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Fall/Winter 2018 Issue

Joe Mirra – Just terrificBy: Tina Fabiani

A passion for giving back, an unwav-ering dedication and a drive to help others succeed are just a few of the ways in which Joseph Mirra can be described. Known by many as a

“quintessential volunteer,” he has a passion for the community that is evident in everything he does.

As a true leader and integral part of MidState Medical Center, Joe has served on numerous hospital boards and committees including the Board of Governors, Community Advisory Council, Board of Directors, and Chair of the Development Commit-tee. In this role, he has lead efforts to increase local philanthropy to support hospital programs and services. In 2016 Joe was awarded with the final presentation of MidState Medical Center’s Crystal Obelisk Award. The award was established by MidState in 1991 to recognize individuals, groups or organizations for distinguished contributions to the advancement of the healthcare delivery system in the community. Through his selfless commitment and a genuine desire to improve the health of the communi-ty, Joe was a deserving recipient of this prestigious award.

But Joe’s commitment to community extends far beyond the walls of MidState. Joe’s commitment to service and path to leadership began in the mid-1960s when he enlisted in the Air Force during the Vietnam era where he serviced stints in Guam, Okinawa and Thailand, his key responsibility to debrief B-52 flight

crews after their missions. Numerous organizations have benefited from his passion, insight and experience. For many years, Joe has worked with the Wallingford Economic Development Commission where he current-ly serves as Chairman. He also serves on the Town Center Collaborative group and is the co-founder and Chairman of the board of HUBCAP Wallingford, where he passionately devotes time developing collaborative op-por-tunities between schools, businesses, entrepreneurs and the community.

Before recently retiring, Joe was the president of Business Resource Center, LLC located in Yalesville. Prior to estab-lish-ing this business, Joe enjoyed a successful career as an executive with AVCO Financial Service, Manufactures Hanover Bank Subsidiary, and a healthcare revenue recovery unit within the Ansonia Credit Bureau Corp. With over 40 years’ experience in revenue en-hancement services throughout the Northeast and affiliations with the Trade Associations and Chambers of Commerce, Joe has served as a lobbyist addressing healthcare and business issues in both Hartford and Washington, DC.

A successful businessman and community advocate, if you were to ask Joe what his proudest accom-plishment is, he would tell you it is his family. His determination in life stems from his upbringing and his love for his family. Joe adores his wife, Mary, and they have been happily married for over 50 years. They are proud of their two sons and

four grandchildren. Now retired, Joe is happy to be able to spend more quality time with his loved ones. Joe is also a talented photographer and is pursuing this interest profes-sion-ally and part-time.

As MidState Medical Center’s Development Committee Chair for over twenty year’s we are saddened to see him step down from this position, but would like to take this opportunity to thank Joe for all of the time he has devoted to our organization. MidState Medical Center has benefited from over a quarter century relationship with Joe, with his extraordinary efforts as a volunteer an advocate for our hospital. Joe will truly be missed but will always be thought of as part of the MidState family.

Thank you so much Joe, we can’t help but think you’re terrific!

Joseph Mirra

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A special thank you to our donorsA special dinner reception was held at The Farms Country Club in Wallingford. This annual celebration of support and generosity is our way of honoring our generous donors. To see our Honor Roll of donors, please visit midstatemedical.org/giving.

Laurence Weiss, MD “is doing it right”

Laurence Weiss, MD

By: Cheryl Belomizi

In 1983, Dr. Laurence (Larry) Weiss, now a semi-retired partner and former president of Radiology Associates at MidState Medical Center, was looking for a community hospital to start his life-long career. From the North Shore of Long Island, this Queens native saw an ad in the paper for a radiologist at Meriden/Wallingford Hospital. After traveling nearly 100 miles for an interview, he was hesitant about his decision. As he walk- ed to the third floor of this large building to his appoint-ment, he saw a wheel barrow filled with shovels and other similar items. He had second thoughts about working there, but immediately realized that the kindness of the people he came in contact with during that short time outweighed any first impressions regarding the appearance of a small section of the hospital during a construction project.

