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Violette Leader Club Qualifier

The Bulfinch Group is pleased to announce that Whitinsville resident, Darren Violette, a Principal of Profectus Financial Partners, has been named a Leaders Club qualifier by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America®. Leaders Club is one of the

highest honors annually awarded by

The Guardian to financial professionals who demonstrate outstanding service and dedication to their clients.

“We congratulate Darren on being recognized as a Leaders Club qualifier, which is a true testament in regard to his exceptional client service,” explains Seth Medalie, CLU®, ChFC® , President and Founder of The Bulfinch

Group. “Being named to the Guardian Leaders Club further proves what a remarkable asset Darren is to both our

firm and to his clients.” Darren attend-

ed Bryant University and is a resident of Whitinsville, Massachusetts.

The Bulfinch Group has redefined Wealth Management to create a complete client experience that begins by putting each client’s life at the center of the conversation, not their money. With a client-centric focus, The Bulfinch Group works to safeguard wealth from risks such as market volatility, erratic interest rates and the potential for insufficient assets -- all threats to longterm financial stability. The Bulfinch Group’s experienced team of specialists create in-depth assessments on how to maximize cash flow, optimize tax planning, provide protection and build and grow wealth to reach each client’s unique goals.

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MRMC welcomes new department directors

Milford Regional Medical Center announces the hiring of new directors in four critical areas; the Emergency Department, Perioperative Services, Finance and Human Resources.

Jessica Kon, MSN, RN, CEN has joined Milford Regional as the director of emergency services. The role includes leading and participating in quality related activities to improve service, advance nursing practice, meet regulatory requirements and ensure optimal patient care. Kon was most recently the nurse manager of Emergency Services at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital in Florida. She brings more than 20 years of clinical experience to her role, with experience as an emergency department nurse, assistant manager, nurse manager and advanced clinical education specialist.

Jennifer Larrabee, BSN, RN has been named director of perioperative services and surgical weight loss. In her role at Milford Regional, Larrabee is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, patient-family-centered care through the continuum of perioperative care delivery—outpatient surgery, pre-operative care, operating room, post-anesthesia care, sterile processing and anesthesia support services. Larrabee was most recently the director of Surgical Services at Morton Hospital in Taunton. Larrabee has more than 30 years of clinical experience, including time as a bariatric clinical coordinator, clinical nurse leader, and nursing director.

“As role models for service excellence, Jessica’s and Jennifer’s leadership, innovation and vision are welcome additions to these two high-volume patient care areas,” said Vice President for Patient Care Services and Chief

Nursing Officer Judy Kelly.

Iliana Ortiz Pappas has been hired as the director of revenue cycle. In this role, she oversees patient access and billing. She joins Milford Regional bringing more than 35 years of experience in revenue cycle operations. Most recently, Ortiz Pappas worked on the revenue cycle processes at both MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham and Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

“I am thrilled to have Iliana join us at Milford Regional,” says Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Beth Cadle. “She brings decades of experience in revenue cycle operations, and her work at other organizations has already led to improved workflows and a more positive experience for our patients.”

Sandi Silvestro has been named direc-

tor of benefits, responsible for overseeing employee benefits, managing vendor relations and ensuring compliance requirements are met. She has more than 35 years of experience, gained most recently as the senior manager of compensation and benefits at Analogic, where she worked for 15 years.

According to Vice President of Human Resources Alice Hall, “We are excited to welcome Sandi to oversee the design and administration of all our benefits, retirement, time off, and leave programs. We look forward to tapping into her breadth of benefits experience so we can continue to offer robust and competitive benefits to our employees.”

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HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Worcester State Undergraduates and Graduates

BACHELOR OF ARTS

East Douglas: Jonathan R. Paine Northbridge: Frank E. Arena Sutton: Wyatt B. Lucia Uxbridge: Katherine R. Sobkowiak Whitinsville: Madison J. Giacobbi, Emily S. Hayes BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Douglas: Kirsten B. Ballou, Amanda L. Bara (C), Marissa K. Chan, Sydney C. Connor (C), Ethan C. Guertin (M), Margaret E. Gurney (S), Timothy D. Hannon, Justin T. Pineo, Sydney E. Rodriguez, Mayleena M. Silva, Alec R. Turner

East Douglas: Hailey R. Baldwin (M) North Uxbridge: Hailey N. Millette Northbridge: Calvin M. Aia, James W. Blair (C), Matthew W. Conary, Marissa E. O'Neil Sutton: Andrew M. Girouard (M), Sean R. Graves, Cameron Hopkins, Yanira Y. Kiley, Paul P. Leszyk, Megan R. Mahoney (C), Michael J. Maurier, Kerry K. McGrath (M), Sydney M. McKinlay (C), Matheus M. Montenario (C), Emily J. Perry, Molly Perry, Alexis M. Violette (M) Uxbridge: Emily T. Baca, Grant A. Brown, Lyndsey A. Hebert, Cara M. Parker, Jared M. Pathiakis, Keely R. Rancourt, Devin C. Travaline

Whitinsville: Brian R. Bliss (S), Garrett R. Bousquet, Christopher R. Coyle, Adam T. Dullea, Andrew C. Kinney, Emma T. McKeown, Alexandra Orn (C), Matthew J. Robertson

MASTER OF EDUCATION

Douglas: Kevin G Cox, Ellen G. Reber Sutton: Jessie Cardin, Alison Scagnelli Uxbridge: Jeffrey A. Blake, Heather Demers, Nicholas J. Maloney, Donna M. Wilson Whitinsville: Megan J. Palmer MASTER OF SCIENCE

Douglas: Ashley A. Landry Sutton: Bethany L. Donovan Uxbridge: Haley N. Melanson Whitinsville: Meaghan C. Bernard

Students graduating with honors must attain the following cumulative GPA based on all credits earned at Worcester State University (minimum 48 credit hours for transfer and second-degree students). (C) Cum Laude 3.50 – 3.69 (M) Magna Cum Laude 3.70 – 3.89 (S) Summa Cum Laude 3.90 – 4.00

The importance of recreation

By Amanda Witkus

Recreation is defined as leisure activities or activities that

an individual selects willingly, either for the pleasure, enjoyment, or creative development it provides or because an individual feels they will achieve specified personal or social val-

ues.

Participating in daily leisure assists in the long-term preservation of health and mental serenity. Any type of physical exercise regularly, such as playing sports helps individuals relax. It has been proven that daily leisure reduces the risk of diabetes and hypertension, improves physical and mental health, and improves the quality of life.

Outdoor activities have been proved in research to have a positive influence on an individual's life. Adventure motivates, raises self-awareness, and boosts self-assurance. Hiking, cycling, fishing, and playing outdoor games are all popular pastimes. These exercises both energize and relax individuals. Adventure sports provide excitement and adrenaline, which adds to the freshness. Sports aid individuals to take risks and display abilities and therefore boost selfesteem.

Several leisure activities aid in the development of interpersonal and group skills. Leisure is a means to connect as well as a way to kill time; it is an opportunity to spend time with family and friends while having a great time. Recreational activities permit opportunities to meet new people and develop new relationships. When socializing, being a team player lets an individual feel like a member of the community. Leisure activities are frequently thought to aid in the development of family relationships. Individuals may relax by having a certain amount of freedom while having fun. Active participation in recreational activities boosts positive energy and creates a happy attitude.