Press Release
Year 2004
- December 14, 2004 - "NORTHERN LIGHTS, RUSSIAN NIGHTS" REALLY WARMED UP DONORS NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL GALA RAISES $600,000 TO BENEFIT NEW ER SOLD OUT EVENT WAS THE UNDISPUTED "TALK OF THE TOWN"
- December, 2004 - COMMUNITY RESOURCE NAMED FOR DISTINGUISHED PHYSICIAN
- November, 2004 - NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL TO HOLD ANNUAL GALA - "NORTHERN LIGHTS, RUSSIAN NIGHTS" TO BENEFIT NEW ER EVENT PROMISES TO BE A WARM AND MAGICAL EVENING
- October 28, 2004 - BALANCE CENTER OPENS AT NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL
- October 22, 2004 - NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL TO RECEIVE $250,000 NYS GRANT TO SUPPORT NEW EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
- August 11, 2004 - BROOKS APPOINTED VICE PRESIDENT OF
NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
- July 15, 2004 - NEW NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AND NURSERY OPEN AT NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL OFFERS SPECIAL FEATURES FOR TINIEST PATIENTS
- February 12, 2004 - AUXILIARY DONATION TO NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL SUPPORTS SPECIAL CARE NURSERY RENOVATIONS AND CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM
- March 4, 2004 - SAVE THE DATE - JOSEPH ABBOUD CELEBRITY TENNIS CLASSIC RETURNS TO BENEFIT NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL’S CAMPAIGN FOR KIDS II
- May 5, 2004 - FASHION SHOW TO BENEFIT NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL
- May 10, 2004 - Northern Westchester Hospital Appoints Medical Director for Intensive Care
- June 11, 2004 - VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED FOR DEDICATED SERVICE TO NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL
- July 8, 2004 - HELP FOR PSORIASIS SUFFERERS
December 14, 2004 - "NORTHERN LIGHTS, RUSSIAN NIGHTS" REALLY WARMED UP DONORS NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL GALA RAISES $600,000 TO BENEFIT NEW ER SOLD OUT EVENT WAS THE UNDISPUTED "TALK OF THE TOWN"
Under a 22,000 square foot tent in the parking lot of the hospital, the recent Gala to benefit Northern Westchester Hospital raised a record $600,000 (net) and awareness of the need for a new Emergency Room at NWH in Mount Kisco. With more than 900 guests, the sold-out event was the undisputed "talk of the town," for both partygoers and neighboring residents alike.
Honored at the NWH Gala were Thomas O. Ryder, of New Canaan, CT who is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Reader’s Digest Association and Dr. Alan Schadlow, of Katonah, an internist in the community for more than 30 years and a past-president of the NWH Medical Staff.
While it lightly snowed that day outside, the interior of the tent was warmed with the glow of hospital patrons gathered for an important cause. Stylishly decorated with interior design by Pleasantville-based Tangram, whose owners Tricia and Steel Swift of Bedford were co-chairs of the gala along with Ashley and Vincent Andrews of North Salem, and Tracey and Scott Gerber of Pound Ridge, guests came adorned in "faux fur" and "fancy frocks," to celebrate the Dr. Zhivago-esque theme. The cocktail reception was awash in snowy white, complete with a lounge atmosphere of classic modern low white sofas and glass tables by French designer Philippe Starck. Evergreens and birch trees covered in gentle snow and a 12-foot ice bar rounded out the elegant setting.
Amazingly, the night was one when the Northern Lights could be uniquely viewed in the Northern Westchester sky. Throughout the evening guests danced the night away to the hot sounds of the society band The Starlight Orchestras featuring Marianne Bennett. A live auction featuring Nicholas F. MacLean, International Director of the Impressionist and Modern Art Department of Christie’s, helped raise more than $90,000. A virtual raffle for a low-dose X-Ray Machine for the Emergency Department added to the fun and benefit of the hospital.
