Good cheer abounded on October 9 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan, where 1,300 longtime friends of the North Shore-LIJ Health System gathered to toast a most momentous occasion: the tenth anniversary of the merger between the North Shore Health System and Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

The Tenth Anniversary Ball, which raised $30 million to support ongoing and planned construction projects, marked the end of the first dynamic chapter in the history of the health system — but equally important, it thanked the many kindhearted supporters who, over the past 10 years, have dedicated their time, talents and resources to ensuring that North Shore-LIJ remains at the forefront of medical excellence.

The star-studded evening featured rousing entertainment from musical leg-ends Tony Bennett and Aretha Franklin as well as from North Shore-LIJ’s home-grown vocal talents The Side Effects. Inspirational remarks were provided by Iris Katz and Kathleen Dowling, Tenth Anniversary Ball chairs; Saul B. Katz, chairman of the North Shore-LIJ Board of Trustees; and Michael J. Dowling, president and chief executive officer of the North Shore-LIJ Health System.

Commented Mr. Katz, “I know that with your continued support of the North Shore-LIJ family, we can — and will — continue to improve people’s lives in ways never before imagined.” ✹

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For almost 50 years, two compassionate brothers have joined with the North Shore-LIJ Health Sys-tem in its mission to keep pace with the increasing demand for top-quality healthcare in our region.

Beginning with the purchase of an X-ray machine for North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) in memory of their father, Maurice (“Sonny”) Cohn of Manhasset and Milton (“Bud”) Cohn of Kings Point — along with their wives, Marilyn and Lucille — have proven that generosity runs in the family by supporting a wide variety of initiatives throughout the health system. Most recently, the Cohns funded enhancements to the emergency departments of NSUH and LIJ Medical Center.

Due to the benevolence of Marilyn and Sonny Cohn, a life-time trustee, in 2002 North Shore-LIJ celebrated the comple-tion of the Marilyn and Maurice Cohn Trauma Center — the first phase of an ongoing multi-million dollar upgrade to the emergency department at NSUH. “Almost everyone has a story about visiting the emergency room at some point in their lives, and so I felt it would be very worthwhile and practical to give back to the community in this manner,” said Sonny.

A reflection of the Cohns’ profound concern for the well-being of others, the 15,000-square-foot, three-level Marilyn and Maurice Cohn Trauma Center provides 14 private observation, evaluation and treatment rooms designed to maximize comfort for patients and their loved ones. The

center also includes a 60-seat teaching facility for the purpose of educating professionals in the field of emergency medicine.

Inspired to further the family tradition of underwriting top-quality emergency healthcare on Long Island, in 2005 Lucille and Bud Cohn made a gift endowing the Dorothy and Max Cohn Trauma Center at LIJ — honoring Sonny or Bud’s late parents. “I decided that my parents deserved to have something so important named after them,” said Bud.

Comprising four state-of-the-art trauma rooms, the Dorothy and Max Cohn Trauma Center is part of the recently constructed 18,000-square-foot addition to the emergency department at LIJ, which features a larger waiting lobby, more accessible parking lot and new decontamination area. Last year’s opening marked the completion of the first phase of a major expansion project that will eventually double the size of the emergency department.

The remarkably charitable nature shared by the Cohn brothers will help ensure that patients served by both NSUH and LIJ always have access to the finest treatment at a moment’s notice. ✹

A LegAcy of giving: Two Brothers Support Emergency Care at North Shore-LIJ

A Gift for the ChildrenIn 1992 Frances and Thomas Gambino offered new hope to seriously ill children and their fami-lies when they founded The Gambino Medical & Science Foundation, dedicated to providing major philanthropic support for construction proj-ects and innovative programs at Schneider Chil-dren’s Hospital (SCH).

Recently the organization made a generous gift to name The Gambino Medical & Science Founda-tion Trauma and Imaging Centers, to be located in the pediatric emergency center of the new Inpa-tient Tower at SCH. The facility will feature sophis-ticated, state-of-the-art imaging technology and three trauma rooms in a comforting, child-friendly environment. The Trauma and Imaging Centers will be the heart of the newest pediatric emergen-cy room in the metropolitan area. Construction on the 100,000-square-foot Inpatient Tower is sched-uled to begin early this year.

The benevolence of The Gambino Medical & Science Foundation is sure to touch thousands of young lives in the years ahead.

Frances and Thomas Gambino, founders of The Gambino Medical & Science Foundation.

Sonny Cohn, lifetime trustee, North Shore-LIJ Health System (left), and Bud Cohn (right).

(Left to right) Michael J. Dowling, president and chief executive officer, North Shore-LIJ Health System; Kathleen Dowling; Iris Katz, associate trustee, North Shore-LIJ Health System; and Saul B. Katz, chairman, North Shore-LIJ Board of Trustees.

