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Auxiliary

From raising awareness about our services, to planning educational and fundraising events, the Auxiliary has a positive impact on our health system and community.

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From raising awareness about our services to planning educational and fundraising events, the Auxiliary positively impacts our health system and community.

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Our Work

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100th Birthday Bash!

Friday, October 24, 2025

Gibbet Hill, 61 Lowell Road, Groton, MA

The Auxiliary is celebrating its centennial. Join us for an unforgettable evening to support Emerson Health. Proceeds from the fundraising event will support the emergency department’s new pediatric and adolescent Behavioral Health space as part of the  Transforming Health campaign.

Tickets will be available soon!

Auxiliary Funding by the Numbers

  • $65,000 raised for the Transforming Health campaign.
  • $37,000 raised for our birthing center.
  • $37,000 raised for pediatric care.
  • $31,000 raised for staff education and retention.
  • $31,000 raised for behavioral health support.
  • $44,000 raised for other projects.

  • $245,000 total funds raised between September 2021 and June 2024.

Save the Date!

Annual Golf Tournament

Events Golf

  • Thursday, September 11, 2025
  • Charter Oak Country Club, Hudson, MA
  • This event, presented by the Auxiliary, has raised over $2 million since 1998 to support various patient care initiatives. Consider sponsoring the event and enjoy a day of networking and golf at Charter Oak Country Club, a Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed 18-hole Championship Golf Course in Hudson, MA.

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Events Concord Bookshop Window

  • September 29 – October 6, 2025
  • Concord, MA
  • Catch a glimpse of what’s new with the Auxiliary at the local Concord Bookshop window.

Auxiliary of Emerson Health Annual Meeting

  • October 2025 from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
  • Cheney Conference Room, Emerson Hospital
  • Join the Auxiliary as they look back on another successful year. In addition to a warm welcome and a state-of-the-industry presentation from Christine Schuster, Emerson Health President and CEO, guest speakers include staff recipients of recent funding.
  • This event is free to the community, but registration is required. More will be announced on the selected date in October.

VIP Women’s Health Event

  • An evening in November focused on healthcare issues important to women.

Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature

  • November 2025 – January 1, 2026
  • Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord
  • Stop by the Concord Museum and glimpse the beautifully designed Auxiliary tree during their annual event. For more information on the event, visit the Concord Museum’s website.

Tree of Lights –  Illuminating Hope and Heroes Remembering Those We Love

  • An open house in December. More to come on the date.
  • Cheney Conference Room, Emerson Hospital
  • For the past 35 years, the Auxiliary has lit the tree outside of Emerson Hospital. Donate by purchasing a Star or Light in memory or honor of someone special. New this year: a community open house, providing an opportunity for families to come and enjoy live music by local student musicians and create cards for patients at Emerson and residents of Newbury Court.
  • Donations for Stars and Lights will be accepted starting October 1. Check back for more information and the online link.

Teddy Bear Stuffing Party

  • A Saturday in April from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Haartz Corporation, 87 Hayward Road, Acton, MA
  • Given to our pediatric patients, handcrafted teddy bears have been a signature of the Auxiliary for years. Join us for a morning of stuffing and sewing these precious bears for Emerson’s smallest patients.
  • Registration is required. More details to come.

Auxiliary Leadership

The 2024/2025 Auxiliary of Emerson Health leadership team

Officers

President: Liza Carey

President-elect: Julie Viola

Secretary: Susan Gally

Treasurer: Diane Taubner-Randall

Past President: Karen H. McGinn

Board Members

Leslie Bergman

Elizabeth Berk

Andrea Brox

Joyce Davis

Pat Fleischauer

Denise Haartz

Jeanne Jarosz

Betty Ann Killian

Amy Leahy

Niressa Martin

Karen McCarthy

Alison Millerick

Kristen Rivard

Kate Skelly

Liza Snell

Irene Todd

Ex-Officio Members

Karl Kussin — VP of Development & Chief Philanthropy Officer, Emerson Health

Christine Schuster, RN, MBA — CEO & President, Emerson Health

Auxiliary Liaison

Amy Caggiano — Emerson Health

Contact Us

Contact the Auxiliary at 978-287-3019 

Follow the Auxiliary of Emerson Health on Facebook and Instagram for updates, photos, and member news @emersonauxiliary 

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Volunteer with the Auxiliary

Volunteering with the Auxiliary is fulfilling and creates a sense of community and connection, allowing individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of others. The Auxiliary’s mission is to enhance the patient experience and by getting involved you’re supporting those in need and helping to keep our community healthy.

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