Suffern, N.Y. (May 8) – Support for local healthcare and the spirit of philanthropy rang loud and clear at Good Samaritan Hospital's 32nd Annual Spring Ball on April 21. More than 300 physicians, healthcare administrators, board members, staff and friends raised more than $225,000 at the ball, the hospital's largest annual fundraiser. Good Samaritan, a Member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), held the event at The Rockleigh.
Proceeds from the Spring Ball help make it possible for the hospital to expand and enhance essential programs and services, ensuring that area residents continue to have local access to advanced healthcare.
Good Samaritan Hospital recognizes two honorees for exceptional service at the ball each year. Harry Boltin, MD received the Sister Joseph Rita Award for Medical Excellence. Dr. Boltin, a radiologist with Ramapo Radiology Associates, based at GSH, has served the region since 1970. The Good Samaritan Medal of Honor was awarded to Sam Fratto & IBEW Local Union 363, stalwart supporters of the hospital and numerous local charities for many years.
"There was so much to celebrate this year at the Spring Ball: Our distinguished honorees are devoted to the community; we continue to offer local residents life-saving advances in healthcare and, this month, we mark our second anniversary as a Member of the WMCHealth Network," said Mary P. Leahy, MD, CEO of Bon Secours Charity Health System.
"This year's Spring Ball was a tremendous success, thanks to the individuals and organizations who shared their support! Their sponsorships, donations, attendance and enthusiasm will help the hospital continue to invest in state-of-the-art resources," said Harold Peterson, chair of the Good Samaritan Foundation.
For more information about supporting Good Samaritan Hospital, please call 845.368.5151.
About Good Samaritan Hospital, a Member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network
Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, New York, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange Counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, New Jersey. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer treatment services, the area's leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children's Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance abuse services and its certified home care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond. For more information about Good Samaritan Hospital visit bschs.bonsecours.com or follow the hospital at
Facebook.com/BSCGSRMC or
Twitter.com/BSCHS
About Westchester Medical Center Health Network
The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is a 1,500-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, NY, spanning seven hospitals and several campuses and locations in the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 10,000 people, with nearly 3,000 attending physicians. From Level 1 and Level 2 Trauma Centers, the region's only acute care children's hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals and numerous health-related centers, programs and services, today WMCHealth is the leading and pre-eminent provider of integrated health in the Hudson Valley. For more information about WMCHealth, visit
www.wmchealth.org
