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Praise for accomplishments of the past and expressions cf hope for the future in medicine were the dominant sentiments when Westfair Communications I ic. held its sixth annual Westcaester Doctors of Distinction e-'ent on Sept. 24 at the Sun Club on the Sound in New Rochelle. Individuals who have influenced health care or medical science in Westchester were honored with a variety of 2019 awards.
The Hudson Valley Accord on Ensemble performed a seleedon of popular rrebdies while guests networked and enjoyed the view of Long Island Sound during the cocktail hour.
Welcoming remarks were made by Janine Miller, executive director of the Westchester County Medical Society.
"Each year West fair Communications puts out a call for nominations to the public and each year they receive incredible feedback for some really outstanding physicians are this year was no exception," she said.
Gary Sastow, managing partner of the event's presenting sponsor, White Plainsbased law firm Brown, Gaujean, Kraus & Sastcw PLLC, praised the honorees for their special contribution "not only to the medical profession but to the citizens of Westchester Court/ where the level of excellence is just terrific and certainly adds to the attraction of Westchester as a place to live and to work."
Benefiting from the event was the nonprofit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The foundation was established in 1987 and is dedicated to saving lives and br nging hope to those affected by suicide. Suicide is the third-leading cause of death among pec pie age 15 to 24. The highest overall rales of suicide are for adults front 40 to 59. AFSP finds scientific research, educates the public about mental health, advocates for public policies in mental health and supports survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide.
The keynote speaker was Marina Holz, dean of the Graduate School of Basic Medical Services at New York Medical College (NYMC) in Valhalla. She is a professor of cell biology and anatomy and director of the integrated Ph.D....