Vitra Plus Podcast: Episode 5
VITRA Plus, Episode 5: Mental Health Tips Taking care of your mental health is also taking care of yourself. In the fast pace of daily life, we often forget to pause and ask ourselves: How am I really feeling? How am I doing? In our fifth episode of Vitra Plus Podcast , we talk about the importance […]
Vitra Plus Podcast: Episode 4
VITRA Plus, Episode 4: PCA vs. AFC — Choosing the Right Care Program This Mother’s Day In our fourth episode of Vitra Plus Podcast , Krystal Troncoso celebrates Mother’s Day with a special episode dedicated to the mothers who care for their children, and the sons and daughters who care for their mothers. She breaks down the […]
How a Working Group Can Protect Adult Foster Care
Advocacy At Vitra Health, we believe families who rely on Adult Foster Care deserve thoughtful, informed decisions. That is why we are proud to support Amendment #815. This amendment would create an Adult Foster Care Working Group to review the program before cuts are made. It does not require new funding. Instead, it gives the […]
Vitra Plus Podcast: Episode 3
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 realize qualifies: caring for someone you don’t live with. If you’re supporting a loved […]
Vitra Plus Podcast: Episode 1
VITRA Plus, Episode 1: Who Is Vitra Health? In our first episode of Vitra Plus Podcast , Krystal Troncoso introduces Vitra Health and explains why so many families in Massachusetts may qualify for caregiver support without realizing it. If you’re caring for a loved one at home, this conversation is for you. What this episode covers: But […]
Bridging the Gap: How Community-Based Care Advances Minority Health in Massachusetts
Written by Dr. Lorena Silva | April 17, 2026 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 social determinants, are key factors in healthcare inequities […]
Vitra Plus Podcast: Episode 2
VITRA Plus, Episode 2: What Is the Adult Foster Care (AFC) Program? In our second episode of Vitra Plus Podcast , Krystal Troncoso breaks down one of the most valuable MassHealth benefits available to families in Massachusetts, one that many caregivers are missing simply because no one has told them about it. If you’re caring for a […]
Vitra Health Helps Feed 100 Families this Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving season, Vitra Health had the honor of supporting local families by donating one hundred complete holiday feasts to members of the community. The effort came together through a meaningful partnership with St. Thomas Aquinas located at 97 South St. in Jamaica Plain, where parishioners represent a wide and vibrant mix of backgrounds and […]
Supporting Food Pantries and Communities Across MA
At Vitra, we work with food pantries across Massachusetts. Together, we help families find food, health resources, and support while treating everyone with care and respect. We’re thankful for the work food pantries do all year. Why food pantries matter in Massachusetts Find food pantry resources Below is a list of food pantries we work […]
Vitra Health Opens New Boston Office to Expand Community Impact and Caregiver Support
BOSTON, MA – October 2025 With over 13 years of dedicated service to Massachusetts families, Vitra Health is proud to strengthen its longstanding presence in Boston and the surrounding areas through the opening of its new office. This strategic expansion reaffirms the organization’s commitment to advancing access to in-home support services and amplifying its advocacy […]
