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8 HEALTH • Spring 2016 { Pictures of Health } PROGRAM PUSH TrustMark Insurance, with offices in Worcester, donated $2,000 to 15-40 Connection, which will support a partnership with Worcester State University. Together, the school and nonprofit plan a nursing program focused on early cancer detection. Pictured (from left) are Linda Larrivee, dean of education, health, and natural sciences, WSU; Thomas McNamara, vice president for advancement, WSU; Linda Bilodeau of TrustMark; Jim Coghlin Sr. of 15- 40 Connection; Janna Trombley, nursing graduate student, WSU; and Stephanie Chalupka, the school's associate dean of nursing. HOSPITAL UPGRADE The Harrington Auxiliary donated $25,000 to its dual-diagnosis inpatient unit being built on the healthcare system's Webster campus. Pictured (from left) are Kathy Vairo, director, Harrington Auxiliary; Ed Moore, president, Harrington HealthCare System; and Helen Lenti, auxiliary president. RETURN LAP Rob Roemer of Rob's Automotive in Dudley teamed up with the Central MA Wanderers Car Club for a Poker Run fundraiser. They raised $5,000 for the UMass Memorial NICU, where Roemer's now-7-year-old son spent time after being born premature. Pictured (from left) are Jake Roemer; Rob Roemer; Dr. Alan Picarillo; and Michelle Roemer. People, places and happenings in Central Massachusetts { Of Note } Workers' Credit Union of Fitchburg was one of the top fundraisers for the 2015 Greater Gardner Relay for Life event, raising $22,164 for American Cancer Society. ERA Key Realty Services in Auburn donated $1,000 to The Marfan Foundation, which supports research into a life-threatening genetic disorder that affects connective tissues. Price Chopper, with stores in Central Mass., has raised more than $153,000 from its month-long pin-up campaign and the sale of more than 8,500 plush primates for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. CARDIAC CARE Employees at UMass Memorial Medical Center dressed in red and formed a heart in honor of American Heart Month in February, which highlights heart disease awareness. PLAY TIME Toys came early this year to the UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester. A softball game between the Worcester County Sheriff's Office and Massachusetts Trial Court raised $4,000 for items like baby monitors, play mats and Legos. Pictured (from left) are Worcester Country Sherriff 's Office Regional Director Robin Yancy; Lt. Tom Chabot; Lt. Dan Mara; Child Life Program Manager Melissa Luman; Correctional Officer Kevin Carlo; Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis; Court Officer Michael McClusky; Chief Court Officer Luis Perez; and Sgt. Jason Bristol.