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Aug 01, 2025 2:53 pm

AUGUST 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!

Employee News | Whittier Bradford

New medical staff join the Whittier team

We recently welcomed Vivek Mukherjee, MD, Physiatrist and Kimberly Beebe, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Nurse Practitioner to our team at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford. Dr. Mukherjee has extensive experience and board certification in physiatry, interventional pain procedures, and acute/chronic pain management. Kimberly has a strong commitment to patient-centered care and a passion for improving outcomes for medically vulnerable populations. Check our Facebook posts for more about Dr. Mukerherjee and Kimberly Beebe.

Fund-Raising News | Whittier Health Network

The Whittier Heath Network Charitable Foundation golf event was a big success!

⛳ In its 24th year of hosting this golfing event, Whittier Heath Network Charitable Foundation is proud to announce that, with this year’s proceeds, it has raised over $1,000,000.00 to support the The Jimmy Fund at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute! 🎉 112 golfers enjoyed 18 holes of golf at the Haverhill Golf & Country Club on June 30th. Whittier thanks all the generous sponsors, players and volunteers who made all this possible. Check out our Facebook page for more photos from our event!

Save the Date! | September 20: 10am to 4pm

Limb-It-Less Together is back for a second year, and we’d love YOU to be part of it!

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford and Cornell Orthotics & Prosthetics are teaming up again this year for an incredible day of connection, education, and inspiration! Our event will showcase our interdisciplinary “One Stop Clinic,” unique to the area, that allows patients to have ALL their needs addressed in one convenient location.

Our fun day will also give the limb loss community access to new technology, community activities, expert presentations, as well as food, music and raffles.

Service Spotlight | Ventilator Weaning

At Whittier we guide our patients through the ventilator-weaning process to provide the best possible outcome for them.

At Whittier, we approach weaning as a team. Our goal is to stabilize our patients during the vent weaning process so that they have better outcomes upon discharge from the hospital. For patients who may need additional therapy upon discharge from our LTAC unit, our network offers a transition to one of our in-house acute rehabilitation units, or our transitional care units.

New Aphasia Resource | Whittier Westborough

Whittier is pleased to announce that we now have a weekly Aphasia group!

The emotional support of navigating Aphasia with other people who have the same diagnosis will be beneficial, and being near others who understand will allow growth in a safe environment. Our Aphasia group meets on Thursdays at 1 pm for one hour, and runs for eight week sessions. Click the button below for more information.

Below: an example of a phrase that a person with Aphasia might say is "book book two table," for "There are two books on the table."

Did you know?

Whittier has provided comprehensive healthcare services since 1982 to thousands of patients in the Merrimack Valley, Metrowest area, the greater Boston MA area and throughout New England. We are conveniently located close to every major referring hospital in the region.

Whittier Westborough is looking for a per diem Physical Therapist for our Outpatient department. At Whittier we offer flexibility without sacrificing quality, consistency, or a sense of purpose. For PT’s looking to supplement their current work, explore a new environment, or get a foot in the door at one of the region’s most respected rehab facilities, this is a great chance to join our team! Share the news with your colleagues, or check our job listings here.

Mark your Calendar! | Events at Whittier