Cortlandt Manor, NY - (May 29, 2014) – Hudson Valley Hospital Center has dedicated a new boutique to serve the health and beauty needs of women with cancer.
The boutique named "Ginger’s Place" was officially opened on May 29 during the Hospital’s annual Survivor Day celebration in honor of cancer survivors. Ginger’s Place will be run by a local company Specialty Fittings and will provide custom wig and bras as well as beauty products and care information for women undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The boutique was made possible with the generous support of Hospital Board member Michael Delfino and his wife, Ginger of Montrose.
“It is very fitting that we dedicate this boutique as part of our Survivor Day celebration. As a comprehensive cancer center, our primary mission is to provide not only medical treatment, but emotional and social support to our patients,’’ said Hudson Valley Hospital President John Federspiel. “We cannot thank Mike and Ginger Delfino enough for making it possible for us to offer this additional support to our patients and to all women undergoing cancer treatment.’’
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Cortlandt Town Supervisor Linda Puglisi presented the Delfinos with a certificate from the Town of Cortlandt honoring the couple for their many years of philanthropy and community service.
Anne Campbell-Maxwell, Director of Oncology at the Cheryl R. Lindenbaum Cancer Center, said the Hospital holds the event each year to provide cancer survivors with a chance to celebrate the spirit of hope and courage with friends, family, and one another.
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“This is an opportunity for them to connect and share these experiences with other cancer survivors, friends and family,’’ she said. “It is a very moving event."
June is National Cancer Survivors Month, a time when many hospitals and cancer support organizations hold events in solidarity with America’s 13.5 million cancer survivors. A 'survivor' is anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life," according to the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation.
For more information on Ginger's Place, call Specialty Fittings at 914-737-8200.
Photo caption 1: Ginger Delfino of Montrose cuts the ribbon dedicating the new “Ginger’s Place” boutique for women with cancer that is named in her honor. Looking on from left to right are Hudson Valley Hospital Center President John Federspiel, Hudson Valley Hospital Foundation Board Chairman Michael Delfino, Vice President of Patient Services Kathy Webster and Anne Campbell-Maxwell, director of oncology services at the Cheryl R. Linenbaum Cancer Center.
Photo 2: Left to right: Cortlandt Town Supervisor Linda Puglisi, Hudson Valley Hospital Center President John Federspiel, Hudson Valley Hospital Foundation Board Chairman Michael Delfino, Ginger Delfino, Vice President of Patient Services Kathy Webster and Anne Campbell-Maxwell, director of oncology services at the Cheryl R. Linenbaum Cancer Center.
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Hudson Valley Hospital Center is dedicated to serving the health care needs of the community and to providing quality, comprehensive medical care in a compassionate, professional, respectful manner, without regard to race, religion, national origin or disease category. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic treatment, education and preventive services, the Hospital is committed to improving the quality of life in the community. In fulfilling this mission, the Hospital will strive to continuously improve the care provided and develop and offer programs, facilities, systems and alliances that most effectively respond to community health care needs. Hudson Valley Hospital Center is located on Route 202 (1980 Crompond Road) in Cortlandt Manor, New York. Call 914-737-9000 or visit www.hvhc.org
