Whittier Health Network
Our Team
Caring for our patients is part of Whittier Health Network’s tradition of excellence since 1982. Read about our team at our rehabilitation hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, and see first hand why Whittier Health Network is the first choice in Health Care.
Greg Messina, NHA, MBA, Regional Administrator
Whittier Health NetworkGreg Messina, NHA, MBA Regional Administrator Greg Messina received his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Boston in 2010, and has been in the management field since then. Greg completed his...
Bob Iannaco, Administrator
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation HospitalBob Iannaco, PT Administrator Specialty: Rehabilitation Bob has been the Administrator of Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Bradford since May 1998. Before becoming the Administrator, Bob was the Director of...
Dr. Paul Liguori, MD, MRM, Medical Director
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation HospitalDr. Paul Liguori, MD, MRM Medical Director Dr. Liguori earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the State University of NY at Buffalo School of Medicine. He completed his residency in physical medicine and...
Rebecca Roman, MSPT, Administrator
Whittier Health Network Westborough Rehabilitation HospitalRebecca Roman, MSPT Administrator Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Rebecca Roman is a graduate of Boston University's graduate program. She has over 15 years of experience and has been with...
Laurie Faust Lemire, OTR/L Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation Hospital Laurie Faust Lemire, OTR/L Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation Services Specialty: Therapy Ms. Lemire is a board registered and certified Occupational Therapist. She worked as the Pediatric Clinical...
Heather Grondin, BSN, CCM, Director of Nursing Services
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation HospitalHeather Grondin, BSN, CCM Director of Nursing Services Heather graduated with her AS in Nursing in 2007. She attended a Nurse Residency Program and specialized in Cardiac and Critical Care. In 2014 she earned...
AnnMarie Kulis, MScHA, BA.GS.HSE, RRT, Respiratory Manager
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation HospitalAnnMarie Kulis, MScHA, BA.GS.HSE, RRT Respiratory Manager Marie obtained her AS in Respiratory Therapy in 2013 from North Shore Community College. She has worked with neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations...
Lauren Arcidi Varney, MS OTR/L, Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation HospitalLauren Arcidi Varney, MS OTR/L Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Lauren Arcidi Varney is a board registered and certified Occupational Therapist, graduating from UNH with a Master’s Degree in...
Nita Pant, MD, Hospitalist
Whittier Health Network Bradford Rehabilitation HospitalNita Pant, MD Hospitalist Dr. Pant has over 34 years of experience in acute care hospital and LTAC rehabilitation settings, with a specialty in Internal Medicine. Nita Pant comes to Whittier with a reputation as...
Ryan Barry, NHA, Administrator
Hannah Duston Healthcare CenterRyan Barry, NHA Administrator, Hannah Duston Healthcare Center Ryan graduated from Saint Anselm College in 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, and then graduated from Merrimack College in 2019 with a Master’s degree in Public...
Andrew Arcidi, MBA, Administrator
Port Healthcare CenterAndrew Arcidi, MBA Administrator, Port Healthcare Center Andrew attended Merrimack College, graduating with his Master’s Degree in Business Administration in 2019. He began working for Whittier full time three days later. In the last few years,...
Kelly Valenzuela, NHA, MBA, Administrator
Nemasket Healthcare Center Kelly Valenzuela, NHA, MBA Administrator, Nemasket Healthcare Center Kelly Valenzuela received her Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2010, and has been in the management field since...
Anthony Wriston, BA, LNHA, QCP, Administrator
Oak Knoll Healthcare CenterAnthony Wriston, BA, LNHA, QCP Administrator, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Anthony joins Whittier Health Network with 10 plus years of extensive experience in the long-term care field, having worked in various departments such as activities,...
Brook Griffin, NHA, Administrator
Masconomet Healthcare Center Brook Griffin, NHA Administrator, Masconomet Healthcare Center Brook joined Whittier in 2013 and has been an Administrator with the company since 2016, devoting her leadership abilities and passion for quality care to several of Whittier’s...
Stella Wanganga, RN, BSN, Director of Nursing Services
Oak Knoll Healthcare CenterStella Wanganga, RN, BSN Director of Nursing, Oak Knoll Healthcare Center Stella Wanganga re-joins the Oak Knoll team as Director of Nursing, RN BSN. She has 15+ years of experience in the nursing field. Her nursing passion is helping her...
John V. Turchetta, MD, Medical Director
Whittier Health Network Westborough Rehabilitation HospitalJohn V. Turchetta, MD Medical Director Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Dr. Turchetta's specialty is Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He graduated from Boston College and received his...
Traci Aubin, OTR/L, Corporate Director of Business Development
Whittier Health NetworkTraci Aubin, OTR/L Corporate Director of Business Development Specialty: Strategic Analyst for Business Development with Clinical expertise; Community Marketing; Admissions; Patient and Family advocate with a focus on customer service. Traci...
Beth Roberts, LSW Licensed Social Worker, Director of Social Services
Masconomet Healthcare CenterBeth Roberts, LSW Director of Social Services, Masconomet Healthcare Center Beth has been a social worker at Masconomet since 2010, and has been the Director of the Social Services department for the last five years. She earned a Bachelor’s...
Brenda Miller, Senior Admissions Coordinator
Masconomet Healthcare CenterBrenda Miller Senior Admissions Coordinator, Masconomet Healthcare Center Brenda Miller received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Regis College in 1983. After an extensive career in Retail Marketing and Management, Brenda joined Masconomet...
Corie Howarth, OTR/L, Director of Rehabilitation Services
Sippican Healthcare CenterCorie Howarth, OTR/L Director of Rehabilitation Services, Sippican Healthcare Center Corie began working for Health Pro Heritage at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion, MA in May 2020. She has been a board registered and certified...
Jessica Arruda, BSW, LSW, Licensed Social Worker
Sippican Healthcare CenterJessica Arruda, BSW, LSW Licensed Social Worker, Sippican Healthcare Center Jessica received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Providence College in 2002. Her first job out of college was in activities at a nursing home in Rockland MA and...
Karen Richard, Admissions Coordinator
Sippican Healthcare CenterKaren Richard Admissions Coordinator, Sippican Healthcare Center Karen Richard attended Kinyon-Campbell Business School and Bristol Community College. Karen has worked at Sippican Healthcare Center in the Admissions office for 25 years....
Jill Parker, RN, Director of Nursing Services
Nemasket Healthcare Center Jill Parker, RN Director of Nursing Services, Nemasket Healthcare Center Jill graduated from a PN program in 2013 and worked as an LPN for six years. The majority of those six years were spent working in long-term care and short-term...
Kelly Lygren, LSW, Director of Social Services
Nemasket Healthcare Center Kelly Lygren, LSW Director of Social Services, Nemasket Healthcare Center Kelly Lygren received her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services from Fisher College in 2014, and has worked in the geriatric field in various roles since then. Kelly has...