That culture and friendly en- vironment continued through-out his, now 36-year career at MidState Medical Center –

“The staff went above and beyond all the time,” Larry said with pride. He feels very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work alongside so many great people in the

radiology department and offices. In fact, socializing with everyone is one of the high-lights of his day. He misses the breaks at the coffee shop in the old Meriden/Wallingford Hospital and reminiscences about their delicious BLTs and milkshakes.

Larry does what he can to keep in shape, but warns against jogging on the entrance ramps to the highways. He admits to making that mistake when jogging on his lunch break. While attempting his usual run down Lewis Avenue and up the entrance ramp to I-691, he recalls getting “pulled over” when a policeman stopped his car directly in front of him to ask forcefully “What are you doing on the entrance ramp to the highway?” Scared and embarrassed, Larry explained his daily routine to the officer. Luckily, his kind and gentle demeanor afforded him a reprieve from spending the rest of his work day at the Meriden Police Department.

In addition to his “fun” activi-ties and busy career, Larry served as an officer in the Meriden Wallingford Medical Society for four years and played a key role for 10 years on the hospital’s committee to identify gaps in specialties and recruit physicians that are still in practice today. As president,

he planned and organized a dinner dance at the Ramada Inn in Meriden, an accom- plishment he was proud to say brought 100 people in attendance.

When Larry is not working or attending a work event, he is spending time with his wife, Lori, of 35 years, and daugh-ters, Lindsay and Jamie. They all enjoy leisure activities such as tennis, traveling and watch- ing professional football. Un- fortunately, they root for the Jets which has caused them considerable suffering over the years, he explains. Larry, Lindsay and Jamie participate as a team in the radiology department pro football pick- em contest. They are proud of the fact that they have finish- ed in the top three spots several times over the past years.

Most recently, Dr. Weiss was awarded Fellowship in the American College of Radiology (ACR). This Fellowship is one of the most prestigious formal recognitions available to long-time ACR members. It symbolizes exceptional achievement in the fields of diagnostic radiology, interven-tional radiology, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology, and/or medical physics. Only 10 percent of College members have been awarded this honor.

Besides Larry’s ongoing support of the hospital, he has included MidState Medical Center in his will and chooses to leave a planned gift to continue his support well into the future. He is the newest member of MidState’s bequest society – Infinity Circle – recognizing individuals who have notified the Department of Philanthropy of their inten- tion to include MidState Medi- cal Center in their wills or estate plans. Larry is very passionate about his work and is extremely proud to support MidState Medical Center for the patients, families, and community he cares so deeply about.

Lastly, Larry wanted to share a quote that he chooses to live by, something his father used to say, and what he thinks about when he is not giving his best effort: “If you are going to do a job, do it right.”

Above, left: Infinity Circle members Above right, Margarete Stanchick, Tina Fabiani, Development Special Project Coordinator, Elaine Murphy

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3Fundraising News for Our Donors Who Are Making a Difference

Members of Girls Incorporated of Meriden donated baby bags to benefit new mothers and their newborn babies at MidState Medical Center. With the help of a health department grant, the five girls led the coordination and collection of comfort and care items for their “Healthy Start” fundraiser and were able to collect enough baby items to fill 30 bags with pajamas, bibs, blankets, onesies, board books and other necessities. In addition, each bag contained a handmade card wish-ing the moms a healthy start with their new babies.

MidState receives donation from Girls, Inc.

Pictured from left to right: Terri Carter, RN, Manager MidState Family Birthing Center; Girls Inc. members: Yamilis Guadalupe, Eryka West, Elyssa West, Emily Charron, Laurel Kroeber; Amy Kelleher, RN, Regional Director, Women and Children

11-year-old twin sisters making a significant difference to families in needWith the guidance and encouragement from their Girl Scout troop leader, Cat Quinn, and mother, Rose, Valerie and Jennifer Peluso collected donations of more than 550 baby items to fill 50 gift bags to give to families in need at the Family Birthing Center at MidState Medical Center. The girls collected from their school, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Stop & Shop (Centennial Plaza) in Meriden, Walmart in Wallingford, and they also received donations from BJ’s, Stop & Shop and Independent Baptist Bible Church in Middletown.

