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				4th Annual Casino Night On August 12, 2010, hundreds of local residents helped transform The Waterside Restaurant in North Bergen into a Las Vegas-style casino during Palisades Medical Center's 4th Annual Casino Night. The special fundraising event generated nearly $20,000 to support the PMC Foundation. Benzel Busch and MTM Resources were the Presenting Sponsors for Casino Night, which was organized by the Palisades Medical Center Auxiliary team of dedicated volunteers that works throughout the year to develop fundraising activities. Attendees at the 4th Annual Casino Night enjoyed an exciting night of gambling, raffle drawings, a silent auction and plenty of great food and spirits. Casino Night table games included Blackjack, Texas Hold 'Em, Poker, Craps, Roulette and the Money Wheel. Entertainer Jason Nazzaro added to the Casino-style atmosphere by performing Frank Sinatra classics. Dozens of lucky winners went home with great raffle and silent auction prizes, including a private wine & cheese tasting party donated & hosted by Giannone Wine & Liquor Co., an attractive women's bracelet donated by Palace Diamond Center, and gift certificates to local restaurants and retail stores. The event ended with the drawing of a Super 50-50 raffle for $5,000, which was won by James Cerefice of Bloomfield. Click here to see more photos from the 4th Annual Casino Night. 20th Annual Palisades Classic The 20th Annual Palisades Classic was – by far – the PMC Foundation's most-successful golf and tennis event ever. The event brought together nearly 200 supporters and generated $270,000. Sodexo was the Presenting Sponsor for the Classic, which was held at the historic Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus. Masters and Ace Sponsors for the event included Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Qualcare Inc., and Verizon. Click here to see more photos from the 20th Annual Palisades Classic. 2010 Volunteer Recognition Luncheon On April 23, 2010, Palisades Medical Center celebrated National Volunteer Week by holding a special luncheon at The Waterside to recognize the tireless efforts of its dedicated volunteers. During the Volunteer Luncheon, Bruce J. Markowitz, President & CEO of Palisades Medical Center, presented commemorative pins to local volunteers to recognize their cumulative hours of service to the Medical Center. Volunteers honored with service pins included Beatriz Garcia, Pearl Reis, Margot Harris, Eronidez Cristofol, Paul DeSavino, Gladys Leech, Carmen Rodriguez, Theresa McCann, Cathy Scharaldi, Pearl Sodosky, Dorothy Riley, Ann Marano, Linda McCann, Joan Bacon, Antoinette DePalma, Marie Theresa Giusto, Edelma Acosta, Charles Kim, Lorraine Moretto, Stacey Palos, Lisseth Romero, Sahar Almeshni, Elspeth Cisneros, Seneida Gomez, Jessica Oquendo, Luisa Rivas, Sara Roman, and Jane Vega. Click here to see more photos from the 2010 Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. 2010 Physicians Recognition Dinner Each year, Palisades Medical Center commemorates Doctors Day with a special celebration to honor the tireless efforts of physicians who work to improve the health and well being of our neighbors. This year's dinner event was held on March 17 at The Waterside in North Bergen. Nearly 200 attendees enjoyed great food, dancing and spirits throughout the evening. Click here to see more photos from the 2010 Physicians Recognition Dinner. Guardian Angel Reception Palisades' patients often express their gratitude for the excellent care they received in a variety of ways — through kind words, smiles, letters of thanks, and financial contributions. One of the most meaningful ways they express their appreciation is by making a Guardian Angel tribute donation to the PMC Foundation's Guardian Angel Program. On March 4, a special reception was held at The Waterside restaurant to honor PMC staff who were recognized by patients with tribute donations during the past year. Click here to see more photos from the Guardian Angel Reception. 2009 Star Stream Ball On Halloween Night, more than 350 supporters of the Palisades Medical Center Foundation enjoyed an exciting black-tie masquerade ball at the beautiful Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange that featured lively music and dancing, great food, interactive entertainers, and fantastic lighting and décor. The 2009 Star Stream Ball, which was chaired by Lely Eastwick of Eastwick Colleges, helped raise more than $270,000 to support PMC and the Harborage. Attendees included public officials, business and community leaders, and residents from throughout New Jersey. Mark S. Gabelman, MD, and Antonio Ibarria, Sr., were honored during the event with Star Stream Awards for their tireless work in supporting the health and well being of local residents. Miracle on the Hudson flight survivor Dave Sanderson was the event's featured speaker and he praised PMC and our community's emergency responders for their work in saving lives. Click