A very special thank you to our Title Sponsor, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, sponsors, partners, and supporters who joined us last night for Whittier Street Health Center’s Annual Toast fundraiser honoring Dr. Kevin B. Churchwell, CEO of Boston Children’s Hospital and raising critical funds to support our programs and services. This flagship fundraiser celebrated Dr. Churchwell’s accomplishments in the field of pediatric health and Whittier Street Health Center’s mission to promote health equity and social justice. We were thrilled to have Brittany Johnson, WCVB TV Investigative Reporter as our Toastmistress and Emcee for this spectacular evening. Thank you to our: Presenting Sponsors: Boston Children’s Hospital, Eversource Energy and Thermo Fisher Scientific Lead Sponsors: New England Development, Tom and Donna May, Bank of America and Doug and Diana Berthiaume Benefactors: Bob and Kathy Mahoney, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Liberty Mutual, Ropes & Gray and CRISPR Therapeutics AG Thank you to our Patrons and Contributors! Because of your investments in public health—Whittier will do more for our patients and community! #BostonChildren’sHospital #KevinB.ChurchwelllMD, #ChildrensHealth #HealthEquity #WhittierStreetHealthCenter PHOTOS BY CHRIS ADUAMA (fb)

National Youth HIV/AIDs Awareness Day Whittier Street Health Center recognizes National Youth HIV/AIDs Awareness Day in our efforts to promote health information and treatment for young people living with or at risk of HIV infection. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that nearly half of young people living with HIV are unaware of their status. By expanding access to comprehensive sexual health education, screenings for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and lifesaving anti-retroviral drugs such as PrEP and PEP, we can work to reduce the rate of new HIV infections and empower young people to take charge of their health without shame or judgment. On April 10th, our Infectious Diseases and Special Populations Department will host a community event to promote HIV prevention, education, and treatment geared toward youth and young adults. Please click on the link for our blog on Youth HIV/AIDS: https://www.wshc.org/national-youth-hiv-aids-awareness-day/ #NYHAAD #HIVAIDsAwareness #YouthHealth #EndHIV #WhittierStreetHealthCenter Graphic Design by @Devin Williams (fb)