At just 11 years old, these twins decided they wanted to help give back to their community in a big way. They chose the Family Birthing Center as part of a project to receive their Bronze Award for Girl Scouts, the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. First they needed to present the project details and timeline to the group for approval and then coordinate the entire process. In just a few weeks, their proceeds were estimated to be well over $1,000. The Family Birthing Center staff were thrilled to receive these generous gifts to help give young families a head start.

Infinity Circle The Infinity Circle recognizes individuals and families who have included MidState Medical Center in their estate plans. We are grateful to our Infinity Circle members for their vision, generosity and investing in the future of MidState Medical Center and supporting the health of the community and generations to come.

Infinity Circle Members

Dr. & Mrs.* I. Willard AbrahamsPatricia Aubé Memorial FoundationMarvin & Gladys BeloffMadeline A. BossidyDr. Matthew P.* & A. Lee CampioneAngela & Albert Cirillo EstateVictor Cordova Family TrustCynthia M. Decker Elsa & Guy R. DeFrancesRaymond E. & Mary K. Donovan*Elsie O. Dossin EstateLynn FariaJennifer GordonDr. & Mrs. Ted GutierrezJames & Arlene HamelinJudith M. Marschhauser-HawryskoDorothy L. Innes EstateAlfred G. & Beulah M. Jarvis EstateMr. & Mrs. Wilbur C. Johnson EstateDr. Benjamin & the Honorable Maria A. KahnDr.* & Mrs. Daniel KahnHarold & Barbara KaplanMr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Kaplowe, Jr. Benjamin Kopacz Estate Paul Krochmal, M.D. EstateRobert M. Luby, Esq., EstateGail G. McCormackGeorge* & Rosalie MesiteDr. & Mrs. Louis MeyerBeulah M. Mills EstateDante J. & Barbara J. Molinary* Rajani Nadkarni, M.D. & Mr. Vivek KamathJohn A. Neff EstateThe Honorable Francis & Ann O’Brien EstateJoseph Ortense, Jr. EstateRichard & Dawn PapalloEleanor E. & Edward H. Parker EstateMarjorie & Thomas F. Potter, Sr. EstateArchibald S. Prisk EstateJoseph Puglisi & Teresa Mesiti Puglisi*Dr. & Mrs. Kyum S. PyunPhyllis B. Radziwon EstateJames P.* & Barbara RybeckEdward Schuler, Sr.Drs. J. Conrad Schwarz &

Carolina Herfkens EstateAndrew* & Margarete StanchickAldonna B. Wedge EstateDr. Arthur & Gladys Weiss EstateDr. Laurence & Lori WeissYolles Family Foundation

* Deceased

Above left (left to right): Cheryl Belomizi, Central Region Development Officer; Terri Carter, Manager of MidState’s Family Birthing Center; Front (left to right): Valerie and Jennifer Peluso

At right, Jennifer and Valerie Peluso collecting baby items in front of Walmart in Wallingford

If you are interested in information about the Infinity Circle, or if you have already included the hospital in your estate plan and need additional information, please contact the Development Office at 860-224-5567.



MidState receives donation from The Sisters’ ProjectThe Sisters’ Project made a donation of $5,600 to MidState Medical Center to assist cancer patients. The donation will be used to purchase gift cards and books for oncology patients in need.

“We are delighted to donate to the cancer center and look forward to a continued partnership with MidState, a valued hospital in our community, as we go forth in fundraising in the name of hope and cure,” said Judi Gallagher, president of the Sisters’ Project, which raises funds in support of cancer patients and their families within the Wallingford community.

