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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

By Maggie Allard, MD, Director of Adult & Family Medicine and Nicole S. Mitton, Grant Writer/Communications Specialist Colorectal cancer is a disease where abnormal cells in the colon or rectum divide uncontrollably and form a malignant tumor. The colon and rectum are parts of our digestive system, which absorbs nutrients from food and water and stores solid waste until it passes out of the body. […]

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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).