Local Meteorologist Jim Witt Visits HVHC
Cortlandt Manor, NY - (January 4, 2012) – Long-time meteorologist and well-respected member of the community, Jim Witt, visited Hudson Valley Hospital Center (HVHC) patients and employees during the holiday season, treating them to a signed copy of his 2012 Long-Range Weather Calendar.
Witt, who started his career in meteorology as an earth science teacher at Lakeland High School, brought with him 200 signed calendars, spending the morning personally handing out each one, while talking about his love for meteorology. Since its conception, the calendar has evolved into an annual fundraiser benefiting the Hope for Youth Foundation, helping children who are seriously or terminally ill or who are physically or mentally challenged.
“It was a great way to bring in the New Year,” said William Dauster, Vice President of Marketing and Development at HVHC. “The patients and employees enjoyed learning about the history of the calendar while preparing for the weather changes ahead.”
For more information on the sale of calendars, please contact the Marketing Department at 914-734-3557 or visit www.hvhc.org.
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Hudson Valley Hospital Center is dedicated to serving the health care needs of the community and to providing quality, comprehensive medical care in a compassionate, professional, respectful manner, without regard to race, religion, national origin or disease category. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic treatment, education and preventive services, the Hospital is committed to improving the quality of life in the community. In fulfilling this mission, the Hospital will strive to continuously improve the care provided and develop and offer programs, facilities, systems and alliances that most effectively respond to community health care needs. Hudson Valley Hospital Center is located on Route 202 (1980 Crompond Road) in Cortlandt Manor, New York. For physician directory assistance please call 800-482-HVHC or visit www.hvhc.org.
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