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This year at #REV2014: Hear from Frederica M. Williams, a leader in urban healthcare and President & CEO of Whittier Street Health Center
Frederica M. Williams President and CEO,Whittier Street Health Since joining Whittier Street Health Center in 2002 as its President and CEO, Frederica M. Williams has transformed a basic community health center into a neighborhood centerpiece and national model. Her keen vision has positioned Whittier as a leader in urban healthcare with a crucial focus on […]
MoreTufts Health Plan Foundation Awards Grant to Whittier Street Health Center
The Tufts Health Plan Foundation in Watertown, MA, announced today that Whittier Street Health Center is one of four Boston-based nonprofits to receive funds from its Future Philanthropists Initiative. The program is designed to engage and empower youth to work collectively to serve older adults through philanthropy. Whittier received funding for its Wellness and Fall […]
MoreFrederica M. Williams – Whittier Street Health Center
Frederica M. Williams CEO and President, Whittier Street Health Center March 31, 2014 · In CEO in Action Championing for a vulnerable neighborhood Whittier Street Health Center is a federally funded and Joint Commission-accredited urban community health and wellness center dedicated to ensuring the physical well-being of the underserved residents of Boston. Established in 1933 […]
MoreBoston Health Center Provides Care to Minority, Low-Income Community
NECN: Latoyia Edwards About 600,000 Americans die from heart disease each year, with minorities being the most affected. One Boston health center that serves some of the low-income families in the state is determined to change that. In the heart of Roxbury Crossing, the Whittier Street Health Center is a medical oasis, especially for Bostonians […]
MoreWhittier Street Health Center receives grant to support heart health
Boston.com, Roxbury Posted by Patrick Rosso February 12, 2014 03:37 PM A recent grant will help the Whittier Street Health Center in its effort to increase heart health in the Roxbury, Mission Hill, and the South End. On Tuesday, the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation’s Connections for Cardiovascular Health program presented the Tremont Street-based center with a […]
MoreAstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation Awards $150,768 Grant to Whittier Street Health Center
ROXBURY, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation’s Connections for Cardiovascular HealthSM program today announced a grant of $150,768 to Whittier Street Health Center to support its Connections for Cardiovascular Care initiative. This is the third consecutive year in which the Whittier Street Health Center has received a grant from the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation, totaling $460,342. “The […]
MoreAstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation Awards $150,768 Grant to Whittier Street Health Center
ROXBURY, Mass. — (THE HERALD) The AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation’s Connections for Cardiovascular HealthSM program today announced a grant of $150,768 to Whittier Street Health Center to support its Connections for Cardiovascular Care initiative. This is the third consecutive year in which the Whittier Street Health Center has received a grant from the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation, […]
MoreHeart Healthy Month Celebration- Patient Testimonials
On Tuesday, February 11, 2014, is holding a Heart Healthy Month Celebration along with the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation in honor of February being American Heart Month. The event will focus on our community’s journey toward heart health. The celebration will feature a cooking demonstration, Meet-and-Greet sessions with health care providers, remarks from cardiovascular program participants, light refreshments and other heart-centered […]
MoreHealth Fair Success! ~ Taxi Times Newsletter
Taxi Times Newsletter- Winter 2014 Health Fair Success! The BTDA and Whittier St. Health Center held our annual “Driving for Wellness” health fair at the Logan Airport Taxi Pool on November 6. It was a smashing success. Sorel Bertrand , the Men’s Health Coordinator at Whittier St. Health Center said, “It was a beautiful day, […]
MoreHealthy Eating in Older People Not Always Easy
“General nutritional concepts remain the same across the age span,” said Kerry Ann Mendes, the dietitian at Whittier Street Health Center. Everyone, regardless of age is recommended to eat fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat proteins and healthy fats. However, other changes that come with age may influence appetite and impair good nutrition. “There are […]
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