Contact:
Mary Creagh
Public Affairs
(845) 947-3187
creaghm@helenhayeshospital.org
West Haverstraw, NY – April 17, 2009 -- Marci Kurtz has been appointed Director of the Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation. Ms. Kurtz joins the HHH Foundation with a strong background in healthcare marketing and philanthropic initiatives, which will serve her well in her new position.
A native of Rockland County with strong roots in the community, Ms. Kurtz holds a Masters in Public Administration, with a specialty in Health & Hospital Administration from Long Island University. She began her healthcare career as an administrator at Bader’s Residence for Adults in Spring Valley and has worked in healthcare consulting and marketing for a number of nursing homes and adult residences. She has also worked in hospital software support positions, with durable medical equipment suppliers, in institutional pharmacies and in the home health care field. Ms. Kurtz has volunteered her efforts with many local organizations and most recently, served on the Gala Committee of the HHH Foundation.
“I am so excited to be here at Helen Hayes and to be working with both the Foundation board members and the hospital staff to jointly promote the diversity of services at HHH and to help support the hospital,” Ms. Kurtz says. “I look forward to reaching out to the community and to those who may benefit from HHH’s care.”
One of the HHH Foundation’s primary goals is to raise funds to support programs and services at the hospital. Ms. Kurtz notes that, “There is tremendous potential here to meet the goals we have set.” In order to achieve this, she looks forward to involving members of the community and local businesses. Ms. Kurtz can be reached at 845-786-4365, or via email at kurtzm@helenhayeshosp.org .
