It’s your July update from Whittier Health Network!

Jun 30, 2025 9:13 pm

JULY 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!

July Health Observances

Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month 👧👦

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month 🧠

National Hemochromatosis Awareness Month 🩸️

UV Safety Awareness Month ☀️

Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️🦴

World Brain Day 🧠 - July 22

Employee News | Whittier Westborough

Michael Griffin, MSPT retired after a long career and 12 years at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough’s Outpatient Clinic

We held Mike’s retirement party at the end of May at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough. It was a bittersweet celebration, but we are so happy for Mike and the wonderful adventurous plans that lie ahead for him!

Patient Success | Outpatient

JT “graduated” from Westborough’s Outpatient Clinic

JT recently finished his physical and occupational therapy regimen at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough. 💪 He and his wife brought us a huge bunch of snacks and a lovely thank you card. Our outpatient team will miss JT - we are so proud of the progress he made and we wished him all the best!!! Check out our facebook page to see what else is happening at Whittier!

Service Spotlight | Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)

Whittier’s Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals coordinate and provide care to people discharged from intensive acute-care medical units

Because of our professional reputation, outstanding clinical outcomes, and convenient locations, many Whittier patients in our service areas choose to transfer to one of our dual-certified LTACHs in Haverhill and Westborough Massachusetts.

Expert Advice | Applying for Medicaid/MassHealth coverage

Seniors – or people of any age – may find that their financial resources aren’t sufficient when they need an extended hospital stay or long-term care. If income, assets, and long-term care insurance have been depleted, Medicaid/MassHealth can help those with limited resources in Massachusetts if an individual meets financial and other qualifying criteria.

Did you know?

At Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Bradford our Dietitians and Speech-Language Pathologists work closely together to tailor dietary needs to care for our compromised patients. They say that “It’s a balance between keeping people safe but also piquing their interest in food.” For more on this collaboration, read our blog.

Whittier Westborough is looking for a few good Physical Therapists! At Whittier you’ll have the opportunity to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with a diverse population of all ages including orthopedic, neurological, pulmonary, and medically complex patients. Check out our job listings here.

Mark your Calendar! | Events at Whittier