Whittier Street Health Center

12/17/2025

The holiday season has begun, and many seniors are joyfully preparing to celebrate with family and friends. However, the holiday season can be stressful on seniors’ mental and physical health. To support our seniors we host an annual Senior Holiday Event to celebrate the season.

We had a wonderful time at Whittier Street Health Center’s Senior Holiday Celebration on December 12th. The afternoon was filled with warmth, joy, and connection as we enjoyed food, music, gifts, and meaningful moments together, helping reduce feelings of isolation and build a sense of belonging among Whittier’s senior community.

Thank you to our seniors for trusting us with your care. Wishing you a healthy, happy and joy-filled holiday season!

Photos by Aduama

12/17/2025

12/17/2025

This holiday season, your mental health matters!

Do you feel bogged down by the winter blues? You aren’t alone—according to the American Psychiatric Association, 28% of Americans report elevated levels of stress, anxiety, and depression during the holidays. Despite the festivities, shorter and darker days, financial strain, and family pressures can weigh heavily on your mental health. Reaching out for support makes these challenges more manageable, and Whittier’s Behavioral Health Department is here to help. Take the first step by calling our team at 617-858-2429, and be sure to visit our blog on protecting mental health during the holidays: https://www.wshc.org/mental-health-during-the-holidays-2/

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12/15/2025

Our Community is our Strength!

Our Engagement & Workforce Development Luncheon on December 11th brought Whittier staff together to honor the many cultures and traditions that make our community so vibrant. Whittier recognized anniversaries for team members for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 35 years of service. Team members contributed delicious dishes for a shared meal and participated in a fun Yankee Swap to round out the celebration. Thank you to our incredible staff for creating a warm, welcoming space and for embracing the multi-culturalism that enriches Whittier every day!
Photos by Auguste

12/12/2025

Celebrating women’s leadership and community impact!

Our annual Women for Whittier Holiday Tea on December 10th brought together remarkable women to celebrate female-driven impact in health, law, technology, and public service. Special thanks to our keynote speaker, Su Joun, Principal of Diversity@Workplace Consulting Group LLC, and this year’s Women for Whittier Champions:

• Apefa Ashiagbor, Chief Enterprise Applications Officer, MA Office of Health and Human Services
• Loretta Keane, Former CFO, Arcadia
• Brittany Johnson, Investigative Journalist, WCVB Channel 5
• Marisol Garcia, Esq., Deputy Director, Health Law Advocates
• Jean Yang, President & CEO, Vinfen

Thank you to our generous sponsors and attendees for supporting another year of this joyful and cherished Whittier tradition. Your support helps fund vital programs that improve women’s health and wellbeing in our community, making a meaningful difference for individuals and families across Boston.

Presenting Sponsors: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Loretta Keane, Elaine Ullian, Eversource Energy, Vertex.

Lead Sponsors: Apefa Ashiagbor, Lisa K. Matthews, Santander, West Insurance Agency.

Benefactor Sponsors: Morgan Memorial Goodwill, Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Morgan Stanley.

Contributor Sponsors: Allyce Najimy, Cotton M. Cleveland, Helen Credle, Juliette Mayers, Rafanelli Events.

Photos by Chris Aduama

12/10/2025

Throughout Fiscal Year 2025, Whittier Street Health Center continued to make meaningful strides in advancing health equity, championing social justice, and confronting the economic disparities that impact the communities we serve. This year’s annual report, From Care to Connection: Whole Person Healing, https://healthcare.wshc.org/4oMiDFW highlights the key initiatives launched, the programs expanded, and the unwavering commitment that drives our mission forward.

Thanks to your past support, we have been able to stand and deliver the comprehensive care our patients rely on. With your continued partnership, we can ensure that every individual, regardless of circumstance, has access to the dignity of quality healthcare and the promise of a healthier future.

