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Coronavirus Concerns for People Living with HIV

  • March 13, 2020

Coronavirus Concerns for People Living with HIV FROM:   Cyril Ubiem, PhD, VP of Programs & Services at WSHC Our greatest concern at the moment is making sure that people living with HIV take the necessary precautions to protect themselves.  For more in-depth information please visit this article from POZ magazine, “What People With HIV Need […]

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Whittier’s Valery Joseph, NP will appear on “CityLine” on WCVB Channel 5 this Sunday at noon to discuss Coronavirus in Boston

  • March 11, 2020

Make sure to watch Whittier’s own  Valery Joseph, NP, on CitytLine on WCVB-TV (CHANNEL 5) AT NOON this upcoming Sunday MARCH 15TH.  Valery will be discussing the impact of Coronavirus on people of color in Boston – and provide critical information you need to know to stay safe and healthy!

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Coronavirus outbreak

  • March 9, 2020

We want to a take a moment to let you know that Whittier Street Health Center is continuing to provide services to our patients during the Coronavirus outbreak. Every employee and patient will be screened at the reception area of our building – 1290 Tremont Street and 279 Blue Hill Ave by our Infection Control […]

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New faces at Whittier 2020

  • February 13, 2020

Whittier welcomes Dr. Shilpa Malhotra, MD, MHSA as our new Medical Director for Primary Care.   Dr. Malhotra joins us with world class specialized clinical experience, and has served as an attending OB/GYN physician at Atrius Healthcare, Advanced Care for Women in Reading, PA,  and Contemporary Women’s Care in Southside, NY.   Her clinical interests includes […]

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UPDATE FROM THE WHITTIER STREET HEALTH CENTER: WE ARE UNION FREE!

  • February 3, 2020

Whittier Street Health Center(WSHC) announced that as of January 27, 2020, it has withdrawn recognition from 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East after a majority of the employees in the professional bargaining unit represented by the union submitted a petition asking Whittier to withdraw recognition from the union. Although 1199SEIU initially won an election among a […]

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Whittier Street Health Center Observes World AIDS Day and the Role Communities Play in Making the Difference

  • November 25, 2019

ROXBURY, Mass., November 25, 2019 (Newswire.com) – Whittier Street Health Center will be observing World AIDS Day on Dec. 5 at its 1290 Tremont Street location. This year’s global theme is “Communities Make the Difference,” something Whittier knows well. Since 1994, Whittier has offered on- and off-site testing and treatment for HIV throughout the Boston neighborhoods of Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, […]

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Whittier Street Health Center Annual Back to School Barbecue

  • October 3, 2019

    Whittier Street Health Center hosted its Annual Back to School BBQ on Friday, August 23.  Over 700 patients and community residents came together to celebrate the end of our Children’s Enrichment Summer program and to enjoy food, popcorn, ice cream, as well as bouncy houses, inflatable basketball hoops, mobile video game truck, talent show, […]

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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).