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The Boston Business Journal’s Power 50: Game Changers for 2016
Frederica Williams, President & CEO Named a Boston Game Changer. Boston Business Journal recently included Bill Cummings among 50 people who are changing the game of business in Boston. Frederica Williams and Whittier Street Health Center applaud the 50 men and women who have been named to Boston Business Journal’s Game Changers. Please see the […]
MoreNEW WHITTIER PHARMACY OPENED IN NORTH DORCHESTER
Whittier Street Health Center is excited to announce the opening of our new pharmacy located at Quincy Commons on 279 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester. Whittier is expanding its much-needed services for Dorchester residents in a convenient location. Whittier’s pharmacy is part of the 340B Drug Discount Program that allows access to high quality – […]
MoreWednesday, June 29: A Tale of Two Neighborhood
Whittier’s patients and one of our family medicine physicians, Dr. Mothusi Chilume were featured on WCVB’s (ABC) TV’s Chronicle show on June 29th, 2016 at 7.30pm. Please click on the link for the Chronicle taping: http://www.wcvb.com/chronicle/wednesday-june-29-a-tale-of-two-neighborhoods/40196902
MoreSunday August 8 th , 2016 Boston Globe story: Roxbury among Hardest Hit for the Antioverdose Drug Narcan
Use of the antioverdose drug Narcan has increased dramatically in Boston, with Roxbury among the hardest hit, according to new data that show which neighborhoods are bearing the brunt of the opioid scourge. The drug was used 268 times in Roxbury during that period, a 77 percent jump over the previous 12 months, in emergency […]
MoreSpecial Thanks to You from Frederica M. Williams President and CEO
On June 7th, 2016, the Women for Whittier held its annual Summer Tea event at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. The W4W was formed with the goal of engaging women who are committed to eliminating health and social disparities among women and children in the communities served by Whittier. Each tea event focuses on […]
MoreWhittier Street Health Center Recognized by State for Behavioral Health Initiatives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Whittier Street Health Center Recognized by State for Behavioral Health Initiatives BOSTON, May 17, 2016 – The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission has recognized the Whittier Street Health Center for its work in integrating behavioral health into its primary care programs by officially designating the health center as being on the “Pathway to […]
MoreWhittier Street Health Center – awarded $750,000 to support a new clinic site in North Dorchester
Good news! HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced over $260 million in funding to 290 health centers in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico for facility renovation, expansion, or construction. Health centers will use this funding to increase their patient capacity and to provide additional comprehensive primary and preventive health services to […]
MoreWhittier designated as a Pathway to PCMH PRIME: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTEGRATION @ WHITTIER
Whittier Street Health Center has achieved the required level of NCQA PCMH Recognition and has made a commitment to seeking PCMH PRIME Certification in the coming months. Therefore, the Health Policy Commission is delighted to officially designate you as being on the “Pathway to PCMH PRIME.” Please see the attached letter and materials. We look […]
MoreWhittier Nurses adopt cow “Florence”
Celebrating Nurse week at Whittier: Florence Nightingale Pledge This modified “Hippocratic Oath” was composed in 1893 by Mrs. Lystra E. Gretter and a Committee for the Farrand Training School for Nurses, Detroit, Michigan. It was called the Florence Nightingale Pledge as a token of esteem for the founder of modern nursing. I solemnly pledge myself […]
MoreRoxbury’s Whittier Street Health Center to Unveil Its First Public Art Exhibit as Part of Its Community Garden Expansion
May 5, 2016 (Boston, MA) – From 2 PM to 4 PM Whittier will unveil its first public art exhibit as part of its community garden expansion and Decision Arts Therapy, a program focused on helping teens who have been subjected to violence. Whittier opened it Community Garden in June 2015, and this year’s addition […]
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