Garnet Health Foundation Honors Jay Anthony, Jane Dever and SCP Health at Gratitude Reception

_{This year’s honorees (l to r): Jane Dever, Garnet Health Facilities; Matt Meigh, MD, SCP Health; Jill Hunt, SCP Health; Chris Lutes, SCP Health; and Jay Anthony, Garnet Health Foundation Board of Trustees past chair.}

MIDDLETOWN, NY (May 20, 2024) - Commitment to our patients, philanthropy and mission were all themes at the annual Gratitude Reception, hosted April 11 for the donors of the Garnet Health Foundation. 

Jay Anthony of Middletown, New York, received the Leadership in Philanthropy Award for his 13 years of service, for leading fundraising campaigns during COVID and for campaign planning for the expansion of the emergency department at Garnet Health Medical Center. 
Jane Dever of Florida, New York, a 43-year Garnet Health employee, received the Volunteer in Philanthropy Award for her support of fundraising events across the Garnet Health System. 

SCP Health, a company that provides clinical services and operational leadership to Garnet Health’s emergency medicine division, was honored for their commitment and service during COVID and for their early pledge of $1 million toward Garnet Health Foundation’s Every Minute Counts Campaign for Garnet Health Medical Center’s emergency department expansion. 

“Thank you to our donors, who are committed to advancing services and technology to enhance the health of the communities we serve,” said Jonathan Schiller, Garnet Health president and chief executive officer. “These are truly challenging times in the hospital industry, and philanthropy has become essential to meeting the growing demands of our community.”

Garnet Health Foundation vice chair Tonia Crown thanked Anthony for his years of role modeling during the toughest of times. Crown also said she was proud of her board colleagues and looked forward to working with the incoming board members.  

“I believe there are no other charities who touch as many lives as our hospital. The number of patients and families who seek our care is extraordinary,” said Anthony. He continued, “Your gifts, large or small, impact many.”  

For more information on how you can support the Garnet Health Foundation, please call (845) 333-2333 or visit: garnethealth.org/foundation. 

About the Garnet Health Foundation

The Garnet Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization whose sole purpose is to encourage philanthropic support for Garnet Health Medical Center. Funds raised through the foundation’s activities are used to acquire state-of-the-art medical equipment and support a wide range of healthcare programs for the community. The Garnet Health Foundation is a member of Garnet Health.