Milford Regional and UMass Memorial Health Formalize Their Corporate Affiliation

UMass Memorial Health (UMMH) announced October 1, 2024 that Milford Regional Medical Center, inclusive of Milford Regional Physician Group, and its employees are now formally part of the UMMH system. Milford Regional Medical Center’s name is now officially UMass Memorial Health – Milford Regional Medical Center.

“We welcome Milford Regional caregivers to the UMass Memorial Health family and look forward to supporting Milford Regional as it advances its commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services to the greater Milford community,” said Eric Dickson, MD, President and CEO of UMass Memorial Health.

UMass Memorial welcomes approximately 2,500 Milford Regional employees and providers, which grows the system to include more than 20,000 caregivers. Ed Kelly, President of Milford Regional, will continue his role and will join the UMass Memorial Health’s senior leadership team.

Among the positive benefits offered by this new affiliation are:

• Preserving Milford Regional Medical Center as an acute care hospital offering inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring access to high quality, local care for the Milford community;
• Supporting strategic capital investment in facilities, equipment and other infrastructure to support clinical care and the local community;
• Future integration of Milford Regional into the Epic electronic medical record system;
• Maintaining Milford Regional’s role as an employer of choice in the local/regional market, and enhancing Milford Regional’s ability to address ongoing workforce challenges; and
• Retaining a local community board of trustees, with Milford Regional having representation on the UMass Memorial parent board.

“Since first clinically partnering more than thirty years ago, our two organizations have realized much success through multiple points of patient-centered collaboration. Taking our longstanding partnership with Milford Regional to this next level allows UMass Memorial Health to meaningfully expand our continued work to provide high-quality, accessible, and affordable care to the communities of Central Massachusetts,” Dickson added.

“This is the right time and UMass Memorial Health is the right partner to pave the path for our promising future,” said Kelly, who explained further that UMMH and Milford Regional began their collaboration in 1991 when Milford Regional Medical Center became the first hospital to clinically affiliate with UMass Memorial Medical Center. “Since then, many additional clinical and educational programs have been created with UMMH to bolster the level of care offered to the greater Milford community through the Milford-based residency program; multiple surgical programs; and our innovative intensive care service, to name a few.”

According to Kelly, Milford Regional’s ability to provide highly specialized care, locally, is further enhanced as it will preserve its existing clinical relationships with other academic medical centers, including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital.

Today, Milford Regional is a nonprofit, acute care community and regional teaching hospital that includes 148-beds and 300 primary and specialty physicians that serve a region of 20-plus towns. Milford Regional has a long history of investing in community health needs; as part of its most recent renovation and expansion in 2015, it opened a 78,000 square-foot building that houses a new emergency department, intensive care unit and private patient rooms.

To learn more about the corporate affiliation between UMass Memorial Health and Milford Regional, visit milfordregional.org/about-us/umass-memorial-health-affiliation/

Community Health Needs Assessment and Strategic Implementation Plan

Milford Regional Medical Center’s Community Benefits Leadership and Advisory Committee had a very productive and impactful Fiscal Year 2024, actively focusing on completing the 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment and Strategic Implementation Plan, as well as the four healthcare priorities of mental health, access, homelessness and food insecurity and better health outcomes in Worcester County.

Milford Regional, in partnership with Holleran Consulting, began a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to evaluate the health needs of individuals living in its service area. The year-long process examined a variety of health indicators, focusing on various health issues affecting the community’s different population groups.

A number of key assessment tools were used including a key informant survey which was completed by nearly 70 individuals, an online community survey was completed by approximately 500 residents, and two online focus groups were held. Secondary data was also utilized from the latest census, the Massachusetts Dept of Public Health, the National Cancer Institute and county health rankings, among others.

Based on the data collected from the assessment tools, the 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment identified the four prioritized needs as follows: (1) access to health care and missing services; (2) affordability–income and housing; (3) mental/behavioral health and substance abuse; and (4) Worcester county health outcomes.