Photo (left to right): Liz Szymanoski, Central Region Development Program Manager; Denise Jones-Gagne, Community Outreach and Program Manager; Erin Benham, Sisters’ Project member; Denise Baker, Vice President of the Sisters’ Project; Mary Gilson, Sisters’ Project member; Judi Gallagher, President of the Sisters’ Project; and Erin Stocking, Oncology Social Worker

MidState receives 40 men’s chemotherapy bags from a thoughtful 15-year-oldJustice Amechi wanted to do something for Men’s Health. He noticed that a good friend of his mom received a bag and basket of items while going through chemotherapy treatments and he wondered why the men didn’t receive the same. For this reason, he applied for a grant from the City of Meriden and received a $500 grant. From there, he enlisted help from his youth program group, From Boys To Men, an enrichment program in Meriden created in 2005 as a way to assist African-American and Latino young men with their educational process and to achieve a higher sense of importance in their overall grades.

The grant afforded Justice the ability to purchase 40 chemotherapy bags and 20 items to fill each bag. Items included: a journal, pen, puzzle book, stress ball, Kleenex, hand sanitizer, lotion, chapstick, toothpaste, tooth-brush, mouthwash, water, gloves, socks, candy and several snacks.

On December 3, 2018, Justice presented the bags, with pride, to Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at MidState Medical Center. On December 6, Justice then gave a presentation regarding this project to Meriden Department of Health and Human Services.

Photo (left to right): Denise Jones-Gagne, Community Outreach and Program Manager; Tony McQuiller, From Boys To Men Enrichment Program Director; Justice Amechi, Sedrick Trotman and Sheri Amechi, Cancer Registrar, Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at MidState Medical Center

Platt & Maloney pink fundraisingThe Panthers and Spartans boys’ and girls’ soccer teams and the girls’ volleyball team & booster club from Platt and Maloney High Schools teamed up for their annual Pink Games. The families, fans, faculty and staff donated $550 from a bake sale and outright donations to benefit the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at MidState Medical Center in honor of cancer survivors.

We are grateful to the soccer and volleyball families, friends, faculty and staff for their generous donations.

COMMUNITIES SUPPORTING CANCER PATIENTS



Family Birthing Center project completedMidState Medical Center is proud to announce the completion of the newly renovated Family Birthing Center. This project was generously funded by the MidState Medical Center Auxiliary.

Photo (sitting left to right): Bob Cosgrove, Dawn Zerbe and Terri Carter, Manager of MidState’s Family Birthing Center (Standing left to right): Rosemary Glorioso, Tina Fabiani, Development Special Projects Coordinator, Carol Thorpe, Betsey DuBois and Amy Kelleher, Central Regional Director Women and Infants

MidState Auxiliary Notes

MidState Medical Center’s Auxiliary and its members have provided services to the hospital, comforting patients and families through a wide variety of volunteer efforts and financial support.

MidState Auxiliary raises $70,000 at annual golf tournament The MidState Medical Center Auxiliary hosted their 34th Annual Golf Tournament at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, with 147 golfers participating. The tournament raised $70,000 with proceeds benefitting the Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute (COI) at MidState.

Dr. John McCallum, medical director of COI, and Dr. Leonard Kolstad, assistant medical director, expressed their grati-tude during the evening’s reception to all those who supported the tournament. They shared details about the import-ant services the institute provides to the patients, including the latest advancements in orthopaedic care.

The MidState Auxiliary appreciates the generosity of all who contributed to this fundraiser and would like to extend a special thank you to this year’s sponsors, especially the law firm of DanaherLagnese, the presenting sponsor.

Left to right: Chris Rivera, Mike Perrone, Dr. Harry Hajedemos and Dr. Camelia Lawrence

Left to right: Dr. Camelia Lawrence and Dr. Harry Hajedemos



The MidState Medical Center Auxiliary appreciates the generous support from all our 2018 golf tournament sponsors:Premier Sponsor:

DanaherLagnese PC

Titanium Sponsors:

Comprehensive Orthopaedics & Musculoskeletal Care, LLC

Connecticut Orthopaedic SpecialistsFIP Construction, Inc.

Gold Sponsors

Readco, LLC Zimmer Biomet Dinner Sponsor MidState Radiology Associates

Golf Cart Sponsor

Casle Corporation/ OR & L Commercial Real Estate

Luncheon Sponsor

Ulbrich Stainless Steel & Special Metals, Inc.

