
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.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Silver Sponsor
Community Engagement
Media Sponsor
With Woman Fridays
Nancy Bernstein & Robert Schoen
Byham Charitable Foundation
Ebe Emmons
Sarah & Matthew Starr
Educate & Inspire
Dr. Janice Anderson & Pat Downey
Lindsay & Christian Cashman
Dr. Verna Corey
Dr. Daniel Edelstone & Ms. Dodi Walker Gross
Dinnie Goldring
Max & Kate Louik
Care of Clients & Staff
Charity J. Imbrie & Jane S. Barnes
Thomas & Christine Kobus
Eileen Minnock, MSN, CNM
Cathy Raphael
Lauren Rauscher & Kerrie Kauer
Lynne Reder
Judy Ruszkowski & Ken Regal
Lloyd Stamy Jr. & Mary Margaret Stamy
Betsy and Tom Teti
Janis Zentner