“Hi Rebecca, It has been two years since my operation for an anterior cerebral corpectomy and fusion that resulted in me losing 5 pints of blood and having a stroke. I was soon well enough to go to Whittier for rehab and had to learn to walk again. I progressed out of the wheel chair and into the walker which then resulted in my being allowed to go home with the use of a cane. Michelle and others at Whittier were key to my recovery and naturally my wife has been a savior throughout this experience. The good news is my double vision is mostly gone and I have returned to riding my bike quite aggressively. This past Sunday I completed my 10th Century Ride (100miles) (1st Century since the operation) in 6 hours 50 minutes and other then the usual pains was uneventful and great fun. I believe a great deal of credit goes to the staff at Whittier who encouraged me continually to try harder in spite of the difficulty. I thank you all for all your kindness and apologize for taking so long to say it but I wanted proof that I have recuperated. Thanks to all, Dale”

“Hello JoAnn and Dr. Sefton, Thank you both for the time spent today with you both—and your good program of “Memory & Aging”. I feel very encouraged especially since now I feel I am not “as badly off” as I thought! Keep up the good works.”

“Dear Dr. Arcidi, It is with great pleasure that I write to you about the care that my father received at your hospital. He was not there long, but the care was excellent. I especially want to thank Mrs. Joann Sharp and Dr. Jay Turchetta...It does and will continue to have Whittier Rehabilitation Hospitals be known for their extra touch of caring for people in the harder times of their lives. I am sincerely grateful to you and your sons for the vision that you have shown to design such a professional, caring facility.”

“Dear Mr. Arcidi: I am writing to commend you on your wonderful facility here in Westboro and to thank your staff for the treatment given to my father. While visiting at our home, he fell and broke a pelvic bone. After spending four days at Worcester Medical Center, we were fortunate to have him transferred to Whittier. As residents of Westboro, we had heard nothing but positive comments about your hospital, so I was very happy you could accommodate him. He is doing quite well and showing steady improvement, physically and mentally. And what impresses us most is the wonderful staff. These folks have been so good with him - all of them, doctors, nurses, therapists, aides. They are extremely caring and sensitive.”