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Hospital Beat: People and Events of Note by Kathryn SalamoneANDREW H. CAMPBELL PAVILION DEDICATIONThere was not a cloud in theSeptember azure sky as guests assembledon the Rooftop Gardens of the TrinitasComprehensive Cancer Center at theWilliamson Street campus for the formaldedication of the hospital’s newest buildingas the Andrew H. Campbell Pavilion.Colleagues and friends joined membersof the Campbell family and the TrinitasHospital family in celebrating the life andlegacy of the former Chairman ofElizabeth General Medical Center whoalso served as the Vice Chairman of theBoard of Trinitas Health and Hospital.Gary S. Horan, FACHE, President &CEO, remarked that the lasting imprint ofAndrew Campbell upon Trinitas Hospitalwill continue through the newly-namedPavilion, noting that “Andy was a manwho exerted a profound influence uponhealthcare in the City of Elizabeth at aunique time when discussions were underwayto consolidate Elizabeth GeneralMedical Center and St. Elizabeth’sHospital. His pivotal role led to thecreation of TrinitasHospital in 2000. It isextremely fitting thenthat this building bearhis name.”Mayor J. ChristianBollwage of Elizabethrecalled the energy ofAndrew Campbell,describing him as“someone who gave a lotof time and effort tomake other people’s livesbetter. He truly caredabout his family, otherpeople, and the generalcommunity of Elizabeth.I’d like to congratulate Trinitas Hospital onthe occasion of the dedication of thisbuilding to a man who gave so much tothis hospital.”Maureen Shaughnessy, SC, Chairperson,Board of Trustees of Trinitas Health andHospital, echoed those sentiments as sherecalled meeting Andrew Campbell in theFall of 2003. “He was welcoming as heshared information about Trinitas Hospitalwith me. He loved the City of Elizabethand wanted the best possible health careavailable for the people of this city and itssurrounding communities.”Cynthia Campbell, Andrew’s wife, reiteratedthat Trinitas Hospital “meant a greatGary S. Horan, FACHE, president & CEO, Cindy Campbell,and Maureen Shaughnessy, SC, Chairperson, Board ofTrustees of Trinitas Health and Hospital, posed with membersof the Campbell family at the Andrew H. CampbellPavilion dedication.deal to Andy. He once told me that of allthe volunteer work he had ever done, hewas most proud of what he did for TrinitasHospital.”Andrew Campbell, Jr. concluded theformal part of the program by expressingthe pride of the Campbell family “in thehonor being paid to the man who playedsuch a pivotal role in this hospital. It wasnever my father’s goal to be recognized forhis volunteer work. That is why the renamingof this building in his honor is so specialto all of us in the family. Our Dad’svision and legacy will live on through thePavilion and through the Andrew H.Campbell Endow-ment Fund. We expressour profound gratitude for this wonderfultribute.”BENEFIT PERFORMANCES ADD TO A.H. CAMPBELL MEMORIAL ENDOWMENTSpecial performances of the Spoon Theater’s production of William Shakespeare’sRichard III were held recently to benefit the newly-created Andrew H. CampbellMemorial Endowment of the Trinitas Health Foundation. Campbell, who passed away inApril 2007, was Vice Chairman of Trinitas Health and Hospital. The Endowment wasestablished to fund several important initiatives at Trinitas Hospital including the palliativecare program, whose goal is to prevent and relieve suffering and to improve thequality of life of those facing serious, complex illness. More than 40 people attendedthe benefit performances. Fifty percent of the ticket sales were donated to theEndowment that has now raised more than $35,000. Among those who attended theSpoon Theater benefit were, from left to right, Katharine and David Outcalt, MargaretCampbell, Cynthia Campbell, James Campbell and Andrew Campbell.FALL 2007 33