Based on the four prioritized needs, their seriousness and the opportunity to be impactful, the Community Benefits Committee agreed to focus specifically on the following areas for the next three-year cycle: (1) access to mental health/substance abuse providers; (2) food insecurity/access to healthy foods; (3) provider availability; (4) availability of mental health inpatient, outpatient and emergency room services for youth and elderly; and (5) access issues with regard to wait times, no appointments or insurance.

In conjunction with the CHNA, the Community Benefits Committee finalized the Strategic Implementation plan which provides the framework for the strategies, metrics and resources necessary to focus on the five priorities.

To view the 2024 CHNA and the Strategic Implementation Plan, visit https://www.milfordregional.org/about-us/community-benefits/

Accordingly, the Committee also worked to develop initiatives in an effort to bring about impactful changes focused on the four priorities of mental health, access, homelessness and food insecurity and better health outcomes in Worcester County.

Mental Health
Over the course of the year, the Committee sponsored two free webinars as part of the “Opening Doors to Youth Mental Health” series.

“Opening Doors to Youth Mental Health: Helping Parents Identify the Early Signs of ADHD, Anxiety and Depression,” was held in November. The webinar featured clinical and mental health professionals focusing on the early signs of ADHD, anxiety and depression while also recognizing typical, developing behaviors of children. Additionally, a panelist discussed her lived experience as a child with anxiety.

In June, the Committee also hosted “Opening Doors to Youth Mental Health: How Parents Can Best Support Their LGBTQ+ Child,” which featured clinical professionals’ expert guidance and provided resources to support positive mental health. A parent’s lived experience was also part of the webinar.

Access
The Committee partnered with Impact Melanoma and the Town of Milford to provide free sunscreen to patrons of the newly re-opened Fino Pool. IMPACT Melanoma is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing melanoma through education and programs. 

The touch-free dispenser offered visitors access to SPF 30 sunscreen and was placed at the entrance of the new pool. The American Cancer Society recommends using a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher to prevent skin cancer.

By providing free sunscreen to those who may not be able to afford it or who may have forgotten their sunscreen, Milford Regional provided residents with an impactful public health service in skin cancer prevention. Additionally, educational information on skin cancer prevention, courtesy of the American Cancer Society, was placed next to the sunscreen dispenser.

Homelessness and Food Insecurity
In an effort to bring more awareness to the state’s surge in homelessness, the Committee partnered with the Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance (CMHA) to develop an advertorial on the subject which included a Q & A from CMHA Executive Director Leah Bradley. The advertorial also included anonymous quotes from several local residents who have experienced homelessness. The advertorial was place in five local papers reaching more than 55,000 households and businesses.

Better Health Outcomes in Worcester County
Heart Failure was identified as a pressing health issue at Milford Regional. As a result, the Committee worked with the Heart Failure Clinic to translate patient communication into Portuguese and Spanish.

Milford Regional Health Equity Strategic Plan

Milford Regional Medical Center’s overall mission is to provide exceptional healthcare with dignity, compassion and respect.  Ensuring health equity, inclusion and belonging is part of that mission. To that end, Milford Regional has made the advancement of health equity in our community a priority, and has outlined three broad system level goals for the next four years:

A. Reduce bias and healthcare delivery barriers that MassHealth members face while accessing services at UMass Memorial Health – Milford Regional Medical Center 

B. Reduce structural barriers MassHealth patients face related to poverty and structural racism 

C. Reduce disparities in health care delivery and health outcomes through regular review of stratified data and action plans

You can read more about the plan here: https://www.milfordregional.org/app/files/public/f29f8e17-489d-4225-8f3a-46265cc11938/HOSP-MILFD_Strategic%20Plan_Executive%20Summary_20231229.pdf

20^th Annual Mélange Gala & Live Auction Raises Unparalleled $1.3 Million

Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation’s Mélange 2024 Gala and Live Auction—“An Enchanted Evening Awaits”—raised a record-breaking $1.3 million this year. The signature event was attended by nearly 400 Milford area business and community leaders, sponsors, friends, and supporters.

