Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Geisinger Community Medical Center auxiliaries raise funds through gala, support patient care

SCRANTON — The auxiliaries at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV) and Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) hosted the 16th annual Geisinger Northeast Gala on May 7 at Mohegan Sun Pocono. Proceeds from the event totaled $196,150 in support of programs to improve the quality of care for patients and families at GWV in Wilkes-Barre and GCMC in Scranton.

More than 300 guests attended the Northeast Gala, walking the red carpet into the event and bidding in the silent auctions through their smartphones. Dinner and dancing followed, with music by Sweet Pepper and the Long Hots.

The auxiliaries have expanded their reach and financial support to many departments at GWV and GCMC, funding patient projects such as the Mobile Health Paramedic Program, trauma and emergency training equipment, interactive and personalized touch-screen tablets for patients, genetic testing and cancer screenings and special equipment for GWV’s Tambur Family NICU.

To learn more, visit geisinger.org/foundation.

Anthony Aquilina, D.O., chief medical officer of Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC), greets guests at the Geisinger Northeast Gala. Joining him are, from left, Geisinger Health System President and CEO David T. Feinberg, GCMC Chief Administrative Officer Lisa Golden, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Gerald Maloney and GWV Chief Administrative Officer Ron Beer.

http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web1_ABJ-Geisinger-Gala-1.jpg.optimal.jpgAnthony Aquilina, D.O., chief medical officer of Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC), greets guests at the Geisinger Northeast Gala. Joining him are, from left, Geisinger Health System President and CEO David T. Feinberg, GCMC Chief Administrative Officer Lisa Golden, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Gerald Maloney and GWV Chief Administrative Officer Ron Beer. Submitted photos

Northeast Gala Co-Chair and GCMC Auxiliary member Renee Aquilina and David T. Feinberg, M.D., draw names for a prize.

http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web1_ABJ-Geisinger-Gala-2.jpg.optimal.jpgNortheast Gala Co-Chair and GCMC Auxiliary member Renee Aquilina and David T. Feinberg, M.D., draw names for a prize. Submitted photos

Renee Aquilina and Donna Connery, Northeast Gala co-chairs thank guests for their continued support of patient programs.

http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web1_ABJ-Geisinger-Gala-3.jpg.optimal.jpgRenee Aquilina and Donna Connery, Northeast Gala co-chairs thank guests for their continued support of patient programs. Submitted photos