40 Years of Exceptional, Client-Centered Care

The Midwife Center for Birth & Women's Health is excited to celebrate 40 years of exceptional, client-centered care in 2022! Throughout the year, we're celebrating this milestone and all the people who have been part of our history.

Since 1982, The Midwife Center - originally known as BirthPlace - has provided safe, satisfying primary gynecological, prenatal, and birthing care for thousands of clients, welcomed well over 8,000 babies, and become one of the largest freestanding birth centers in the United States, as well as Western Pennsylvania's first and only licensed and freestanding birth center.

"It is a testament to the notion that dreams CAN come true."

"I am very pleased to be able to send The Midwife Center family many, many congratulations on the 40th Anniversary of what began as BirthPlace...the first out-of-hospital birthing center in Pittsburgh.

What a journey it's been...from a store front converted to a welcoming, home-like place where families could come to give birth, attended by a nurse-midwife and a nurse...to the wonderful Midwife Center for Birth & Women's Health that now exists.

It is a testament to the notion that dreams CAN come true...especially when a good idea is combined with creative, hard-working, dedicated people who believe in it and work together to foster growth and development."

-Linda Hoag, CNM, TMC's Founding Midwife

Join us for the Ruby Revelry - Friday, September 30th!

Save the date for the Ruby Revelry, our 40th anniversary celebration, which will take place on Friday, September 30th, at The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Garden Tent!

The 40th anniversary is known as the ruby anniversary, and we are excited to celebrate the gems who have been part of TMC's history. The Ruby Revelry will bring together those who are committed to improving the health of people in our region for an evening of delicious food, music, and togetherness in a beautiful outdoor, covered venue.

6:00 pm | VIP Reception

The VIP event will be an intimate reception for our best supporters and distinguished guests, featuring a dedication to the original founders of BirthPlace, a signature cocktail toast, a ruby-themed display cake decorated by Bella Christie & Lil' Z's Sweet Boutique, the winners of several Let Them Eat Cake events, and more.

7:00 pm | Main Event

300+ people will gather for the main event to enjoy hors d'oeuvres, music, Midwife Center trivia, and five flavors of cake served by Bella Christie & Lil' Z's Sweet Boutique.

VIP Host Committee tickets are on sale now! VIP and main event tickets will be available later this summer.

Click here to purchase tickets.

Ruby Revelry VIP Host Committee

As of July 19, 2022

Eileen Minnock, Chair

Dr. Janice Anderson & Pat Downey

Dr. Christine Andrews

Nancy Bernstein

Marilyn Bittel

Tacy, Carolyn, Bill, & Carter Byham

Lindsay Cashman

Dr. Verna Corey

Jennifer Cox-Siegel & Darren Siegel

Representative Mike Doyle

Nancy Eligator & Jonathan Rest

County Executive Rich Fitzgerald

Representative Dan Frankel

Dinnie Goldring

Kelsey Halling

Representative Sara Innamorato

Lynn Hyde

Dr. Marcia Klein-Patel

Michele Klingensmith

Thomas & Christine Kobus

Anne Marie Kuchera

Max & Kate Louik

Maureen Mahoney Hill

Kelly Martin

Justin & Amber McCann

Ann McCarthy, MSN, CNM

Dr. Denise McMorrow

Sara Nelis

Meagan Niebler

Denise & Robert O'Connor

Nora Peace

Cathy Raphael

Lauren Rauscher & Kerrie Kauer

Lynne Reder

Nancy Reese

Judy Ruszkowski & Ken Regal

Marie Rivera-Johnson

Cassandra Schaffer

Alicia Schisler

Sarah & Matthew Starr

Betsy & Tom Teti

Aaron Todd & Victoria Kulli

Becky Yago

From clients and their families to current and former staff to community leaders and volunteers, so many people have been a part of making The Midwife Center what it is today. If you have a story to tell about The Midwife Center, we would love to hear from you. You can fill out our google form to tell us about your positive experiences with The Midwife Center. You can also reach out to Katie Phillips at k.phillips@midwifecenter.org to share your story.

Your story may be shared in The Midwife Center's newsletter, website, and social media. We can't wait to hear from you!

Help us honor our amazing 40-year history while investing in our future by becoming a 40th anniversary sponsor. View our sponsorship packet here to learn about opportunities. For more information, or to initiate your sponsorship, please contact Katie Phillips, Development & Communications Associate, at k.phillips@midwifecenter.org.

To purchase a sponsorship online, click here.