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2010 Laughter is the Best Medicine


Save the Date
October 30, 2010
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass


The sixth annual 2009 Laughter is the Best Medicine gala was a resounding success!

On November 7, 2009, more than $272,000 was raised in support of Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers' programs, projects, and services.  Over 530 guests enjoyed an evening of gourmet cuisine, dancing, a silent auction, and musical entertainment by "The Rat Pack is Back."

New at this year's event was the first annual presentation of the Marreel Excellence in Service Awards, sponsored by avid supporters of CHW Foundation - East Valley, Tom and Julia Marreel.  The Marreels wanted to do something to reward excellence in patient care, recognizing that patient care comes from all areas in the hopsital: from physicians, clinical staff, administrators and support staff, and volunteers.

This year's Marreel Excellence in Service awards were presented to:

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Physician:  Judy Messer, M.D.
Clinician:  Kim Vojacek, R.N.
Admin./Support:  Blanca Armendariz
Volunteer:  Pamela Asher

Chandler Regional Medical Center
Physician:  Mikhail Shtivelband, M.D.
Clinician:  Colby Trane, R.N.
Admin./Support:  Jeanne Hendrickson
Volunteer:  Pam Reinke, R.N. (Benny & Bugzy, pet therapy dogs)

Laurie Eberst, President and CEO of Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, and Mark Kem, the-Interim President and CEO of Chandler Regional Medical Center, were on hand to present the award medallions to the recipients.  Along with the award medallions, the physician recipients will have a scholarship in their name given to a Roadways to Healthcare Careers student.  The other recipients will be given a certificate for their 2010 continuing education.

Thanks once again to our generous sponsors, whose support enables us to
meet the healthcare needs of our East Valley communities!

 

Presented by CHW East Valley Volunteers and Premier Emergency Medical Specialists

Entertainment provided by "The Rat Pack is Back," was sponsored by Southwest Ambulance.

Thank you to our sponsors!

                               Co-Title Sponsors:

CHW East Valley Volunteers
Premier Emergency Medical Specialists

                               Bar Sponsor: CHW East Valley Volunteers
                               Entertainment Sponsor:

Southwest Ambulance 

                               Flamingo Sponsors: Clin-Path
Schaller Anderson
Wells Fargo
Ocotillo Golf Club
Hunt Construction
Chandler Radiology
                               Stardust Sponsors:  Chandler Regional & Mercy Gilbert 
         Medical Staff
SRP
Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite
DPR Construction
LaSalle & CBRE
                               Valet Sponsor: Big 2 Toyota Scion 
                               Sands Sponsors: Bushtex
T. Marreel & Associates
Morrison Healthcare Food Services
National Bank of Arizona
Aramark
St. Joseph's Hopsital & Medical Center
GPE Commercial Advisors 
Valley Respiratory Services & Resperonics
                               Hotel Sponsor: Grant Webber 
                               Evening Sponsor: Asterino & Associates
Amicas (formerly Emageon) 
SimonMed Imaging
Layton Construction
Delta Dental of AZ
                               Seat Sponsors: AngelicaDirect Clarity
HDR Architecture, Inc.
TraCorp, Inc.
Valley Radiation Oncology 
   
   
   
   
   





 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

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