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LHAS-Program.Pdf WE HONOR THE PEOPLE WHO INSPIRE US EVERY DAY. The UPMC Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute is proud to support the 2013 Ladies Hospital Aid Society Gala. Congratulations to Dr. Starzl on receiving the LHAS Doctor of Distinction Award. WELCOME TO October 26, 2013 THE 115TH GALA OF LADIES HOSPITAL AID SOCIETY Affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC is ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. LetterCAROLE fromL. KAMIN the President Welcome!FROM THE 2013 CHAIRWOMEN It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to “An Evening of Enchantment,” the 115th It brings me great happiness to extend to all of you a warm welcome to the Ladies Hospital Aid LHAS gala. This evening’s proceeds will benefit the LHAS Enchanted Forest at UPMC Mercy Society of Western Pennsylvania’s “An Evening of Enchantment” Gala. We are gathered tonight Trauma and Burn Centers. This “room away from pain” is a calming space where the youngest in the grandeur of the Omni William Penn Hotel for an evening of good food and entertainment. patients can retreat and indulge in appealing toys and games. But we know it is much more than this. We are proud to acknowledge our awardees. Each has given tirelessly to the community through a wide variety of programs. We are happy to recognize their accomplishments this evening. In 1898, the Hebrew Ladies Hospital Aid Society, the precursor to today’s Ladies Hospital Aid Society, was founded on the premise that giving back to the community was both a tradition and We are delighted to have Dr. Andrew Peitzman with us as our Honorary Chair. The Division of General Surgery continues to develop its mission of clinical services, research and teaching under an obligation. And, as we acknowledge our 115th year of service to our community, I am proud to his leadership in the area of trauma. say that in a world where the only constant is change, the Ladies Hospital Aid Society of Western Pennsylvania has never wavered from our tradition of caring. We continue to create and support As transformations in technology and lifestyles occur, we see enhancement and expansion in programs that respond to the evolving needs of the community. treatments of burn patients. Tonight we are honoring Dr. Jörg Gerlach and Dr. Alain Corcos for their innovation in the treatment of spray-on skin to transform and heal burn patients. We are thrilled to support their efforts in this emerging field. On this occasion, I would like to thank you for supporting “An Evening of Enchantment” where you become part of our tradition. Without you, there is no “magic”. Our joint efforts will benefit We are grateful that Mrs. Margaret Copeland, her son Scott, and her daughter Melissa Parrucci the LHAS Enchanted Forest at UPMC Mercy Trauma and Burn Center. I thank you again, are here to accept the Dr. Charles Copeland Legacy Award. It was his vision that created the Mercy because your support enables our membership to work toward and sustain our mission and Hospital Burn Center. purpose to provide educational, emotional, financial, and social service needs to enhance the We are happy to recognize Dr. Art Levine for his recruitment and retention of talented students lives of others. For more than one hundred and fifteen years, LHAS has played an integral role and trainees in the medical field. in Western Pennsylvania, meeting the needs of thousands of individuals, families and healthcare professionals by donating more than $16 million. This year our Doctor of Distinction is the world-renown Dr. Thomas E. Starzl. He made an exceptional mark on the medical community creating new surgical techniques and performed the first successful human liver transplant. It is an honor to have Dr. Starzl with us this evening. I know you will join me in thanking our “Evening of Enchantment “co-chairs, Judy Woffington and Bev Wukich, for this evening’s beautiful gala would not be possible without their dedication It has been a privilege to serve as co-chairs of the 2013 LHAS gala. The past few months have and commitment. Special thanks to our Executive Director, Dee Dee Troutman, for her allowed us to experience first-hand the compassion and dedication of a caring committee. Working continued leadership and guidance, Ethel Gelman and Lee Yingling for their help at a moment’s together and giving of their time, talents, and resources, they have aided LHAS in its goal to create notice. With the help and support of the Gala committee members, this evening will prove to be a this “room away from pain.” Their effort and enthusiastic commitment are responsible for the success of this event. Special thanks to our President, Carole Kamin, and our Executive Director, grand success. Dee Dee Troutman, for their leadership. We would like to recognize Ethel Gelman and Lee Yingling for their dedication to the cause. I would like to recognize and thank our distinguished Honoree, Dr. Andrew Peitzman, as well as the LHAS