President William Jefferson Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton of Chappaqua were the Gala’s honorary Co-Chairs in appreciation of the care that Mr. Clinton received recently at NWH.
The event exemplified a newly reinvigorated philanthropic effort at NWH with an expanded interest by the community in raising money for the hospital.
"There is a new energy in fundraising taking place at NWH and more and more people are getting on board. The hospital is a tremendous resource in the community that we should all support," said Hatsy Vallar of Bedford, who with husband Scott, were members of the Gala Committee. "For many new residents of Bedford, Mount Kisco, Chappaqua and surrounding area, who are looking for their niche in charity and social responsibility, this is the place to be."
By all accounts, the Northern Lights, Russian Nights Gala was the highlight of the season!
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December, 2004 - COMMUNITY RESOURCE NAMED FOR DISTINGUISHED PHYSICIAN
Newly modernized Hal Federman, M.D. Health Sciences Library Opens to the Public
-Dr. Hal Federman of
Chappaqua honored at Northern Westchester Hospital-
Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) has opened its newly modernized Health Sciences Library, a resource center designed to meet the health information needs of the community as well as NWH’s affiliated physicians, hospital personnel, patients and their families. The library, which is a free resource for the community, was named the Hal Federman, M.D. Health Sciences Library, at a recent ceremony at the hospital, in honor of a local distinguished physician, Dr. Harold Federman of Chappaqua.
The new library has been named in honor of Dr. Federman (known as Hal) through the generosity of the Goldie Anna Charitable Trust in recognition for Dr. Federman’s devotion to his patients and to the practice of medicine in the northern Westchester community for more than 33 years.
Joel Seligman, President and CEO of NWH commented, "We are extremely grateful to the Goldie Anna Charitable Trust for enabling us to improve access to health information for the community. We are proud that the Library, which is such a valuable resource for the public and the medical community, is named in honor of Dr. Federman because his dedication to his patients and patient care exemplifies the excellence of the NWH medical staff."
The Hal Federman, MD Health Sciences Library provides print, audiovisual and computerized resources to support patient care, education of staff and consumers and research. Services include information retrieval, literature searches, inter-library loan, document delivery, and support in using and accessing these services. A medical Librarian certified by the Medical Library Association and a member of the Academy of Health Professionals is available to respond to requests for information.
Through the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, the library shares resources with other hospitals, universities and organizations. The Hal Federman, MD Health Sciences Library also participates in DOCLINE and Loansome Doc, inter-library loan systems of the National Library of Medicine.
The library is open to the public Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 914-666-1259.
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November, 2004 - NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL TO HOLD ANNUAL GALA
"NORTHERN LIGHTS, RUSSIAN NIGHTS" TO BENEFIT NEW ER
EVENT PROMISES TO BE A WARM AND MAGICAL EVENING
Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) will hold its annual gala on Saturday, Nov. 13 under a "magical tented setting" on the Northern Westchester Hospital Campus in Mount Kisco. With the theme "Northern Lights, Russian Nights" the dinner dance promises to be a warm and magical evening.
More than 750 guests are expected to attend the fundraiser to benefit the Hospital’s Emergency Services and to help build a new expanded Emergency Room at NWH. Dr. Alan R. Schadlow, of Katonah, an internist and former president of the NWH Medical Staff and Thomas O. Ryder, chairman and chief executive officer of The Reader’s Digest Association will be honored at the event.
The Honorable William Jefferson Clinton and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton are the honorary co-chairs of this year’s NWH Gala. Event Co-Chairs are Ashley and Vincent Andrews of North Salem, Tracey and Scott Gerber of Pound Ridge and Tricia and Steel Swift of Bedford.
The evening will feature entertainment by The Starlight Orchestras with Marianne Bennett and interior design by Tangram. There will be a live auction and a virtual raffle with the hospital the winner of a special low-dose X-ray Machine. Gala tickets are $500 or $1000 a person. For more information or to purchase tickets to "Northern Lights, Russian Nights" call Gabby Greenwald at the Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation at 914-242-8392.
