Whittier Health Network
Bradford Rehabilitation Hospital

Heather 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 her BS in Nursing and began her career in Nursing Leadership.
In the past 8 years she has used her expertise in culture, change management, and transformational leadership to build highly effective teams focused on the patient experience. Described as a “nurses’ nurse,” Heather ensures that the patient is at the center of every decision made.
Meet Our Awesome Team!
Bob Iannaco, Administrator
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Laurie Faust Lemire, OTR/L Director of Rehabilitation Services
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Elizabeth “Liza” Blondeau, MSN, PMHRN-BC, CCM, Director of Case Management
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James D. Tollman, MD, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
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