Cocktail Hour Sponsor

MBH Architecture, LLC

Golf Ball Sponsor

Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey, LLP

Silver Sponsors

CFM Construction Corporation Compass One Connecticut GI Fuda Construction, LLC Ion Bank Medtronic Spine & Biologics Middlesex Orthopedic Surgeons, PCMidState Medical Center

Department of Pathology RICOH USA, INC. Sedgwick Claim Management Services Telvantage, LLC

Beverage Sponsor

EMCOR Services New England Mechanical

Hole in One Sponsors

Envision Healthcare

Contest Sponsor

Integrated Anesthesia Associates, LLC

SAVE the DATE The MidState Medical Center

Auxiliary Golf Tournament will be held

on Monday, August 5, 2019

at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell.

Auxiliary golf tournament raises $70,000

Left to right: Marc Levesque, Anthony Buccheri, William Whittaker and Conrad Kwayu

Left to right: Bob Cosgrove, Ruth Hartford, Bonnie Hubbard, Charlene Krock and Carol Thorpe

Standing left to right: Betsey DuBois, Charlotte Lyons, Elaine Murphy and Jeanne Aloia

Joanne Roy on the course

MidState Medical Center Auxiliary hosted its annual basket drawing. Every year, MidState employees are invited to participate in the drawing by either donating a themed basket, items for the basket, or making a monetary donation. There were 27 baskets donated that helped raise more than $10,000.

MidState Medical Center Auxiliary basket drawing raises $10,000



38 Years of Service

Margarete Stanchick, MidState Medical Center Gift Shop

Contributing 11,154 volunteer hours supporting MidState Medical Center

34 Years of Service

Janette Blackburn, The Hospital of Central Connecticut Gift Shop

Contributing 24,432 volunteer hours supporting the Hospital of Central

Connecticut

28 Years of Service

Joan Kelly-Coyle, The Hospital of Central Connecticut Gift Shop

Contributing 25,184 volunteer hours supporting the Hospital of Central

Connecticut

20 Years or More of Service

The Hospital of Central Connecticut

Pat D’AunnoLouise DiPietro

Beatrice DonahueJohn Errico*

Lucille FrancoMarjorie Fuhrman

Lois GadzikNancy Gworek

Irene HillstrandMarilyn JohnsonFred Kalinowski

Joan MercierClaire PietrasBetty Porter

Laurette SaucierSusan Venberg

Yvonne VeronneauPhyllis Visnauskas

Therese WadeKathleen Yuskis

20 Years or More of Service

MidState Medical Center

Therese BergDolores Leary

Ann MezzapelleAngeline Zaorski

To all of our 520 volunteers who have contributed over 55,000

hours of volunteer service in Fiscal Year 2018 (October 1, 2017

through September 30, 2018)

WE THANK YOU!

*Deceased

Central Region Volunteer RecognitionMilestone Volunteer Recognition in the Central Region

Thank you for your many years of dedication and commitment!

At left: Janette Blackburn and Joan Kelly-Coyle, volunteers in the Gift Shop at the Hospital of Central Connecticut were recently recognized for contribut-ing the most number of volunteer hours in the Central Region

At right: Diamond Belejack, Manager, Volunteer Services, Central Region, and Margarete Stanchick, Gift Shop Volunteer, honored at the Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon for holding the record in the Central Region for her many years of volunteer service



Central Region receives grant from After the StormThe Hartford HealthCare Central Region recently received an $11,000 grant from After the Storm to support integrative therapy programs at MidState Medical Center and The Hospital of Central Connecticut. This gift will help provide cancer survi-vors with integrative therapy services, such as gentle yoga, one-to-one integrative therapy sessions and art therapy. These services support the body’s natural ability to heal by reducing stress, strengthening the immune system and promoting a state of relaxation and positive well-being. Integrative therapies are an integral part of coping with a breast cancer diagnosis.

