U.S. senator Dick Durbin, third from left, and acting principal deputy under secretary for health, Steven Lieberman, M.D., join Hines Veterans Hospital director, Steven Braverman, M.D. recently when Hines VA receive $5 Million donation to support geriatric research and patient-centered care.
Hines VA Hospital received a ceremonial check for $5 million Friday, March 8 as part of a presentation from the estate of Mrs. Rose Serwa. Stanley Serwa, Rose’s husband, and her brother-in-law, Richard Mech, were both World War II Veterans who served in the U.S. Army.
Mrs. Joyce Athey, the executor of the estate, niece of Mrs. Serwa and daughter of Mr. Mech, said her aunt wanted to make a difference and she would be proud to see how her life’s work will continue to positively impact Veterans long after she’s gone.
“Rose would always say, ‘I love this country. And I love our Veterans.’,” said Mrs. Athey. “She was very private and never wanted this to be about her. I can’t help but think that she’s smiling to see how this is all coming together.”
Daniel DuVerney/Hines Media Service photo