Geriatrics Services Whittier Street Health Center

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Narrative

We have specially designed programs to keep seniors active, engaged and healthy. Geriatric care services are coordinated by a specially trained Geriatric Case Manager and team members.

In addition to regular adult primary care services, geriatric patients are offered a wide range of other services including:

• Health Insurance Navigation
• Colon, Cervical and Breast Cancer Screening
• Group Visits and Discussion
• Walking and Physical Activity Sessions
• Educational Sessions
• Cooking and Nutrition Classes
• Behavioral Health Assessment and Intervention
• Home Visits
• Transportation Assistance
• Medical Supplies Assistance
• Specialist Referral and Coordination
• Individual Care Plan and Self-management Goal Setting

For more information, call the Geriatric Case Manager on (617) 989-3011

Service Types

• Family Support
• Outpatient
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Aging
• Counseling
• Food and Nutrition
• Medical
• Mental Health

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Developmental Disability
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• Arabic
• Cape Verdean
• Chinese-Cantonese
• Iranian
• Laotian
• Other
• Portuguese-Creole
• Russian
• Urdu

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Public Transportation
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Free Transport
• Near Public Transportation
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: MassHealth, Medicare, Private Insurance