Foundation News Archives - The Arnold P. Gold Foundation

Dr. Elizabeth Gaufberg named the 2024 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award recipient

October 28, 2024

Kerry Richardson-Ford, MPA

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is proud to announce that the 2024 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award is presented to Dr. Elizabeth Gaufberg. A consummate educator and transformative … Read more

Trista M. Walker joins the Board of Trustees

April 4, 2024

Irene Zampetoulas, MPA

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Board Chair, Richard C. Sheerr, has announced a new appointee to the Board of Trustees: Trista M. Walker, MPS, President and CEO at Baldwin & … Read more

The Gold Foundation to honor three extraordinary leaders with the 2024 National Humanism in Medicine Medal

March 14, 2024

Annual Gala on June 10th will celebrate three pioneers who have changed the conversation on how healthcare institutions serve their communities locally, nationally, and globally The Arnold P. Gold Foundation, … Read more

The Gold Foundation celebrates the extraordinary life and legacy of Gold Trustee Elaine Adler

August 18, 2023

Irene Zampetoulas, MPA

A trailblazing entrepreneur, philanthropist, and internationally recognized patient advocate, Mrs. Adler and her husband helped launch the Nursing White Coat Ceremony As a Gold Foundation Trustee for nearly 30 years, … Read more

Letter from new Gold President & CEO Dr. Kathleen Reeves

July 25, 2023

Dear Gold community, I am honored and thrilled to be the third President and CEO of The Arnold P. Gold Foundation! I am looking forward to meeting you, hearing your … Read more

Dr. Patricia S. Sexton joins the Board of Trustees as GHHS Advisory Council Chair-Elect

June 28, 2023

Irene Zampetoulas, MPA

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Board Chair Richard C. Sheerr has announced a new appointee to the Board of Trustees: Dr. Patricia S. Sexton, Associate Dean for Curriculum and Professor … Read more

Through warmth, wisdom, and oratory, Dr. Richard I. Levin led The Arnold P. Gold Foundation to new realms

June 14, 2023

Brianne Alcala

After an extraordinary 12-year tenure, the first physician CEO of the Gold Foundation will be receiving the 2023 National Humanism in Medicine Medal “I don’t ever remember not wanting to … Read more

Gold Corporate Council commits to supporting healthcare worker well-being

March 22, 2023

The well-being of healthcare workers has become a national crisis. A record 63 percent of doctors reported at least one symptom of burnout in a Mayo Clinic study, and U.S. … Read more

Clinician slumped against a wall with the quote by Dr. Vivek Murthy "If we fail to act, we will place our nation's health at increasing risk."

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation names Kathleen Reeves, MD, third President & CEO

March 14, 2023

Board of Trustees elects pioneering leader of humanism in medical education and urban bioethics to succeed Richard I. Levin, MD Kathleen Reeves, MD, FAAP, a visionary leader in urban bioethics, … Read more

Gold Trustees announce the next President and CEO

Dear Fellow Members of the Gold Community, We are pleased to share with you that Kathleen Reeves, MD, FAAP, a groundbreaking humanistic leader in medical education and urban bioethics, has … Read more

Gold Foundation to honor four visionary leaders with 2023 National Humanism in Medicine Medals

March 3, 2023

Irene Zampetoulas, MPA

Annual Gala set for June 20 in New York City to recognize foremost leaders in healthcare, government, and social impact The Arnold P. Gold Foundation will recognize four healthcare leaders … Read more

A row of headshots, left to right: Dr. Gina Brown, Dr. Richard Levin, Dr. Louis Sullivan, Dr. Eileen Sullivan-Marx

Gold Foundation joins 50 leading national organizations in formation of the Coalition for Trust in Health and Science

March 2, 2023

The press release below was issued by the Coalition for Trust in Health and Science on March 2. The Gold Foundation is proud to join in announcing the formation of … Read more

Announcing the 2023 retirement of Gold President & CEO Dr. Richard I. Levin

July 11, 2022

A letter from Board Chairman Richard Sheerr: I am writing today with news about our President and CEO, Dr. Richard I. Levin, who has been at the helm of The Arnold P. Gold Foundation since 2012. Rich will be retiring from the Gold Foundation in June 2023, after 11 distinguished years guiding the leading nonprofit organization of humanism in healthcare. Read more

Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Ceremony recording honoring Dr. Ruby Mendenhall

March 31, 2022

This special virtual ceremony, which celebrated Dr. Ruby Mendenhall, the 2021 recipient of the Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award, was held on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. Gold President … Watch

Dr. Joe Greer and Dr. Rosemarie Fisher join the Board of Trustees

October 6, 2021

Munira Syeda

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Board Chair Richard C. Sheerr has announced two new appointees to the Board of Trustees: Dr. Pedro “Joe” Greer, Dean of Roseman University’s new medical … Read more

Gold Foundation at the Vineyard with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha

July 28, 2021

Each year, the Gold Foundation hosts an event on Martha’s Vineyard to bring together our long-time supporters with those passionate about humanistic care and new to our work. In 2021, our “Vineyard” event was virtual and featured Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, 2021 Vilcek-Gold Award recipient, author of “What the Eyes Don’t See,” pediatrician, scientist, and activist. Watch

Announcing the winners of the 2021 Hope Babette Tang Humanism in Healthcare Essay Contest

July 27, 2021

Private: Michelle Sloane, MPA

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is pleased to announce the six winners of the 2021 Hope Babette Tang Humanism in Healthcare Essay Contest: three by medical students and three by … Read more

24 medical students named 2021 Gold Student Summer Fellows

June 29, 2021

Private: Michelle Sloane, MPA

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is pleased to announce that 24 medical students have been selected as 2021 Gold Student Summer Fellows, embarking summer projects to amplify humanism in healthcare and help address health inequities. Read more

Gold Foundation to recognize 200+ Champions of Humanistic Care at the 2021 gala

April 23, 2021

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is pleased to announce the 2021 Champions of Humanistic Care, physicians, nurses, and healthcare team members who have been selected by their healthcare institutions for compassion and courage during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 200 healthcare team members have been chosen from Gold Partners Council member institutions and Gold Corporate Council member companies, as well as other affiliated Gold partners. Read more

La Dre Marie-Ève Goyer, lauréate de l’édition 2021 du Prix d’humanisme AFMC-Gold

February 12, 2021

En collaboration avec l’Association des facultés de médecine du Canada (AFMC), la Fondation Gold pour l’humanisation des soins de santé (Canada) est heureuse d’annoncer le nom de la lauréate de l’édition 2021 de la Conférence et du Prix d’humanisme AFMC-Gold, la Dre Marie-Ève Goyer. La Dre Goyer est un chef de file dans les soins aux toxicomanes et un exemple d’humanisme dans les soins de santé. Read more

Dr. Marie-Ève Goyer selected as the 2021 AFMC-Gold Humanism Award recipient

February 11, 2021

Together with the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC), the Gold Foundation for Humanistic Healthcare, Canada is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2021 AFMC-Gold Humanism Award and Lecture: Dr. Marie-Ève Goyer, a leader in caring for people with addiction and an exemplar of humanism in healthcare. Read more

Apply now for 2021 Gold Student Summer Fellowships

January 27, 2021

The Gold Student Summer Fellowship program offers opportunities for medical students to complete a research or service project related to community health. The deadline for 2021 applications is March 26. Read more

Dr. Jillian Horton joins the Gold Foundation for Humanistic Healthcare, Canada

December 16, 2020

The Gold Foundation for Humanistic Healthcare, Canada, Board Chair Dr. Richard Cruess has announced a new appointee to the Board of Trustees: Dr. Jillian Horton, an extraordinary physician leader and voice of humanistic care in Canada. Read more

Teladoc Health joins the Gold Corporate Council

December 9, 2020

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation is pleased to announce that Teladoc Health, the global leader in whole person virtual care, has joined the Gold Corporate Council, a group of leading … Read more

Business leaders Pascal Montilus and Alice Vilma join the Board of Trustees

December 8, 2020

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Board Chair Richard C. Sheerr has announced two new appointees to the Board of Trustees: Pascal Montilus, a business leader and vice president at Colgate … Read more