Big show of support for Glen Cove Hospital

Glen Cove Hospital’s fundraiser, a restaurant and wine tasting on Sept. 18, was a great night for foodies. Julie Albin, from the hospital’s auxiliary worked hard to ensure that the evening was perfect for the 250 people that came to the Crescent Beach Club to show their support for the hospital. Many restaurants and wineries participated and there were many raffle baskets too.

For some it was an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and colleagues. Sharon Clements, of Sea Cliff, worked for many years as a nurse at Glen Cove Hospital before leaving to work at Syosset Hospital. “I came back to be with my friends and support the hospital that I love and miss,” she said. “I began working at Glen Cove Hospital in 1974.”

Karen Rosen-Junge has worked at Glen Cove Hospital as a nurse educator for the past 34 years. “There’s a sense of family and I feel like I can make a difference with patient outcomes here,” she said. “There have been a lot of changes and some are good. I’ve learned you have to be flexible.”

Her friend and colleague Arlene Morizio is also a nurse educator. “I like working at Glen Cove Hospital because it’s like family here,” she said. “And the hospital keeps up with the changes in the profession.”