Whittier Street Health Center Honors Hispanic Heritage Month with Upcoming Celebration

Paul Francisco, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, State Street Bank ● Whittier Street Health Center Hispanic Heritage Month Keynote Speaker ● Photo Credit: Whittier Street Health Center

BOSTON, September 29, 2023 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - The Whittier Street Health Center, known for its dedication to providing accessible health care and social services aimed at achieving health equity and social justice, is set to mark Hispanic Heritage Month. Their celebration, themed "Prioritizing Health: A Prescription for Prosperity, Power, and Progress," is scheduled for Friday, October 13th from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the FREDERICA M. WILLIAMS BUILDING located at 1290 Tremont Street, Roxbury.

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Paul Francisco, senior vice president and chief diversity officer at State Street Bank, is slated as the keynote speaker for the occasion. Reflecting on his association with the center, Francisco remarked, "As an immigrant to this country, I received my first primary health care from this organization. The access, care, and welcoming environment they provided me... makes Whittier Street Health Center a vital provider where our community's health outcomes can thrive."

Highlighting the significance of the event and the community it serves, Frederica M. Williams, president and CEO of Whittier Street Health Center, commented, "Whittier Street Health Center serves a large immigrant population... by promoting equity and equality, its patients are better positioned to realize their American dream and the possibility of prosperity, power, and progress." Williams further shared data indicating that an estimated 41% of Whittier's patients identify as Hispanic or Latino, paralleled by over 50% of its employees who identify in a similar manner.

In addition to the insightful talks, attendees can anticipate musical entertainment and a Spanish-led discussion by Whittier staff members on preventable chronic conditions, including diabetes. This celebration is open to all.

Learn more at www.wshc.org.

Source: Whittier Street Health Center via Newswire