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noRMa and leslie MauRo

The late Carmine J. Mauro, MD, was a She asked her mom Norma Mauro
a retired elementary school teacher

noted Long Island surgeon who began if she’d like to contribute, too. who lives in Great Neck, Long Island.
focusing on women’s health issues in Together, their donation secured
“A women’s health center. it’s such

the 1970s. He graduated with honors the naming rights to the Consultation a wonderful idea and I know it’s
from St. John’s University prior to Room at the new Women’s Center something my husband would have

attending the Georgetown University scheduled to open within the next
supported wholeheartedly.”
School of Medicine.
12 months.
Leslie, a mother of three, feels strongly

Dr. Mauro later served as Chief of “Dad was so loved by his patients;
about bringing women’s health
Surgery at Jamaica Hospital in
he was very, very dedicated,” says services to the area and hopes to see

Queens, NY and was a visiting Leslie. “He would come home
more young people get involved.
professor at Cornell University. He was every Christmas with all kinds of
“I’d like to see young individuals
known and respected for his medical gifts from patients who wanted
expertise – and was loved for his to express their gratitude for his donating more. It’s important to have
young families inancially supporting
bedside manner, as well as his devotion warmth, understanding and sensitivity.
to the doctor-patient relationship.
So it’s itting to dedicate the the community,” says Leslie. “It’s a
great example to set for kids and
consultation room in his name. We
In 2003, Dr. Mauro passed away know the Thompson doctors will
it’s a great way to be invested in the
suddenly while in Canandaigua community. I want my kids to see my
take the same personalized approach
visiting his daughter Leslie Mauro.
my dad always did.”
mom and me doing this and have it be
To commemorate her dad’s life, part of their experience growing up.”

Leslie, a partner with the law irm “My husband was a very
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, decided exceptional person and I think it’s

to donate to Thompson’s new great his name is going to live on at
Women’s Health and Wellness Center.
Thompson Hospital,” says Norma,

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