July is National Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month. As the weather gets warmer and we spend more time outside this summer, it is important to be aware of the immediate and long-term damage caused by UV exposure. Together, let's shine a light on UV awareness and make informed choices about sun safety! Read more about sun safety here: https://lnkd.in/e8hzcb8K #NationalUVAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity #SunSafety #Wellness #WhittierStreetHealthCenter Graphic by Devin Williams
Whittier Street Health Center
Hospitals and Health Care
Roxbury, MA 1,112 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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http://www.wshc.org
External link for Whittier Street Health Center
- Industry
- 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
Ground Floor
Roxbury, Massachusetts 02120, US
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To enhance maternal and infant mortality, we are expanding our Centering Prenatal Program! Centering group prenatal care follows the recommended schedule of 10 prenatal visits, but each visit is 90 minutes to two hours long - giving women 10x more time with their provider. #maternalhealth #addressingblackmaternalmortality #healthybabies #Centeringpregnancy #WhittierStreetHealthCenter.
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Happy Independence Day! Wishing you a day filled with joy, gratitude, and togetherness. Stay safe and healthy! #happy4thofJuly #IndependenceDay #WhittierStreetHealthCenter Graphic by Devin Williams
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Whittier's annual Men's Health Summit was a success! We tackled issues related to the physical, mental, emotional and economic health of our boys and men. This year, the theme was 'Unleash the Power of Health: Awareness. Prevention. Education. Family!'. Thank you to our guests, sponsors, donors, and vendors for your support. A special thank you to this year's Men's Health Champions, Panelists, and Keynote Speaker - Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin R. Hayden for your words of wisdom and inspiration. We were honored to celebrate your outstanding dedication and advocacy for equity in men's health in our communities. #WhittierStreetHealthCenter #mensmentalhealthawareness #MensHealth #MensHealthandFitness #MensHealthMonth
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REMINDER: Whittier's annual Men's Health Summit is fast approaching! TOMMOROW we will be celebrating these men for their outstanding leadership in promoting men's health education and securing healthier futures for men in our communities. Join us at our health center from 10AM to 2PM! Check out our website for sponsorship and event details. #MensHealth #United #SocialJustice #HealthEquity #Community #Support #Donate #livehealthy Graphic by Devin Williams
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Today, Whittier Street Health Center honors Juneteenth, a day of liberation and reflection. This day holds profound significance in our efforts to address social justice and health equity. It reminds us of the historical legacy of systemic inequities and the ongoing fight to dismantle them, wherever they exist. Here at Whittier, we are committed to advancing health equity and ensuring that every member of our community thrives. Let's continue to uplift and support one another as we commemorate this important milestone in our nation's history. #Juneteenth #HealthEquity #CommunityStrength #WhittierStreetHealthCenter
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Whittier's annual Men's Health Summit is fast approaching! On June 22nd, we will be celebrating these men for their outstanding leadership in promoting men's health education and securing healthier futures for men in our communities. Join us at our health center from 10AM to 2PM for the award presentation, health fair, a Father's Day breakfast, panel discussion about men's health and wellness, and a keynote address by Suffolk County District Attorney, Kevin Hayden, around the Summit’s theme ‘Unleash the Power of Health: Awareness. Prevention. Education. Family.’ Check out our website for sponsorship and event details. #MensHealth #United #SocialJustice #HealthEquity #Community #Support #Donate #LiveHealthy Graphic by Devin Williams
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Whittier Street Health Center is celebrating Pride Month. Let's celebrate love and work together to eradicate discrimination on the basis of gender and sexual orientation. Happy Pride Month! #Equality # #LGBTQ #Pride2024 #Inclusivity
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USA Today featured Whittier’s President and CEO, Frederica M. Williams, in a recent article about the availability of COVID-19 vaccines to low-income communities. Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/eg8STzxU #covid-19 #vaccination #BridgeAccessProgram #HealthEquity #HealthCenter
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Happy Memorial Day. Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. #MemorialDay #RememberAndHonor #Gratitude
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