North Shore-LIJ Celebrates 10 Successful years

Legendary entertainers Tony Bennett and Aretha Franklin bring down the house with dynamic sets during the North Shore-LIJ Health System Tenth Anniversary Ball.

A Decade of Dedication in PicturesAnnual MeetingsEvery June, after the Annual Meeting, North Shore-LIJ trustees gather to reflect on past accomplishments and plan for the future. These respected community leaders work in concert to improve every facet of the health system.

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Awards

Over the past decade, the North Shore-LIJ Health System, its hospitals and other facilities have been the recipients of numerous quality-of-care awards.

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(Above) Michael J. Dowling, president and CEO of the North Shore-LIJ Health System, accepts the 2006 Medal of Honor from the Long Island Association on behalf of the health system’s 38,100 employees, who were recognized for their outstanding efforts in improving the health of Long Islanders.

(Left) The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) awards its 2006 Pinnacle Award for quality and patient safety to the North Shore-LIJ Health System for its success in reducing hospital-acquired infections.

Community Health

The health system’s relationship with the diverse communities it serves does not begin and end at the hospital door. Through a range of community health and public education programs, North Shore-LIJ extends into the hundreds of neighborhoods where our patients live.

EducationThe North Shore-LIJ Health System is committed to fostering a culture of lifelong learning and developing leaders at all levels.

North Shore-LIJ is expanding health-care access to the uninsured, many of whom are now served through initiatives like the Pediatric Mobile Health Center van, which treats chil-dren in disadvan-taged communities.

The Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism helps families to obtain comprehen-sive assessments, family support and information on the latest research.

The Patient Safety Institute, part of North Shore-LIJ’s Center for Learning and Innovation, features a high-tech simulation lab with lifelike comput-erized mannequins that allow doctors and nurses to practice their clinical skills in a medical emergency.

Jeff Immelt, chairman and CEO of GE, announces the opening of the North Shore-LIJ Center for Learning and Innovation (CLI). By offering employees the opportunity to participate in a number of innovative work-shops, CLI assists in the development of knowledge, attitude and skills necessary to support the health system’s strategic and business goals.

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OpeningsDuring North Shore-LIJ’s first decade of unifica-tion, dozens of opening, ribbon-cutting and dedi-cation ceremonies have unveiled new or renovat-ed facilities specializing in a wide variety of healthcare needs.

A Decade of Dedication in Pictures On this, the tenth anniversary of the merger between the North Shore Health System and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, we have much to celebrate. The impact of this merger can be measured by the incomparable achievements North Shore-LIJ has enjoyed over these last 10 years. On these pages we pay tribute to our donors who have played such a remarkable role in their enlightened philanthropy, as well as to the dedicated and talented leaders of our health system.

Centers of ExcellenceThe programs and services that comprise the North Shore-LIJ Health System utilize state-of-the-art technology and the latest treatment options available to prevent, diagnose and treat all varieties of illness.

cAncerThanks to a generous gift from the Monter Family Foundation, the Monter Cancer Center — part of the Center for Advanced Medicine — opened in 2006.

cArdioLogyAttending a 2000 gala dinner dance and fashion show benefiting the Sandra Atlas Bass Cardiology Centers are (left to right) Arthur Levine, trustee, North Shore-LIJ Health System; Nancy Waldbaum, trustee; Sandra Atlas Bass, life trustee; and Mort Bass, trustee.

neuroScienceThe Chiari Institute is the world’s first comprehensive, multidisciplinary center for the management of patients suffering from Chiari malformation, a rare structural condition that affects the cerebellum.

PediAtricSThe Blumenfeld family, who was recognized at the “Building on a Dream” event in 2007, has lent major support to the ongoing expansion of Schneider Children’s Hospital.

reSeArchThe continued goodwill of Susan and Leonard Feinstein has been invaluable in expanding The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, which was renamed in 2005.

Women’S heALthPartners Council for Women’s Health raises significant funds to ensure that cutting-edge programs, facilities and technology are always available to the women in our communities.

Phyllis & William Mack Emergency Center at LIJ Medical Center

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The Mildred and Frank Feinberg Campus of Glen Cove Hospital

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Research and Treatment Program

Bohlsen Lobby at Southside Hospital

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A Decade of Dedication in Pictures On this, the tenth anniversary of the merger between the North Shore Health System and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, we have much to celebrate. The impact of this merger can be measured by the incomparable achievements North Shore-LIJ has enjoyed over these last 10 years. On these pages we pay tribute to our donors who have played such a remarkable role in their enlightened philanthropy, as well as to the dedicated and talented leaders of our health system.

EventsEach exciting event organized by or for members of the North Shore-LIJ Health System contributes to the important goals of raising critical funds, increasing awareness of important health initiatives and building a sense of community between the health system and the people who so generously support it.

