National Children’s Dental Health Month At Whittier Street Health Center, we are committed to ensuring that every child in our community has access to quality dental care and the education needed to maintain strong teeth for life. We are expanding our oral health care services to including our Mobile Dental and Vision Van to be launched in April 2025. Please click on the link for our blog: https://lnkd.in/eiWdpADi #WhittierStreetHealthCenter #OralHealth #ChildrensDental #MobileDental #OralHealthForAll Graphic Design by Devin Williams
Whittier Street Health Center
Hospitals and Health Care
Roxbury, MA 1,247 followers
Frederica M. Williams Building Comprehensive. Compassionate. Community.
About us
Whittier Street Health Center is a critically needed, uniquely successful healthcare provider for residents of Boston neighborhoods - Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan and the South End - experiencing the highest rates of poverty, pollution, and poor health in our city. Committed to wellness and prevention and addressing racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare, Whittier's innovative and cultural appropriate service and outreach models make us a trusted partner in holistic health for a community that often distrusts the health care system. Whittier has received numerous awards and recognition, among them our being named in the Top 100 Business in Massachusetts, Joint Commission accreditation, and recognized by the National Council on Quality Assurance as a Patient Centered Medical Home. Vision Statement: “Become an exceptional community health provider that addresses health care inequities, closes gaps in life expectancy, and pursues social justice.” Mission Statement: “To serve as a center of excellence that provides high quality, and accessible health care and social services that achieve health equity, social justice, and the economic well-being of our diverse patient populations.” The multidisciplinary team takes responsibility for the full cycle of a patient's care - inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, support systems such as fitness and nutrition, social work and behavioral skills. We integrate education, engagement and follow-up care. We provide a wide range of primary care, specialty medical services, wellness and prevention, social services and public health services. Core Values: · Respect for Patients, Team, and Self · Cultural Agility · Passion for Life · Education of Staff and Residents · Patient-Centric Care · Advocacy · Preserve Patient Dignity · Trust and Trustworthiness · Joy At Work · Best Place to Work and Serve Please visit our website for more information.
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- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Roxbury, MA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1933
- Specialties
- Primary Care, Behavioral Health Care and Substance Abuse Services, Dental and Oral Care, Optometry and Eye Care, Dana-Farber Community Cancer Clinic, Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, Diabetes Clinics, Arts Therapy, Men's Health, and Women's Health
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1290 Tremont Street
Frederica M. Williams Building
Roxbury, MA 02120, US
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278 Blue Hill Ave
Boston, Massachusetts 02119, US
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1290 Tremont St
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Roxbury, Massachusetts 02120, US
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Please join us at our Toast event to raise funds to support our mission to serve as a center of excellence that provides high quality, and accessible health care and social services that achieve health equity, social justice, and the economic well-being of our diverse patient populations and to honor an exceptional leader and health equity champion – Dr. Kevin B. Churchwell, President & CEO, Boston Children's Hospital. Our Toast Mistress for this fun event is Karen Holmes Ward of WCVBTV . Whittier serves as a beacon of hope to the diverse and underserved populations. Funds raised from this event will directly support the implementation of Whittier’s comprehensive health care programs and social services. DATE AND VENUE: April 3rd, 2025, Hilton Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Reception: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dinner & Toast Time #healthequitychampion #Health #healthequity #healthcare #Equity #healthequityleader #WhittierStreetHealthCenter Graphic Design by @Chiarella Designs
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At our Annual Meeting, our President & CEO shared the Whittier Team’s efforts in FY 2024 and their unyielding dedication to health equity and social justice! Thank you to our Keynote Speaker Michele Courton Brown for sharing an inspirational message of hope, resilience and excellence. Michelle Courton Brown received the 2025 President’s Award for her dedication to health equity and social justice. We also celebrated the significant contributions of the hard working people of African Descent who have contributed their resilience, strength and hard work to help Boston, and our nation, thrive. Together with you, we’re working hard to achieve health equity and eliminate racial disparities in health care. Help us in our mission. #BlackHistoryMonth #AfricanAmericaHistory #CelebrateBlackExcellence #BlackHistoryMatters #WhittierStreetHealthCenter Photos by Chris Aduama
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New Mobile Dental & Vision Service Whittier Street Health Center remains committed to offering accessible healthcare in neighborhoods across the city and onsite. We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Mobile Dental and Vision Care. We currently have a fleet of five mobile health vans, to remove barriers to care such as transportation and insurance. We are meeting our community where they are located! #DentalCare #EyeCare #HealthEquity # #WhittierStreetHealthCenter #teeth #mobilehealthcare Graphic Design by Devin Williams
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National Cancer Prevention Awareness According to the American Cancer Society, over 2 million new cancer cases were diagnosed in the U.S. last year but up to 50% of cases and deaths are preventable through healthy lifestyle choices and early detection. To find out more or schedule a screening please call 617-427-1000. Please click on the link for our blog: https://lnkd.in/e2CgJMNF #cancerpreventiomonth #HealthCare #WhittierStreetHealthCenter #healthequity Graphic Design by Devin Williams
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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Thank you to our Infectious Diseases and Special Populations Team for hosting an educational and inspirational Black HIV/AIDs Awareness Day event on February 7th . National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) is important because it raises awareness of the disproportionate impact of HIV on Black communities. It also encourages testing, education, and treatment in Black communities. Thank you to our Peer Leaders, Navigators and patients for your commitment to the health and wellbeing of our community! #HealthEquity #SocialJustice #CommunityHealth #HealthCare #WhittierStreetHealthCenter #Ending HIV
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DATE CHANGED DUE:Annual Meeting & Black History Month Celebration- FEBRUARY 14TH! You’re Invited to Whittier Street Health Center’s Annual Meeting & Black History Month Celebration! Whittier’s President & CEO will share the State of the Center, a Keynote Speech by Michele Courton Brown, Chief Talent Equity Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield MA and more! February 14TH, 2025 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm | WSHC #BlackHistoryMonth #AfricanAmericanHistory #CelebrateBlackExcellence #BlackHistoryMatters #WhittierStreetHealthCenter Graphic Designer Devin Williams
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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on February 7th Thank you to our Infectious Diseases and Special Populations Team for hosting an educational Black HIV/AIDs Awareness Day event on February 7th at noon. At Whittier Street Health Center, we are deeply committed to the education, engagement and empowerment of our community as we work in partnership to address health equity. #HealthEquity #SocialJustice #CommunityHealth #HealthCare #WhittierStreetHealthCenter #Ending HIV Graphic by Devin Williams
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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on February 7th Thank you to our Infectious Diseases and Special Populations Team for hosting an educational Black HIV/AIDs Awareness Day event on February 7th at noon. At Whittier Street Health Center, we are deeply committed to the education, engagement and empowerment of our community as we work in partnership to address health equity. #HealthEquity #SocialJustice #CommunityHealth #HealthCare #WhittierStreetHealthCenter #Ending HIV Graphic by Devin Williams
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American Heart Health Awareness Month This month is a time to focus on healthy things you can do to improve your cardiovascular health. Heart disease disproportionately impacts underserved communities so join us! February is American Heart Month—a time to focus on your cardiovascular health. Did you know that for Bostonians heart disease is a leading cause of death? Underserved communities face even higher risks. At Whittier Street Health Center, we offer comprehensive risk factor screenings to help you take control of your heart health. Schedule your screening today and join us in building a healthier community. Please click on the link for our blog: https://lnkd.in/eAurqYqD #HeartMonth #HeartHealth #WorldHeartDay #PreventHeartDisease #BetterHealth #WhittierStreetHealthCenter Graphic Design by Devin Williams
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