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October 28, 2004 - BALANCE CENTER OPENS AT NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL
-Treatment Now Available for Patients with Vertigo,
Dizziness and Imbalance-
Patients suffering from conditions involving vertigo, dizziness and imbalance can now receive comprehensive testing to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of vertigo and imbalance disorders at the new Balance Center at Northern Westchester Hospital.
"Vertigo and chronic unsteadiness are not a disease, but are symptoms of a problem in the balance system," noted Lawrence Meiteles, MD, Medical Director of the Balance Center. "Balance and vestibular disorders are generally non-life threatening. However, symptoms can dramatically impact a person’s quality of life," added Dr. Meiteles.
At the Balance Center, patients benefit from a coordinated approach to their care and are able to receive diagnostic and treatment recommendations at one facility. Comprehensive balance function testing can include one or more of the following tests: Rotational Chair, Computerized Dynamic Posturography and Video/ Electronystagmography. These tests aid in diagnosing inner ear disease as well as underlying central nervous system conditions which can cause imbalance. All procedures are performed by a licensed audiologist with specialized fellowship training in vestibular function, under the medical direction of Dr. Meiteles, who is board-certified in otolaryngology with additional training on Otology, Neurotology and Skull-Based Surgery.
In addition to diagnostic testing, the multidisciplinary team provides patient education, counseling and referral, depending on the patient’s diagnosis and need for follow up care. Treatment varies based on the cause of the symptoms and can include specialized neuro-otologic surgery/procedures, medication use or Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT).
"We are pleased to have this valuable service for patients available here at Northern Westchester Hospital," said Joel Seligman, President and CEO. "Balance disorders can be so disruptive to people’s lives and we are proud to be home to this highly reputable program with its renowned staff and modern technology for diagnosing and treating these troublesome conditions."
The Balance Center accepts most major insurance plans. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 914.242.8177. For a referral to a member of the NWH medical staff, call 1-877-4-NWH-DOC, or visit www.nwhc.net.Â
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October 22, 2004 - NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL TO RECEIVE $250,000 NYS GRANT TO SUPPORT NEW EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Senator Vincent Leibell Secures Money from Community Capital Assistance Program for Emergency Room
Northern Westchester Hospital has been awarded a $250,000 grant from New York State to support the development of a new Emergency Department at the hospital. The grant, which comes from the New York State Community Capital Assistance Program, was secured by NYS Senator Vincent Leibell, who has been a long time supporter of the hospital. The money will help launch a capital campaign to build a new expanded emergency room to better serve the needs of the Northern Westchester Region and beyond.
"I am pleased to be able to ensure that the people who live and work in this community have the best emergency resources available," said Senator Vincent Leibell. "Northern Westchester Hospital is known for their caring and respected staff of doctors and nurses. Now, these doctors and nurses will have the benefit of an expanded facility and state of the art equipment to help them better serve the residents of this growing community."
"This money is a tremendous resource for the hospital and will enable us to begin to develop a new expanded Emergency Room that will better serve the community," said Joel Seligman, President and CEO of Northern Westchester. "Our emergency medicine staff is top-notch staff, but our facility needs expansion, upgrading, and additional services. We are so appreciative of Senator Leibell’s efforts to secure this grant for the benefit of the people of this region. The grant provides a leadership contribution as we begin our capital campaign to build a new ER and improve the facility, expand the services and take care of the increasing numbers of people who need emergency care."
Close to 25,000 people are cared for in the Emergency Department at Northern Westchester Hospital, each year. The new ER will be approximately twice as large with appropriate areas for children, the elderly and psychiatric patients. The hospital is also seeking approval for a cardiac catherization laboratory for rapid care of heart patients, as part of its emergency services.
