Young Professionals Raise Over $13,000 to Support Maternal Child Health Services
"All in Good Taste" Honors Hamilton's Stephanie Rosati-Pratico

HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY - The Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Foundation's Young Professionals Group recently hosted a wine and beer tasting event, All in Good Taste, raising in excess of $13,000 to support the hospital's maternal child health services and programs.

Honoree Stephanie Rosati-Pratico and Bill Rue Jr., Chairman of the Foundation's Young Professionals Group.

This year's All in Good Taste event at the Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton honored Hamilton resident Stephanie Rosati-Pratico for her unwavering community volunteerism and spirit of advocacy. Nominated by her peers, Rosati-Pratico spoke passionately about her rewarding journey with advocating for children with special needs based on her personal experience of raising two children with Down syndrome. Her commitment and dedication to advocating for critically needed support and services for children with special needs exemplifies the attributes which the Young Professionals strive to promote.

Young Professionals Group Serve Up a Great Time for a Good Cause
"The Young Professionals are very pleased with the success of the third annual All in Good Taste event," says Mr. Rue. "The evening was an enjoyable way to sample a variety of fine wines and beers while lending support to the hospital's maternity services. We are grateful to the wine and beer vendors who donated their time and product, including Triumph Brewery, Ritchie & Page Distributors, Royal Liquors-R & R Marketing and Hopewell Valley Vineyards."

The RWJ Hamilton Foundation Young Professionals Group includes a team of dynamic local professionals who represent businesses, government and non-profit organizations throughout Mercer County. The group is committed to supporting the hospital's mission and helping to expand its programs and services.

Karla Stein, vice president of the RWJ Hamilton Foundation, applauds the efforts of the Young Professionals and commends their focus: "Patients in the greater Mercer County area choose RWJ Hamilton knowing that it gives them access to highly skilled obstetricians, certified nurse midwives, pediatricians, nursing and support staff. The funds raised through this event will enable us to perpetuate that wonderful reputation and level of service that our community has come to rely upon."

Pam Ladu, manager of planning and market research at RWJ Hamilton, spoke about her family's frightening experience with the recent premature birth of her first child and the caring and compassionate care she received by the maternal child health team. Other speakers included RWJ Hamilton President and CEO Ellen Guarnieri and Bill Rue Jr., chairman of the Young Professionals Group.

To learn more about the RWJ Hamilton Foundation's Young Professionals Group, visit rwjuhhfoundation.org.

More About RWJ Hamilton Foundation
Founded in 1984, the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Foundation is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization that raises funds to support patient care services and special projects for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJ Hamilton) and The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Hamilton. RWJ Hamilton relies on contributions and monies raised by the Foundation to continually grow and support the community's healthcare needs. Led by a Board of Directors, the Foundation depends on the generous support of private donors, corporations, family foundations and charitable trusts. An active Auxiliary and the Young Professionals Group organizes and host events that encourage community support. In addition to offering a variety of major gift and planned giving opportunities, the Foundation's signature fundraising events include a Golf Classic, Autumn Affair gala, a 2K walk/5K run, and a wine/beer networking social called "All in Good Taste".

Recent projects that have benefited from the generous support of the Foundation include: the Ambulatory Surgery Waiting Room renovation, the four-story Lakefront Patient Tower addition, the four contemplative "Grounds For Healing®" gardens, an interfaith chapel, cardiac rehabilitation treadmills, blanket & robe warmers, nursing and physician education, stroke program, community education and outreach programs.

More About RWJ Hamilton
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (RWJ Hamilton) is the only New Jersey hospital to receive the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Located in Hamilton Township, NJ, the hospital is part of the RWJ Health System and Network and is affiliated with the University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey-RWJ Medical School and the Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

The RWJ Hamilton Health Care Corporation serves communities within a five-county area and includes an acute care hospital, the Cancer Institute of New Jersey Hamilton, three affiliated medical groups, seven Lakeview Child Centers, and the RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness, home of a medically-based fitness center and the hospital's extensive community education program. Over 1,900 hospital employees and 650 medical staff physicians share RWJ Hamilton's passion for Excellence Through Service. For more information, visit www.rwjhamilton.org.