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Journeys into the Subconscious and Windows to Past Lives
At the age of 65, Lenore Meyer returned to her artistic talents and became an acclaimed sculptor. She brought the love of her husband, Hank, into her work. While pondering creative ideas for clients, Hank used to doodle on a pad beside his phone. So unique were his drawings that Lenore began to take them from two dimensional drawings to larger three dimensional sculptures. She called these works “Journeys into the Subconscious” and “Windows to Past Lives,”
Lenore and Hank dreamed of creating and donating meditation gardens to hospitals and educational centers, using one of their large sculptures as the centerpiece. The family of
Lenore and Hank Meyer generously donated seven beautiful
sculptures that are displayed throughout our hospital.
About the Artist...
Lenore Meyer was born in New York City where she graduated from High School at the age of 16. She attended the University of New York and took extension courses at Hunter College. At the age of 18, she moved with her parents to Miami Beach, Florida where she opened her Speech and Drama school. In 1948, she met her future husband, Hank Meyer, who was starting out in the field of public relations. Lenore left her career to work beside her husband, enjoying a successful marriage of 50 years and raising three daughters. At the age of 65, Lenore returned to her artistic people in Miami. Lenore began to write poetry and sculpt doodles. Her work in includes poetry, jewelry, large sculptural installations, and meditation gardens in South Florida and in California. The inspiration for her sculpted doodles came from her husband Hank, a publicist who represented many high profile clients such as Jackie Gleason and Arthur Godfrey. While on phone calls, Hank often problem-solved by doodling. Once a call was finished,
the problem was usually solved and the doodle completed. As often as possible, Lenore, along with Hank’s secretary, snatched them up and poured over them. They were intricate and drawn with the precision of an engineer. Lenore knew she had to make them into tangible art. They became her doodle sculptures.
Each one is unique; no two of them are alike.
Employee “Spirit of Giving” Campaign
The Employee “Spirit of Giving” Partners Program allows employees to make charitable contributions to support Northridge Hospital’s programs and services. This past June, the Northridge Hospital Foundation hosted an Appreciation Reception
with our “Spirit of Giving” Ambassadors to thank
all of the employees who helped us raise $125,519.
Meeting Increase Demand in the
Emergency Department
Our Emergency Department (E.D.) currently sees about 67,000 patients per year. By 2025, those visits are projected to reach more than 96,000. The challenges to overcome are numerous and increasing. During times of medical emergencies, it’s crucial that our E.D. offer enough treatment areas, appropriate length-of-stay time periods, first-rate staff and state-of-the-art technology. These vitally needed improvements will be transformational not only to our facility, but to our community and its member’s lives.
This past year
the Foundation transferred $1,250,000 to
the expansion
and renovation of
the Emergency and Trauma Departments.
EMPLOYEES RALLY FOR PATIENTS