Awardees. Our partnership has proved to be fruitful and your support has helped make We give a special salute to our corporate sponsors, advertisers, patrons and community donors for their generosity and support. The Enchanted Forest is possible because of the help and support a difference. of individuals like you, who selflessly give of their time and money, and we thank you. Again, I welcome you to our “An Evening of Enchantment” Gala. Enjoy the festivities of this To everyone in attendance tonight we express our sincere appreciation. We hope that you have wonderful evening and my thanks to all of you. an exciting evening and that you leave with the knowledge that you have helped others. Enjoy the evening, Carole L. Kamin LHAS President Judy Woffington and Bev Wukich “If you still believe in magic, you’re subject to enchantment.” —Toba Beta HONORARYAndrew CHAIRB. Peitzman, MD CharlesVISIONARY E.LEGACY Copeland, AWARD MD Dr. Andrew B. Peitzman received his undergraduate degree in 1971, and completed his medical Charles E. Copeland, MD had a long and distinguished career at UPMC Mercy as an innovator school training in 1976 at the University of Pittsburgh. He continued his training in General and physician leader in providing the highest quality healthcare to his patients. Surgery Residency at the University of Pittsburgh. In 1981, he accepted a two year fellowship in basic science research at Cornell Medical Center in New York under Dr. G. Tom Shires. In 1981, Dr. Copeland was a loving husband, devoted father of three children (Charles Edward III, Scott Dr. Peitzman returned to the University of Pittsburgh to complete his General Surgery Residency Copeland and Melissa Copeland Parrucci) and grandfather to three adored grandchildren, under the direction of Dr. Henry T. Bahnson. (Melinda Lammert, Cameron Copeland, and Mia Parrucci). Married to Margaret Beatty Copeland for more than 50 years, Dr. Copeland recognized the Board certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Dr. Peitzman joined the faculty at the sacrifices his family made in sharing him with the medical profession and his patients. University of Pittsburgh over 29 years ago. His specialties are in General Surgery and Trauma/ Critical Care. He was appointed Associate Professor of Surgery, Director of Trauma Services and Dr. Copeland graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and began his Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology in 1990. He became Professor of Surgery, Chief, Section career at Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh as an intern and general surgery resident. Dr. Copeland of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care and Professor of Anesthesiology in 1996. He was appointed held many leadership positions at Mercy Hospital including Chairman of the Department of Chief of the Division of General Surgery and Trauma in 1997. Dr. Peitzman became the Executive Surgery, President of the Mercy Medical Staff, Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University Vice Chairman for the Department of Surgery in 2002. He received the Mark M. Ravitch of Pittsburgh and Program Director of the General Surgery Residency Program. He was a Endowed Chair in Surgery in 2008, and currently holds the position of Distinguished Professor major contributor to the ongoing success of the Graduate Medical Education Program. Dr. of Surgery and UPMC Vice-President for Trauma and Surgical Services. Copeland’s leadership extended beyond the hospital setting, to include serving as President of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Surgeons and The University of Pittsburgh Dr. Peitzman has received several honors and awards including multiple teaching awards. He holds Medical Alumni Association. Dr. Copeland was honored with numerous prestigious awards. office on numerous committees, local, state and national, including the American Association Pittsburgh, with its early history as a leading steel maker in the country, as well as other for Surgery of Trauma, President 2009–2010; Chairman, Trauma Summit Committee 2010–2012 manufacturing and industrial enterprises, provided significant challenges for the care of injured (AAST, COT, EAST, WTA); American College of Surgeons, Mentoring Program for Junior Faculty workers. Industrial accidents and burn injuries occurred with high frequency. Dr. Copeland in Surgery; Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma; Pittsburgh Surgical Society; and the recognized the need for specialized burn and trauma care. Dr. Copeland was a founding board Panamerican Trauma Society, where he held the title of President from 2007–2008 and Executive member of the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and in 1967 established the Mercy Director from 2008–2010. He has also served in the American College of Surgeons on the Hospital Burn Center- the first in Pennsylvania and 17th in the United States. His dedication and National Committee on Trauma.
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