The Auxiliary of The Jewish Hospital presents hospital with $101,500 check for purchase of vein viewers

Cincinnati - The Auxiliary of The Jewish Hospital recently presented a check to The Jewish Hospital for $101,500 for the purchase of vein viewers, equipment that allows hospital personnel to insert IVs and draw blood from patients with difficult veins. The money was raised at the Auxiliary's "10th Anniversary at Kenwood" celebration, at The Greenacres Arts Center in Indian Hill in September.

"We are extremely grateful to the Auxiliary for their generous donation. Vein viewers will be used in all areas of the hospital and will benefit many of our patients," says Linda Miller, vice president of patient services, Jewish Hospital. "The Auxiliary's support of Jewish Hospital allows us to continue providing our patients with exceptional care."

The Auxiliary of The Jewish Hospital includes more than 400 members. Dani Frappier is the current president.

The Jewish Hospital is an acute care hospital located in Cincinnati's northeast suburbs. It was established in 1850 as the first Jewish hospital in the United States and is part of the Health Alliance, an integrated health care delivery system. To view other Jewish Hospital news releases, go to www.health-alliance.com/pressroom.

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