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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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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.

St. Francis Hospital Awarded BusinessLI 2005 MVP in Healthcare

Roslyn, N.Y., September 23, 2005 — St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® was honored with the 2005 MVP in healthcare award at the fourth annual Long Island Association (LIA) September luncheon today at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, New York. General Colin Powell, Secretary of State (2001-2004), was the guest speaker.

BusinessLI, a joint publication of the LIA and Newsday's Island Publications, Inc., awards the MVP annually to Long Island companies that show marked growth and expansion and demonstrate a strong commitment to community service.

"We are honored to be recognized by the Long Island Association for our growth, and more importantly, for our long-standing commitment to the healthcare needs of the community," said Alan D. Guerci, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer. "St. Francis Hospital has an active outreach program to underserved communities. We take care of everybody who comes to our doorstep, regardless of race, creed, or ability to pay."

As a part of its outreach efforts, St. Francis Hospital sends a cardiologist with a Spanish-speaking interpreter to a number of community centers across Long Island each week. The Hospital also provides free cardiac backup services to the Coalition for Community Well-Being in Hempstead and Rotacare in Uniondale.

As a nationally recognized leader in cardiac care and New York State's only specialty designated heart center, St. Francis Hospital has experienced tremendous demand for its services in recent years. As a result, the hospital has embarked upon a three-year, $190 million project to expand and enhance the physical plant, the largest construction project in the hospital's 83-year history.

"Our goal is to build a platform to continue to attract the very best physicians and nurses, accommodate our patients with comfort and convenience, and house the latest technology to keep the hospital at the forefront of medical care," Dr. Guerci noted.

St. Francis Hospital performs the largest cardiac surgery caseload in New York State, for the most recent year reported by the New York State Department of Health (2002), and the largest volume of percutaneous coronary interventions (2003). In addition, the same high level of expertise is available for noncardiac care. The hospital offers a full range of services, including general, vascular and orthopedic surgery, gastroenterology, pulmonology, otolaryngology, ophthalmology and urology.

St. Francis Hospital's DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research and Education in Greenvale offers a rich array of community health and education programs. Staffed by physicians, registered nurses, dietitians and exercise physiologists, the Center's mission is to complete the circle of excellence that extends from the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease to cardiac research, education, and prevention.

St. Francis Hospital is a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island (CHS).

Contact us at 1.888.HEART.NY or visit us at http://stfrancisheartcenter.chsli.org.

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