AFTER A TWO-YEAR HIATUS from its in-person fundraisers, The Miriam Hospital welcomed back more than 400 friends and supporters for its signature Gala and Auction on Sept. 10. From left: Dr. Maria Ducharme, president, The Miriam; patient Kristen Contarino; Dr. Jordan and Debbi Jaffe, gala event chairs; Susan H. Kaplan, chair, The Miriam Hospital Foundation board of trustees; and Dr. Hina Khan, medical oncologist, The Miriam. / COURTESY ASHLEY MCCABE PHOTOGRAPHY
PROVIDENCE – The Miriam Hospital raised more than $835,000 at its annual Gala and Auction event on Sep. 10, a disco-themed event that attracted more than 400 guests. Money raised at the event will contribute to the creation of a lung cancer screening and nodule program at the hospital. The event, returning in person for…