eternalHealth Announces 2025 Healthcare Hall-of-Famers

Six Exceptional Healthcare Professionals to be Honored at Fenway Park

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--eternalHealth, Inc., a leading Medicare Advantage organization serving the next generation of senior healthcare, announced today the recipients of its 2025 Healthcare Hall-of-Famers Recognition Program. The prestigious ceremony will take place on Sunday, September 14th, 2025, at Boston's iconic Fenway Park, featuring special guest appearances by Red Sox Hall of Famer David Ortiz and 2004 World Series Winner Lenny DiNardo.

The Healthcare Hall-of-Famers Recognition Program honors extraordinary healthcare professionals across all roles and specialties who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to serving patients throughout Massachusetts. This year's inductees represent the core values that guide eternalHealth's mission: selflessness, resilience, innovation, and dedication to community wellness.

2025 Healthcare Hall-of-Famers Inductees

Diane Grota, Practice Manager
Brown Health Medical Group
Honored for her 13+ years of exceptional leadership managing Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Weight Loss, and Infectious Disease departments. Grota works countless hours beyond standard schedules, jumping in to answer calls, make appointments and accommodate urgent patient needs. Her kind and gentle approach ensures all patients receive care with respect, dignity, and compassion.

Dr. Bianca Thorpe, DO, Family Medicine Physician
Prima CARE, Fall River
Recognized for her exceptional attention to detail and community wellness advocacy through outreach programs and health education initiatives. Dr. Thorpe exemplifies medical excellence through personalized care that ensures every patient feels heard, valued, and fully supported throughout their healthcare journey.

Elizabeth Weisse, RN
Tufts Medical Center
Honored for her exceptional clinical skill combined with profound compassion as an ICU nurse dedicated to critical care. Known for her ability to see beyond diagnoses to the person within, Weisse consistently provides comfort during life's most challenging moments and extends her impact well beyond medical care, with families frequently seeking her out to express gratitude for the extraordinary care and compassion she provides.

Kathleen Whyte, Office Manager
Ram's Clinic
Known as "Our In-Office Therapist," Whyte has become the heart of her medical practice through extraordinary compassion and dedication. Her unwavering dedication and natural ability to provide emotional support while managing administrative responsibilities has made her an inspiration to her entire healthcare team and a beloved figure among patients who depend on her compassionate care.

Kimberly Rowan, RN
South Shore Hospital
Honored for her resilience and dedication as she transitioned from 13 years as an LPN to advancing her career as an RN in acute care. Currently pursuing her PhD while serving in the demanding Emergency Department, Rowan exemplifies determination and commitment to professional excellence in healthcare.

Elisa St. Jean, Director of Clinical Social Work
Reliant Medical Group
Recognized for leading comprehensive support services throughout Massachusetts, addressing critical social determinants of health including food insecurity, housing instability, and medication affordability for seniors. St. Jean's selfless dedication has transformed how holistic patient care addresses complex social and economic barriers to optimal health outcomes.

Distinguished Partners Support Healthcare Excellence

The 2025 Healthcare Hall-of-Famers Recognition Program is made possible through the generous support of leading organizations committed to celebrating excellence in patient care:

Gold Sponsors:

• Atmosphere
• Boston 25 News

Bronze Sponsors:

• Nations Benefits
• Optum

Supporting Partners:

• Shawmut Communications
• EyeMed

"We are grateful to partner with organizations that understand healthcare's true foundation: the caring professionals who serve our neighbors, families, and communities every day," said Brittany Cardinal, eternalHealth Senior Director of Marketing. "Together, we honor those who care, inspire those who serve, and build stronger, healthier communities for everyone."

About the Healthcare Hall-of-Famers Recognition Program

eternalHealth's Healthcare Hall-of-Famers Recognition Program was established to honor extraordinary healthcare professionals who have transformed patient experiences, strengthened community wellness, and demonstrated unwavering dedication to serving those throughout Massachusetts. The program recognizes professionals across all healthcare roles—from physicians and nurses to administrative staff and support teams—acknowledging that healing is truly a team effort.

The program aligns with eternalHealth's mission of fostering healthier, more connected communities where every individual receives compassionate care. By recognizing healthcare professionals across all specialties and roles, the program reinforces that every position within healthcare contributes meaningfully to patient well-being and community health.

About eternalHealth

eternalHealth is a pioneering Medicare Advantage plan with a clear mission: to remove common barriers to healthcare and meet the unique needs of seniors. Through innovative business practices, we’ve reimagined the approach to Medicare Advantage. Our company is built on the principle of empowering members with greater access to essential healthcare benefits. We strive to create a healthcare experience that combines comprehensive coverage with the flexibility and control that our members deserve, paving the way for a brighter and healthier future for seniors.