St. John’s Episcopal Hospital holds 10th
annual holiday event in the Rockaways
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BY JENNA BAGCAL
Hundreds of children and
families in the Rockaways
enjoyed holiday festivities at
a local hospital’s 10th annual
event.
On Monday, Dec. 23, St.
John’s Episcopal Hospital
(SJEH) hosted its children’s
holiday party at the Rockaway
YMCA. Over 800 people
received gifts, participated in
face painting and games and
got photo ops with costumed
superheroes.
“It is a great feeling to see
the joy this event brought to
the children and families,”
said Chief Executive Officer
Jerry Walsh. “Our surrounding
communities are supportive
of the hospital, and this is
one of the many ways in which
we give back.”
Hospital staff and local organizations,
including FDNY
EMS, NYPD’s 100th Precinct,
SJEH Auxiliary, the Richard
Brodsky Foundation and the
Episcopal Churches with the
Diocese of Long Island, donated
thousands of toys to the cause.
Over 50 volunteers from
various groups volunteered
for the event including staff,
NYPD, FDNY and students
from the Academy of Medical
Tech.
In addition to making the
holidays brighter for kids,
SJEH offers various children’s
healthcare services at its Far
Rockaway practice. These
services include general pediatrics,
pediatric neonatal services,
pediatric endocrinology,
pediatric neurology, pediatric
pulmonology and pediatric
nutrition.
To learn more or to make
an appointment, call 347-619-
5950 or visit ehs.org/sjmg.
Reach reporter Jenna Bagcal
by e-mail at jbagcal@qns.
com or by phone at (718) 260-
2583.
CEO Jerry Walsh and Chief Medical Officer Donald Morrish distribute gifts.
Courtesy of St. John’s Episcopal Hospital
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