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August 11, 2004 - BROOKS APPOINTED VICE PRESIDENT OF
NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Todd Brooks has been named Vice President of the Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) Foundation, where he will be primarily responsible for major gifts and planned giving.
According to Priscilla Goldfarb, President of the NWH Foundation, "Todd has an impressive record in development, community outreach and capital campaigns. His skills and experience will support our ambitious plans to raise funds to implement NWH’s strategic priorities for clinical excellence and service quality."
Mr. Brooks was most recently Director of Development and Communications at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers in Harrison where his responsibilities included management of a $15 million Capital Campaign to address key initiatives within the Behavioral Health Services division; creating direct mail appeals; writing proposals to Foundations and Corporations; organizing special events and cultivating donor prospects. He has also served as Director of Development and External Affairs at Bon Secours New York Health System, Inc.- in the Bronx and as Field Director for the Archdiocese of New York.
Mr. Brooks received his Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Fordham University. He and his wife reside in White Plains, NY, with their two daughters.
Formed in 2000, the Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation was developed as the non-profit fundraising entity of NWH. Thanks to the gracious support of the community, the Foundation has already met aggressive campaign fundraising goals, totaling over $30 million to support various hospital programs including: Surgical Center expansion; the development of a Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center; Advanced Life Support Services and Community Emergency Preparedness; Neonatal/Nursery expansion; Pediatric Services Endowment; Neurosurgical Services; and the Lounsbery Endowment for future investments in patient care services.
The Foundation staff coordinates all donations to NWH and manages fundraising events, including the annual gala, direct mail appeals, planned giving, commemorative gifts and all program donations. For more information, call 914-242-8382 or visit www.nwhc.net.
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July 15, 2004 - NEW NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AND NURSERY OPEN AT NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL OFFERS SPECIAL FEATURES FOR TINIEST PATIENTS
Northern Westchester Hospital opened its new nursery and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony, on Thursday, July 15 in Mount Kisco. The hospital, which is renowned for its maternity and child services, showed off the new nursery with the beaming pride of first-time parents. More than 100 guests, staff, board members, volunteers, and donors of NWH celebrated the dedication of the new nursery and NICU that offers special features for the hospital’s tiniest patients.
"This is an important milestone for NWH," said Joel Seligman, President and CEO of Northern Westchester Hospital. "Our medical and nursing team are among the most talented and experienced neonatal staff in the region. Now, our NICU facility will match their high quality of care and provide a more supportive atmosphere for families."
Under the direction of Dr. Rick Stafford, Director of Neonatology at Northern Westchester Hospital, the Nursery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at NWH cares for the close to 2,000 babies born each year at NWH of which approximately 10 percent require intensive care.
Dr. Stafford, who joined NWH in 1992 from Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, is credited with the creation of the NICU, which was the first neonatal intensive care unit in a community hospital in Westchester County. The NICU has cared for more than 2,200 babies in its 12 year history.
"The NICU gives parents the peace of mind and safety of having their infant’s special needs responded to immediately and with state-of-the-art care," said Dr. Stafford. "Our outcomes with critically ill newborns are outstanding with exceptionally low newborn morbidity and mortality rates. What we provide is an exceptional level of service in a personalized setting."
The new NICU facility includes 10 certified NICU beds, 4 observation beds and facilities for parents to stay the night to prepare for bringing their baby home. The NICU has been expanded from its previous space to include more than 6,400 square feet. With all of the latest technology including specialized heart and lung monitors, ventilators and incubators, the unit can care for babies born as early as 27 weeks of gestation and as small as 2 pounds. Similarly, the well baby nursery can comfortably accommodate over 20 babies each day.
"The new Nursery and NICU is designed to provide developmentally sensitive and family centered care," added Stafford. "We have tried to create an atmosphere that provides the intensive level of care that an infant needs while being as gentle and sensitive as possible to the specialized medical needs of premature or sick newborns. The Nursery and NICU are acoustically dampened to create quiet for the babies and have specialized lighting to create a womblike environment."
