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Whittier Street Health Center’s blog on health and wellness in the community.
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 […]
MoreNational Gay Men’s HIV/Awareness Day
National Gay Men’s HIV/Awareness Day Sunday, September 27th marks National Gay Men’s HIV/Awareness Day, continuing a mission that began in 2008 to increase awareness of HIV’s impact on gay and bisexual men, expand access to testing and prevention, and confront stigma. While significant progress has been made in the treatment of HIV, it remains a […]
MoreNational Cholesterol Education Month/Understanding Cholesterol and Its Impact on Heart Health
National Cholesterol Education Month/Understanding Cholesterol and Its Impact on Heart Health National Cholesterol Education Month is observed every September, raising awareness about high cholesterol, its link to heart disease, and the importance of prevention, early detection, and management. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that our bodies need to build cells and make hormones, but […]
MoreHealthy Living – Healthy Eating
Healthy Living – Healthy Eating Food is one of the most powerful drivers of health, yet too many Boston neighborhoods are shaped by food deserts and the deeper, systemic inequities of food apartheid – conditions that restrict access to fresh, affordable, and culturally relevant nutrition. Limited availability to nutritious food fuels higher rates of obesity, […]
MoreNational Cholesterol Education Month/Understanding Cholesterol and Its Impact on Heart Health
National Cholesterol Education Month/Understanding Cholesterol and Its Impact on Heart Health National Cholesterol Education Month is observed every September, raising awareness about high cholesterol, its link to heart disease, and the importance of prevention, early detection, and management. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that our bodies need to build cells and make hormones, but […]
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