The Flushing Hospital Medical Center Community Advisory Board’s Caring Award Committee presented this year’s Caring Award to two outstanding women in the community: Mrs. Jane Ai-Horng and Ms. Marilyn Bitterman. Mrs. Horng, President of the Chinese Waitankung Association, was recognized for her deep commitment to Flushing Hospital Medical Center. She has been extremely influential in creating a bridge between the hospital and the community at large, by marketing hospital services at a grassroots level.

Our other Caring Award recipient Marilyn Bitterman, District Manager of Community Board 7 has played an integral part in delivering New York City services at the local level, and encouraging cooperation among agencies. CB 7 received this year’s award because they are a worthwhile organization, and play an important role in improving the quality of life of Flushing residents through the leadership of Marilyn Bitterman.

This year’s award ceremony was held at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel in Downtown Flushing. Guests included Borough President Claire Shulman, Senator Frank Padavan, Assemblyman Barry S. Grodenchik and Councilman John C. Liu, as well as FHMC Community Advisory Board Members.

(from right) David P. Rosen President of Flushing Hospital and State Senator Frank Padavan

(from right) Honoree Marilyn Bitterman Community Bd 7, Mary Andersen, Co-Chair of the Caring Award Committee, and Felicia Williams of Flushing Hospital and Dr. Crupi

(from right) Dr. Robert Crupi, Mrs. Horng, and Ole Pedersen Vice President Flushing Hospital