Westchester Magazine’s Healthcare Heroes Luncheon brought together an inspiring community to celebrate the extraordinary individuals whose dedication has profoundly shaped healthcare in our region. Guests enjoyed a meaningful afternoon honoring and connecting with this year’s honorees, whose remarkable stories of compassion and excellence will be featured in the May issue of Westchester Magazine.
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Honorees
Dr. Fawaz Al-Mufti
NeurologistWestchester Medical Center/New York Medical College
Jamillah Blair
Vice PresidentCommunity Relations & Program Development, Choice of New Rochelle
Danielle Butin
Founder & CEOAfya
Brittney Cintron-Owens
DirectorMontefiore-Einstein Command Center
Joanna French
Program Coordinator and VolunteersTrails Without Limits
Dr. Jason Hawksworth
Chief of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Director of the Robotic Liver Surgery ProgramNewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Dr. Alan Kadish
Cardiac ElectrophysiologistNew York Medical College/Touro University
Alyssa Klein
Administrative Director of RehabilitationNewYork-Presbyterian Westchester & NewYork-Presbyterian The One
Dr. Liane Nelson
Chief PsychologistWestchester Jewish Community Services
Dr. Rafael Ortiz
Executive Director of NeurosciencesWhite Plains Hospital
Michael N. Rosenblut
President & CEOParker Jewish Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Dr. Erika Trovato
Associate Chief Medical OfficerBurke Rehabilitation
This year’s honorees will be announced in the May 2026 issue of Westchester Magazine.
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Nominations
Nominations for Healthcare Heroes are open now through January 30, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Nominees can live anywhere but must work in Westchester County.
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Where can I find my ticket?
Tickets can be found on your confirmation email and receipt.
How do I show my tickets?
Digital tickets will need to be presented on your smartphone.
Guests can display more than one ticket on the same smartphone.
Tickets may also be printed at home and brought with you the day of the event.
No one will be admitted without a ticket.
What is your refund policy?
All ticket sales are final. We do not offer refunds or exchanges.
Tickets are transferable, the name on the ticket does not have to match the
name of the ticket holder.
Is there an age limit or an ID requirement to enter the event?
There is no age limit or ID requirement to attend this event.
What about weather? What if it rains?
All events are rain or shine. All tickets are final sale.
We cannot provide refunds, cancellations or rain checks due to weather conditions.
How can I nominate someone for an award?
Nominations can be submitted through our official event website.
Please refer to the nomination guidelines for detailed instructions.
How many people are expected to attend this event?
We anticipate approximately 200-225 guests.
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