This year, the gala will be hosted by Al Roker, weatherman and co-host of NBC’s Today Show and CEO of Al Roker Entertainment, with special guest Saquon Barkley, running back of the New York Giants, on Monday, June 3, 2019 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

“We are delighted to commemorate the extraordinary successes of Steve Tisch who has excelled in various disciplines of business, media and entertainment,” said Louis A. Shapiro, president and CEO at HSS. “Through his entrepreneurial spirit, artful storytelling and purposeful philanthropy, Steve inspires others to meet the greatest challenges with courage and perseverance.”

“Dr. Deland’s devotion to patient care and steadfast commitment to advancing the science and techniques to improve surgical treatment of foot and ankle conditions are living proof of the mission of HSS,” said Todd J. Albert, MD, surgeon-in-chief and medical director at HSS. “His foot and ankle registry, [the Rose Registry] is the largest in the nation supporting clinical studies and national publications that have, and will continue to, enhance foot and ankle care for patients in years to come.”

The event will begin at 6:15 p.m. with a dinner to follow at 7:15 p.m. Guests will include leaders from the worlds of business, health, finance, media, sports, the arts and government.

Jonathan T. Deland, MD

Jonathan T. Deland, MD is a foot and ankle surgeon at HSS and the Susan W. Rose and Jonathan T. Deland Chair for Research in Foot and Ankle Surgery. He serves as the Director of Quality and Innovation for the Foot and Ankle Service, having been its Chief and oversees the Aim Laboratory at HSS.

In addition to his devotion to foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Deland is an avid researcher. He presents his research nationally and internationally and has authored over 100 journal articles and 12 book chapters. His research focuses on improving the surgical treatment of foot deformities and total ankle replacements. Mrs. Susan W. Rose and Dr. Deland established the Rose Registry, one of the largest foot and ankle registries for clinical research in the nation. The registry supports clinical studies and national publications to advance foot and ankle care.

Dr. Deland’s interest in biomedical engineering has led him to co-invent a total ankle replacement and an Achilles tendon repair device. He and co-inventors are currently designing a new total ankle replacement as well as an ankle joint spacer for young patients with ankle arthritis.

Mr. Herbert Black and Dr. Deland teamed up to have the most advanced robotic gait simulator constructed at HSS in the Aim Laboratory, funded by Mr. Black. The gait simulator makes the most advanced biomechanical research in foot and ankle possible. Mr. Black and other supporters provide funding for its ongoing projects.

Steve Tisch

Steve Tisch is an Academy Award-winning producer, partner at Escape Artists Productions, Chairman, Executive Vice President and Co-Owner of the New York Football Giants, and a committed philanthropist. He is the only person with both an Oscar and a Super Bowl ring, winning Best Picture for “Forrest Gump” in 1994, and receiving two Super Bowl rings as Chairman of the Giants for Super Bowls XLII and XLVI.

For more than four decades, Steve has successfully produced compelling stories in film and television, from the critically acclaimed television movie, “The Burning Bed” starring Farrah Fawcett, to "Risky Business" and "The Pursuit of Happyness." Steve has been involved with the New York Giants since his father, Preston Robert Tisch, purchased 50 percent of the franchise in 1991. Steve worked closely with John Mara, President and CEO of the Giants, on the planning and construction of MetLife Stadium, which was completed in the spring of 2010 and ranked as the number one grossing stadium in the world in 2012. Tisch and Mara were named Best NFL Owners by Forbes in 2011.

Tisch also generously contributes his time and resources to a variety of organizations in arts, health and education. Steve is currently on the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is a founding Trustee of The Geffen Theatre in Los Angeles, is on the Board of Advisors of the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University and The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University, and previously served on the board of the Sundance Institute.

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She writes that over 500 guests filled the room to listen to seven HSS physicians talk about the latest in orthopedic surgery, treatments and scientific breakthroughs.

"We’ve been working on this for a long time," says Louis A. Shapiro, president and CEO of HSS, explaining the plans to open HSS Florida. "But we wanted to do it right, not fast."

During the panel, George Paletta, MD, HSS Florida Medical Director, stated that he’s staffing the new location by recruiting HSS-trained physicians, identifying physicians who meet the required HSS credentials or finding HSS physicians who would be willing to travel from New York.

"We want to bring the three pillars: Excellent clinical care, education and research to South Florida," says Dr. Paletta.

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Through research, HSS sports medicine surgeons and physicians are developing breakthrough techniques to improve outcomes for athletes of all levels.

