Meet THE FABULOUS FIVE 2008 Women of Distinction & Caring (left to right): Josefina Carbonell, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging; Sandy Sears, Chief Administrative Officer Jackson North Medical Center; Diana Gonzalez, NBC 6 Health Care Connection Reporter; Sonja Zuckerman, Founder and Lifetime Chair Diabetes Research Institute; Love & Hope Gala; Heather Rohan, CEO Aventura Hospital & Medical Center
Marilyn Fellman, Mrs. Kiko Baldacci, Honoree Sonja Zuckerman, Emcee Michael Aller, Kiko Baldacci
April 4th, 2008, was a day of celebrating 5 Women of Distinction & Caring. The inaugural luncheon, chaired by Joyce Galbut, Captain Marvin Greenwald, USN Ret, and Elliot Kalus, was attended by 240 guests. Held at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Miami, guests enjoyed mimosas while exploring a silent auction and testing the new State-of-the-art Rehabilitation Equipment that will be used by residents of the Hebrew Homes Plaza Health Network whether in short term rehab or long term skilled nursing care.
Following the reception, guests were treated to a lavish lunch. The best part of the day was honoring 5 women who have set the standard for excellence in service to their community. “All of our honorees have had an impact on the residents served daily at the Hebrew Homes Plaza Health Network. From direct service for the elderly... to care in a hospital... to research to find a cure... and to communicating the latest in health care news, each of these individuals has touched our lives through their professional and/or volunteer work”, said Dr. William Zubkoff, President & CEO of Hebrew Homes. Honorees were introduced to the guests by Emcee, Michael Aller followed by a video showcasing their work.
A Brief History:
In 1954 a group of Jewish women living on Miami Beach, identified a need for a convalescent home in which medically frail elderly could receive care that they desperately needed. They raised the funds, purchased the first Hebrew Home in south Beach and since that time the network has grown and prospered. Today the not-for-profit Hebrew Homes Plaza Health Network serves over 850 residents and their families. The staff provide The Right Care... At The Right Time... In The Right Place... With Dignity and Respect incorporating the same values of outstanding quality of care for each resident that began the Hebrew Homes.
The Women of Distinction & Caring Luncheon will be an annual event to benefit rehabilitation programs of the Hebrew Homes Plaza Health Network.
For information and to take a tour of one of the 8 rehabilitation & skilled nursing centers in Miami-Dade County, please call Ilene Zweig at 305-917-0406 or email izweig@hebrewhomes.org.
Dr. William Zubkoff, President & CEO Hebrew Homes Plaza Health Network, Marvin O’Quinn, President and CEO Public Health Trust, Jackson Health System, Dr. Carl Eisdorfer, Director University of Miami Center on Aging, Dr. Bernard Roos, Director of Geriatrics, University of Miami |
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Honoree Diana Gonzalez, Ilene Zweig, VP Development & Communications Hebrew Homes Plaza Health Network, Honoree Josefina Carbonell |
Luncheon Silver Sponsor Tova Leidesdorf
and Honoree Sonja Zuckerman |
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Kathy Chessler, Kathy Simpkins, Sandra Levy,
Sonja Zuckerman, Kiko Baldacci |
Diane Ares, Aristotle Ares, Marlene Berg |
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Jean-Louis Fatio, Mari Jo Steward, Ingrid Fatio, Lesta Stacum |
Max Rothman, President & CEO,
Alliance for Aging, with Honoree
Sandy Sears |
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Miriam Davis, Hildine Potashnik |
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Luncheon Emcee Michael Aller, Director of Tourism, City of Miami Beach |
Plaza Health Network Administrators: seated left to right, Desiree Santiago, Ponce Plaza Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Rachel Schuster, South Pointe Plaza Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Heidi Tucker, Sinai Plaza Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Barbara Yanez-Artiles, Aventura Plaza Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; Standing: Jesse Dunwoody, Hebrew Home South Beach, Barry Preter, Arch Plaza Rehabilitation & Nursing Center |
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Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging Edwin Walker, Irene Perez, Millie Bencomo, Maria Hernandez, Paulino Gomez-Bustillo, Dr. Zubkoff, Josefina Carbonell, Julie Edwards, Miami Dade County Community Action Agency Executive Director |
Hebrew Homes Foundation Ambassador’s Council Co-Chairs Captain Marvin Greenwald, USN Ret., and Elliot Kalus |
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Honoree Josefina Carbonell, Dr. William Zubkoff |
Standing Left to Right: Marlene Berg, Hildine Potashnik, Jil Rosenhaus, Tova Leidesdorf, Honoree Sonja Zuckerman,
Kiko Baldacci, Marilyn Fellman, Harriet Shapiro, Nancy Blair, Marcie Belenke, Miriam Davis;
Seated: Martha Mishcon, Shirley Harris, Madeline Hillsberg |
Harriet Shapiro, Nancy Blair, Joyce Galbut, R.N., Chief Nursing Officer Plaza Health Network, Luncheon Co-Chair |
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Leonard Brenner, Chairman of the Board
Aventura Hospital, Honoree Heather Rohan |
Miriam Davis, Hildine Potashnik, Jerry Potashnik,
Martha Mishcon, Frank de Franco, Betty Brandt |
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Ellie Gordon, Frank de Franco, Miriam Davis, Marcie Belenke |
Sandy Kalus, Elliot Kalus, Monica
Puig, President & CEO LatinBiz |
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Nancy Blair, Lenore Tobey Simmons,
Shirley Harris, Sandee Ross |
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