Charlotte Paolini, D.O., alumnus of the University of New England's College of Osteopathic Medicine and practicing physician in geriatrics with University Health Care's MatureCare group, has been recertified as long-term care medical director. Dr Paolini is a member of the Department of Geriatric Medicine at COM and is a recognized speaker on issues of long-term care and geriatrics. She also is the medical director for the University's Geriatric Education Center. MatureCare is a multiprovider group of physicians and nurse practitioners dedicated to serving the needs of residents in 22 facilities from Waterville to Sanford, Maine.