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The event took place at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan.

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According to the article, the gala presented Paul M. Pellicci, MD, chief emeritus of the Hip Service at HSS, with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Former U.S. Senator and Basketball Hall of Famer William W. Bradley will also be honored at the event.

"We are pleased to recognize the remarkable achievements of Senator Bradley who inspires excellence through public service," said Louis A. Shapiro, president and CEO at HSS. "This award could not be more fitting for Senator Bradley who has dedicated his career to truly shaping and defining leadership in the athletic, political, social and business realms."

"Dr. Pellicci began his career at HSS over four decades ago and his outstanding medical accomplishments have contributed to HSS being recognized as the number one destination for hip and knee replacements," said Todd Albert, MD, surgeon-in-chief and medical director at HSS. "His superior surgical techniques have created a longstanding foundation for joint replacements, and the surgeon community is grateful for his exemplary work."

The event will begin with a reception at 6:15 p.m. with a dinner to follow at 7:30 p.m. Guests will include leaders from the worlds of business, health, finance, media, sports, the arts and government.

Paul M. Pellicci, MD

Dr. Pellicci is a graduate from Johns Hopkins University and Cornell University Medical College.

He received his training in General Surgery at the New York Hospital, Cornell Medical Center from 1975 to 1977, in Orthopedic Surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery from 1977 to 1980, and in Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School in 1980. Afterwards, Dr. Pellicci returned to HSS, where he has spent his entire career. He became chief of the Hip Service in 1993 and continued in that role until 2005. He received the Philip D. Wilson, Jr., MD Teaching Award in 1996 and 2005.

Dr. Pellicci was, at the time of his induction, the youngest surgeon ever to be admitted to the prestigious Hip Society and over his career he has authored or co-authored nearly one hundred articles in peer-reviewed journals, written numerous textbook chapters and instructional manuals.

His current research interests involve complete anatomic restoration of the soft tissue structures following total hip replacement.

Senator William W. Bradley

Senator William Bradley is currently Managing Director of Allen & Company LLC. He also hosts American Voice, a weekly show on Sirius XM Satellite Radio that highlights the remarkable accomplishments of Americans both famous and unknown.

He served in the U.S. Senate from 1979-1997 representing the state of New Jersey. He was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in 2000.

Prior to his time on the Senate, Senator Bradley was an Olympic gold medalist in 1964 and a professional basketball player with the New York Knicks from 1967-1977, winning two NBA championships. He was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1982.

Senator Bradley graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in American History and from Oxford University with an MA degree where he was a Rhodes Scholar. He has authored seven books on American politics, culture and economy, including his latest book We Can All Do Better.

"Never exercise through pain," said Jaime Edelstein, PT, DScPT, COMT, OCS, CSCS, physical therapist and assistant vice president of regional onsite rehabilitation facilities at HSS, during the 'HSS in Florida' panel event at the Breakers.

Edelstein explained how there's a bell curve in terms of motivation to stay fit. A honest assessment of where you land on that curve can point you in the direction of a fitness program that will actually work.

Healthy longevity is based not only on exercise but also on balance, sleep and social ties.

According to Edelstein, good balance can help tone core fitness and sharpen reaction times which leads to long-term benefits.

She also underlined the importance of setting realistic goals.

"People set huge, lofty goals, but then they seem insurmountable, and they don't even want to start. If you make all of the goals attainable and then incrementally reach those goals over time, you're going to get to the end point," said Edelstein.

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Douglas E. Padgett, MD, chief of the adult reconstruction and joint replacement service at HSS, explained that during intake, he asks patients if they can walk a reasonable distance, if they're taking pain medication and if they continue to exercise. 

For those who have continual resting pain, joint replacement surgery can be a "no-brainer", according to Dr. Padgett.

Survey data has revealed that as many as 15-20 percent of knee replacement patients are less than satisfied after surgery, compared to only 5-7 percent after hip replacements.

The article noted that HSS uses a new computer-based tool that can predict a patient's satisfaction rate three to six months after surgery and considers factors such as age, socio-economic status, body mass index, social history, marital status and overall psycho-social health.

"It helps you make a decision on whether now is the right time to consider this intervention," said Dr. Padgett. "I think it's an extremely powerful tool."

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The benefit took place at the Rainbow Room in Manhattan and included a special performance from the Chris Norton Band.

According to the article, the event raised nearly $1.3 million for pediatric care and research.

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According to the article, the event raised $1.2 million for medical education.

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