February News from Whittier Health Network

Feb 02, 2026 8:05 pm

FEBRUARY 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!

Staff Promotion | Whittier Bradford

We are pleased to announce that Donna Badger, RRT has been promoted to Respiratory Clinical Manager! 👏

A valued member of our pulmonary rehabilitation therapy team, Donna Badger now oversees inpatient respiratory services and the Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. With more than 10 years of experience as a respiratory therapist, she brings expertise in pulmonary care, program oversight, and interdisciplinary collaboration, while providing day-to-day clinical oversight in the LTACH setting. Donna is dedicated to advancing evidence-based practice and improving patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

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Patient Success | Whittier Westborough

Mr. Skeadas’ second chance at life.

Mr. Skeadas entered Whittier in mid-October after a month in the ICU. With hard work, and our team’s help, he was able to wean off a ventilator and feeding tube, regain the ability to walk, and return back to his home life. Reviews by his wife Chrissa and his daughter Dena are true testaments to what we do here at Whittier, and why we do it. His recovery was miraculous, and we all shared in their joy!

Celebrating Staff | Whittier Bradford

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford recognized Ken Siriois, LPN as our Distinguished Service Award for the month of December! 👏

We expressed sincere appreciation for Ken’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to staff and patients on the TCU. Ken shows compassion and respect, and he possesses strong leadership skills, serves as a resource for staff, and fosters a positive work environment with humor and humbleness. He exhibits teamwork, flexibility, and reliability, and when the days are busy and feel chaotic, he is the calm.

Celebrating the Patriots | Whittier Bradford + Westborough

Whittier’s team spirit “helped” the Patriots win the AFC East title.

The New England Patriots won the AFC East Championship!! Staff at both our hospitals did our part by wearing our Patriots fan gear and Patriot’s colors to show our support. Remember... “we all we got, we all we need” GO PATS! ❤️💙🤍🏈💪

Service Spotlight | Pulmonary Rehabilitation Therapy

Our experienced staff can create a personal program to meet your specific pulmonary and respiratory needs.

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospitals’ respiratory therapy clinicians work closely with pulmonologists to ensure that our patients receive only the best evidence-based treatments and therapies. Patients trust Whittier Rehabilitation when they need care for respiratory problems associated with pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, neuromuscular disease, COPD, COVID-19, lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, and many other diagnoses.

American Heart Month | Learn about FACES!

February 8-14 is Heart Failure Awareness Week. Do you know the 5 early signs and symptoms?

The five earliest signs of heart failure are very subtle and easy to ignore. To help doctors and patients quickly spot heart failure symptoms, the Heart Failure Society of America developed a handy tool that goes by the acronym FACES.

F = Fatigue

A = Activity limitation

C = Congestion - fluid buildup in the lungs

E = Edema or ankle swelling

S = Shortness of breath

Did you know?

• A hospitalist is a dedicated physician or nurse practitioner who specializes in taking care of patients who are inside our hospital. They oversee the management and treatment of admitted patients and communicate with your primary care physician about your hospital stay and needs after discharge.

• Did you know that Whittier’s Wound Care Clinic offers quick turnaround times, advanced techniques, and superior outcomes? Our unique “one-stop shop” allows for easy referrals to Cornell Orthotics & Prosthetics for amputee patients. Contact our outpatient department for more details at (978) 469-1425.

• Did you know that Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough offers Outpatient Physical Therapists mother’s hours? A PT career at Whittier offers flexibility along with quality, consistency, and a sense of purpose. We’re happy to consider early shift hours versus later shift hours depending upon an applicant's availability....because we know life happens outside of work, too! Click below for our PT job listings.