Whittier Street Health Center

Under the heat of the summer afternoon, in the parking lot of Whittier Street Health Center, children jumped in bouncy houses, music blasted, the sweet smell of cotton candy wafted through the air and Jahquicia Bryant dabbed mustard on a hot dog.

Whittier Street Health Center has received a trio of federal awards for excellence in pandemic patient care and the use of technology to improve health outcomes.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the state put a pause on renewing eligibility for MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid program. Now, following the end of the state’s emergency status in May, the program is returning to renewing the status of its recipients.