The premier fundraiser provided crucial funds needed to support the most immediate needs of the hospital. This year’s event marked the 20^th year of the annual benefit. Given the emerald theme traditionally associated with 20^th celebrations, guests journeyed through the Emerald City-adorned venue inspired by The Wizard of Oz. 

A live auction featured multiple high-ticket bid items including international trips, season tickets to the New England Patriots, and a lobster bake for 50 people.

The “Fund-a-Need” portion of the auction supported the second phase of a major renovation to the hospital’s suite of eight operating rooms. This year’s Fund-a-Need bids will complement a major gift recently made by the Kevin and Leslie Lobisser Family Foundation to support the surgical renovation. Thanks to the Lobisser Family Foundation and success of this exceptional fundraising event, the Kevin and Leslie Lobisser Family Foundation Surgical Suite will be outfitted with the latest technology available for lights, booms and video integration that will significantly enhance Milford Regional’s surgical capabilities.

Fiscal Year 2024 ushered in much change for Milford Regional as we moved toward our corporate affiliation with UMass Memorial Health. In concert with that important work, Milford Regional advanced its mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to our community with dignity, compassion and respect. As always and throughout FY24, our team continued its unwavering focus on the priorities of quality and safety. We also evolved the breadth of our patient care delivery to better meet our community’s needs, providing further access to in-demand services.

Quality

EEG Laboratory Earns National Accreditation

The hospital’s Electroencephalogram (EEG) Laboratory was awarded accreditation by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET). Milford Regional is the only EEG lab in Massachusetts, outside of Greater Boston, that has earned this national distinction.  

ABRET’s LAB-EEG program evaluates technical standards, laboratory policies and procedures, technologist credentialing and continued education; and audits quality from a year’s worth of test data to ensure the highest standards are being met. 

An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a painless neurodiagnostic test that measures the electrical activity of a patient’s brain, also known as a brain wave test. It is used to diagnose and evaluate a number of conditions including epilepsy, sleep disorders, brain tumors, Alzheimer’s disease, narcolepsy and comas.  

The successful five-year accreditation affirms Milford Regional’s EEG Laboratory has met strict standards and is recognized as a hospital where patients can have confidence in receiving top quality EEG testing.

Milford Regional Nationally Recognized as Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety

Milford Regional Medical Center was recognized as a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation. The hospital earned the Go Clear Award from the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) for Milford Regional’s commitment to patient and workplace safety by ensuring a smoke-free environment in the operating room. 

The Go Clear program was developed by AORN to help perioperative teams protect patients and staff from surgical smoke. AORN is a national organization which represents more than 200,000 surgical nurses across the country seeking to share and develop best practices for optimal outcomes in the operating room.

Surgical smoke is generated from certain surgical procedures involving lasers or electrosurgical devices. To reduce the potential negative effects of surgical smoke at Milford Regional, Director of Surgical Services Jennifer Larrabee and a team of individuals worked on smoke evacuation and mitigation measures.

To receive the Go Clear Award, Milford Regional had to complete several requirements over a three-year period, including educational modules by 250 surgical team members. A 12-week audit was also performed to ensure compliance of the smoke evacuation policy as well as verification that the proper equipment and filter system were in place for procedures.

Lab Celebrates “Autism Welcoming” Designation with Tour for Patients, Caregivers

Our laboratory received an “Autism Welcoming” designation from the Autism Alliance. Our lab held a one-day event for our patients with autism and their caregivers to explore the lab. The event allowed patients, families and caregivers to see meet the staff, sit in a chair and simulate a blood draw to help them be more comfortable with this important process.  Our caregivers are not only specially trained about autism, can provide our patients with autism with calming tools, practice visits such as “No Needle” events, visual support and other sensory-friendly accommodation to create an overall welcoming atmosphere.