here to see more photos from the 2009 Star Stream Ball. Palisades Scores Big In State Report! (The Jersey Journal, 10/15/2009) The Hospital Performance Report 2009, which examines 2008 data from 72 hospitals across the state, ranks the North Bergen hospital in the top 10 percent of New Jersey hospitals in three out of four categories for quality of care. But the report also shows that three Hudson County hospitals – the Bayonne Medical Center, the Hoboken University Medical Center, and Christ Hospital in Jersey City – ranked in the bottom half of hospitals across the state in the four categories investigated. This sixth annual report measures the percentage of patients that received appropriate treatment heart attacks, pneumonia, heart failure and surgical care. Palisades Medical Center scored perfect 100s for its treatment of heart attack and heart failure patients. It scored in the top 10 percent of state hospitals for surgical care. "We have consistently had strong and high grades," said Bruce J. Markowitz, president and CEO of Palisades Medical Center. "We continue to show improvement in all areas, and thanks to the quality and efforts of all our staff here." 3rd Annual Casino Night Palisades Medical Center's strongest supporters enjoyed an exciting night of gambling during the 3rd Annual Casino Night. The event, which was held at Frank's Waterside in North Bergen, raised more than $17,000 for the PMC Foundation. The tireless efforts of our Auxiliary volunteers and generous support from our presenting sponsors Thomas Heagney and Frank's Waterside helped make this year's Casino Night a great success. Casino Night attendees enjoyed a lively outdoor reception on the Hudson River waterfront featuring Jason Nazzaro singing Frank Sinatra classics. Following the reception, attendees moved inside Frank's Waterside restaurant where they tested their skills in Blackjack, Texas Hold 'Em, Poker, Craps, and Roulette. The evening also featured a basket raffle, silent auction items and a Super 50-50 Raffle. Click here to see more photos from the 3rd Annual Casino Night. Miracle on the Hudson Thank You Luncheon U.S. Airways Flight 1549 passengers Dave Sanderson and Barry Leonard organized and sponsored a very special thank you luncheon and press conference to recognize emergency responders in North Hudson County, New Jersey, who played a vital role during the 'Miracle on the Hudson.' The press conference luncheon was held on Palisades Medical Center's outdoor patio, which is located directly on the Hudson River waterfront and less than one mile north of where the Flight 1549 made its water landing on January 15, 2009. Mr. Sanderson and Mr. Leonard enjoyed spending time with representatives from Palisades Medical Center, New York Waterway, American Red Cross, Guttenberg Police Department, North Bergen Emergency Medical Services, North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue, Union City Emergency Medical Services, Weehawken Police Department, Weehawken Volunteer First Aid, West New York Emergency Medical Services, and several other service organizations. Click here to see more photos from the Miracle on the Hudson Thank You Luncheon. The 19th Annual Palisades Classic Golf and Tennis Tournament May 11, 2009, was a perfect day for more than 160 PMC Foundation supporters who gathered at the Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus during the 19th Annual Palisades Classic Golf & Tennis Tournament. More than 120 golfers hit the links, 16 tennis players put their racket skills to the test, and dozens more came to enjoy the evening reception. Ace Sponsors for the event included Qualcare Inc., Siemens Medical Solutions USA and Verizon. Click here to see more photos from the 19th Annual Palisades Classic. Palisades Medical Staff Hailed as "Heroes" by Governor Corzine and Flight Passengers January 15, 2009, was anything but an ordinary day along the Hudson River waterfront. (AP Photo/Mel Evans; used with permission) Just minutes after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport, US Airways Flight 1549 was forced to make an emergency landing in the Hudson River near Port Imperial in Weehawken, approximately one mile south of Palisades Medical Center. The crash landing was coined "The Miracle on the Hudson" by New York Governor David Paterson because all 150 passengers and five crew members on board survived and were safely rescued from the partially submerged plane by nearby watercraft. Several of the plane's passengers were rushed to Palisades for emergency care and were treated for hypothermia and other injuries. The Medical Center staff response was a well-coordinated effort thanks to its extensive disaster relief training and procedures. New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine visited Palisades just hours after the crash to check on the passengers who were being treated in the Emergency Department. During his visit, Governor Corzine commended Medical Center personnel for their efforts during the crisis. He also