Hopkinton’s Bob Cole (left) receives his service award along with other Milford Regional Medical Center volunteers.

During April’s National Volunteer Week, Milford Regional Medical Center bestowed the Presidential Service Award to five of its volunteers — including Hopkinton’s Bob Cole — to recognize the significant number of hours they have volunteered at the hospital. The Presidential Service Award acknowledges the impact volunteers have on organizations while also inspiring others to act. Each recipient received a certificate signed by President Joe Biden.

Cole has volunteered 5,116 hours over the last 24 years.

“Our dedicated and loyal volunteers provide an invaluable service that not only benefits our staff and patients but from their perspective, is a rewarding way to spend time, learn new skills and meet new people,” said President and Chief Executive Officer of Milford Regional Medical Center and Healthcare System Edward J. Kelly. “It is a gift to have these volunteers as long-time stewards of our commitment to our community.”

Meanwhile, Milford Regional Medical Center received an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2023. This marks the 10th consecutive time the hospital has received the top grade from the Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization that is focused on patient safety and quality. The distinction recognizes Milford Regional’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error while in the hospital.

“The staff at Milford Regional remains steadfast in making certain patient safety is the highest priority,” said Kelly. “The commitment and dedication of our entire staff is the reason we proudly continue to set the highest standards when it comes to our patients’ well-being.”

Jun-O’Connell joins MRPG

Milford Regional Physician Group recently announced that Hopkinton resident Adalia Jun-O’Connell, M.D., MBA, has joined Milford Regional Neurology, located in the Hill Health Building at Milford Regional Medical Center, and is accepting new patients.

Jun-O’Connell, who speaks English and Korean, previously worked at UMass Memorial Medical Center, where she was a staff physician and neurology quality officer, responsible for providing safe, high quality neurological care to patients.

She earned her medical degree from UMass Chan Medical School and MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass. She completed her residency in combined psychiatry and neurology and fellowship in vascular neurology at UMass Chan, where she also holds a faculty appointment as associate professor of neurology.

A board-certified psychiatrist and neuropsychiatrist and a vascular neurologist, Jun-O’Connell has a special interest in ischemic stroke, post-stroke recovery, acute management of stroke and cerebrovascular disease. Her additional interests focus on surveillance and management of post-stroke fatigue, mood symptoms, cognitive change and motor recovery.

HCA adds Zuretti to board

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts announced that Amanda Zuretti, an attorney with Bowditch & Dewey, LLP and resident of Milford, has been named to the Board of Directors for the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. HCA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization serving the Metrowest region. HCA develops artistic skills, offers outstanding performances and art exhibitions, and enables visitors to experience art in all forms. Under one roof, HCA celebrates art through classes and events in visual art, theater, music, dance, ceramics, and film.

At Bowditch, Zuretti focuses her practice on real estate, land use, municipal law.

“We are delighted to welcome Amanda to the HCA Board,” HCA Executive Director Kelly Grill shared. “Beyond her impressive professional resume, she has a passion for the arts and nonprofits that will enrich HCA’s goals as we continue our mission to be the Metrowest region’s cultural destination.”

Hopkinton UniBank gets new manager

Bo Daley was named regional manager at UniBank’s Hopkinton location. According to the company, Daley “brings over 22 years of experience and a focus on building deeper connections with clients in an effort to help them achieve their financial goals.”