Dr. Mazan Khalifeh, Associate Director of Neontalogy noted, "Babies who require intensive care at birth can be in the NICU for two to three months or more before going home. This can be very stressful for the parents, grandparents, and even siblings. Having a high-quality well-equipped and expertly staffed facility close to home so that parents don’t have to leave the community is an invaluable resource. We have always provided the highest quality of care, now we can do it in an environment that is ideal for families," he said.
In addition to Drs. Stafford and Khalifeh, the staff of the NICU at NWH includes a third full-time neonatologist, Dr. Melissa Tsai, as well as a full complement of experienced neonatal nurses, respiratory therapists and social workers. The Center for Maternal/Child Health at Northern Westchester Hospital (of which the NICU is a component) also includes high-risk obstetricians known as perinatologists or maternal-fetal medicine specialists, obstetricians, and obstetrical anesthesiologists.
The NICU staff at NWH is well-equipped to stabilize and treat life-threatening emergencies and illnesses in newborns. Many infants who are born prematurely require respiratory support such as nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Surfactant Therapy, or ventilator support. Infants who are born prematurely will often require NICU care because they are more likely to be susceptible to respiratory distress, chronic lung issues, and feeding issues since their tiny lungs and bodies have not yet developed to full term. To manage high-risk deliveries at NWH, neonatologists are involved in the delivery of high-risk newborns, along with the patient’s primary obstetrician or maternal-fetal medicine specialist. These newborns have immediate access to the NICU if that level of care is required.
Additionally, as a member of the NY-Presbyterian Healthcare System, NWH is an active participant in the Regional Perinatal Network of Children’s Hospital of New York. Through the network, virtually all pediatric services are available. In addition to the resources at NWH, parents and patients in the NICU at NWH have access to a full-range of pediatric specialists such as pediatric cardiology, complex pediatric surgery, and pediatric open-heart surgery.
Close to $2 million was donated by members of the community to support the construction of the NICU, representing roughly half of the building costs of the $4 million project. Fundraising is an ongoing initiative to support Maternal / Child Services at the hospital and the post-partum unit is slated to be renovated early next year.
The Nursery and NICU were designed by Swanke Hayden Connell Architects of Manhattan and constructed by Sterling Contracting Corporation of Mahwah, N.J.
"There is virtually nothing that we can’t offer a parent of a newborn," noted Stafford, "and we do it right here in the community close to home."
For more information or for a tour of the new nursery and NICU call 914-666-1030.
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July 8, 2004 - HELP FOR PSORIASIS SUFFERERS
On July 28, Northern Westchester Hospital will host a free educational program on Psoriasis from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the hospital Conference Center. Presented by David Bank, MD, dermatologist on staff at NWH, the program will cover symptoms of psoriasis and newly available therapies.
Refreshments and free parking will be provided. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 914-666-1909.
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June 11, 2004 - VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED FOR DEDICATED SERVICE TO NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL
Northern Westchester Hospital recently celebrated its dedicated volunteer corps at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Brunch held at the Mount Kisco Country Club.
Highlights of the event included the award presentation which recognized volunteers for achieving milestones in the number of service hours they have completed, including: 2,000 hours: Verann England of Somers and Barbara Peterson of Katonah; 2,500 hours: Marge Hall of Mt. Kisco, Sister Barbara Heil of Somers, Shirley Kipnis of Somers and Barbara Nickolas of Armonk; 3,000 hours: Barbara Aronson of Chappaqua; 4,000 hours: Claire Lieberman of Yorktown Heights and Sy Rosen of Somers; 5,000 hours: Bob Edwards of Mt. Kisco.
Additional honors were bestowed upon Dot Young of Armonk, who received the Beacon of Light award for exceptional service and dedication; and to Wally England and Anna DiMicco who were awarded lifetime achievement certificates, in memoriam.
