Blog

Whittier Street Health Center’s blog on health and wellness in the community.

Nourishing Our Bodies and Minds

  • September 22, 2023

Nourishing Our Bodies and Minds   We recognize that many factors contribute to our patients’ health and that access to proper nutrition is a major obstacle to achieving well-being. It is for this all-too-often overlooked reason that Whittier Street Health Center offers a number of nutrition-related programs and referrals.   Our team of registered dietitians […]

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National Cholesterol Education Month: Beware the “Silent Killer”

  • September 19, 2023

National Cholesterol Education Month: Beware the “Silent Killer”   High blood cholesterol typically presents no signs or symptoms in the body but can lead to serious health conditions and issues such as stroke and heart attacks. This silent threat has prompted National Cholesterol Education Month, a time to focus on knowing more about cholesterol and […]

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National Recovery Month: “Every Person, Every Family, Every Community.”

  • September 11, 2023

National Recovery Month: “Every Person, Every Family, Every Community.”   Treatment and a collaborative healthcare approach is key to recovery and, for National Recovery Month, Whittier Street Health Center recognizes that recovery is not only possible for everyone, but it is also a team effort from the family, healthcare team, and community.   This outlook […]

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National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Prevention is Lifesaving

  • September 8, 2023

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Prevention is Lifesaving   By: Dr. Stephen Wright, MD, Medical Director of Whittier Street Health Center   September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Join with Whittier Street Health Center to help prevent and treat prostate cancer. Prostate health is a major men’s health issue, and we want the men […]

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The Advantages of Breastfeeding

  • August 30, 2023

The Advantages of Breastfeeding   Sponsored by the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee, the month of August has been designated as National Breastfeeding Month, with the last week recognized as Black Breastfeeding Week.   While the merits of breastfeeding for women and babies of all color, race, and ethnicity have been recognized – including emotional connection, accelerated […]

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Keeping an Eye on Your Child’s Vision Health

  • August 28, 2023

Keeping an Eye on Your Child’s Vision Health   With kids preparing to head back to school, there is no better time than the month of August to observe Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month.   The annual observance aims to raise awareness about the importance of taking care of children’s eyes and how critical […]

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Let’s Take the Sting Out of Vaccines

  • August 9, 2023

  Let’s Take the Sting Out of Vaccines August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an annual observance to highlight the importance of routine vaccinations for all age groups – and the benefits of regular immunizations cannot be over emphasized. Vaccines work by stimulating the body’s immune system to safely provide protection against the viruses or […]

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Mark Your Calendars for Our Back to School BBQ

  • August 4, 2023

Mark Your Calendars for Our Back to School BBQ   It’s fun, festive, and free for Whittier Street Health Center patients – our annual Back to School BBQ.   Scheduled from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 11th at our 1290 Tremont Street, Roxbury address, this event is always a hit with the Whittier […]

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3-D Printer Technology Expands Oral Health Services Department

  • August 3, 2023

3-D Printer Technology Expands Oral Health Services Department   Technology is amazing! Just ask patients who have taken advantage of  a recently purchased 3-D printer for our Oral Health Services department.   The 3-D printer allows the oral health services staff to produce occlusal mouth guards on site at a steeply discounted rate to patients. […]

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Whittier Street Health Center’s Onsite Pharmacy Opens to Patients

  • July 24, 2023

  Whittier Street Health Center’s Onsite Pharmacy Opens to Patients   It’s official – our onsite pharmacy at 1290 Tremont Street in Roxbury has expanded, adding a wider spectrum of services for our patients, including medication therapy management and free home delivery.   The importance of the services the Whittier Street Health Pharmacy provides to […]

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A 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).