The laboratory is the latest service line to receive an “Autism Welcoming” certification, with the Emergency Department having received a certification in 2021.

Eleventh Consecutive Award Hallmarks Stroke Care Excellence

Milford Regional Medical Center’s multidisciplinary Stroke Committee once again proved the hospital’s quality of stroke care with an eleventh consecutive “Get With The Guidelines-Stroke” Gold Plus Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, as well as a Massachusetts Paul Coverdell Stroke Systems of Care Collaborative Award from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The “Get With The Guidelines-Stroke” Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, was awarded in Summer 2024, based on data from 2023. Milford Regional also received the Coverdell Award for “Door to Needle <= 60 minutes from arrival for at least 90% of stroke patients” from the state in Summer 2024 for recognizing “participants’ achievements in meeting quality of care benchmarks and participation requirements during calendar year 2023.”

In 2023 Milford Regional transitioned to IV Tenecteplase as the thrombolytic of choice for Acute ischemic stroke, which has drastically decreased the hospital’s door-to-needle times.

“The stroke team works continuously to improve stroke care for our community, said Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Karen DeFazio, who serves as Stroke Committee Co-chair. “It’s so critical to have support to give the highest quality and timely care to all our patients. In particular for stroke care, time sensitivity and expertise are paramount. I am honored to work with the accomplished members of the stroke team.”

Once Again, Leapfrog Group Awards Highest Grade to Milford Regional

For the 13^th successive time, UMass Memorial Health – Milford Regional Medical Center has received a grade “A” from the Leapfrog Group. The fall 2024 top grade recognizes Milford Regional’s accomplishment in protecting patients from preventable harm and error while in the hospital. Since 2018, Milford Regional has consistently received the highest grade from Leapfrog. The bi-annual patient safety grades are presented to hospitals across the country in spring and fall.

Milford Regional is one of only 16 hospitals in Massachusetts to achieve the top grade, as well as the only hospital in Central Massachusetts.

Milford Regional Among Newsweek’s 10 Best Hospitals in Massachusetts

Milford Regional Medical Center was named one of the 10 Best Hospitals in Massachusetts in Newsweek’s America’s Best-in-State Hospitals ranking.

The ranking by Newsweek is based on a nationwide online survey of health care professionals, quality of care metrics, accreditation data, patient satisfaction data and results from the Patient-Reported Outcome Measures survey.

UMass Memorial Medical Center was also on the list.

My FM Recognizes Milford Regional with Gold Accolades

Milford Regional was the recipient of three gold awards from long-time community partner 101.3 WMRC-FM “MyFM.”

As part of MyFM’s 2024 “Quest for the Best” event, Milford Regional won gold in three categories including Best Hospital, Best Surgical Center and Best Charity Event.

The “Quest for the Best” contest asks listeners, followers and other area community members to cast votes for their favorite local businesses among 11 different categories including medical, activities and entertainment, education, food and beverage, home and garden, law, lifestyle and beauty, real estate, services, shopping and vehicle and services.

Milford Regional Physician Group Receives Multiple Awards for Quality, Patient Experience

For the 13th year in a row, Milford Regional Physician Group was once again named to the Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare Physician Group Honor Roll. In addition, three practices received awards from Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) for patient experience in primary care.

Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare Honor Roll

The 2024 Honor Roll highlights 53 physician groups throughout New England that have achieved exceptional results in their approach to disease prevention and the treatment of acute and chronic illness for both adult and pediatric patients.

Harvard Pilgrim selected the Honor Roll physician groups based on clinical performance measured against NCQA’s national quality benchmarks in three domains of clinical care: acute, chronic, and preventive care. Physician groups were identified as Honor Roll practices based on performance of 15 measures, such as: appropriate treatment for children with upper respiratory infection, comprehensive diabetes care, and breast cancer screenings.

