On November 19, 2016, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center celebrated the important milestone of serving the community for 125 years. The momentous occasion was commemorated at the hospital’s annual Rainbow Ball dinner- dance and fundraiser which took place at Citi Field.
The venue was filled to the maximum capacity of 650 guests, consisting of hospital staff, community leaders and supporters of Jamaica Hospital.
Hospital President and CEO Bruce J. Flanz commenced the evening by welcoming everyone and sharing a brief history of the hospital since its humble beginnings in a rented four- bedroom house to the 408-bed institution it is today.
Mr. Flanz exuded pride as he spoke about the institution’s evolution over the last century and continuous commitment to providing quality health care. He took a moment to highlight Jamaica Hospital’s ability to engage with the community and identify services needed to improve the population’s health. One of the departments to provide a much-needed service over the years has been the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.
(L-R) Jamaica Hospital President and CEO Bruce J. Flanz and Chief of Orthopedic Surgery Nader Paksima MD
The department was recognized for providing highly specialized care to hundreds of thousands of patients and producing some of the nation’s best surgeons from its residency program. Department head and Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Nader Paksima MD., accepted an award on behalf of the stellar team. Proceeds from the Rainbow Ball were earmarked to benefit the Department of Orthopedic Surgery to help them continue their outstanding work.
(L-R)Honorees Ryan Eller; President Resorts World Casino and John O’Keefe; Senior Vice President of Operations, Underpinning and Foundation Skanska Inc.
Additional awards were presented to the honorees for the evening, Ryan M. Eller; President of Resorts World Casino and John O’Keefe; Senior Vice President of Operations, Underpinning and Foundation Skanska Inc. Both were honored for displaying a strong commitment to Jamaica Hospital as well as communities in which the organizations operate.
In all the 2016 Rainbow Ball was a fantastic night of celebration. Thank you to all who have contributed in making the event a success and to those who have supported Jamaica Hospital in its endeavors over the years.