Putnam Woman To Run In NYC Marathon For WMCHealth

From Westchester Medical Center Health Network

Kara Bennorth of Carmel is part of a special group of Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) employees who have trained for months to complete a 26.2 mile race of a lifetime at the TCS New York City Marathon on November 4. They will run for their patients and their co-workers and support WMCHealth facilities across the Hudson Valley.

“Each year, a dedicated team of WMCHealth workforce members spends months training for the TCS New York City Marathon in support of the hospitals and patients they serve,” said Michael D. Israel, President and CEO, Westchester Medical Center Health Network. “Fueled by a commitment to their patients and encouraging health and wellness in the communities where they live and work, these runners are going the distance to make a difference on November 4, with the support of our network and their patients behind them.’’

Donations collected for each runner’s efforts will support essential programs and services in the local and regional hospitals the runners represent. Contributions can be made by visiting wmchealth.org/marathon.

Here’s a closer look at Carmel resident Kara Bennorth who will “Go the Distance to Make a Difference” on Nov. 4

Kara Bennorth, Westchester Medical Center Health Network

As Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of WMCHealth, Kara leads thousands of employees at one of the largest healthcare organizations in the region. She says she is particularly proud to run in recognition of the staff who work so tirelessly to care for the region’s most ill and injured patients.

For the past 22 years, Kara, a resident of Carmel, said she has come to respect and love the organization that has given her the opportunity to make such a difference. An avid runner, Kara, is ready for the challenge that lies ahead.

“It has been an amazing journey through groundbreaking moments, challenges and even crises. But through all of this, the heart of WMC — its workforce — has remained committed to our mission of providing care and comfort to people when they need us most. As Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, I can’t think of a greater honor than to represent my colleagues’ commitment, dedication, talent and expertise in an event that in many ways matches the truest spirit of the phenomenal work that goes on every day in our organization.”