Three Milford Regional Physician Group practices received awards from

Awards were given to top overall performers in adult primary care and pediatrics in a variety of categories. Following are the MRPG practices highlighted in this year’s program and categories in which they won:

• Franklin-Wrentham Family Medicine, for “Office Staff Professional Excellence.”
• McGrath Medical Group, for “Assessment of Behavioral Health Issues.”
• Community Pediatrics of Milford, for “Most Improved for Empowering Patient Self Care.”

The MHQP Patient Experience Awards is an annual program introduced in 2018 by MHQP, a non-profit measurement and reporting organization that works to improve the quality of patient care experiences in Massachusetts. MHQP conducts the only statewide survey of patient experience in primary care in Massachusetts.

Milford Regional Named Among Most Socially Responsible Hospitals in the Nation

The Lown Institute named Milford Regional Medical Center among the most socially responsible hospitals in the nation.

The Lown Institute, an independent healthcare think tank, measured and reported on the social responsibility of more than 3,500 hospitals in the country.

Milford Regional was among five percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Honor Roll status from Lown, having received “A” grades across the top categories, including social responsibility, health equity, value of care, patient safety, community benefits, cost efficiency and patient outcomes.

Patient Care

Milford Regional Community Comes Out to Honor the Late Frederick J. Curley, MD

In May, nearly 60 colleagues, friends and family members came together to attend a memorial reception for the Frederick J. Curley, MD, Intensive Care Unit Conference Room, named after the late Milford Regional Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Specialist and Medical Director of the ICU.

Dr. Curley was a pulmonary and critical care physician at UMass Memorial before beginning his career at Milford Regional in 1996. He was known for his leadership, expertise, compassionate care and foresight during his 20 years at Milford Regional, according to colleagues.

During his tenure at Milford Regional, he led the design and creation of Draper Intensive Care Unit in the Meehan Family Pavilion, as well as the adjacent rooftop tranquility garden that offers patients, families and staff a quiet place to sit outdoors and rejuvenate.

New Addiction Care Team Announced

After receiving a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS), the hospital announced a new Milford Addiction Care Team (MACT), providing assessments, resources, counseling and recovery coaching to better care for and treat patients who suffer from alcohol dependency or substance use disorders while they are in the hospital.

Studies continue to show that interventions through a team of addiction care specialists within a hospital reduces readmission rates and increases participation in treatment.

The MACT consists of a licensed mental health counselor or social worker, recovery coaches and a program analyst. The team is managed by Milford Regional Director of Care Management Ann Wilkins, MSW, LICSW, CPUR, and reports directly to Milford Regional Manager of Behavior Health Jill MacCormack, LICSW. Joining the MACT are Substance Abuse Clinician Lisa Antonio, LMHC, and Substance Abuse Counselor/Recovery Coach Don Canova.

Milford Regional Implements Patient and Visitor Code of Conduct

In response to the growing number of acts of violence and aggressive behavior toward healthcare workers in the state and across the country, Milford Regional adopted a Patient and Visitor Code of Conduct in early 2024.

The Patient and Visitor Code of Conduct was announced in January and is intended to establish an expectation of respectful behavior from patients and visitors in order to provide for a secure, caring and inclusive atmosphere throughout the Milford Regional system.

Milford Regional’s Patient and Visitor Code of Conduct specifies that words or actions that are considered disrespectful, racist, discriminatory, hostile or harassing will not be tolerated. Examples include:

• Offensive comments about others’ race, ethnicity, accent, religion, gender, sexual orientation or other personal traits
• Refusal to see a clinician or other staff member based on these personal traits
• Aggressive or intimidating behavior, physical or verbal threats and assaults
• Sexual or vulgar words or actions
• Disrupting another patient’s care or experience

The Code of Conduct is visible throughout the Milford Regional system and can be viewed here: https://www.milfordregional.org/patients-visitors/patient-and-visitor-code-of-conduct/

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Held for New Medway Satellite Location

Nearly 50 people attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of the opening for Milford Regional’s newest community-based satellite location—Milford Regional in Medway. Representatives from Milford Regional Physician Group, Milford Regional Medical Center, Lobisser & Ferreira, as well as state legislators and Medway town officials were present for the March 13 event.