Northern Westchester Hospital is always looking for new volunteers. Opportunities exist in patient and non-patient care departments including the Nursery, Visitor’s Desk, Patient Transportation, Silver Spoons patient feeding program, Patient Response Hotline, Pet Therapy, musicians to play throughout various areas of the hospital, cookie bakers, healing tea cart servers and more. Orientation is provided and flexible schedules can be arranged for day/evening, weekday or weekend shifts. All volunteers are required to complete a medical clearance- junior volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. For more information or to become a volunteer at NWH, call 914-666-1925 or visit www.nwhc.net.
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May 10, 2004 - Northern Westchester Hospital Appoints Medical Director for Intensive Care
New Intensivist Program Provides Highest Level of Care On-Site 24-hours a day
Dr. Harlan Richard Weinberg has been appointed Medical Director of the Intensive Care Unit of Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) in Mount Kisco. Weinberg, a critical care specialist, has been a member of the medical staff of NWH for 17 years.
Dr. Weinberg is board-certified in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and internal medicine. He is also an assistant clinical professor of Medicine at New York Medical College, a post he has held since 1986.
Dr. Weinberg is credited with the formation of the Intensivist Program at NWH, which currently includes six critical care physicians. Under the direction of Dr. Weinberg, the Intensivist Program provides on-site critical care physicians coverage of the Intensive Care Unit, at NWH, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Additionally, Dr. Weinberg leads the entire team of critical care specialists including dedicated critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and social workers.
"Dr. Weinberg helped us initiate the development of the Medical Intensivist Program whereby critical care physicians are in the hospital, caring for patients at the bedside, around-the-clock. Under his leadership the hospital now provides the highest-level of critical care by hospital-based physicians," said Joel Seligman, President and CEO of Northern Westchester Hospital. "This is a tremendous benefit to patients and families who can access the physician when they are in the unit and also to the patients’ private physicians, who can rely on the intensive care doctor to manage the hour-by-hour medical care of their patient. A hospital-based ICU physician program has also been shown to decrease the average length patient stay in the ICU and the amount of time on extraordinary life support."
"Additionally, with a full-time critical care physician based at the hospital, we have the resources for critical care expertise at all times in the ER or any other area of the hospital," added Seligman. "Dr. Weinberg and his team are a very important resource for the hospital and the community."
Dr. Weinberg received his medical degree from the University of Connecticut after completing a Bachelor of Arts degree from Drake University. He completed his internship and residency training at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and a fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Thoracic Society.
He is a resident of Millwood.
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May 5, 2004 - FASHION SHOW TO BENEFIT NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL
Neiman Marcus and NWH Auxiliary Team Up to Raise Money for Pediatric Emergency Medicine
The Auxiliary of Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) and Neiman Marcus will host a fashion show and luncheon on Friday, May 14, at the Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York. Proceeds from this event will benefit a new pediatric suite in the hospital’s Emergency Department, which is slated for rebuilding and expansion over the next three years.
Dr. Michael Finkelstein, Medical Director of the Center for Health & Healing of Northern Westchester and former Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs at Northern Westchester Hospital, will be the keynote speaker. Dr. Finkelstein will provide information on the availability of integrative medical services within the community and the emerging Department of Integrative Medicine at Northern Westchester Hospital. In addition to his leadership at the Center for Health & Healing and NWH, Dr. Finkelstein is currently an Associate Fellow in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
The presentation will be followed by lunch and a fashion presentation featuring the latest trends provided by Neiman Marcus, located in White Plains.
The fashions will feature designer collections including Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Armani Collezioni, Loro Piana, Ralph Lauren and Escada.
"Neiman Marcus is proud to be a part of the Northern Westchester Hospital luncheon to raise money for a new pediatric suite in the hospital’s Emergency Department. We are delighted to support this most worthwhile organization. This provides us with opportunity to give back to our community in a small way," Beth Pine, Vice President and General Manager, Neiman Marcus.
