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Women in Cardiology

#HeartFelt: The inaugural Women in Cardiology initiative of the Pennsylvania chapter of the American College of Cardiology event was held at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Oakland, Thursday evening.

The Place: The Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh hotel, Saturday night.
The Party: The American Heart Association’s 29th annual Heart Ball “Heart of a Champion” honored Dr. Flordeliza Villanueva with the Pulse of Pittsburgh Award and Timothy Powell with the Excellence in Nursing Award. 550 supporters came to celebrate the recipients and raise $1.2 million for research and prevention of stroke and heart attack education.

The Leadership list of Phipps Conservatory

The Host Committee at the Women and Girls Foundation

Yesterday, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced its support for the nomination of Dr. Tom Price for Secretary of Health and Human Services.

The statement highlights Dr. Price’s experience as a physician and legislator, citing his leadership in the development of health policies to “advance patient choice and market-based solutions.”

The Place: Carnegie Museum Music Hall and Foyer in Oakland on Saturday night.

The Purpose: To celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Ellis School’s Centennial Gala. Ellis is Pittsburgh’s only all-girls independent school, founded by Sara Frazer Ellis in 1916.

For the 300-plus walking into Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens during the Bowties & Butterflies Gala on May 19, there were plenty of opportunities to brag about one’s prowess with plant life.

“Hello? Deliver the mulch,” said Gene Svrcek with Paul Gitnik, as they caught up with Bob Fragasso and Joe Lagana.

The annual Phipps’ Wines Under the Glass gala in the fall bid goodbye to the 3-year old Tropical Forest India live exhibit. While tending these foreign plants with love and care through three harsh Pittsburgh winters, the exhibit was seen by one million visitors.