Mount Sinai celebrated two significant milestones recently as Mount Sinai Morningside marked the 175th anniversary of its founding by the Reverend William A. Muhlenberg, DD, in 1846, and Mount Sinai West observed the 150th anniversary of its formation by James Henry Roosevelt in 1871.
“It has been a real joy to reflect on the rich history of advancements and accomplishments that we have achieved, and to share stories that demonstrate our bond to the community,” said Timothy Day, Chief Operating Officer of Mount Sinai West, in one of the virtual programs marking the anniversaries.
An anniversary committee, chaired by Norma Braun, MD, sponsored a rich slate of events. Specially decorated cookies and anniversary-themed gifts were handed out to staff at Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West. Themed lunches were served in the cafeterias, and leadership hosted two virtual programs that detailed each site’s rich history.
The committee sponsored an Anniversary Art Show that featured creative works, including sculpture, photography, paintings, and more from staff, faculty, students, and volunteers.
Dr. Braun emceed the virtual program at Mount Sinai Morningside, which included Arthur Gianelli, MBA, MPH, FACHE, President; Meredith Lisagor, MDiv, BCC, Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Care, and Carl Braun, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer. George Green, MD, Gerard Turino, MD, and Janet Mackin, RN, EdD, retired dean of the Phillips School of Nursing, and Mary Fretz, RN, a judge for the art show, also spoke. Gail Brewer, President of the Borough of Manhattan, proclaimed Monday, October 18, as “Mount Sinai Morningside Day.”
“We are the proud custodians of Reverend Muhlenberg’s vision. Though the name ‘St. Luke’s Hospital’ has passed into history, the soul of this great institution has not,” Mr. Gianelli said. “For at the core of its being, Mount Sinai Morningside remains to this day a home for clinical innovation as well as a safe harbor for all who continue to come through its doors, especially those at society’s margin.”
Mr. Day hosted the Mount Sinai West program, which featured speakers from Mount Sinai West including Evan Flatow, MD, President; Larry Attia, MD; Albert Attia, MD; Phillip Bauman, MD; and Malcolm Reid, MD, MPP. Andrew Roosevelt, a member of the founding family, Ms. Mackin, Reverend Lisagor, and Ms. Fretz also shared their perspectives. Ms. Brewer proclaimed Tuesday, November 2, as “Mount Sinai West Day.” Mr. Day said, “The event was equal parts enjoyable and inspirational.”