The 22,000 square-foot healthcare facility, located at 68A Main St. in Medway, offers adult and pediatric primary care; obstetrics and gynecology; sports medicine; urgent care; and laboratory and X-ray services. The facility provides expanded healthcare to Medway and neighboring communities.

The ceremony included remarks from Milford Regional Physician Group President Patrick McSweeney, MD, Milford Regional President Edward Kelly and Milford Regional Board Vice Chair and Building Committee Chair Brian Earley.

Renovations at Milford Rehab and Sports Medicine Bring Improved Services

An expansion to the Milford Regional Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine facility in Milford opened in 2024, providing patients with improved and expanded therapy services.

Phase one of the expansion, which renovated the former Edward M. Kennedy location at the 42 Cape Road plaza with occupational therapy, speech therapy and pediatric physical therapy, opened to the public on August 12. Phase two of the project, which renovated vacant space in the back of main clinic, had a soft opening mid-September.

The additional suite increased space from 12,000 square feet to over 15,000 square feet. The renovations bring new spaces for therapies, including dedicated space for pediatric physical therapy. A new functional rock wall and sensory swings allow for treatments of a variety of pediatric dysfunctions.

Among the improvements in the original suite are the addition of nine additional, private treatment rooms, as well as expanded and renovated space with a focus on therapies for mobility, balance and coordination.

“The expanded and renovated facility will not only meet the increasing demand for pediatric services but also improve the care we provide to our adult patients, especially in specialized areas such as sports medicine, orthopedics, vertigo, pelvic health, and lymphedema,” said Director of Rehabilitation Services Joni Brown. “With the added space and new equipment, we are able to deliver even more comprehensive and effective treatments to the community.”

Transitions in Care Clinic Helps Manage Care for Those Without Established PCP

Milford Regional Medical Center opened the Transitions in Care Clinic to better manage a patient’s health condition after leaving the hospital. Located on the fourth floor of the Hill Health Center, this clinic is specifically designed for recently discharged patients who do not currently have a primary care provider.

The clinic provides short-term, follow-up care after a hospital discharge or Emergency Room visit. Staffed by experienced physician assistants and nurse practitioners from the Hospitalist program, the goal is to educate patients about their health conditions and empower them with an individualized treatment plan to reduce their risk of returning to the hospital.

Over a maximum of three months or three visits, our clinicians will stabilize the patient,  monitor the patient’s health, review prescriptions, and recommend specialist follow-up when needed. Once the clinic appointments are complete, the patient will be assisted in finding a primary care provider.

New Faces and Accolades

Milford Regional Welcomes New Physicians

Brian J. Earley Named Chair of the Milford Regional Board of Trustees

Brian J. Earley of Franklin has been named Chair of the Milford Regional Board of Trustees. Brian joined Milford Regional as a Corporator in January 2020 and began serving as a member of the hospital’s Finance Committee at that time. He is the vice president and general manager of NPP Development, a Kraft Group company, headquartered in Foxborough. 

Brian succeeds Anthony Consigli.

Dr. Myers Named Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department

Mary Kay Myers, MD, FACOG, was named chair of the hospital’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, overseeing the direction of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive health throughout the Milford Regional healthcare system.

Myers has more than 25 years of experience practicing in her specialty. Before joining the staff of Milford Regional, Myers primarily practiced at St. Vincent Hospital and performed surgery at UMass Memorial. Prior to that, she served as a clinician and partner of the Valley OB/GYN practice in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

Myers expertise also spans across other areas in the field, including her training and usage of the daVinci robotic surgical system for minimally invasive gynecological surgeries. 

