Donna Stratford, Nurse Practitioner, Recognized In Boston Globe

The May 10 edition of the Boston Globe featured its annual “Salute to Nurses.” Belmont resident Donna Stratford, Nurse Practitioner, was recognized for her exemplary work as a nurse at Harvard Medical School affiliate Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL), a nonprofit organization that’s committed to improving the lives of older adults as a leader in the field of senior care. HSL is based in Roslindale.

The annual “Salute to Nurses” publication recognizes nurses whose dedication and caring have saved lives, soothed fears, and eased the pain of countless patients and their families. The Boston Globe received nearly 500 nominations for its 2020 edition.

Stratford joined HSL five years ago and is a Nurse Practitioner in the organization’s Department of Medicine. She is a member of the HSL Medical Group practice, which is located at HSL’s Center Communities of Brookline, Marilyn and André Danesh Family Residences at 100 Centre Street. Stratford was nominated by Rhonda Glyman, Executive Director of Center Communities of Brookline.

In her “Salute to Nurses” nomination, Glyman said, “Nurse Practitioner Donna Stratford is deeply committed to Hebrew SeniorLife’s mission of honoring our elders and does her best every day to ensure our residents’ safety, well-being, and quality of life. This was clearly evident when one of the residents in our independent, supportive housing community lost consciousness in the dining room and Donna was onsite to assist, knowing that 911 had been called. Fortunately, the patient regained consciousness and Donna was able to assess her condition with the full cooperation of the Emergency Medical Services team. Donna not only demonstrated compassion and clinical competency, she also provided comfort to our staff members, residents, and the patient’s adult children, all of whom were extremely appreciative of Donna’s excellent communication and care. She did not miss a beat, and built a great deal of trust in the process. I am grateful and honored to work with Donna, who goes above and beyond for our residents, their family members, and our team every day!”

Hebrew SeniorLife offers many opportunities for nurses to advance their careers through professional development, tuition assistance, and leadership opportunities.

About Hebrew SeniorLife

Hebrew SeniorLife is a national senior services leader dedicated to rethinking, researching, and redefining the possibilities of aging. As New England’s largest nonprofit provider of senior health care and living communities, and the only one affiliated with Harvard Medical School, HSL cares for more than 3000 seniors a day across six campuses throughout Greater Boston. Locations include: Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, Boston and Dedham; NewBridge on the Charles, Dedham; Orchard Cove, Canton; Simon C. Fireman Community, Randolph; Center Communities of Brookline, Brookline; and Jack Satter House, Revere. Founded in 1903, HSL also conducts influential research into aging and trains more than 1,000 students in geriatric care each year. Visit https://www.hebrewseniorlife.org, follow us on Twitter @H_SeniorLife, like us on Facebook, or read our blog.

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