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Nancy DeMatteis (second from left) and guests at The Creek.


Enjoying brunch on the terrace before shotgun.


Golfers prepare their carts to begin their busy day.


Tee off at The Creek.


Finishing a hole at The Creek.


The Murphy Family before shotgun at Meadow Brook Club.


Tee off at Meadow Brook Club.


Christopher Pascucci (second from left) and guests at Nassau Country Club..


Relaxing on the deck of The Creek's beach house.


Enjoying cocktails before the Awards Dinner.


The Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, distinguished dinner guests at The Creek.


Tom Fanning, Sr. (left), Sister Pauline Gilmore, FMM, and the 2010 Golf Chair, Brian Hehir at the Awards Dinner.


Tom Fanning, Sr. (second from left), and Bernard Monteleone, M.D. (second from right), with guests under the tent at the Awards Dinner.

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Eugene Souther (second from left) and guests before teeing off.


Tom Christman (left) and guests at Meadow Brook.


Tom Fanning (right) and guests enjoy the day on the course at Meadow Brook.


Golfers check-in at Meadow Brook and select a Tiffany favor.


Nancy DeMatteis, who organized the first annual St. Francis Hospital golf tournament, greets dinner guests.


Alan D. Guerci, M.D., President and CEO presents an award to golf chairman, Robert J. Alexander.


The Franciscan Missionaries of Mary gather before the Awards Dinner.


Brian Hehir (right) enjoys cocktails in the club house at The Creek.


Tee off at The Creek.


Nancy DeMatteis (second from right) and guests enjoy a sunny day on the course.


Sr. Pauline (left) and Sr. Lucie 'spotting' the hole-in-one shots at The Creek.


Peter Quick (center) and friends at brunch on the veranda at The Creek.


Golfers finish up a beautiful day on the course.

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Dan Denihan (second left) and his foursome attempt to stay dry on the course.


Mike Mogavero, Angelo Paladino, Matt Mogavero, and Joe Pollicino enjoy the day at The Creek.


Chris Pascucci (left) and his foursome at The Creek


Peter Quick (second left) and his guests before tee off at the 8th hole.


Eugene Souther (right) and his foursome on the green.


Golf Chairman, John C. Doscas, St. Francis Hospital President & CEO, Alan D. Guerci, M.D., and golf honoree Peter J. Striano kickoff the awards dinner.


Michele and Thomas Fanning sneak a hug at the dinner.


Stephen Hess, Phil McEntee, Edward Galvin, and Michael Fanous accept the award for 3rd Low Net Team at The Creek.


Jerome Hehir, Brian Hehir, Donald Hehir, and Frank McCallion proudly accept the award for Low Gross Team at The Creek.


Golfer at Nassau Country Club admires his shot.


A buffet on the beach.


Nancy DeMatteis and friend George arrive at the dinner.


The sisters prepare for a wonderful surf and turf dinner.


Ron Gallatin (second right) and his group collect their awards for 2nd Low Net Team at The Creek.

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The SFH logo decor reflects onto the ballroom floor


Gala guests enjoy the band


Alan D. Guerci, M.D., President and CEO, with honoree Robert Kissane (center) and Chairman of the Board, Peter Quick (right), after the honorary presentation


Dinner guests listen to Dr. Guerci's opening remarks


Mr. and Mrs. Renato Berroya, M.D., (left) with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Soterakis, M.D.


Bishop William F. Murphy, honoree, Robert Kissane (center), and his guests


"Marilyn" with the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary during cocktail hour


"Groucho Marx" escorts Dr. and Mrs. Richard Shlofmitz, M.D., into the gala

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The Capital Campaign Chairs announce SFH's campaign goal.


Actors take a dip in 'gin tub' during cocktail hour.


John Kemp, Bishop William Murphy (center) and Christopher Pascucci.


Capital Campaign Chairs, Peter Quick (left) and Christopher Pascucci with St. Francis Hospital President & CEO, Alan D. Guerci, M.D.


(From l. to r.) Leslie Guerci, Judy Licht, Jerry Della Femina, Claudio & Debra Del Vecchio, and Peter Quick.


A view of the cocktail area.


A shot of the beautifully decorated dining room.


(From l. to r.) Alan D. Guerci, M.D., and Leslie Guerci with event Chairman, Jerry Della Femina & Judy Licht.


(From l. to r.) Dr. and Mrs. Richard Shlofmitz with Dr. and Mrs. Richard Matano, and Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Tenenbaum.


(From l. to r.) Dr. and Mrs. Gary Gecelter with Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Rubach.


Ken and Carol Wessel (third and fifth from right) with their guests.


(From l. to r.) Dr. and Mrs. Newell Robinson with Dr. and Mrs. Stephan G. Cokinos, and Dr. and Mrs. Larry Altschul.


Honorees, Claudio and Debra Del Vecchio with their children.


1920's Keystone cops "raid' the cocktail hour to signal the start of dinner.


A guest chooses the "Mystery Blue Box" - a raffle held at the event.

Paul Wright, M.D., Appointed Director of Stroke Center at St. Francis Hospital, the Heart Center

ROSLYN, N.Y. – Paul Wright, M.D., has been named director of St. Francis Hospital’s newly designated stroke center. Wright, who is currently a neurologist at the Neurological Associates of Long Island and an attending neurologist at North Shore University Hospital, will be responsible for overseeing the stroke program, providing quality care to neurological patients and organizing outreach programs for the community.

“My goal is to provide more expeditious treatment and prevention for individuals who suffer from stroke,” said Wright. “Educational programs will help patients and their family members recognize the warning signs of stroke.”

Dr. Wright, a native of Scotland, served in the Israeli army for three years before coming to the United States to attend Cornell University. He received his undergraduate degree in neurobiology and behavior in 1991 and moved back to Israel to obtain his doctor of medicine from Tel Aviv University in 1996. He completed his residency in 2000 and his fellowship program in 2001 at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City and then joined Neurological Associates a few months later. Mr. Wright also served as interim director of stroke and cerebral vascular disease at North Shore University Hospital from May 2005 to November 2006.

This designation of St. Francis’ stroke center puts emphasis on early aggressive treatment for neurological patients who show signs of having a stroke. Rather than having patients scattered throughout the hospital, they can be in a centralized location and receive care from highly skilled physicians and nurses.

“Hospitals with designated stroke centers have been able to show a decrease in morbidity, mortality and the length of stay for patients,” Wright explained. “Overall, having a stroke center with nurses and doctors who are well trained in recognizing and treating neurological disorders gives patients a chance to have an improved outcome.”

Dr. Wright resides in Nassau County on Long Island.

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About St. Francis Hospital

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center is New York State’s only specialty designated cardiac center and is the busiest heart center in the Northeast. A recognized leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiac disease, St. Francis Hospital performs more cardiac surgery and interventional cardiac procedures than any other hospital in New York State. A leader in cardiovascular care for more than 50 years, St. Francis Hospital is a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island (CHSLI). Contact us at 1.888.HEART.NY or visit us at www.stfrancisheartcenter.com.

Contact:

Paul Barry, 516-705-6657, paul.barry@chsli.org

LaShieka Hunter, 516-705-6665, lashieka.hunter@chsli.org

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