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NUHEALTH FOUNDATION’S HEROES IN HEALTH GALA RAISES ALMOST $300,000 FOR PATIENT CARE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 1, 2010

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NUHEALTH FOUNDATION’S HEROES IN HEALTH GALA RAISES ALMOST $300,000 FOR PATIENT CARE

East Meadow, New York…..Arthur A. Gianelli, President/CEO of the NuHealth System, announced that the NuHealth Foundation’s 2010 Heroes in Health Gala, attended by 450 guests at Oheka Castle raised nearly  $300,000, which will be used to fund the advancement of quality care throughout the NuHealth System.  
 
“Our heartfelt thanks goes out to all of the devoted supporters whose generous contributions will enable NuHealth to continue providing quality to its hundreds of thousands of patients of the NuHealth System,” stated Gianelli.
In additional to celebrating a year of robust progress, including the opening of the Zaki Hossain Diabetes Center, a new Roosevelt Family Health Center, and several bold renovations throughout the hospital, the gala also marked Nassau University Medical Center’s 75th anniversary. 
It is in the spirit of growth and continued excellence, NuHealth Foundation gala honored Healthcare REIT, which is one of NuHealth’s partners in its multi-year capital expansion project.

Deidra Parrish Williams, Executive Director of the NuHealth Foundation, noted:  “NuHealth plays a vital role in our region’s well-being and the Foundation is committed to building a strong cast of friends and supporters who share our mission, which is to provide the best possible care to the most vulnerable among us. She went on to point out that 2010 has been a real turning point for the NuHealth Foundation.  “In addition to securing a number of significant gifts, we’ve recruited several impressive new individuals to serve on our board, including Craig V. Rizzo, chairmain of the NuHealth System corporate board and Paul Tonna of the Energeia Partnership.”  
 

Left to right:
Crag V. Rizzo, chair of the NuHealth System, board of directors
John T. Thomas, (honoree) Healthcare REIT, executive vice president, medical facilities
Deidra Parrish Williams, executive director, NuHealth Foundation
Arthur A. Gianelli, President/CEO, NuHealth System

ABOUT NUHEALTH:
NuHealth is a Long Island health care organization delivering essential medical care and disease and lifestyle management to everyone at every stage of life.  Also known as Nassau Health Care Corporation, NuHealth is a public benefit corporation managing the operations of Nassau University Medical Center, A. Holly Patterson Extended Care and a network of Family Health Centers that bring primary and specialty care out into the community.  By emphasizing wellness, cultural sensitivity and collaborative efforts with the North Shore-LIJ Health System, NuHealth is working to make good care more affordable and easier to access.
NuHealth Foundation is the philanthropic arm of NuHealth Systems
For more information about NuHealth or its Centers of Care, visit www.nuhealth.net.