Pictured left to right are Michael J. Pratico, Jr., Chair, Board of Trustees, RWJUH Hamilton; Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo; Joe Bogdan, Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Corporate Honoree; Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy; Gretchen DiMarco, Community Honoree; Ann Mancuso, MSN, RN, CHFN, Heart Failure Coordinator, Healthy Lives Hamilton Program, RWJUH Hamilton, Caregiver of the Year; Ronald Ryder, DO, Cardiology, RWJUH Hamilton, and member of Hamilton Cardiology Associates, Physician Honoree; and Lisa Breza, Chief Administrative Officer, RWJUH Hamilton.
Hamilton Township, NJ, November 7, 2024 – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, along with its Development Committee and Board of Trustees, held its 2024 Annual Autumn Affair, themed “The Roaring Twenties,” on October 18, 2024, at The Stone Terrace by John Henry’s in Hamilton Township, NJ.
More than 275 attendees, including members of the Board of Trustees, Development Committee, Young Professional Group, Senior Leadership Team, providers, team members, local government, donors, supporters, and colleagues, enjoyed the special evening, which raised funds to support hospital enhancements, innovations, expansions, and upgrades, as well as the growth of RWJUH Hamilton’s services to better serve the local communities.
Michael Pratico, Jr., Chair, Board of Trustees, stated, “the RWJUH Hamilton community had the honor of celebrating the remarkable individuals whose commitment to compassion, empathy, and kindness exemplifies our core values. Their significant contributions to our hospital as well as the greater community not only reflect the mission of our hospital but also inspire us all to serve others. We are immensely grateful for their dedication and proud to recognize their achievements."
This year’s esteemed list of honorees included:
- Corporate Honoree: Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare
- Physician Honoree: Ronald Ryder, DO, Cardiology, RWJUH Hamilton, and member of Hamilton Cardiology Associates
- Caregiver of the Year: Ann Mancuso, MSN, RN, CHFN, Heart Failure Coordinator, Healthy Lives Hamilton
- Community Honoree: Gretchen DiMarco, member of RWJUH Hamilton’s Community Impact Alliance (CIA), formerly the Auxiliary, and VP of Operations at Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce,
“We are incredibly thankful to the Development Team and Gala Committee and everyone who helped make this event a success,” says Lisa Breza, Chief Administrative Officer, RWJU Hamilton “The generosity of the philanthropic support we received will make a real difference in the lives of our patients, allowing us to enhance and grow our services and resources so we can continue to meet the emerging health needs of our community.”
To learn more about supporting or becoming a community partner with RWJUH Hamilton, contact Jessica Alleman, Director of Development at RWJUH Hamilton, by email at Jessica.Alleman@rwjbh.org.
About RWJUH Hamilton
Located in Hamilton Township, NJ, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJUH Hamilton), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, serves Mercer County as well as a larger five-county region of New Jersey. RWJBarnabas Health and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton’s Cancer Center, in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute – the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center - brings a world-class team of researchers and specialists to its cancer center, providing close-to-home access to the latest treatment and clinical trials. RWJUH Hamilton is Joint Commission Certified, Primary Stroke Center Certified from The Joint Commission, and a Center for Excellence from The Joint Commission for stroke, spine surgery and hip and knee replacement and is MAGNET® Recognized from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
RWJUH Hamilton’s other specialties include heart and vascular care, including emergency and elective angioplasty, heart failure intervention program, coupled with the specialty-trained support staff, treatment and care for minor injuries and life-threatening illnesses, outpatient diagnostic and treatment services and medical/surgical services, bariatric surgery, wound care, women’s health, geriatrics/ senior health and wellness care, infusion services, outpatient rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, including cardiac rehab, orthopedic rehab, speech therapy, aquatic therapy, a balance and hearing center and sleep center.