Whittier Street Health Center

04/24/2026

Healthy Families Start Here!

Whittier Street Health Center is proud to be home to the Roxbury/South End WIC Office.

WIC (Women, Infants & Children) is a free nutrition program offering:
• Nutrition & health education
• Healthy foods
• Support for families — including men, grandparents, and caregivers

If you’re a qualified Massachusetts family, we’re here for you!
📞 Call us at 617-989-3055
📧 Email: Whittier.WIC@wshc.org

Your family’s health matters. Let WIC help!

04/20/2026

Williams, President and CEO, and the Whittier Team are proud to announce our ranking in the Boston Business Journal's 2026 Employer Inclusivity Index!

This annual list highlights Massachusetts-based organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a health center dedicated to representing the diverse communities we serve, we're grateful to be recognized alongside other organizations doing this important work.

To view the full list, 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"



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04/15/2026

National Minority Health Month highlights the urgent need to address health inequities. It also serves as a reminder that health is shaped not only by medical care but also by social determinants, including housing, food access, transportation, insurance, and economic opportunity.

These factors drive the disparities we see in life expectancy, infant mortality, and access to care.

Whittier Street Health Center is committed to tackling these root causes and being part of the solution through inclusive, equitable, and culturally competent care.

To learn more, please click on the link for our blog on National Minority Health Month: https://www.wshc.org/tackling-the-social-determinants-of-health/

Graphic Design by Williams

04/15/2026

04/11/2026

Thank you to our generous sponsors, donors, and supporters who set sail with us at the 2026 Toast to Ronald O'Hanley!

This unforgettable evening not only celebrated Ron's impact as a business leader and health care advocate, but propelled Whittier’s mission forward, raising vital funds to advance health equity and expand access to high-quality, culturally responsive care for all.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors, partners, and supporters for helping us chart the course ahead!

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Please click on the link for more photos- https://healthcare.wshc.org/4cDUwGA

OHanley, Klibanski, Taraporevala Malhotra Amelia Fawcett Bellows Mahoney Williams

04/09/2026

Toast to Ronald O’Hanley, Chairman and CEO of State Street , April 9th , 2026

04/07/2026

National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day highlights the urgent need for education, awareness, and early testing among young people. Youth ages 13-24 make up 19% of all new HIV diagnoses in the United States, with Black youth disproportionately affected.

Nearly half of young people with HIV don’t know they have it, and only 6% of high school students have been tested.

With declining condom use, limited access to prevention tools like PrEP, stigma, and misinformation, early testing matters more than ever. Whittier Street Health Center offers free, confidential rapid testing, counseling, support, and prevention services to help the youth in our communities stay informed and protected. Please click on the link for our blog on National Youth HIV/AIDS Day: https://healthcare.wshc.org/4soyHj4

Graphic Design by Williams

04/03/2026

National Foot Health Awareness Month

April is National Foot Health Awareness Month! Our feet carry us through every step of life, so the least we can do is show them some love!

Here’s the kicker – foot pain is common and often ignored until it stomps on our comfort, mobility, and general well-being.

Wash well, dry thoroughly, trim those nails, choose comfortable and well-fitting shoes, and don’t ignore aches.

At Whittier Street Health Center, our Podiatry team is here to keep you moving comfortably. Please click on the link for our blog on Foot Health: https://healthcare.wshc.org/4thFwDO

Graphic Design by Williams

04/01/2026

Healthy Families Start Here!

Whittier Street Health Center is proud to be home to the Roxbury/South End WIC Office.

WIC (Women, Infants & Children) is a free nutrition program offering:
• Nutrition & health education
• Healthy foods
• Support for families — including men, grandparents, and caregivers

If you’re a qualified Massachusetts family, we’re here for you!
📞 Call us at 617-989-3055
📧 Email: Whittier.WIC@wshc.org

Your family’s health matters. Let WIC help!

03/30/2026

We were pleased to welcome Dr. Kiame Mahaniah, Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, to Whittier Street Health Center on Tuesday, March 24th.

Dr. Mahaniah’s longstanding commitment to advancing health equity and championing the community health center model speaks to the heart of our mission: ensuring that every person, regardless of race, origin, or socioeconomic status, has equitable access to high-quality and culturally competent health care, social services, and resources needed to support holistic wellness.

Prior to joining Governor Maura Healey’s administration, Dr. Mahaniah furthered these principles as CEO of Lynn Community Health Center from 2015 to 2023, guiding the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic while expanding programs to better serve marginalized communities. As a physician, professor, and health care leader, his expertise in primary care, addiction medicine, and reproductive health uniquely positions him to enhance the work of Whittier and other community-based organizations across Massachusetts in addressing health disparities, closing gaps in life expectancy, and expanding access to care for uninsured and underinsured populations.

We thank Dr. Mahaniah for his visit and for the remarkable leadership, insight, and partnership he brings to fostering health equity and social justice across the Commonwealth. His support inspires us to continue strengthening community-based care and building a healthier, more resilient future for all.

Mahaniah

03/27/2026

Your Health, Our Priority!

Visit Whittier Street Health Center’s On-Site Pharmacy on the 1st floor at 1290 Tremont Street, Roxbury, MA 02120 for exceptional care from our pharmacists.
• Prompt Service
• Medication Therapy Management
• Free Medication Delivery
…and more!

Caring Beyond Prescriptions: We customize your pharmacy needs to improve your quality of life.

📞 Call us today: 617-606-3777
Stop by and experience the difference!

Graphic Design by Williams