Mount Sinai South Nassau’s annual Soirée Under the Stars gala lit up The Lannin in Eisenhower Park on Saturday as supporters, staff, and community leaders gathered to raise funds for the expansion of advanced cardiac care on the South Shore.
This year’s theme, “Bringing Heart Home,” celebrated the hospital’s growing cardiovascular program and the forthcoming launch of open-heart surgery services at its Oceanside campus. Funds raised will support new cardiac catheterization and CT-angiography labs as well as advanced cardiac surgical services, pending state approval.
Philip Shuman, vice president of The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, was honored as the Corporate Honoree for his leadership in managing the construction of the new Feil Family Pavilion — a cornerstone of the hospital’s $500 million capital expansion project. The pavilion, which houses the newly opened Fennessy Family Emergency Department, will soon include nine state-of-the-art operating rooms to accommodate complex cardiac procedures.
Longtime benefactor Jeffrey Feil received the prestigious Heart of the Hospital Award for his decades of philanthropic support. Two dedicated team members were also recognized for their exceptional service: Debbie Jonason, assistant nurse manager of Cardiovascular Services, received the Mary Pearson Award for her leadership and compassionate care; and Arthur Golbert, senior cardiac rehabilitation exercise physiologist, earned the Cupola Award for his commitment to helping patients rebuild their health through cardiac rehabilitation.
Guests enjoyed a lively cocktail reception, dinner, and dancing to a 10-piece band under the stars, while celebrating the hospital’s continued growth and commitment to excellence in health care.
