December 2008

Hello NewLeaders,

It’s hard to believe that the year is almost over, but this has been a tremendous year for us in regards to member participation, fundraising and educational events and volunteer committee successes. 

Updates on NewLeaders Events
We are currently in the process of planning the 2009 year, which promises to be chock-full of Social, Educational and Volunteer events. Be sure to check out the Event Calendar tab to view where NewLeaders can be found throughout New York City!

Our fall fundraiser and social event on Tuesday, October 7, You Are What You Eat…Come Eat With The Best - A Food Tasting and Silent Auction to benefit the Emergency Departments of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital- was a huge success!  The NewLeaders Social Committee secured an amazing selection of the best restaurants and high-end auction items for this year’s fundraising event. The event raised over $70,000 for the Emergency Departments of the Hospital.  Photos from the event can be seen on our Photo Gallery page or on Patrick McMullen Company’s  photography website.

If you would like to add people to the invitation list for upcoming events, to join the Social Committee or for more information on providing sponsorships and auction items for events in 2009, please email us.

Educational Events

The 2008 Educational Event series was well attended and provided attendees with the latest and greatest on medical conditions and treatments, as well as a look into the futures of medicine. Past Educational Event topics and lead NYP physicians include:

2007
• Fertility (led by Pak Chung, M.D.)
• Nips, Tucks and Injectibles (led by Tony LaBruna, M.D.)

2008
• The Savy Parents’ Guide to Health Care (led by Pamela Gallin, M.D.)
• Stem Cell 101 (led by John Boockvar, M.D.)
• Sleep Disorders (led by Neil Kavey, M.D.)

Planning is underway for the 2009 calendar year and details of currently planned Educational Events are below. If you have a particular topic of interest or would like to host an upcoming Educational Event, please let us know.

“Innovations in Surgical Technologies”
Hosted by Lexie and Johan Utterman
Led by Marc Bessler, M.D.
January 27, 2009, 6:30- 8:00 pm
RSVP by January 23, 2009. Spots are filled on a first-come, first serve basis.

As always, Educational Events are free for members, and $250 for all others which includes an annual NewLeaders membership.

“Futures in Neurosurgery”
Hosted by Todd Davison
Led by Howard Riina, M.D.
March 2009

“Athletes at Any Age: Nutrition and Orthopedic Medicine for
the Active Adult”
Hosted by Alissa Eig

NYP staff & faculty leading the event will include a nutritionist and orthopedic surgeon.  They will partner up to lead an insightful lecture and Q&A session on the ins-and-outs of being healthy, in shape and active now and into the future.

This Educational Event will be prefaced by an organized 10K run/walk in Central Park.  Come join us for this fun event and get some exercise with you fellow NewLeaders! 

Saturday or Sunday morning- Spring 2009.  More details to follow!

Volunteer at NYP

Our dedicated Volunteer Committee has adopted Neural Connections at NYP/ Weill Cornell as the NewLeaders Volunteer Initiative. Volunteers work directly with patients performing a variety of services, ranging from friendly chats and card games to mealtime assistance and mobilization support.  Volunteers commit to one volunteer spot just about every four-to-five weeks, either on a Wednesday evening or Sunday morning.

We are once again partnering with Friends For Kids and holding Volunteer Children’s Craft Days at the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital. The Volunteer schedule will be posted on the Event Calendar in early 2009- please join us in making it a special day for our youngest patients.

Campaign Newsletter
Check out the latest Hospital Campaign Newsletter to see what’s in store for 2009!