October News from Whittier Health Network

Sep 30, 2025 4:08 pm

OCTOBER 2025

Our monthly newsletter is dedicated to keeping you informed about people, news and events at our hospitals and transitional care units in Haverhill and Westborough, MA. At Whittier, we are dedicated to your well-being!

Certification Announcement | Whittier Bradford

Whittier’s Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program honored with exclusive AACVPR Certification 👏

Our pulmonary team of AnnMarie Kulis, Donna Badger, and Eliza LoConte has spent the last two years bringing our outpatient pulmonary program into alignment to meet the very strict standards of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). There are only 18 other certified programs in the entire state!

Employee News | Whittier Bradford

Whittier welcomes two new Directors of Nursing!

We are excited to announce that Robert C. Fisher, RN, MBA-HCM, MSN has joined Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford as Director of Nursing. His extensive background includes spearheading nursing teams in Level III trauma centers, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and driving initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and staff morale. Read more about Robert here.

Erika Corbett, RN, BSN is our new Director of Nursing (DON) at Bradford Transitional Care Unit. Since 2020, she has served as Whittier’s Infection Prevention Control Manager during the COVID-19 pandemic, and she has also served as interim DON, regional staff educator, and most recently as a Clinical Nurse Liaison, managing admissions and maintaining a high census while coordinating care across multiple departments. Click here for more about Erika.

Patient Success | Whittier Westborough

The incredible story of Damon’s recovery from a stroke and the team at Whittier who helped him regain his ability to speak and read.

Three years ago, Damon Mone could only say two words: ‘water’ and ‘no.’ Today, he’s reading novels, earning his black belt in karate, and proving that determination can rewrite any diagnosis. Whittier Westborough’s inpatient and outpatient teams supported Damon’s hope, dedication and persistence. His story is a reminder to us all to never, ever give up!!

Service Spotlight | Stroke Rehabilitation

Whittier’s two hospitals offer a continuum of post-stroke care: long-term acute care, intensive inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient stroke rehabilitation.

Having a stroke is a life-changing event. How soon you get treatment and are stabilized, and how soon you begin rehabilitation, can make all the difference in getting back to your life. Stroke survivor patients receive professional care from Whittier’s dedicated inpatient and outpatient teams - facilitating a safe discharge back to home and community.

Celebrating Staff | Whittier Westborough

Celebrating National Rehabilitation Awareness Week

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough held fun events all week as a way to thank our awesome rehab staff in honor of National Rehabilitation Awareness Week: breakfast, ice cream socials, Taco Tuesday, games, and exercises with FitFunCarly! Check out our facebook page for more photos of our rehab week events and to see what else we’re doing at Westborough.

Did you know?

• Did you know that Whittier’s two hospitals offer a wide range of rehabilitation services such as aquatic therapy, pulmonary therapy, ventilator weaning, speech therapy, neurologic rehabilitation, wound care, and prosthetics and orthotics? Check our services page for more information.

• Did you know that Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Transitional Care Units in Bradford and Westborough have earned overall ratings of 5/5 by U.S. News & World Report? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ They help with rehabilitation after spinal surgery, or total knee and hip replacement—and these are just a few of the diagnoses we can handle! For referrals, call our Central Admissions Office at (800) 442-1717 and a Medical Care Evaluator will be contacted.

• Did know that Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough offers mother’s hours this fall for Outpatient Physical Therapists? A PT career at Whittier offers flexible hours along with quality, consistency, and a sense of purpose. Joining us on a full-time, part-time, or per diem basis is a great chance to join a team that offers support and celebrates the contributions of our staff!

Join our team - click below to see our PT job listings.