M. Williams Writer: Design: Chiarella Photos: Chris Aduamauama

12/10/2025

This year’s event theme is ‘Challenges and Solutions for Gender Equality’ and we are honored to have Su Joun, the Principal of Diversity@Workplace Consulting Group LLC, an organization that that works to diversify workforce and create inclusive, equitable work environments through consultation and training, as our keynote speaker. Alongside Su Joun, we are proud to honor the following women with Women for Whittier awards in recognition of their exceptional advocacy and unwavering support for Whittier and its community:

Apefa Ashiagbor, Chief Enterprise Applications Officer at Massachusetts Office of Health and Human Services
Loretta Keane, Former CFO, Arcadia
Brittany Johnson, Investigative Journalist at WCVB Channel 5
Marisol Garcia, Esq., Deputy Director, Health Law Advocates
Jean Yang, President & CEO, Vinfen
The world has seen important progress in gender equality that has transformed the lives of women and girls across the globe. While this is cause for celebration, the push for equality is losing ground. Despite notable advancements, only 87 countries have ever been led by a woman, and tragically, a woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes by a partner or family member. Digital technology and artificial intelligence continue to spread harmful stereotypes, while the digital gender gap limits women’s opportunities.

With your support, Whittier can continue to stand beside the women who need us most, offering care, advocacy, and hope.

12/10/2025

Healthy smiles and happy holidays!

Join us on Wednesday, December 17th from 12–2 PM in the Community Engagement Room for our Clean Teeth for Toys event– a family-friendly celebration of healthy habits and holiday cheer!

Open to Whittier patients, children ages 0–17 are eligible to receive a new, unwrapped toy and dental hygiene resources to help keep their smiles shining bright this holiday season. Registration is required for this event.

To register, please call (617) 989-3112. To learn more about how we’re supporting children’s oral health, visit our blog: https://www.wshc.org/clean-teeth-for-toys/

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12/05/2025

Celebrate healthy aging this holiday season!
Save the date for Whittier Street Health Center’s annual Senior Holiday Celebration on Friday, December 12th from 12–2 PM in the Community Education Room!

Join us to enjoy refreshments, gifts, music, and holiday cheer as we celebrate our elders and support healthy aging all year long. This festive event is open to patients aged 55 and older. Learn more about how we’re uplifting our senior community at our blog: https://www.wshc.org/senior-holiday-celebration/

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12/02/2025

Unite in the fight against HIV!

Thank you to everyone who joined Whittier Street Health Center for our World AIDS Day event on December 1st. Together, we honored those we’ve lost to AIDS-related illnesses, uplifted those living with HIV, and united as a community to end the epidemic.

We are grateful to all who participated in our lunch, free HIV testing and screenings, educational activities, and conversations aimed at ending stigma and expanding access to care.

Missed the event? Free HIV testing and sexual health screenings are available Monday through Friday at our health center. To learn more, call our HIV Testing and Counseling Hotline at (617) 308-0060.

Photos by Daniel Auguste

12/01/2025

Join Us Today for World AIDS Day!

Whittier Street Health Center invites you to stand with us in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
📅 Date: Today, December 1
📍 Location: Whittier Street Health Center, Frederica M. Williams Building
🕐 Time: 12:00 - 2 PM
Come together for:
✅ Free HIV testing and screenings
✅ Educational activities and resources
✅ Community conversations to end stigma
✅ Lunch and fellowship

Let’s honor those we’ve lost, support those living with HIV, and unite to create a future free from HIV/AIDS.

For more information, call our HIV Testing and Counseling Hotline at (617) 308-0060.

Graphic Design by Williams

11/29/2025

Stand with Whittier in the fight against HIV/AIDS!

December 1st is World AIDS Day, a time to remember those we’ve lost to AIDS-related illnesses, support those living with HIV, and renew our commitment to ending the epidemic for all. Join us for our annual World AIDS Day event on December 1st from 12-2 PM to honor those affected by HIV, celebrate progress in prevention and treatment, and learn about Whittier’s ongoing work to expand access to testing, education, and compassionate care.

All are welcome to join us for lunch, free HIV testing and screenings, education, and community resources as we work to end the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDs. To learn more, visit our blog for World AIDS Day: https://www.wshc.org/world-aids-day-3/

Comprehensive. Compassionate. Community.

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