acknowledged the heroic efforts of New York Waterway's ferry workers and local fire and rescue personnel. For several days following the crash, passengers who were treated at Palisades were featured on national television news programs including ABC's Good Morning America and CBS's The Morning Show. During their interviews, they consistently praised Palisades' staff for providing high-quality and compassionate care throughout their stay. Verizon Grant Supports Patient Safety A generous $10,000 grant from Verizon is helping Palisades Medical Center continue to be one of the safest hospitals in the region for patients and Medical Staff. Verizon's philanthropic support has helped Palisades become the only hospital in Hudson County to install the new Medication Administration Check (MAK), a new state-of-the-art computerized system that features barcode technology, like the kind you would find in the checkout lines of grocery stories, to disperse prescription medication. The MAK system correctly matches patients against their mediation orders, creates a record of when medications are given and raises "red flags" when there are potential problems. It features bar-coded patient wristbands, bar-coded medications, new medicine carts and laptop computers in nursing, pharmacy and respiratory therapy. Federal Grant Expands OR and Same Day Surgery The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently awarded a $260,685 grant to Palisades for equipment and technology enhancements that will expand its Operating Rooms and Same Day Surgery Department. This critical expansion will greatly improve capacity and ensure that more than 13,000 more residents will be served at Palisades without leaving our local community to find needed services. It will also help ensure that Palisades is better prepared in the event of a homeland security issue in Manhattan. Women United The PMC Foundation was one of only five non-profits to be featured during the Women United in Philanthropy's (WUIP) 4th Annual Fall Gathering. Several PMC Foundation and Medical Center staff members were in attendance to discuss Palisades' community outreach activities in southern Bergen County. Erin Brockovich delivered an inspiring keynote address that encouraged attendees to use their collective power to effect positive change in our local communities. 2008 Star Stream Ball Hundreds of business leaders, public officials and local residents filled the Hyatt Regency on the Hudson in Jersey City during Palisades Medical Center's 2008 Star Stream Ball. The black-tie event celebrated Palisades Medical Center's 30th Anniversary and honored Congressman Albio Sires and Palisades Medical Center Chairman Howard M. Shiffman. Lely Eastwick, Corporate Director at Eastwick Colleges, served as Chair of the 2008 Star Stream Ball Committee. The event raised more than $250,000 to support the Palisades Medical Center Foundation. Key sponsors for the 2008 Star Stream Ball included the Ambulatory Center for Endoscopy, Frank's Waterside, Horizon Asset Management, PSE&G, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, and United Water. Click here to see more photos from the 2008 Star Stream Ball. Breast Cancer Seminar Local women learned about the importance of early detection through regular breast screenings during Palisades' Breast Cancer Education Seminar. The seminar, which was funded by Susan G. Komen for the Cure — North Jersey, served as a perfect venue for attendees to interact with medical professionals and ask questions to alleviate the anxiety that often accompanies hospital tests and procedures. The seminar also served as the public launch of Palisades' Breast Cancer Community Outreach Program that is working to provide a full circle of breast cancer education and care to our area's uninsured and underinsured women. Program partners include the Cancer Education and Early Detection (CEED) Programs in Hudson County and Bergen County and grant funding was provided by the Komen North Jersey Affiliate. Eligible participants selected by the CEED programs receive free educational materials, initial breast exams, and mammograms at Palisades. The program also offers transportation services and a bi-lingual case manager. 2nd Annual Casino Night on the Waterfront The PMC Auxiliary's 2nd Annual Casino Night on the Waterfront was a HUGE SUCCESS – generating more than $10,000 to support the PMC Foundation! More than 220 attendees enjoyed a fabulous all-night reception while they tried their luck at Blackjack, Texas Hold 'Em, Poker, Craps and Roulette. Raffle prizes were awarded and the event's BIG 50-50 RAFFLE winner ($5,400) was Joe Lazicki, Director of PMC's Physical Plant. Casino Night was presented by the Ambulatory Center for Endoscopy & Colonoscopy, Lorenzo Food Group, Inc., and Palermo's Pastry Shop. Click here to see more photos from the 2nd Annual Casino Night on the Waterfront. 