After the Storm’s mission is to help cancer survivors physically, emotionally, and spiritually heal from the aftermath of their diagnosis and treatments, and help restore balance to their lives.

From left to right: Brandy Sinisi, member of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; Vince Giordano, Schaller Subaru; Elizabeth Szymanoski, Central Region development program manager; Erin Stocking, Central Region social worker; Denise Jones-Gagne, Central Region community outreach and program manager at the Hartford HealthCare Central Region Cancer Institutes; and Art Schaller, Schaller Subaru

Local Subaru dealerships donate to cancer centersThe Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institutes at The Hospital of Central Connecticut and MidState Medical Center received blankets with personalized care cards for cancer patients from Schaller Subaru of Berlin and Quality Subaru of Wallingford. This is the third consecutive year the dealerships have teamed up with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as a part of the Love Promise Campaign, a nationwide effort by Subaru dealerships to create positive changes in their communities.

Care cards were on the sales floors at the dealerships for the past several months for customers to write a message of hope and support for patients who are undergoing treatment.

From left to right: Erin Stocking, Central Region social worker; Ann Brooks, Quality Subaru; Stephen Morelli, member of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; Jack Blanchard, Quality Subaru; Joe Blichfeldt, Quality Subaru; and Denise Jones-Gagne, Central Region community outreach and program manager

Left to right: Denise Jones-Gagne, Community Outreach and Program manager, HHC Cancer Institute Central Region; Jeanne-Beth King, board member, After the Storm; Christine Willett, president, After the Storm; Gary Havican, Central Region president



Central Region receives donated CuddleCotsAnnabella’s Angels donated “CuddleCots” to the Family Birthing Center at MidState Medical Center and the Family BirthPlace at The Hospital of Central Connecticut (HOCC) to benefit families facing the tragic loss of their babies, due to stillbirth or later-term miscarriage. A CuddleCot is a cooling device that preserves a baby’s body in a bassi-net or crib so that the baby can remain in the hospital room up to five days, giving families the precious gift of time to grieve over their loss. The CuddleCots were dedicated to Kim Chapman-McIntosh and in honor of her son Thomas James.

Annabella’s Angels is a non-profit organization that provides support, awareness, and education for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network (PAIL) families and medical professionals. Through various fundraisers, Annabella’s Angels was able to donate CuddleCots to MidState and HOCC, and eight other area hospitals, including Hartford Hospital. The CuddleCots Annabella’s Angels placed were the only CuddleCots in Connecticut. Each CuddleCot costs close to $3,000.

At HOCC: Front row (from left to right): Matthew Ocasio, co-founder of Annabella’s Angels; Kim Chapman-McIntosh; Jessica Ocasio, executive director and founder of Annabella’s Angels; Nicole Morales, RN, HOCC clinical manager of Woman and Infant Services; Sarah Benham, social worker; Amanda Omeara, M.D. resident; Susan Cavedon, RN; Amy Kelleher RN, Central Region director of Woman and Infant Services. Back row: Cheryl Belomizi, Central Region development officer; Carolyn Rossi, RN, CRL, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

At MMC (left to right): Maritza Rivera, Annabella’s Angels; Kim Chapman-McIntosh, Mother of Thomas James who the CuddleCot (in picture) is dedicated to; Terri Carter, Manager of MidState’s Family Birthing Center; Matthew Ocasio, Co-Founder of Annabella’s Angels; Jessica Ocasio, Executive Director and Founder of Annabella’s Angels; Sandy Bondi, Central Region Development Assistant



As we pay tribute to the many successes MidState has seen in its 20-year history, it is with sincere gratitude that we wish to thank and acknowledge the following individuals for their commitment and dedication to MidState Medical Center:

