabetes, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) reports that 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed each year. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes, it most often develops in people over age 45, but more children, teens, and young adults are developing it mostly due to the […]
MoreWhittier Street Health Center Recognizes National Diabetes Month
Whittier Street Health Center is proud to recognize November as National Diabetes Month, a time annually devoted to bringing attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on managing diabetes by building a health care team. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK; part of the National Institutes of Health), […]
MoreHealthy Aging Month
Whittier Street Health Center Celebrates “Healthy Aging Month” During September September is Healthy Aging Month, bringing attention to the positive aspects of growing older. This month encourages older adults to take charge of their well-being, by aging with a healthy body and a healthy mind. Healthy Aging Month promotes celebrating life and helps individuals gain […]
MoreChildhood Obesity Awareness Month
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, dedicated to educating children and their families on how to prevent childhood obesity. According to the CDC, about 1 in 5 American children has obesity. Compared to children with healthy weight, children who are overweight or obese are at a higher risk for health problems such as asthma, […]
MoreWhittier Street Health Center’s Back to School BBQ
Whittier Street Health Center’s Back to School BBQ Let’s give a major cheer for another school year! Back to school season is in full swing and many parents are searching for answers as to how they will pay for their children’s school supplies. According to Deloitte’s 2022 back-to-school survey, parents plan to spend an average […]
MoreNational 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 […]
MoreMen’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 […]
MoreMay 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 […]
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