Capital Health Honors Philanthropic Leadership and Distinctive Service at its 2024 Chairman’s Reception

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Capital Health recently honored Bank of America with its annual Chairman's Award for Philanthropic Partner of the Year, and Capital Health's Emergency Mental Health Services and Psychiatric Screening Center with the President's Award for Distinctive Service. The awards were given at Capital Health's annual Chairman's Reception, A Toast to Excellence, at The Stone Terrace in Hamilton, New Jersey.

Every year, the Chairman's Award is presented to a corporation, foundation, or individual for their outstanding commitment to philanthropy and community involvement through financial support, innovation, encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and community involvement. The Philanthropic Partner of the Year is a true champion of service and emboldens the mission of Capital Health - to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve in urban and suburban communities.

"The Chairman's Award to our Philanthropic Partner of the Year recognizes a partner who has joined us in a meaningful way to help meet the needs of the communities we serve. Bank of America has been a valued partner for Capital Health, and their commitment to supporting our mission is deeply appreciated," said Samuel J. Plumeri, Jr., Chairman, Capital Health Board of Trustees. "Bank of America's philanthropic support for the expansion of our services in Trenton meaningfully impacts our ability to provide critical healthcare services to a vulnerable and underserved community. We are pleased to have this opportunity to recognize their leadership."

Dwayne Redmond, New Jersey Market Executive (left) and Darryl Rivers, New Jersey Local Market Community Relations Manager accept the Chairman's Award for Philanthropic Partner of the Year on behalf of Bank of America from Capital Health President and CEO Al Maghazehe and Capital Health Board of Trustees Chairman Samuel J. Plumeri, Jr.

Capital Health, one of the area's largest employers and providers of health care in the Trenton community for over 125 years, received a $500,000 grant from Bank of America (BofA) to support the health care organization's expansion at its Regional Medical Center campus in Trenton.

"Access to quality healthcare is essential for creating pathways to economic opportunity and stability," said Alberto Garofalo, president, Bank of America New Jersey. "Our partnership with Capital Health reflects our shared commitment to building a healthier, more resilient Trenton, where individuals and families can thrive."

Also awarded at the reception was the Capital Health President's Award of Distinctive Service. The President's Award for Distinctive Service annually recognizes a Capital Health employee, member of the medical staff, or organizational department that embodies the values of Capital Health, while advancing the mission and making a lasting impact on the communities we serve. The honoree does so in a way that exhibits integrity, drives excellence, demonstrates compassion, and embraces teamwork. Their efforts go beyond what is expected, driving lasting change and meaningful impact.

From left, Dr. Christopher Saslo, Tina DeSalvo, Dr. Gary Brown (Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Capital Health), April Brown and Adam Fowles accept the President's Award for Distinctive Service on behalf of Capital Health Emergency Mental Health Services and Psychiatric Screening Center.

"The work of our Emergency Mental Health Services and Psychiatric Screening Center is an integral part of identifying and helping members of our community who are in crisis," said Al Maghazehe, President and CEO of Capital Health. "Whether through onsite services at our Brunswick Avenue campus which is the designated regional Emergency Mental Health Services Center in Mercer County, their mobile outreach services, or as a result of their partnerships with area police departments to Arrive Together, this team makes a significant difference for those experiencing mental health crises and their families. I am incredibly proud of their commitment to these programs and the patients and families they are able to help."

"I am proud to have the opportunity to work with an incredibly committed team dedicated to these important services," said Dr. Gary Brown, Chair, Department of Psychiatry at Capital Health. "Capital Health has a long-time commitment to emergency mental health services and this award rightly recognizes the hard work of so many individuals who make these programs so impactful."

Capital Health's mission is to provide comprehensive, quality health care services to improve and sustain the health and well-being of those who reside in neighboring communities. Physicians, nurses and clinical staff are deeply vested in Capital Health's values - integrity, excellence, compassion and teamwork. As the region's leading health care system, Capital Health is committed to providing comprehensive, technologically advanced, and compassionate health care to patients at every stage of life. The landscape of health care is ever changing, and these changes bring forth many challenges. Capital Health's ability to fulfill its commitment to health and well-being is increasingly dependent upon the generosity and support of friends, partners, and the broader community.

For additional information about this event or to provide your gift of support, please visit capitalhealth.org/foundation to make an online donation, or contact Capital Health Foundation by calling 609-303-4121 or emailing [email protected].