As a member of the Hebrew SeniorLife marketing communications team, Bill Burgey is responsible for leading marketing initiatives for Hebrew Rehabilitation Center.  He takes great pride in working with staff at all levels of the organization to achieve desired results. 

He is responsible for the recent launch of Hebrew Rehabilitation Center’s long-term care lead generation campaign and works on projects to strengthen branding ties between HSL and its health care services.  Bill works with the marketing teams at Boston area hospitals to develop strategic communications plans around...

Lynda is the Multigenerational Program Manager for Hebrew SeniorLife, and has focused much of her work to date on programming at NewBridge on the Charles and its partnerships with the neighboring Rashi School and the Dedham Public Schools. Lynda is responsible for overseeing and developing multigenerational programs for all of Hebrew Senior Life’s housing communities, as this cutting edge approach enhances senior living, and positively impact child development. Lynda sits on the National Board of Directors of Facing History and Ourselves and is an active board member at The Rashi School....

Stephen Colwell is responsible for creating and maintaining an exceptional living environment on the NewBridge on the Charles campus. He oversees activities, programming and services provided in the community center, food and beverage areas, and physical maintenance operations on the campus. He has more than 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Mr. Colwell has an M.B.A. from the University of Rochester and a bachelor's degree from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration.

Terri Febo is Development Communications Specialist and Writer at Hebrew SeniorLife, where she focuses on communications that help donors understand how their philanthropy has the power to redefine aging. Terri has more than ten years’ experience with communications, marketing, media relations, writing, digital communications, and direct response fundraising in agency and nonprofit settings. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Boston University.

Susan Flashner-Fineman is Orchard Cove’s Vitality 360 Coach. She had been the Fitness Director at Orchard Cove for the past ten years. 

"As the Vitality 360 coach, my mission is to guide and inspire each and every resident to live their best life possible ....one of fulfillment and satisfaction. The Vitality 360 program takes a very proactive approach to lifetime wellness. I believe this approach empowers residents to really think about their lives and their legacy. Together residents and I engage in meaningful conversations about all aspects of life including health, nutrition,...

Dr. Tamara G. Fong is an Assistant Scientist II at the Aging Brain Center and an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Fong's research focuses on the causes and treatments of cognitive decline and dementia and is supported by a K23 Career Development Award from the National Institute on Aging.  Her clinical activities include an outpatient clinic at in the Cognitive Neurology Unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center where she evaluates and treats patients with Alzheimer's disease, diffuse Lewy body disease, fronto-temporal dementia, vascular dementia, and mild...

Ruth Kandel obtained her bachelor's degree from State University of New York, Buffalo and her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Boston City Hospital and a geriatrics fellowship at Bedford Veteran's Administration Hospital/Boston University Medical Center. She provides inpatient primary care and is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School. Her academic interests include Alzheimer's disease, memory disorders, and...

Lisa Lee has been part of the NewBridge on the Charles marketing team since 2008 and the Orchard Cove marketing team since 2010. In addition to general marketing activities including presentations, website updates and event planning, Lisa develops and maintains all reporting and statistical analysis for the NewBridge and Orchard Cove teams. Prior to HSL, Lisa was the marketing director for an IT services company. Connect with Lisa on NewBridge Facebook page.

Eran D. Metzger, M.D., is director of psychiatry at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center. Board certified in psychiatry, neurology and forensic psychiatry, Dr. Metzger's clinical interests focus on the interfaces between medical illness and emotional disorders, as well as medical ethics. He is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed his internship at Brockton Hospital and his residency and fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. An assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Metzger's research interests include...

Evelyn O’Neill is the Manager of Outpatient exercise programs at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center. With a BS in Education and 30 years of long-term care experience working with frail elders, she has been working at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for the last 24 years. She has been the lead interventionist on all of the landmark exercise trials carried out by Professor Maria Fiatarone Singh and colleges at HRC, including the NIH-funded multi-center exercise trials FICSIT, ROYBAL, and HEAL. She was part of the team that developed the Fit For Your Life exercise program. As a Member of the...

Tammy Retalic is the Vice President of Nursing and Patient and Family-Centered Care Services for Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, Boston. She has nearly 25 years of health care experience and spent the past eight years at Hebrew SeniorLife working with the organization’s leadership team, employees and seniors as the Director of Professional Development, Infection Control and Occupational Health. She works closely with the Quality and Regulatory Affairs team to guarantee HSL’s clinical quality standards are achieved. Prior to joining HSL in 2004, Retalic worked at Marlborough Hospital in...

Fred Rowland, Ph.D., M.D. is a Medical Director of Long-Term Care and Clinical Operations, overseeing both the HRC Boston and Dedham campuses. Dr. Rowland served as the Chief, Section of Geriatric Medicine for the Department of Medicine, Director of the Medical Ethics Program, and Director of the Palliative Care Team at Saint Francis Hospital. Dr. Rowland served as Medical Director of Campus Facilities and Programs at Mercy Community Health in West Hartford, Conn., Medical Director of Masonicare Hospice, and held an appointment as Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University...

Emily B. Saltz is the founder and Director of Elder Resources, a private practice providing a full range of geriatric care management services for elderly clients and their families since 1992. The Elder Resources team includes four geriatric care managers serving the greater Boston area.

Emily received her Masters degree in Social Work from Boston University and is...

Robert Schreiber, M.D., provides oversight of the Hebrew SeniorLife Medical Group, which offers primary and specialty care services to older adults. He is also involved in promoting new initiatives, including new models of care at HSL's long-term care facilities, continuing care retirement communities, and senior housing sites. Prior to joining HSL, Dr. Schreiber served as chairman of geriatrics at Lahey Clinic and held leadership positions at several Boston area long-term care facilities. He is board certified...

Ruth Silah is the Clinical Nutrition Manager & Dining Services at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, Boston. Ruth is committed to providing excellent/quality nutrition care to the residents at HRC in collaboration with her nutrition team (Diet Office) as well as her wait staff (Resident Main Dining Room). Ruth has more than ten years of healthcare experience which included Adult and Neonate Acute Care as well as Adult Rehabilitation.

Julie Wade has been an employee with HSL for over 17 years in Roslindale as both Sr. Recreation Therapist and Clinical Supervisor of the Recreation Therapy Department.  Julie is committed to providing meaningful leisure, educational and cultural programs to our residents and was actively involved with the development of the new campus.

Julie has received her BS in Health and Physical Education and has had additional graduate work in Therapeutic Recreation.  Julie is a National Certified Activity Consultant, and has received the State award for Activity Director of the Year.

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Dr. Lynn Wittman is an optometrist on the medical staff at Hebrew SeniorLife. She is available for vision related appointments in the outpatient practice at NBOC. Dr. Wittman is a graduate of the New England College of optometry. In addition to her HSL practice, Dr. Wittman works at Newton Eye in Wellesley. She is available to see NewBridge residents on Wednesday mornings.