Dickerman Hollister Jr., M.D., will be the Greenwich Hospital benefit honoree Friday, Sept. 22, 6 p.m., at the Greenwich Country Club. The event will also celebrate the launch of the Campaign for Greenwich Hospital, a multiyear fundraising initiative that supports five key areas of excellence: behavioral health, children”™s, heart and vascular, neuroscience and oncology.
In 2021, after a 40-year career, during which he treated many local families, even multiple generations, Hollister retired from Greenwich Hospital.
“During his career, Hollister embraced new technologies, new treatments and new approaches ”“”“ experiencing the power of tremendous advances within the oncology field. While adopting change, he was also steadfast about connecting with his patients and their families ”“ all of whom he considered a friend,” said Greenwich Hospital President Diane P. Kelly, DNP, MBA, RN.
Inspired to become a doctor at 10 years old, his first experience in medicine began as a teen when he became Greenwich Hospital”™s first male candy striper.
During his distinguished career, he served as clinical assistant professor at the Yale School of Medicine, Greenwich Hospital”™s chief of staff, chairman of oncology, and medical director of the hospital”™s Hospice Program. He was instrumental in developing the hospital”™s oncology program and after it became a part of Yale New Haven Health, grew the program within Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital.
“Although I am no longer in practice, one never stops being an oncologist,” said Hollister. “While I am honored for this wonderful recognition, the real honor is helping in any way that I can to assist in the future of Greenwich oncology. We have accomplished much in the past, but that is only an impetus for the future. Cancer care improves every day and so must we. If we stand still, we fall behind.”
In addition to honoring Hollister, the benefit will mark the public launch of the Campaign for Greenwich Hospital. In 2020, Greenwich Hospital entered the silent phase of this historic multiyear fundraising campaign to realize critical investments.
Founded in 1903, Greenwich Hospital has evolved into a progressive medical center and is a major academic affiliate of Yale School of Medicine. To support the Benefit for Greenwich Hospital”™s fundraising areas or to recognize Dr. Hollister, visit giving.greenhosp.org/benefit-2023.
