Butler Health System | Butler Health | Spring 2018

HEALTH LINK Crystal Ball raises over $130,000 for BHS Women’s Imaging Center Thanks to our sponsors A big thank-you to the lead sponsors and business partners for the Crystal Ball event: » International Quality Consultants, Inc. » SEI » BB&T » Metz Culinary & Environ- mental Management » MSA Safety Incorporated » UPMC Health Plan » Butler Eagle » Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield » Nextier Bank » Fox Rothschild, LLP » The Hamp- son family Another big thank-you to the many other sponsors that contributed to this event’s success. Crystal Ball Committee 2018: from left, Kim Patterson, LouAnn Rosellini, Jocelyn Shetter, Kim Astbury, Kris Bowser, Audray Muscatello Yost, Carrie Bessor-Foreman, Sue Ellen Walters, Alicia Palmiero and Ann Baglier at the annual BHS Crystal Ball at the Pittsburgh Marriott North on March 10. BHS Crystal Ball 2018: from left, William C. DiCuccio, MD; Dan and Elizabeth Ristity, children of Women of Legacy Award winner Laura Ristity; Paula Hooper; Ken DeFurio; and William A. DiCuccio, MD. 2017 Caring Angel Program a success The Caring Angel Program had a very successful year, raising over $115,000. This is an increase of over $11,000 from last year and is attributed to the fundraising success of the basket raffle. The Caring Angel Program continues to grow, and the support from the community and employees has been out- standing. The BHS Foundation is grateful to everyone who supported this campaign. Butler Health System Foundation’s annual Crystal Ball was held on Saturday, March 10, at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry Town- ship. Larry Richert, host of the KDKA Morning News, served as the master of ceremonies. More than 400 guests enjoyed the sunset safari theme gala. Event pro- ceeds are supporting the purchase of a stereotactic biopsy table for the BHS Women’s Imaging Center. The new table will complement other state- of-the-art technology for improved image resolution, faster procedures and less discomfort to patients. “The event would not be possible without the continued support of our business community and the hard work and dedication of our commit- tee and volunteers,” says Kris Bowser, BHS Foundation Event Planner. TheWomen of Legacy Award The Women of Legacy Award honors those who have notably contributed to the health and well-being of our community through excellence in patient care, overcoming personal illness or crisis, or improving some aspect of our community’s health. This award was made possible through a donation from William A. DiCuccio, MD, in memory of his mother, Catherine Mae DiCuccio. Catherine had an intense desire to see that medical care in Butler was the best it could be. The Women of Legacy award was presented posthumously to Laura J. Ristity, who was a beloved employee of BHS for 39 years. She was a pharmacy technician and led many initiatives within the pharmacy that resulted in improving the quality of patient care and the overall safety of patients. Outside of work, Laura donated her time to volunteer for the organiza- tions she loved. She was a lifelong volunteer at Butler Farm Show, a CCD teacher and a youth group leader at St. Andrew Roman Catho- lic Church, and a volunteer for the BHS Foundation’s Caring Angel Pro- gram basket raffle. She greeted every customer with a warm hello and had a smile that lit up the room. Laura’s daughter, Elizabeth Ristity, says: “I’m truly blessed to call this woman my mom. She gave freely of her time to volunteer for the orga- nizations she loved, all the while help- ing others in any way she could. We were not wealthy, but she showed my brother and I that you do not need to be rich to give to others; you can give of your time, which is often more valuable.” Laura passed away on April 8, 2017. She is deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She left behind a legacy of helping others, which her family is continuing by taking over Laura’s volunteer roles. Laura was honored for all of the contributions she made to the Butler community during her lifetime. Her children, Dan and Elizabeth, accepted the award on her behalf. 2018 Tee Off Fore a Healthier Community Golf Outing Monday, June 18, 11 a.m. registration, 12:30 p.m. tee off Butler Country Club To register or for more information, visit BHS-foundation.org or call 724-284-4716 . Save the date! Photos courtesy of Butler Eagle Foundation 6 |