Northwell Health fundraiser brings in more than $650,000 for women’s health

Northwell Health raised more than $650,000 at its eighth annual Summer Hamptons Evening on Aug. 8 in Water Mill, New York, adding to nearly $7 million the event has generated since it began. The money supports the Katz Institute for Women’s Health and Northwell’s broader care network as the system expands specialized menopause and midlife health centers.

Why it matters: - The fundraiser supports the Katz Institute for Women’s Health, which is focused on individualized care for women at every life stage. - The event also helps fund Northwell Health’s broader work across the communities it serves. - Northwell’s new menopause and midlife health centers are designed to give women coordinated care during a stage that can affect overall health.

What happened: - Northwell Health raised more than $650,000 at the eighth annual Summer Hamptons Evening on Aug. 8. - More than 300 supporters attended the event at the Water Mill, New York, residence of Victoria Moran-Furman. - Moran-Furman co-hosted the evening with Iris and Saul Katz, Eric Moran and celebrity event planner Larry Scott of Lawrence Scott Events. - Rosanna Scotto, cohost of Fox 5’s Good Day New York, served as emcee.

The details: - Since the event began, Summer Hamptons Evening has raised nearly $7 million for the Katz Institute for Women’s Health and the communities Northwell serves. - The Katz Institute says it has built the only dedicated network of more than 1,100 experts uniquely qualified to address women’s health care needs. - Stephanie Trentacoste McNally, MD, medical director of the Katz Institute, outlined Northwell’s investment in specialized menopause and midlife health centers. - The first center opened in Stony Brook in March, and more locations are planned across Northwell’s footprint. - The model brings experts from multiple disciplines together under one roof to coordinate care. - Stacey E. Rosen, MD, FAHA, executive director of the Katz Institute, said donor support helps Northwell continue improving care for women across its communities. - Rosen also serves as the immediate past volunteer president of the American Heart Association, where she focused on women’s health, research gaps and preventive care awareness. - Lead sponsors included Victoria Moran-Furman, Iris and Saul Katz, Eric Moran, Lawrence Scott Events, Michael Fisch and Iris and Michael Smith. - Other key sponsors included Margaret M. Crotty and Rory Riggs, Michelle and Robert Fox, Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, Alicia and Frank Grande, Alyssa and Todd Katz, Dayle and Michael Katz, Jennifer Langton, Shari Levine and David Augarten, Cori and Kenny Orr, Nicole and Scott Penn, Ruth and Michael Slade, and Stacy Sklar Wofsy and Evan Wofsy. - More information about supporting the Katz Institute for Women’s Health and Northwell Health is available here.

Between the lines: - The event mixes fundraising with message-setting for Northwell’s women’s health strategy. - The new menopause and midlife centers signal an effort to build a more specialized, coordinated care model around a patient group that often sees fragmented treatment. - The donor list shows continued support from a group of repeat philanthropic and community backers.

What's next: - Northwell plans to open additional menopause and midlife health centers across its system. - The fundraiser’s momentum gives the Katz Institute more philanthropic support as it expands women’s health services. - Northwell Foundation asks supporters to visit give.northwell.edu for more information.