Honorary Gala Co-Chairs

Sherwin Borsuk, MD Cynthia A. Gutierrez

Honorary Host Committee

Barbara Allen Diamond A. Belejack Howard Patrick Boey, MD Betsey DuBois Bruce C. Eldridge Carl Grant Gary Havican Theodore H. Horwitz* Jason Howey Jack B. Huse, MD David B. Hyman, DDS Lucille Janatka James V. Kalamajka Harold P. Kaplan, MD Peter L. Kofsuske Kenneth Kurz, MD Gail G. McCormack Lawrence M. McGoldrick Geraldine A. Meoni Heather Metzger Louis Meyer, MDDouglas T. Miller, MD Joe Mirra Jeanne Murphy* Elaine Murphy Rajani Nadkarni, MD Marc Nemeth Lloyd T. Nurick Marianne Papandrea*Marcia B. Proto John W. Redmond, MD Molly H. Savard Richard A. Smith, MDMargarete Stanchick Gary F. Tansino, MD, Ph.D. Phyllis Timm Janice P. Vocola Joseph R. Voelker Alan Weiner, MD Paul Zimmering, MD

*Deceased

20th Anniversary Gala Event sponsors

Presenting SponsorStanley Black & Decker

Silver SponsorsConnecticut Orthopaedic Specialists

FIP Construction, Inc.

Bronze SponsorsCFM Construction Corporation Compass One Integrated Anesthesia Associates MidState Radiology AssociatesNew Britain MRI

Anniversary SponsorsCarmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP Connecticut Hospital Association MBH Architecture

Celebration SponsorsComprehensive Orthopaedics & Musculoskeletal Care MidState Medical Center Department of Pathology Readco Development US Acute Care Solutions, LLC

Benefactor SponsorsBristol Press - New Britain Herald Safety Fit, Inc.

Event SupportersAchieve Financial Credit Union Bruce Koeppen Eye Health Professionals, PC Hunter’s Ambulance, Inc. and Hunter Limousines, Ltd. SLAM Amy and Richard Kelleher Cecelia Flagg Christine and Robert Scully Cassandra Crowal Jason Howey Jennifer Comerford John and Susan Rathgeber Margarete Stanchick Michael and Shelley Barker

HOSPITAL NEWS

Celebrating 20 Years~

MidState Medical Center 20th Anniversary Gala

The MidState Medical Center 20th Anniversary Gala was held on Saturday, November 3 at the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford. Hosted by the MidState Auxiliary, nearly 300 guests enjoyed a fabulous evening commem-orating the 20-year anniversary of MidState and the outstanding health-care the hospital has provided for the past two decades. The evening fea-tured an enhanced cocktail hour with gourmet hors d’oeuvres, libations and a contemporary dinner reception. Guests enjoyed and danced to the musical entertainment of “Bock & Blu”. A special group of past MidState leadership, staff and volunteers were honored for their dedication and commitment to the hospital. Approximately $70,000 was raised to support MidState Medical Center.



MidState Medical Center 20th Anniversary Gala

Members of the Gala’s Honorary Host Committee featured from left to right:Marc Nemeth, Heather Metzger, Bruce Eldridge, Gary Havican, Central Region President, Dr. Howard Boey, Betsey DuBois, Dr. Alan Weiner, Lucille Janatka, Dr. Gary Tansino, Cynthia A. Gutierrez, and Molly Savard

Eric Smullen, Vice President & Executive Director, Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network and Auxiliary President Betsey Dubois

Gala guests featured from left to right: Dr. Camelia Lawrence with her husband Andrew Phillips, Tom and Alexis Cappas and Central Region President Gary Havican with wife Meghan

Editors:Amanda Nardiello Director of Philanthropy and Volunteer Services

Elizabeth Szymanoski Development Program Manager

Cheryl Belomizi Development Officer

Contributing Writer(s): Corey Hirth, Sandra Bondi and Tina Fabiani

Design & Layout: Sharyn Mathews

Photography: Rusty Kimball

E-version: midstatemedical.org/giving

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Development Office 435 Lewis Avenue Meriden, CT 06451

Thank Youfor making a difference!A special THANK YOU to our employees and active medical staff for

your generous contributions to MidState Medical Center. In Fiscal Year

2018 (October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018), employees have

contributed $18,655 to help support programs and services and the

areas of greatest need at MidState Medical Center.

You truly make a difference!

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