Frederica Williams
Frederica M. Williams, MBA, FCIS has served as the president and chief executive officer of Whittier Street Health Center in Boston, Massachusetts since 2002.
She also passed the exams of the Institute of Administrative Management (UK) with distinction and has participated in several executive education programs at the Harvard University Business School.
[3] She moved from London, UK, to Boston in 1984 and worked at various hospitals until joining Whittier Street Health Center in February 2002 as its president and chief executive officer.
[6] In 2018, Williams was recognized for her efforts to make the now nationally distinguished health center a reality, and honored by the WSHC Board of Directors who officially named the building "Frederica M. Williams Building"[7] On this anniversary Williams is also being acknowledged for her other accomplishments at WSHC, which include opening a satellite clinic on Blue Hill Avenue in Roxbury, building a 6,600-square-foot fitness center at the Tremont location, the creation of a community garden, launching a mobile health van outreach initiative, a partnership with the Dana–Farber Cancer Institute, and a men's health clinic.
[7] On December 6, 2019, the Patriot Vanguard of Sierra Leone proudly recognized Williams' life mission, business and social justice leadership.
[12] To reach the 8 goals, the plan provides 18 key recommendations that focus on acknowledging racism, creating educational and financial opportunities, and proactive community engagement.
[13] In March 2021, Williams headed the public health sub-committee of the project guiding Kim Janey's then-expected transition into the position of acting mayor of Boston.
[14] June 26, 2021,[15] Williams launched a fleet of Mobile Health Van programs to serve residents and patients at schools, public housing developments, faith institutions, employment, homeless shelters, Street outreach and congregate settings.
[16] December 31, 2021: Williams and Whittier was highlighted by Shirley Leung of the Boston Globe for the center's services to the homeless at Mass and Cass Blvd, a former tent city occupied by vulnerable residents including those suffering from mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and other chronic conditions.
Whittier's Engagement Center will adopt a therapeutic milieu approach to encourage healthier ways of thinking and promote healthy lifestyles, while providing access to clinical and medical services.
The screenings are performed by the community outreach team through the Mobile Health Services and helps to distinguish between individuals who could benefit from minimal intervention and others who may require further diagnostic assessment and treatment.
"The contributions that these Black women leaders have made over the centuries are immeasurable and a testament to their intelligence, talent, determination, and strength of mind and character.
Whittier launched its Boston Health Equity Program (BHEP) in 2012, a system of care for people with chronic illnesses and those at risk and fully integrates innovative community outreach, wellness support, linkage to social services, wellness support and care coordination with a focus to eliminate health disparities and their associated costs.
The population health management system stratifies all patients according to their conditions and social factors so that appropriate services can be provided by Whittier's multidisciplinary team.
WBUR reported that according to a study by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) released on May 11, 2023, in the 2 miles between Roxbury and Back Bay, there is a 23-year life expectancy gap between residents.
[26] Working with its patients and partners, Whittier has made large strides in improving life expectancy in its service areas by 10 years.
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) released a report on May 11, 2023, and there is a 23-year life expectancy gap between residents in Roxbury and the Back Bay.
