Making a Difference with BILH

Across Beth Israel Lahey Health, our team members are making a difference in people's lives every day. 

Hear from Our Team Members

What's it like to work at one of our organizations?

Sue Stempek

“Lahey is the right place for me because it is very collegial and everyone works together despite challenges in healthcare. This is wonderful, satisfying work and it's easy to recognize why so many people go into healthcare and love what they do.” 

Susan Stempek

Physician's Assistant, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

Gabriella DAmico

“I love taking care of people and helping them feel better. It's always a good feeling when I take care of a sick patient and hear a few days later that they've been discharged home."

Gabriela D'Amico

ED Nurse, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Milton

Reichgott Douglas

“Everyone wants to collaborate and help one another. If I'm going to spend most of my time somewhere, I want it to be meaningful and fun. My team at BIDMC allows that to happen every single day.”

Douglas Reichgott

Executive Director of Clinical Research, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Monica Vazquez

“This job allows me to meet a lot of people, many of whom are sick but still have such a great attitude towards life. I learn from them and they remind me to do the best I can.”

Monica Vasquez

Dietary Aide, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham

Rachel Bresilla

“At BIDMC I've grown into a more confident and knowledgeable nurse. I've been mentored by great leaders.” 

Rachel Bresilla

Clinical Nurse II, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

David Harrington

“I've been with my department for 43 years — I feel really comfortable here. I've had many opportunities and I've learned so much over the years. I love being able to support our patients and my co-workers.” 

David Harrington

Senior Escort, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

Madeline Bennetti

“Joslin is a great fit for me because I have lived experience with diabetes. It's easy for me to stay motivated and put my heart into my work because it's personal.” 

Madeline Bennetti

Young Adult Program Manager, Joslin Diabetes Center

Shadae Robinson

“I enjoy working at NEBH because the staff here is kind and welcoming, and I love knowing that I can play even a small part in helping people feel better.” 

Shadae Robinson

Screener/Greeter, New England Baptist Hospital

Katie Monteiro

“BILH At Home is the right fit for me because I have grown as a person, a clinician, and as a professional here. I feel like I've been given tremendous opportunities — it's been really fantastic.” 

Katie Monteiro

Occupational Therapist, Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home

Amy Efstratios

“I'm able to help the people who are helping people. I almost lost my brother and I remember wondering how I could contribute to the health care field, so I took a leap of faith and landed at LHMC.”

Amy Efstratios

HR Business Partner, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

Jean Charles

“I love the family environment at Addison Gilbert Hospital — we all know each other by name and that's really special to me. I am motivated and inspired by everyone around me.”

Jean Charles

Security Officer, Addison Gilbert Hospital

Michelle Morrison

“I love working at Winchester because of the culture and its commitment to providing high quality healthcare to the community.”

Michelle Morrison

Manager, Quality, Analytics & Performance Improvement, Winchester Hospital

Kym Peterson

“BIDMC's culture supports professional growth which makes it a truly special place. I've been able to advance my career here.”

Kym Peterson

Nurse Specialist in Patient Care Services, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Lyn Bernard

“I came to Mount Auburn 45 years ago at the beginning of my career as a Surgical Technologist and have never considered leaving — this is my community.”

Lyn Bernard

OR Materials Manager, Mount Auburn Hospital

France Bellevue

“I am fortunate and blessed to work with such a great organization that cares deeply about our providers, their patients, their communities as well as staff.”

France Bellevue

Network Relations Manager, Beth Israel Lahey Health Performance Network

Rebecca Olivieri

“Some of these patients I get to know for weeks or even months. It's important to make them feel supported, and that's where I get to make a difference. I get to listen to them and help them.” 

Rebecca Olivieri

Physical Therapist, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Milton

Katelyn Scuderi

“Every day is different, and I love problem-solving any obstacles that pop up.” 

Katelyn Scuderi

Manager of Clinic Operations, Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services

Michelle Dannaher

“I know I'm in the career that I'm supposed to be in. I'm motivated by my team, our patients and by the dedicated and compassionate caretakers at LHMC.”

Michelle Dannaher

Philanthropy Director 1, Beth Israel Lahey Health

Marcie Dow

“I enjoy being the friendly voice that people hear when they call the hospital. I'm a patient too, so I know how important it is to get through to an actual person.”