30th Anniversary Pledges Soar Above $4.8 Million The PMC Foundation's 30th Anniversary Campaign was publicly launched in November 2007, and over 800 local residents, businesses, physicians and Palisades employees have already pledged more than $4.8 million to support the future growth of the Medical Center and the Harborage. On May 20, more than 50 loyal donors attended a special reception at Palisades for the unveiling of the Foundation's new Donor Recognition Wall. Click here to see more photos from the Donor Wall Reception. John C. Meditz Named Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year PMC Foundation Chairman John C. Meditz was named the Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) - New Jersey Chapter. Meditz is widely recognized as the driving force that helped establish the Foundation in 1999. and he recently made a bold statement about his strong support for the Medical Center when he made a personal pledge of $1 million to support the 30th Anniversary Campaign. Honoring Our Doctors To commemorate Doctors Day, many supporters of the PMC Foundation chose to make special tribute donations to honor their favorite physicians. Palisades also celebrated Doctors' Day with a lively reception at Frank's Waterside in North Bergen. More than 80 doctors and their family members enjoyed great food, dancing and spirits throughout the night. Click here to see more photos from the Physicians Recognition Dinner. 18th Annual Palisades Classic The dreary weather could not dampen the spirits of the more than 100 golfers who hit the links at Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus to support the PMC Foundation. The 18th Annual Palisades Classic, which was presented by Sodexho Corporation, turned out to be the Medical Center's most successful golf event ever – generating more than $140,000 in net proceeds. The day of golf at one of the top 100 courses in the nation was followed by a lavish, but casual, cocktail and dinner reception. Click here for more photos. National Volunteer Week On May 2, Palisades Medical Center celebrated National Volunteer Week by holding a special luncheon at Frank's Waterside to recognize the tireless efforts of its dedicated volunteers. In 2007, volunteers provided more than 22,000 hours of service at Palisades. That equates to more than $500,000 in service value, according to the State of New Jersey. Volunteers also helped raise thousands of dollars for the PMC Foundation through the Gift Shop, the Thrift Shop and Auxiliary fundraising activities. During the Volunteer Luncheon, Bruce J. Markowitz, President & CEO of Palisades Medical Center, presented corsages to Pearl Reis of West New York and Joan Venino of Fort Lee for 30 years of volunteer service. Reis and Venino were active volunteers when the Medical Center moved to its North Bergen Waterfront location in 1978. Click here for more photos. TD Banknorth Supports Faith-Based Community Outreach The TD Banknorth Charitable Foundation recently made a generous $50,000 donation that will help improve the health and wellness of low-income residents throughout Hudson and southern Bergen Counties. The contribution will support Palisades' Faith-Based Community Outreach Program that works throughout the year to bring healthcare education, screenings, and affordable treatment referrals to local families within their places of worship. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Awards $180,000 Grant to Palisades Palisades Medical Center has been awarded a $180,000 grant by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) through its New Jersey Health Initiatives program to participate in a statewide initiative to improve cardiac care to all patients and reduce racial and ethnic health disparities for African American and Latino patients with heart failure. W.I.B. Breakfast Hudson County's Workforce Investment Board (W.I.B.) recently held a breakfast meeting at Palisades Medical Center's City Lights Café. Attendees learned about the hospital's latest programs and services and were encouraged to support the PMC Foundation's 30th Anniversary Campaign. The Hudson County W.I.B. is responsible for the planning, policy guidance, and oversight of the entire workforce development system in our area. 2007 Star Stream Ball The beautiful Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange served as the perfect setting as the 2007 Star Stream Ball brought together nearly 400 public officials, medical professionals and community members to honor the Founders of Palisades and Medical Staff President Hector L. Florentino, MD. The event also kicked-off a yearlong celebration of Palisades Medical Center's 30th Anniversary on the Hudson River waterfront. Attendees were treated to a grand welcome from trumpeters before enjoying an evening of great food and spirits and lively music and dancing. Click here for more photos. Palisades Medical Center's first-ever Casino Night It was an exciting evening on the waterfront as more than 150 people enjoyed Palisades Medical Center's first-ever Casino Night. The event featured great food and drinks, and attendees were entertained by magicians as they tested