This year’s event is chaired by Stephanie Insolia of Bedford, New York. Dr. Jill Ratner, attending pediatrician at the Mount Kisco Medical Group and a member of the medical staff at NWH is the honorary physician chairperson. In addition to the keynote speaker, fashion show and lunch, participants will take part in a raffle for a chance to win a variety of elegant prizes furnished by Neiman Marcus.
In addition to the Pediatric Emergency Suite, the Auxiliary of Northern Westchester Hospital also actively supports the hospital’s Chaplaincy fund.
The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. with continental breakfast. Tickets are $75.00 per person, which includes the fashion show, lunch and presentation. Raffle tickets will be sold at $10.00 each or a book of six for $50.00. For reservations or more information call 914-242-8352.
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March 4, 2004 - SAVE THE DATE - JOSEPH ABBOUD CELEBRITY TENNIS CLASSIC RETURNS TO BENEFIT NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL’S CAMPAIGN FOR KIDS II
On Saturday, May 1, the Third Annual Joseph Abboud Celebrity Tennis Classic will be held at the Saw Mill Club in Mount Kisco. Proceeds from the event will benefit Northern Westchester Hospital’s Campaign for Kids II initiative which supports maternal and child health services including: both the Wellbaby and Neonatal Intensive Care Nurseries; Labor and Delivery modernizations; Pediatric Unit upgrades; the Pediatric Hospitalist program and Pediatric Emergency Care.
This year’s event is being co-chaired by Laurance Friedman and Ivano Panetti. Joseph Abboud is the Honorary Chairman and Richey Reneberg is the Tournament Chairman. Tennis players include: Jimmy Arias; Zina Garrison; Jim Grabb; Tom Gullikson; Patrick McEnroe; Jeff Tarango; Mal Washington; and, other top pros.
The event will run from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., with a full day of activities including: a pro am tournament; celebrity tennis matches; a tennis clinic; spinning; yoga; kickboxing; kids activities; martial arts class and demonstrations; refreshments and more. An interactive website has also been developed for people to bid online in advance of the event to play with a pro partner (for details- visit the NWH website at www.nwhc.net/auctions).
General admission tickets, which include all adult and children’s activities, are $100 per person (includes one guest – children 18 and under are free). Sponsorship packages are also available at $1,000; $2,500; $5,000; $10,000; and $25,000.
For more information about the event and sponsor benefits, call 914-242-8392.
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February 12, 2004 - AUXILIARY DONATION TO NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL SUPPORTS SPECIAL CARE NURSERY RENOVATIONS AND CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM
On January 14, 2004, the Auxiliary presented Northern Westchester Hospital with its annual donation of $65,000 raised during various fundraising activities in 2003.
The donation will be allocated towards the $4 million renovation of the hospital’s Level II Intensive Care Nursery ($50,000), which has been designated by the Auxiliary as its fundraising initiative for the past five years, and the Chaplaincy Program ($15,000), which has long been supported by the Auxiliary.
Throughout the year, the Auxiliary coordinates numerous fundraising and educational programs for the community. 2003 events included: a summer party and silent auction at Historical Hall in Bedford; the annual fashion show and luncheon featuring a presentation by Dr. Katherine Elwyn, surgeon on staff at NWH; the Baby Photo program for newborns; and the Kindergarten Tour, which offers a hands-on tour for kindergarteners. The Auxiliary also oversees the hospital Gift Shop, which contributed $8,000 to this year’s donation.
At the annual meeting, the Auxiliary also nominated the new Executive Board of Officers for 2004 including: Deirdre Glascott and Melissa West, Co-Presidents; Nancy McGarr, Treasurer; Leslie Wortmann, Corresponding Secretary; Lucia Chapman, Recording Secretary; Debbie Gourd, Assistant Treasurer; and, Sue Turner, Ex Officio.
For more information about the Auxiliary’s outreach efforts and membership, please call 914-666-1818.
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