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Published on December 17, 2023

Stories You Loved in 2025

To celebrate 2025, we’re taking a look back at the stories that captured your attention and received the most page views from you. From major milestones like the opening of the Edwin Barbey Patient Care Pavilion to red-carpet STAR celebrations, inspiring 10 Questions spotlights and your Pets of Summer photos, this roundup captures the spirit of Cape Cod Healthcare—and all the reasons we have to smile.

CCHC Celebrations: From Breakfasts to BBQs - Cape Cod Healthcare

In celebration of National Nurses Week (May 6–12) and National Hospital Week (May 11-17), Cape Cod Healthcare hosted special events to honor and thank our dedicated team members.

Your Pets of Summer 2025

In response to our summer call for photos, you shared more than 80 snapshots of your four-legged (and some feathered and scaly) friends—and they couldn’t be cuter. From beach-loving pups and backyard adventurers to cuddly cats, playful kittens, horses, geese, and even a leopard gecko, the variety of pets featured here is truly heartwarming

Lights, Camera, Memorable Moments

The STAR Team Member Recognition Program kicked off the first red-carpet celebration of the year with award presentations, photo booths, staycation raffles and heartfelt appreciation.

The Next Generation of Care

We caught up with high school students and recent grads who are making a difference—and gaining real-world experience —on the floors at Cape Cod Hospital.

Security Team to the Rescue

Two Cape Cod Healthcare security officers demonstrated exceptional vigilance and quick thinking during a medical emergency outside the Emergency Center at Cape Cod Hospital.

Like Father, Like Daughter

As Sarah Houle and Alexis Papavasiliou begin medical school, the childhood friends and daughters of neurosurgeons Paul Houle, MD, and Achilles Papavasiliou, MD, reflect on growing up just miles apart, their shared dream of returning to Cape Cod as physicians, and the family and mentors who shaped their paths.

Celebrating Lynn Shields

From candy striper to chief compliance officer, Lynn Shields’ extraordinary 45-year journey is marked by compassion, excellence—and heartfelt reflections from those who worked alongside her.

Star Sisters: Twice as Nice

It runs in the genes. Two sisters in two different departments at Cape Cod Hospital recently achieved something rare: each earned a STAR Award in the same month. One works as a sales associate in retail pharmacy, and the other as a surgical tech in the operating room.

10 Questions with Michael Bachstein

From Midwest roots to healthcare visionary, Cape Cod Healthcare’s Vice President of Facilities Management shares the pride he felt when the Barbey Patient Care Pavilion opened its doors, his career journey, passion projects and life as a movie extra.

The Healing Power of Art

Joseph Conrad-Ferm blends creativity, compassion and care through his work as both an artist and a nurse at Cape Cod Hospital. His painting, “Every Ocean Dream Comes True,” which he generously donated to Cape Cod Healthcare, is one of many pieces of local artwork and photography displayed throughout the Edwin Barbey Patient Care Pavilion at Cape Cod Hospital.

For the Love of the Cape

Meet the Falmouth High School Classes of ’08 and ’09: Hannah Ouimet, FNP-C; Helen Price, NP; Brittany Dory, FNP-BC; Kelsey Rigby, MD; and Rachel Hutchinson, RN. Each has a unique healthcare journey with a common mission—giving back and caring for the community that helped shape them.

Positive Vibes: Celebrating Kindness, Community and Excellence

Two nurses in surgical day care earn national certifications; an ICU nurse honors a late colleague by riding in the Pan-Mass Challenge; and Project SEARCH celebrates 10 years at Cape Cod Healthcare.

A Vision Realized: The Beginning of a New Chapter

Cape Cod Healthcare celebrated the culmination of years of hard work and dedication with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 24, 2025, for the Edwin Barbey Patient Care Pavilion at Cape Cod Hospital. The event was an opportunity for staff, donors and community members to come together and celebrate the opening of this state-of-the-art facility that will transform healthcare delivery on Cape Cod for generations to come.

Back to School: A Prescription for Success

For a new generation of aspiring pharmacy technicians, heading “back to school” looks a little different. At Cape Cod Hospital, it means hitting the books, learning from seasoned professionals and gaining hands-on experience in a real-world healthcare setting.

10 Questions with Peter Pillitteri, MD

As a physician, mentor, musician and dog lover, Peter Pillitteri, MD, finds purpose in helping others—and looks forward to expanding that mission at the new Urgent Care Center in The Pinehills.

Falmouth Road Race: Lacing Up for a Good Cause

Ten Cape Cod Healthcare employees—from surgeons and ER nurses to project managers and financial specialists—went the distance in the iconic Falmouth Road Race on August 17. Running as part of the Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation team, they hit the pavement in support of the VNA Hospice program.

Major League Fun: Celebrating Our Team at the Ballpark

From first pitches to family fun, two employee appreciation nights at Cape Cod Baseball League games brought joy, connection and camaraderie to the stands.

10 Questions with Kathleen Thomas

Kathleen Thomas, an occupational therapist at Falmouth Hospital, helps patients regain strength, function and confidence — one modest triumph at a time.

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