their skills at roulette, blackjack, craps and other Casino games. Many lucky winners walked home with great raffle prizes, including an Atlantic City Getaway (courtesy of PNC Bank in North Bergen), a Sterling Silver Pianegonda Necklace (courtesy of D'amore Jewelers), a Spirit Cruises' Dinner for 4 (courtesy of Sodexho) and a 27" Flat Tube TV (courtesy of Weeks Lerman Distribution, Inc.). The night ended with the drawing of PMC's Big 50-50 raffle, which was won by Sharon Doherty, LPN, Assistant PCC at the Harborage. All proceeds from the event supported the PMC Foundation. Click here for more photos. Ben & Jerry's Grand Opening Supports PMC Foundation West New York Mayor Sal Vega and hundreds of local families recently spent a fun-filled afternoon on Riverwalk Place during the Grand Opening of the new Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop. Ice cream lovers of all ages enjoyed the carnival-like atmosphere that featured live music, clowns, mascots, prizes, giveaways and other entertainment. Sibel and Pierre Berberoglu, owners of the new Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop, organized the special community event and generously donated $200 from the event's proceeds to support the PMC Foundation. Click here to see more photos. Auxiliary Volunteers Donate $15,000 Palisades Medical Center's Auxiliary, a team of dedicated volunteers that works throughout the year to support Palisades Medical Center and its patients, recently presented a $15,000 donation to the PMC Foundation. The generous donation was the result of several recent fundraising activities organized by the Auxiliary, including raffles, a bake sale, an Under the Stars waterfront event, and a special Night at the Races at the Meadowlands. Riverside Wine Merchants and Sabor Latin Bistro Tasting Event Raises $2,800 More than 80 people recently attended a special Wine and Food Tasting at Sabor Latin Bistro in North Bergen to help support the PMC Foundation. Attendees were treated to an array of wines from Riverside Wine Merchants and samples of Sabor's continental cuisine spiced to a Latin beat. Click here for more photos. K. Hovnanian Homes Builds a Strong Partnership with PMC K. Hovnanian Homes, one of the nation's top homebuilders and the largest builder in New Jersey, recently made a powerful commitment to support the needs of residents throughout Hudson and Southern Bergen counties by making a generous $125,000 donation to the PMC Foundation. Thrift Shop Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary For ten years, local residents have been flocking to PMC's Thrift Shop on Anderson Avenue in Cliffside Park to find great merchandise at very low prices. Local people and businesses have also enjoyed how easy the thrift shop makes it to donate items and get tax receipts in one simple process. TD Banknorth & Arthur E. Imperatore Honored During Autumn Ball More than 300 business leaders, public officials and local residents recently came together to honor TD Banknorth and Arthur E. Imperatore for their philanthropic support of the PMC Foundation. The 2006 Autumn Ball, which was held at the Glenpointe Marriott in Teaneck, NJ, featured a New York theme and included street performers, foods from New York's finest neighborhoods and a Coney Island-style photo booth to make attendees feel like they were truly in "The Big Apple." TD Banknorth was honored with PMC's 2006 Star Stream Award for its loyal support. Imperatore also received special honors for his generous philanthropic efforts, and PMC established the Arthur E. Imperatore Legacy Society to recognize donors who generously support the PMC Foundation well beyond their lifetime through bequests, charitable trusts and gift annuities. Click here for more photos. Barnes & Noble Bookstore Holds Book Drive for Children Customers at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Edgewater purchased and donated new books for children in pediatric care at Palisades Medical Center. Barnes & Noble's Michael Marmo, Paulette Ulisse, and Neda Rose helped organize and promote the book drive. Imperatore Pledges $2,000,000 Bequest to PMC Foundation Arthur E. Imperatore Sr., a resident of Weehawken, recently made a bold statement about his lifelong commitment to our community by generously pledging a $2,000,000 bequest to support the PMC Foundation in North Bergen, New Jersey. The bequest will help build the endowment to support the programmatic and capital needs of Palisades Medical Center and the Harborage to ensure the continued creation and improvement of new healthcare services, facilities and medical technologies. A Night at the Races Dozens of local residents recently took a trip to the Meadowlands Racetrack for a special fundraising activity to support the Palisades Medical Center Foundation. A Night at the Races was organized by Palisades Medical Center's Auxiliary, a team of dedicated volunteers that work throughout the year to support the hospital and its patients.
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