Mary Elizabeth Blanchard, M.D.

Tuomey Connections: Tuomey Society Donor; former Tuomey physician

Why Tuomey: "I worked at Tuomey for over 30 years. It was a vital part of my life, so I support it now."

On the Foundation: "It means a lot to me that the Foundation focuses on community programs that prevent disease and hospitalization. The Foundation is trying to keep people informed, and that's incredibly important."

On How Tuomey Has Changed: "When I came to Tuomey, I was the first female physician to work there. At the time, there was one admitting officer and only a handful of people in the business office. It is nice to see how much is has grown since then."