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A Vision for the Years AheadNow that one extraordinary decade has drawn to a close, the North Shore-LIJ Health System is focusing on the future — and quite a bright future it is shaping up to be. Thanks in large part to the generosity of community members committed to the success of the health system, the next 10 years will usher in unprecedented growth and innovation across all North Shore-LIJ hospitals, facilities and programs. A few highlights include:◾ Expansion of Schneider Children’s Hospital. A $144 million expansion of Schneider Chil-dren’s Hospital (SCH) is already underway with the construction of an expanded Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit and a four-story, glass-enclosed atrium. Eventually, the “new” SCH will feature an Inpatient Tower housing the New York region’s only stand-alone pedi-atric emergency department.◾ Creation of the Katz Women’s Hospitals.

With the support of Saul B. Katz, chairman of the North Shore-LIJ Board of Trustees, and his wife, Iris, an associate trustee, North Shore-LIJ will invest more than $200 million to establish the Katz Women’s Hospitals on the campuses of LIJ Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital, offering advanced obstetrical services and other clinical programs in a comforting, elegant environment.◾ Expansion of The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research. Construction on the 60,000-square-foot addition to The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research is nearing com-pletion and will make room for new and expanded programs in both basic science and

clinical research.◾ Establishment of a medical school. The North Shore-LIJ Health System and Hofstra University recently announced a partnership to create what will be Nassau County’s first allopathic medical school on the Hofstra campus by fall 2011.

◾ Growth of the Center for Advanced Medicine. Since opening in 2005, the Center for Advanced Medicine has become home to five outstanding outpatient programs, making it the largest ambulatory care facility on Long Island — and it will continue to expand as new programs and services are introduced in the coming years. Additionally, the Monter Cancer Center will undergo its second phase of construction, resulting in expanded offerings and the relocation of physicians cur-rently based at LIJ Medical Center.◾ Advancement of the kidney transplant program. This fall North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) celebrated a newsworthy milestone when it performed its first kidney transplant surgery — and inaugurated the first kidney

transplant program in Nassau and Queens Counties — on a woman whose fiancé served as the donor. NSUH anticipates performing about 15 transplants in the next year, with that number expected to climb to 100 annually after three years.◾ Expansion of the Harvey Cushing Institutes of Neuroscience. The Harvey Cushing Institutes of Neuroscience will be expanding over the next several years. Uti-lizing the same strategy that has made the Chiari Institute and the Movement Disor-ders Institute so successful, North Shore-LIJ will be building multidisciplinary clinical teams to offer the highest level of care in a number of specialty areas. ✹

The new Inpatient Tower of Schneider Children’s Hospital

Katz Women’s Hospital on the campus of LIJ Medical Center

The expanded Feinstein Institute for Medical Research

The Mildred and Frank Feinberg Campus of Glen Cove Hospital

Bohlsen Lobby at Southside Hospital

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(Left to right) Saul B. Katz, chairman, North Shore-LIJ Board of Trustees; Iris Katz, associate trustee, North Shore-LIJ Health System; Tony Bennett; Marcia D’Angelo; and Joseph F. D’Angelo, honorary trustee, North Shore-LIJ Health System.

(Left to right) Jack Levins; Marjorie Boas Levins, life trustee, North Shore-LIJ Health System; Sylvia Lester, trustee, North Shore-LIJ Health System; and Dr. Louis Lester.

Helen Greene, associate trustee, North Shore-LIJ Health System, and Alan Greene, trustee, North Shore-LIJ Health System.

Robert Kaufman, trustee, North Shore-LIJ Health System, and Florence Kaufman, associate trustee, North Shore-LIJ Health System.

Lisa Kravet and Cary Kravet, trustee, North Shore-LIJ Health System.

Ed Miller, member, Board of Directors, The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, and Carole Miller.

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(Clockwise from top left) Frank Feinberg; Kevin Dwyer, senior vice president, North Shore-LIJ Health System Foundation; Suzanne Dwyer; and Mildred Feinberg.

The Katz family.

Janet Raggio and John Raggio, trustee, North Shore-LIJ Health System.Susan Feinstein and Leonard Feinstein, trustee, North Shore-LIJ Health System.

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Gratitude is published by the North Shore-Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Health System Foundation. The information in this publication is intended to educate readers on the many ways the foundation supports programs and services throughout the North Shore-LIJ Health System. For more information, please call (516) 465-2550. © 2008. Printed in USA

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The staff of the North Shore-LIJ Health System Foundation wishes to express our sincere appreciation to each and every person who has so selflessly contributed in some way throughout the past decade to the success of our — and your — health system. The impact of the commitment you have made to your own community and to every community we serve will echo far and wide for countless years to come.

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An ad appearing in the New York Times on October 9, 2007 — the same day as North Shore-LIJ’s Tenth Anniversary Ball.

Our deepest gratitude to the North Shore-LIJ Board of Trustees, whose generosity to the Adopt-A-Family program

provided for 125 local families in need this holiday season.