Sinai Hospital Anniversary Cookbook Debuts

Are you looking for a unique holiday gift? Consider purchasing the Sinai Hospital Employees' 50th Anniversary Cookbook, on sale now.

Whether it’s for Thanksgiving or just a casual dinner at home, this collection of 142 recipes has something for everybody. The recipes were submitted from LifeBridge Health employees and their family members. The cookbook has breakfast, cookies/goodies, dessert, entree, hors d'oeuvres/appetizer and side dish recipes.

“I think everyone loves cookbooks,” says Shannon Wollman, manager in the Department of Development and head of the Sinai Employee Activities Committee, which spearheaded the project. Shannon credits the original idea to Paula Kirschensteiner, a medical technologist in the Sinai Blood Bank.

The cookbook is extra special because each recipe has a personal connection to a LifeBridge Health employee, Shannon says. Offered at $10, the cookbooks will be on sale through the end of the year in various locations, and make wonderful holiday gifts, Shannon says. All proceeds will benefit charitable causes at Sinai.

While not everything in the cookbook may strike your culinary fancy, Shannon says it’s all about sharing family recipes.

“After all, we’re a family here at Sinai and LifeBridge Health, and that’s what makes us a success,” she says.

Sinai Hosts Electronic Recycling Event

Perhaps you have a printer in your basement that's sat untouched for the past five years, or a series of cellular telephones sitting in your attic. Thanks to Sinai Hospital, you can finally break free from the various electronic items lurking in your house or office.

As part of the Sinai Hospital 50th Anniversary "50 Acts of Kindness," both employees and members of the community are invited to drop off their unwanted electronic materials on 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, November 6 and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 7.

We are accepting the following items:

• A/V equipment
• Biomedical devices
• Cables/cords
• Circuit Boards
• Copiers
• Diagnostic equipment
• Fax machines
• X-ray films
• Gurneys/wheelchairs
• Hard Drives
• Keyboards
• Lab Instruments
• Light Fixtures
• Loose wire/cabling
• Mainframes
• Manuals
• Microwaves
• Network Equipment
• Pallets
• Plastic trays/containers
• Printers
• Radios
• Rigid Plastics
• Scanners
• Scrap metal
• Software
• Speakers
• Stereos
• Stretch wrap
• Telecom equipment
• Telephones (including cellular)
• Typewriters
• Wire
• Toys
• Bicycles

Unacceptable Items:

• Televisions
• Computer monitors
• Tires
• Batteries
• Paint
• Mattresses
• Box springs
• Regular recycling items like paper, aluminum, glass, etc.

For more information, call 410-601-9157 or 410-601-5022.

Mural Dedicated in Park Heights

This afternoon, Sinai Hospital celebrated its 50th anniversary with another of its 50 Acts of Kindness. Artist Danamarie Hosler created a one-of-a-kind mural that adorns the side of a house on the corner of Park Heights and Boarman avenues and the official dedication took place in front of her creation.

In addition to Sinai Hospital President Neil Meltzer, a number of community leaders spoke, including Baltimore City Council President Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, City Council councilwoman Sharon Green Middleton (District 6), and Pimlico Terrace Community Association President James Wood, pictured below with Meltzer.

"My wife and I, we'd pass by and see that young lady painting," Wood said. "I want to thank each and every person who helped get this program in place."

Sinai Hospital opted to do 50 Acts of Kindness to celebrate its anniversary rather than throw a party, Meltzer said. The acts have included a school supply drive, painting Pimlico Middle School and building a playground at Fallstaff Elementary. Future events include a community recycling day.

Anniversary Lunch Honors Sinai Founders

Every day Sinai Hospital is moving forward. But we never forget to honor our past.

The Founders and Past Leadership 50th Anniversary Lunch brought together family members of the founders and previous leaders, including members of the board of directors, trustees, medical staff and executive leadership. Pictured below are Henry Rosenberg Jr. and Leonard Attman, treasurer of the Sinai Hospital Board of Directors.


Sinai Hospital President Neil Meltzer presented an overview of Sinai's accomplishments and Ronnie Footlick, the chairwoman of the LifeBridge Health Board of Directors, spoke about the history of Sinai. Meltzer is pictured below with LifeBridge Health CEO Warren Green and Lowell Glazer, the chairman of the Sinai Hospital Board of Directors.

Founded in 1866 as the Hebrew Hospital and Asylum, Sinai Hospital moved to its current campus in northwest Baltimore 50 years ago. Sinai incorporates a legacy of service to the Jewish community, Footlick said.

"Sinai represents the grandest example of our collective responsibility to help and heal the world," Footlick said.

Sinai Hospital Celebrates 50 Years

Did you know Sinai Hospital has been at its current location in northwest Baltimore for 50 years?

In honor of the anniversary, Sinai treated its employees today to a picnic lunch, complete with cake and gorgeous weather.

Sinai President Neil Meltzer also took time to speak with employees, commending them on their hard work. He is pictured here with Physician Services Manager Nechama Mael and inpatient neuro-rehab's Gail Pariser, OT.


Sinai employees have also celebrated by a dedication to performing 50 Acts of Kindness in the community through 2009. Volunteers have helped members of the Fallstaff Neighborhood Association, CHAI and Fallstaff Elementary School build a playground for their children. Sinai volunteers also participated in Senior Home Repair Day by assisting seniors with activities like yard work, minor home repairs and safety improvements. Other events have included painting Pimlico Elementary School.