“These funds reflect the perception of The Christ Hospital Health Network by our community and will be life-changing for our patients,” said Brian Mannion, MD, Medical Director of The Christ Hospital’s Oncology Program. “Our community shares our vision of being a world-class destination for cancer care and they believe that we will deliver leading-edge, innovative care second-to-none without having to leave Cincinnati.”

The event, with presenting sponsor Fort Washington Investment Advisors and Diamond Sponsor, Danis Construction, honored 7 pioneers in cancer care in Cincinnati: Cornelia M. Dettmer, MD, PhD (posthumously), Ralph M. Scott, MD (posthumously), Wilfried Leder, MD, Douglas K. Hawley, MD, Kathryn Ann Weichert, MD, Martin B. Popp, MD and Rodney P. Geier, MD.

“We are so proud of each of these individuals and their unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Debbie Hayes, President and CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network. “It is on their shoulders that we continue our mission of creating value for patients through exceptional clinical care, outstanding patient experiences, all delivered in an affordable way.”

These donations come as The Christ Hospital Health Network was named to Newsweek’s Best Cancer Hospitals List for 2024 The Network’s investments are growing their capabilities in cancer care in response to the increasing cancer rates throughout the region, and in some cases, eclipsing the national averages. Specific cancers are on the rise in the Tristate creating a need for local cancer care that equals that of the best centers in the country. In an effort to achieve that goal, the Christ Hospital Health Network, has partnered with the Dana Farber Brigham Cancer Center, to offer groundbreaking treatment options available nowhere else in the country and dozens of subspecialized programs developed to care for the varied and complex cancers right here in Cincinnati.

Attention Media: Attached is a photo of the steering committee for the 2024 Gala. Pictured Left to Right: Steve Rosfeld, President of The Christ Hospital Foundation, Kathy Jennings, Anne Ilyinsky, Carolyn Fovel, Debbie Hayes, President & CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network, Judy Dalambakis, Marty Humes, Cindy Broderick, & John Anning. About The Christ Hospital Health Network The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up for more than 1,300 physicians and more than 6,500 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2024.