101.3 WMRC-FM “MyFM” & Regional Chamber Recognize Milford Regional With Accolades

Milford Regional Medical Center is the recipient of two high-profile honors by two long-time community partners—101.3 WMRC-FM “MyFM” and the Milford Area Chamber of Commerce (now Tri-County Regional Chamber of Commerce). As part of MyFM’s recent “Quest for the Best” program, Milford Regional won gold for Best Hospital and Best Charity Event. Additionally, this summer, the Tri-County Regional Chamber of Commerce presented Milford Regional with its 2022 Humanitarian Award.

This is MyFM’s second year sponsoring the “Quest for the Best” contest in which listeners, followers and other area community members cast votes for their favorite local businesses among 11 different categories including activities and entertainment, education, food and beverage, home and garden, law, lifestyle and beauty, medical, real estate, services, shopping and vehicle and services.

President & Chief Executive Officer of MyFM Media Tom McAuliffe II said this contest is a celebration of the local businesses that have endured, innovated and found new and better ways to serve their customers.

“Milford Regional has been honored to receive many accolades and distinctions; however, those that reflect the trust of the community are especially appreciated,” said Milford Regional Medical Center’s President & Chief Executive Officer Edward J. Kelly.

In addition to being named Best Hospital, Milford Regional was also recognized with a gold award for Best Charity Event—the Mélange Gala and Live Auction, which is overseen by the Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation and is considered the flagship fundraiser for the hospital. This year’s gala is set for November 5.

Milford Regional also took home a silver award for Surgery Center and the Milford Regional Physician Group was awarded a silver award for Best Medical Practice.

The 2022 “Quest for the Best” program had more than 1,300 local businesses nominated and garnered more than over 450,000 votes.

Tri-County Regional Chamber Recognizes Milford Regional with Humanitarian Award

Milford Regional Medical Center was the recipient of another community accolade this summer. The Tri-County Regional Chamber of Commerce, formerly the Milford Area Chamber of Commerce, presented its 2022 Humanitarian Award to Milford Regional. The award recognized the hospital’s dedication, service and support during the pandemic.

“This award is for every single doctor, nurse, office worker, the maintenance crew—really every single person who works at the hospital,” Chamber President Laura O’Callaghan said at the chamber’s Aug. 10 annual meeting and award presentations. “We wanted to recognize all those who were and continue to be on the front lines.”

Over the course of three COVID-19 surges, Milford Regional treated more than 1,800 COVID-19 inpatients. And, the Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation worked diligently with the Purchasing Department to distribute thousands of COVID-focused donations including masks, sanitizer, ponchos, gloves and eye protection.

“Milford Regional is honored and humbled that the Tri-County Regional Chamber of Commerce would recognize our service and commitment to the community during the pandemic,” said the Foundation’s Annual Giving Officer Julie Whitney, who accepted the award on behalf of the hospital. “The entire hospital staff worked tirelessly during the height of the pandemic and we’re grateful to be recognized for that.”

Tri-County Regional Chamber of Commerce is a private, not-for-profit, membership-based organization that advocates for local businesses in Bellingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis and Upton. Effective September 1, the organization changed its name from the Milford Area Chamber of Commerce to the Tri-County Regional Chamber of Commerce covering the above-mentioned towns located in Middlesex, Norfolk and Worcester Counties.

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Milford Regional Medical Center is a full-service, community and regional teaching hospital located in Milford, Mass. and serves patients from more than 20 towns in Central Massachusetts. The 149-bed medical center is a nonprofit, acute-care facility, where more than 300 primary care and specialty physicians are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community with dignity, compassion and respect.