Marcella Dow

Switchboard Supervisor, Anna Jacques Hospital

Archange Saintus

“BIDMC has offered me many opportunities and is one of the top places to work in Boston. I come into work happy every day knowing that I am making a difference and helping patients improve their lives physically and mentally.”

Archange Saintus

Patient Care Tech, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Lydia Brejcha

“I love working at BID Plymouth because the place is like a family, everyone works together as a team and no matter what you are never alone.”

Lydia Brejcha

Housekeeper, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Plymouth

Carolina Feris

“As a bilingual and bicultural social worker, I understand the importance of providing services in a person's preferred language and doing so in a way that makes them feel both heard and understood.”

Carolina Feris

Behavioral Health Clinician, Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services

Stephen Chan

“What makes BILH special is our tireless dedication to putting our patients first in achieving their health goals.”

Stephen Chan

Medical Assistant, Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care

Allisson Dugan

“My job is very rewarding as I am able to see grant applications that I worked on submitting, get funded, and then the work begin in the lab. Our cutting edge research has a direct, positive effect on patient care.” 

Allisson Dugan

Research Administrative Director, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Ashley Smith

“I love being a nurse because I get the opportunity to care for patients in the way that I would want my loved ones cared for. Working at LHMC has been an absolute honor — I consider myself so lucky to be a part of this organization.”

Ashley Smith

Registered Nurse, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

Tim Carey

“I truly love working at BILH because I am able to help all levels of staff use data analytics and technology to continuously improve the patient experience and quality of care.”

Tim Carey

Clinical Operations Specialist, Beth Israel Lahey Health Performance Network

Stacy Apitz

“My team makes LHMC the place for me to be. Whenever something urgent happens, we all jump in to help and we work together very well.” 

Stacy Apitz

Blood Bank Medical Technician, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

Jose Acevedo

“This job gives me the opportunity help others. It's especially fulfilling when I can help them with insurance or billing issues.”

Jose Acevedo

Director of Patient Access, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham

Cara Distefano

“I have so much job satisfaction here — seeing our patients get better and go home after surgery gives me great joy. I've made friends for life and I just love working here.” 

Cara Distefano

Registered Nurse, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Mary Flanigan

“We all work very closely as a team. We all have mutual respect for one another and, together, we provide a warm and welcoming environment for our patients.”

Mary Flanagan

Staff Nurse, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Milton

Catherine Pietrzak

“The work that we do helps to support programs that help our patients lead happy, healthy lives.” 

Catherine "Katie" Pietrzak

Chief Financial Officer, Beth Israel Lahey Behavioral Services

Giacqueline Parisi

“I feel very supported in my role. BILH has really given us the tools to provide the best possible care to patients in their own homes.”

Giacqueline Parisi

Case Manager, Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home

Stephanie Ferrara

“Everyone has been welcoming and I have been able to form meaningful, professional relationships.  I started off as a travel nurse within the ICU and, within a week, I knew BIDMC was the place I wanted to be.”

Stephanie Ferrara

Nurse Specialist, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Jessica Warner

“I love just about everything I do at Anna Jaques. I love being a part of a team — there is a great sense of community here and we really take pride in the care that we provide for patients.” 

Jessica Warner

Oncology Pharmacist, Anna Jacques Hospital

Catherine Pietrzak

“Joslin is a great fit for me because it fosters a supportive, team-based environment. All of the clinicians I work with are passionate about what they do and they help us all to learn and grow with the team.”

Christine Slyne

Project Manager, Joslin Diabetes Center

Meghan Tortora

“I am not a frontline caregiver, but in the work that I do, I feel that I am making a difference in improving the care that we provide.” 

Meghan Tortora

Director, Quality Network Performance Improvement, Beth Israel Lahey Health Performance Network

Sara Leone

“I love working at BID Milton because we are not just a typical community hospital — we are a close-knit family. The dedication and collaboration amongst all interdisciplinary groups to provide quality care to every patient is remarkable.” 

Sara Leone

Registered Nurse, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Milton

Samantha Robie

“I love what I do. I started here as a tech 30 years ago and worked my way up to a technical supervisor. I love the environment I'm in and I work with some of my best friends.”

Samantha Robie-Klindt

Technical Supervisor/Transfusion Safety Officer, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

Mount Auburn Hospital

“In all my units, I have a very stable group of nurses. Even through the most difficult moments of the pandemic, everybody really pulled together as a group.”

Gayla Jackson

Nurse Manager, Mount Auburn Hospital

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