NEW ROCHELLE, NY — United Hebrew will honor Tony Alfano, Vice President and Executive Director of Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital, at its annual gala dinner dance October 8 at the Glen Island Harbour Club, announced Rita Mabli, President and CEO of United Hebrew. United Hebrew, a multi-service organization and campus of comprehensive care that includes Burke Rehabilitation at United Hebrew, Willow Towers Assisted Living, long-term skilled nursing care, independent senior housing, and home care, will also honor Optum Care, a division of United Health Group, a health services company providing professional care at United Hebrew’s long-term care facility.
“Montefiore and Optum have been outstanding partners in helping United Hebrew care for its residents and patients,” said Ms. Mabli. “Residents at United Hebrew are fortunate to have a hospital as outstanding as Montefiore so close in New Rochelle. Montefiore has been a great resource for us.”
The funds raised will support United Hebrew’s wide array of skilled and community-based programs serving more than 1,000 clients each day with skilled long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, assisted living, independent senior housing and home health services.
United Hebrew’s latest addition to its campus of services is the $23 million renovation of their former nursing pavilion scheduled for completion December of this year. The innovative project will include Willow Gardens, an assisted living facility exclusively designed for those with Alzheimer’s and related disorders; and Meadow Lane, a residence for independent seniors. Willow Gardens and Meadow Lane will assist in meeting the growing demand for senior services in our community.
Mr. Alfano has served as Vice President and Executive Director at Montefiore since 2013, joining the management team at the time Montefiore Health System acquired the hospital. Prior, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at New York Downtown Hospital, which merged with the New York-Presbyterian Healthcare System. Mr. Alfano had previously served on senior leadership teams at Brooklyn Hospital Center and Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center in Manhattan. His business portfolio consists of leadership positions in human resources, information technology and general management at various firms, including Reuter Information Technology, Mobil Corporation and Pfizer.
Optum Care is part of UnitedHealth Group, a leading information and technology-enabled health services business dedicated to helping make the health system work better. With more than 50,000 people worldwide, Optum delivers integrated solutions that help to modernize the health system. Salvatore Ferragine, Market President for New York City and New Jersey for Optum Care, will accept the award on behalf of the company.
The gala, celebrating United Hebrew’s 96th anniversary, is one of two major fundraisers held each year to support the organization’s many programs and services. It will be held for the second year at the elegant Glen Island Harbor Club overlooking Long Island Sound.
The evening will begin with a cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m. Dinner, dancing and entertainment begin at 7:30 p.m. The String Angels, a trio of women electric violinists, will perform.