Construction on the Katz Women's Hospital at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset recently reached the half-way mark, as supporters gathered for a "topping-off" ceremony outside the hospital, which will become home next year to 73 private rooms that can accommodate women and their families. From left are: North Shore-LIJ trustees Roger Blumencranz and Michael Katz, associate trustee Dayle Katz, trustee David Katz, Iris and Saul Katz, in whose honor the women's hospital is named, associate trustee Jeanine Bondi, hospital executive director Susan Somerville, RN, and North Shore-LIJ Health System President and CEO Michael Dowling. Construction is also progressing on the Katz Women's Hospital at LIJ Medical Center, which is scheduled to be completed in 2012.

Contact: Marisa Fedele
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