Myers succeeded Leonard DiGiovanni, MD, who announced he would be stepping down as Obstetrics and Gynecology Department chair after serving in the role for six years.

Milford Regional Medical Center is a not-for-profit healthcare organization that is governed by a dedicated Board of Trustees which includes representatives of the communities we serve. The Board, which holds a fiduciary responsibility for the integrity, financial health and quality of care at Milford Regional, works closely with Milford Regional’s senior leadership team and Medical Staff to develop the Medical Center’s overall strategic direction to ensure its fiscal stability and to monitor the quality of care and services provided throughout the system. The trustees volunteer their time and expertise, and support the Medical Center’s mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to our community with dignity, compassion and respect.

Milford Regional Medical Center and Milford Regional Physician Group
2024 Board of Trustees

OFFICERS

Anthony M. Consigli – Chair
Brian J. Earley – Vice Chair
Denise H. Brookhouse – Clerk
Gordon A. Lewis III – Treasurer

TRUSTEES

Sandra Clark
Shefali Desai
Jamie E. Doucette
John V. Fernandes, Esq.
Christopher D. Foley
Gerald L. Gaudette III
Barbara J. Gilmore
Linda M. Mancini, Esq.
Mary J. O’Neill, MD
Jeffrey D. Nutting
Andrew R. Willment, MD

TRUSTEES EMERITUS

John J. Burns
William G. Burrill
The Honorable Francis J. Larkin

2024 Medical Staff Leadership

The elected President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer and Immediate Past President of the
Medical Staff shall serve as the liaison officers to the Board of Trustees.

Albert A. Crimaldi, MD, PhD – President
Jeanne McCoy, MD – Immediate Past President
Theresa Arpin, MD – Vice-President/MEC Chair
Matthew McCauley, DO – Secretary/Treasurer

Staff Leadership

Milford Regional Medical Center’s senior leadership team in collaboration with the Medical
Staff and working with staff throughout the organization ensures the successful implementation
of Milford Regional Medical Center’s strategic plan and provides oversight for the day-to-day
operations at the Medical Center.

Edward J. Kelly – President & Chief Executive Officer, Milford Regional Medical Center
Patrick R. McSweeney, MD – President, Milford Regional Physician Group
Peter B. Smulowitz, MD, MPH – Chief Medical Officer
Nicole A. Thyne – Executive Vice-President & COO
Beth Cadle – Vice-President of Finance & CFO
Judy M. Kelly – Vice-President of Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer
Bert A. Thurlo-Walsh – Chief Quality Officer, Vice-President for Clinical Transformation & Medical Staff Services
Alice D. Hall – Vice-President, Human Resources
Emily J. Quinn – Vice-President of Philanthropy & Executive Director
Tricia Oliver – Vice President of Public Relations, Marketing & Communications

Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation
2024 Board of Trustees

The Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation manages the fundraising and event that in addition
to generating income, creates a philanthropic culture in support of Milford Regional and the 20-
plus towns it services. The Foundation strives to make a difference in the health of our
community.

OFFICERS

Shefali Desai – Chair
Julie A. Burgey Kehoe – Vice Chair
Bill Fredericks – Clerk

TRUSTEES

Mark A. Abate
Vascen J. Bogigian
Christina W. Brabazon  
Vanessa E. Burrill 
Alberto A. Correia
Robert P. DeVita
Thomas J. Evans, MD
Matthew R. Fisher
Christopher D. Foley
Tony Khoury
Scott Lerner
Brooke H. Littleton-Fitzgerald
Kevin W. Lobisser
Elizabeth A. Loftus
William G. Muller, MD 
Jeffrey D. Nutting
John Peters III

This annual report is a publication of the Milford Regional Public Relations, Marketing and Communications Department.