ood cheer abounded on October 9 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan, where 1,300 longtime friends of theNorth Shore-LIJ Health System gathered to toast a most momentous occasion: the tenth anniversary of the mergerbetween the North Shore Health System and Long Island Jewish Medical Center.The Tenth Anniversary Ball, which raised $30 million to supportongoing and planned constructionprojects, marked the end of the firstdynamic chapter in the history of thehealth system — but equally important,it thanked the many kindheartedsupporters who, over the past 10 years,have dedicated their time, talents andresources to ensuring that NorthShore-LIJ remains at the forefrontof medical excellence.The star-studded evening featuredrousing entertainment from musical leg-ends Tony Bennett and Aretha Franklinas 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 Boardof 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 theNorth Shore-LIJ family, we can — and will — continue to improve people’s livesin ways never before imagined.”

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or almost 50 years, two compassionate brothershave joined with the North Shore-LIJ Health Sys-tem in its mission to keep pace with the increasingdemand for top-quality healthcare in our region.Beginning with the purchase of an X-ray machine for NorthShore 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 andLucille — have proven that generosity runs in the family by supporting a wide variety of initiatives throughout the healthsystem. Most recently, the Cohns funded enhancements to theemergency 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 — thefirst phase of an ongoing multi-million dollar upgrade to theemergency 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 giveback 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-levelMarilyn and Maurice Cohn Trauma Center provides 14private observation, evaluation and treatment rooms designedto maximize comfort for patients and their loved ones. Thecenter also includes a 60-seat teaching facility for the purposeof educating professionals in the field of emergency medicine.Inspired to further the family tradition of underwritingtop-quality emergency healthcare on Long Island, in 2005Lucille and Bud Cohn made a gift endowing the Dorothy and Max Cohn Trauma Center at LIJ — honoring Sonny orBud’s late parents. “I decided that my parents deserved tohave something so important named after them,” said Bud.Comprising four state-of-the-art trauma rooms, theDorothy and Max Cohn Trauma Center is part of therecently constructed 18,000-square-foot addition to theemergency department at LIJ, which features a larger waitinglobby, more accessible parking lot and new decontaminationarea. Last year’s opening marked the completion of the firstphase of a major expansion project that will eventually doublethe size of the emergency department.The remarkably charitable nature shared by the Cohnbrothers will help ensure that patients served by bothNSUH and LIJ always have access to the finest treatmentat a moment’s notice.

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A LegAcy of giving:

Two Brothers Support Emergency Careat North Shore-LIJ

A Gift for the Children

In 1992 Frances and Thomas Gambino offerednew hope to seriously ill children and their fami-lies when they founded The Gambino Medical &Science Foundation, dedicated to providingmajor philanthropic support for construction proj-ects and innovative programs at Schneider Chil-dren’s Hospital (SCH).Recently the organization made a generous giftto name The Gambino Medical & Science Founda-tion Trauma and Imaging Centers, to be located inthe pediatric emergency center of the new Inpa-tient Tower at SCH. The facility will feature sophis-ticated, state-of-the-art imaging technology andthree trauma rooms in a comforting, child-friendlyenvironment. The Trauma and Imaging Centerswill be the heart of the newest pediatric emergen-cy room in the metropolitan area. Construction onthe 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), andBud 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

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Legendary entertainers Tony Bennett and ArethaFranklin bring down the house with dynamic setsduring the North Shore-LIJ Health System Tenth Anniversary Ball.

A Decade of Dedication in

Annual Meetings

Every June, after the AnnualMeeting, North Shore-LIJtrustees gather to reflecton past accomplishmentsand plan for the future.These respected community leaders work in concert toimprove every facet of thehealth system.

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Awards

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

2003

(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 theNorth Shore-LIJ Health System for its success in reducing hospital-acquired infections.

Community Health

The health system’s relationship with the diverse communities itserves does not begin and end atthe hospital door. Through arange of community health andpublic education programs,North Shore-LIJ extends intothe hundreds of neighborhoods where our patients live.

Education

The North Shore-LIJ HealthSystem is committed to fosteringa culture of lifelong learning anddeveloping leaders at all levels.

North Shore-LIJ isexpanding health-care access to theuninsured, many of whom are now served throughinitiatives like thePediatric MobileHealth 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 Learningand Innovation, features a high-techsimulation lab with lifelike comput-erized mannequins that allow doctorsand nurses to practice their clinicalskills in a medical emergency. Jeff Immelt, chairman and CEO of GE, announces the opening of theNorth Shore-LIJ Center for Learning and Innovation (CLI). By offeringemployees the opportunity to participate in a number of innovative work-shops, CLI assists in the development of knowledge, attitude and skillsnecessary to support the health system’s strategic and business goals.

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Openings

During North Shore-LIJ’sfirst decade of unifica-tion, dozens of opening,ribbon-cutting and dedi-cation ceremonies haveunveiled new or renovat-ed facilities specializingin a wide variety of healthcare needs.

Pictures

On this, the tenth anniversary of the merger between the North Shore merger can be measured by the incomparable achievements North Shore- played such a remarkable role in their enlightened philanthropy, as well

Centers of Excellence

The programs and services that comprise the NorthShore-LIJ Health System utilize state-of-the-arttechnology and the latest treatment options availableto prevent, diagnose and treat all varieties of illness.

cAncer

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

cArdioLogy

Attending a 2000 gala dinner dance and fashion show benefiting theSandra 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.

neuroScience

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

PediAtricS

The Blumenfeld family, who was recognized at the “Building ona Dream” event in 2007, has lent major support to the ongoingexpansion of Schneider Children’s Hospital.

reSeArch

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

Women’S heALth

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

Phyllis & William Mack Emergency Center at LIJ Medical CenterZucker Hillside HospitalThe Mildred and Frank Feinberg Campus of GlenCove Hospital

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Research and Treatment ProgramBohlsen Lobby at Southside Hospital9 Monti at North Shore University Hospital