June news from Whittier Health Network
Jun 02, 2026 2:14 pm
JUNE 2026
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!
Patient Success | Whittier Westborough
Intensive rehabilitation helped Michael Flores return to his life after a massive heart attack.💪👏
There was hardly a dry eye as Michael walked out of Whittier on his own, after a long recovery from a massive heart attack. We were overjoyed for him and his lovely family and we all celebrated in his success! ❤ See the video here.
Celebrating Staff | Whittier Bradford
Jessica Fuentes, Outpatient Admissions Coordinator, was our April Distinguished Service Award winner 💪👏
Jessica consistently goes above and beyond for both patients and fellow staff members. She is compassionate, professional, dependable, and always willing to help no matter how busy she is. Her positive attitude helps keep both patients and coworkers feeling supported and encouraged. Jessica leads by example, pays attention to detail, and helps create a caring, efficient, and uplifting work environment every day. Congratulations, Jessica Fuentes!
Retirement Celebration | Whittier Westborough
Terry Petruska, RD, LDN retired after an amazing 21 years as our Chief Clinical Dietitian.
Terry said that the team approach was what she loved most about working here, and that team communication has been so vital to the betterment of the patients. She said it was a tough decision to retire, but she is looking forward to more time with her grandkids, more time at the beach and getting back into singing in her church choir. We miss her already!
Join Us! | Whittier Charitable Foundation
Join us on June 29 for a round of golf & dinner at
the Whittier Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament. ⛳
Held at the Haverhill Golf & Country Club, the tournament supports The Dana Farber Cancer Institute & The Jimmy Fund Clinic. The Jimmy Fund is comprised of community-based fundraising events and other programs that, solely and directly, benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s lifesaving mission to provide compassionate patient care and groundbreaking cancer research for children and adults.
Nursing Week | Whittier Bradford + Westborough
It was all about our nurses in May! 👏 💙️
Our hospitals held week-long celebrations in honor of our nurses. They are collaborators, educators, care coordinators, advocates, and change agents, and they help our patients on their journeys back to wellness and physical independence. We are grateful for our dedicated nurses - they are the best of the best!
Nurturing the next generation | Whittier Westborough
A salute to our MassBay Community College RN students on a job well done! 💪💙
Their success in their last clinical rotations before graduation is a testament to our role in developing great caregivers who are about to embark on nursing careers in the real world. Their thank you notes for the nursing staff, nursing assistants, and respiratory staff on the West Wing expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to learn from our team.
Service Spotlight | Occupational Therapy
Whittier’s OTs prepare people to return home by practicing everyday tasks while gaining the strength, coordination, and endurance to succeed.
Whittier’s occupational therapists treat our clients along the full spectrum of care settings: inpatient, transitional care, and outpatient. Our patients may regain their prior level of function in self-care, fine motor skills, work, and leisure pursuits and get back to performing activities of daily living (ADLs) at home and in the community.
Whittier FAQs
• Can I arrange to go to Whittier prior to my surgery? There are many surgical procedures that may require inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation following the surgery. If your doctor believes post-surgical rehabilitation services are required, he/she can make arrangements prior to your surgery. It is important to talk to your doctor about your follow-up care.
• How does my family member get referred to Whittier? A referral is made by your doctor, case manager or social worker. Appropriate patients can also be admitted from the Emergency Room or home. Referrals and admissions to Whittier Rehabilitation Hospitals are coordinated through our Central Admissions Office at (800) 442-1717.
• Can my spouse/family member tour your hospital? We encourage family members to tour the hospital prior to admission. Tours are available at any time of the day. Please call the hospital and ask for the contact person who can arrange your tour. Bradford: (978) 372-8000. Westborough: (508) 870-2222.
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Mark your Calendar! | Events at Whittier
June is Men’s Health Month | Fitness Tips for Men
Maintaining a regular fitness routine can help lessen the likelihood of developing certain health risks.
Whether you’re a man in your 20s or 60s, there are tips you can follow to move safely through Men’s Health Month and beyond.
June Health Observances
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month 🧠💜🎗️
National Aphasia Awareness Month 📕🗣️
Cataract Awareness Month 👁
Men’s Health Month 💪
National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month 😣
June 1-7: National CPR and AED Awareness Week 🫀
June 13: Family Health & Fitness Day 👪
June 14: World Blood Donor Day 🩸
June 11-17: National CNA Week 👩⚕️👨⚕️
Our Visiting Hours
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford: 12:00pm – 8:00pm / daily
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough: 10:00am – 7:30pm / daily
Check our website visitation page for any changes due to inclement weather, and for more information about our visitation policies.
Do you know someone who needs our services?
Visit our Referral page for more information:
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospitals
are both proud to be accredited by The Joint Commission.
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