Recognition Highlights Organization’s Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

BOSTON, MA, ISSUED APRIL 23, 2026…Whittier Street Health Center, a community health center with a mission to serve as a center of excellence that provides high quality and accessible health care and social services that achieve health equity, social justice, and the economic well-being of a diverse patient population, is proud to announce that it has been ranked #3 on the recently issued Boston Business Journal’s (BBJ) Employer Inclusivity List in the small to mid-size company category.

The BBJ’s Inclusivity List recognizes organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to building diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces. The list highlights employers whose policies, culture, and leadership practices foster environments where employees of all backgrounds are valued and supported.

Whittier Street Health Center’s #3 placement on the list affirms the organization’s dedication to implementing inclusive practices and cultivating a culture of respect.

“We’re committed to inclusivity as a long-term strategy,” said Whittier Street Health Center President and CEO Frederica Williams.  “The communities we serve are incredibly diverse in a multitude of ways, and it is important for our organization to reflect this diversity throughout our team.  We are honored to be recognized in this important list.”

 About Whittier Street Health Center

Whittier Street Health Center is an independently licensed community health care center with a mission of providing high quality, reliable and accessible primary healthcare for diverse populations while promoting wellness and eliminating health and social disparities. A champion of equitable access to high quality, patient-focused care, social justice and economic equity, Whittier Street Health Center is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, and recognized by the NCQA for its Behavioral Health Integration. Through its locations in Roxbury and North Dorchester, and its Mobile Health Van program, Whittier Street Health Center serves more than 30,000 patients and 20,000 community outreach visits annually; its ethnically and racially diverse patient base is primarily made up of individuals from Roxbury, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, the South End and greater Boston. Approximately 36% of Whittier’s patients are uninsured. Whittier Street Health Center provides a comprehensive array of 40 healthcare programs and services designed to meet the primary health care, behavioral health, and social needs of the community. For more information, please visit www.wshc.org as well as Facebook (www.facebook.com/WhittierStreetHealthCenter), Twitter (@Whittier_Boston), or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/whittier-street-health-center), or call 617-989-3221.

“To view the Boston Business Journal’s 2026 Employer Inclusivity Index, please visit: https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/subscriber-only/2026/04/16/employer-inclusivity-index-small–midsize-companies.html

To read the Boston Business Journal’s accompanying story, featuring Frederica M. Williams, President and CEO, please visit: https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2026/04/16/companies-diverse-workforce-hiring.html pr – BBJ Inclusivity List, April 2026