Karen Feinstein Receives Prestigious Patricia R. Rooney Award

Jewish Healthcare Foundation President and CEO Karen Wolk Feinstein, PhD received the Patricia R. Rooney Award, named after the late wife of Dan Rooney Sr., and presented annually to a woman who has provided exceptional service to the Pittsburgh community.

The 50th Anniversary Art Rooney Award Dinner was held September 12 at Acrisure Stadium, bringing together Pittsburgh's leaders in business, education, and sports to honor those who have made a long-term impact or have recently stepped up to help the community in a major way.

Established by Steelers founder "The Chief," Art Rooney, in 1973 to support the work of the Catholic Youth Association, the Rooney Dinner has won the involvement and support of business leaders, athletes, religious figures, and elected officials. The non-denominational organization provides services to children and adults in the Pittsburgh region.

Other award recipients at the event included: Art Rooney II receiving The Art Rooney Award, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin honored with The Bob Prince Award, KDKA announcer Larry Richert receiving The Bill Burns Award, and Howard Hanna CEO Helen Hanna Casey receiving The John E. McGrady Award.