Vitra Health

05/31/2026

⚾ Each year, El Mundo Boston celebrates nearly 100 Latino students from Boston-area schools for their academic achievements during a special ceremony at Fenway Park where thousands of Red Sox fans join in recognizing their hard work and success.

🎒Vitra Health is proud to support this inspiring event each year by gifting every student a backpack, an everyday essential to support them throughout their academic journey.

👏Congratulations to the City of Boston students from Chelsea and East Boston recognized during last game’s ceremony. Your dedication and accomplishments make your communities proud. Keep up the amazing work!

05/30/2026

At Vitra, we care deeply about the communities we serve. Our partnerships help us connect with families who may benefit from the support and resources our programs provide.

We’re excited to partner with Happy Supermarket in 128 South St, Jamaica Plain! Our team will be there weekly on Tuesday from 9:30AM - 11:30AM to share information about our services and answer questions.

If you’d like to learn more about our programs, our Community Liaison, Ivelisse, will be there to help you get started.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to reflect with gratitude and respect on the sacrifices made by our fallen heroes and their families. Thank you for your service and bravery. You will forever be remembered and honored. ❤️

05/22/2026

Cuidar nuestra salud mental también empieza con pequeñas acciones diarias.

En el nuevo episodio de Vitra Plus Podcast, Krystal comparte tips prácticos para el bienestar emocional y conversamos sobre recursos de apoyo disponibles en Massachusetts para quienes necesiten ayuda profesional.

Ya disponible en Spotify y en nuestra página web, en la sección de Resources.

🗣️ English

Taking care of our mental health also starts with small daily actions.

In the latest episode of Vitra Plus Podcast, Krystal shares practical tips for emotional well-being, and we talk about support resources available in Massachusetts for those who may need professional guidance or help.

Now available on Spotify and on our website under, Resources section.

05/18/2026

For more than 30 years, El Mundo Boston has celebrated high-achieving students from Boston-area middle schools, and Vitra Health has been proud to take part in this meaningful tradition for the past five years. Last Monday was a beautiful day honoring the academic excellence of students from Chelsea and East Boston.

One of the most inspiring parts of the celebration was hearing students share their excitement and learning that some had attended in previous years, a reminder of how powerful recognition and encouragement can be in shaping continued success.

At Vitra, our clients, families, and the young people in our communities matter deeply to us. We are honored to celebrate and support the next generation.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers in our community. 💐

Whether you are a caregiver, a member of our staff, or someone being cared for, today we celebrate you. Thank you for the love, strength, and compassion you bring to others every day.

05/06/2026

Families First - Western Mass is doing incredible work supporting parents, caregivers, and families through education, connection, and community.

We were proud to partner with them at Families First Fest in Western MA, where our liaison Kristine connected with attendees and shared how Adult Foster Care can support multicultural and multigenerational families caring for loved ones at home.

Together, we’re helping families access the tools, support, and resources they need to thrive.

04/23/2026

In Massachusetts, more than 60% of Black and Hispanic residents report unmet health-related social needs, compared to about 30% of white residents. That gap doesn't close on its own. This Minority Health Month, we're breaking down how community-based care like AFC is helping to change that. Learn more:

Minority Health Month Every April, National Minority Health Month highlights a persistent challenge in our healthcare system: economic disparities disproportionally impact minority groups’ health and access to care. Environmental factors, income, education, and language barriers, also known as soc...

04/23/2026

Spanish:
Estamos muy contentos de poder compartir la historia de José y su cuidadora a través de El Planeta. Nuestro programa brinda apoyo a muchas familias que cuidan a sus seres queridos con amor y cariño.

English:
We are very happy to share José’s story and his caregiver through El Planeta. Our program provides support to many families who care for their loved ones with love and compassion.

04/21/2026

Many caregivers in Massachusetts don't live with the person they care for, but they show up every day anyway. What most of them don't know is that they may qualify for financial compensation through MassHealth.

In Episode 3 of the Vitra Plus Podcast, Krystal Troncoso breaks down the Group Adult Foster Care program, also known as GAFC.
In this episode, we discuss:

• What GAFC is and how it's different from other in-home care programs
•Who qualifies, both the caregiver and the person receiving support
• How the program is covered through MassHealth and what plans apply

New episodes drop on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Want to see if you qualify? Call 781-917-6960.
Listen here: https://vitrahealth.com/blog/vitra-plus-podcast-episode-3/

Muchos cuidadores en Massachusetts no viven con la persona a quien cuidan, pero están presentes todos los días de igual manera. Lo que la mayoría no sabe es que podrían calificar para recibir apoyo económico a través de MassHealth.

En el Episodio 3 del podcast Vitra Plus, Krystal Troncoso explica el programa Group Adult Foster Care, también conocido como GAFC.
En este episodio hablamos de:

• Qué es GAFC y en qué se diferencia de otros programas de cuidado en el hogar
• Quién califica: tanto el cuidador como la persona que recibe el apoyo
• Cómo este programa está cubierto por MassHealth y qué planes aplican

Nuevos episodios salen el primer y tercer martes de cada mes. ¿Quieres ver si calificas? Llama al 781-917-6960.
Escúchalo aquí: https://vitrahealth.com/blog/vitra-plus-podcast-episode-3/

English Español VITRA Plus, Episode 3: What Is the Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC) Program? In our third episode of Vitra Plus Podcast , Krystal Troncoso covers a MassHealth benefit that’s often overlooked by caregivers, specifically because it’s built for a situation many families don’t reali...