Dr. Kelly Schiers received a Healthcare Hero Award at the 2025 New Jersey gala from Jefferson Health. She is shown with Jefferson officers Aaron Chang (left) and Dr. Baligh Yehia.
More than $475,000 was raised at Jefferson Health’s recent New Jersey Gala at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, an event that drew some 400 guests.
Winners of the 2025 Giving Tank – a Jefferson initiative – were announced at the gala and grants totaling $110,000, funded by the Jefferson Health Foundation-New Jersey, were awarded to support employees’ best ideas to elevate patient care or staff well-being:
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- The top $50,000 grant will fund sensory-friendly resources for emergency department patients who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- A $35,000 grant will supply hand-held ultrasound machines for each of Jefferson’s emergency departments in the state.
- A $15,000 grant will be used for employee wellness initiatives.
- A $10,000 grant will provide Compassion Carts of clothing, toiletries and food for discharged patients in need.
Dr. Kelly Schiers, medical director of critical care services for Jefferson in New Jersey, was honored at the Gala as a Healthcare Hero for her patient care and for mentoring future clinicians.
