'Heroes in Health' Gala Set for Oheka

The NuHealth Foundation will honor a plastic surgeon at its annual “Heroes in Health Gala” June 27 in Huntington.

Dr. Roger L. Simpson, president of the Long Island Plastic Surgical Group and NuHealth’s chief of plastic and reconstructive surgery and director of the burn center at NUMC, was selected because of his belief in and commitment to giving back to the communities he serves, the foundation said.

“As philanthropy assumes a greater institutional priority and becomes more ingrained in the culture of the NuHealth System, we wanted to recognize and honor leadership that both values and demonstrates corporate social responsibility in its many forms,” said NuHealth System President/CEO, Art Gianelli.

The gala at Oheka Castle will highlight several of NuHealth’s recent projects, including its soon to be completely renovated intensive care units and labor and delivery suites.

NuHealth Foundation executive director, Deidra Parrish Williams, notes that, “Many of these important projects are being made possible because of the support of generous individuals, businesses and others who understand how critical it for NuHealth to thrive.” 

The gala will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $500 per person. For additional information on sponsorship packages and tickets, call Davis Abraham at 516-296-4934.

Simpson's practice has offices in Huntington, Manhasset, Babylon, Garden City, Manhattan and Flushing.