Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital

12/17/2025

❤️ Letters from Our Patients Mean the World to Us ❤️

A recent Med-Surg patient shared a heartfelt note recognizing the kindness and compassion of our incredible staff. Moments like these remind us why we do what we do. Because caring is our legacy.

12/17/2025

12/17/2025

🥼 Alison C. Madden, MD – Gynecology in Mattituck

Dr. Madden provides compassionate, comprehensive gynecologic care for women at every stage of life. Known for her thoughtful approach, timely access and clear communication, she is dedicated to ensuring every patient feels heard, supported and confident in their care.

📍 10095 Main Road, Mattituck
📞 Call to schedule an appointment: (934) 213-5435

Trusted women’s healthcare, close to home.

12/16/2025

🏥 Quarterly SBELIH Town Hall Highlights

At yesterday’s SBELIH Town Hall, staff joined both in person and online for important updates on hospital initiatives, priorities, and progress.

Paul Connor, Chief Administrative Officer, shared an overview of new staffing, priorities for 2026, and how leadership rounding continues to strengthen our culture. Linda Sweeney, Vice President Foundation/External Affairs, encouraged staff to get involved with Holiday Spirit Week. Dr. Alison Madden, Chief Medical Officer, provided an update on SBELIH’s ongoing work toward Primary Stroke Center designation.

Janet Jackowski, LCSW-R, CASAC-MC, Vice President of Behavioral Health and Social Services, discussed how SBELIH is advancing health equity by addressing the Social Determinants of Health, while Kimberly Mele, BSN, RN, Vice President Quality and Regulatory Affairs, reviewed recent Leapfrog grades and what they mean for patient safety and quality.

Additional updates included FEMA reimbursement insights from William Messner, Senior Vice President of Finance, and highlights from the Employee and Physician Engagement and Culture of Respect Survey, shared by Laura Russo-Merin, Assistant Director of Human Resources.

Events like these are an important part of our communication efforts, and we appreciate the strong engagement from our SBELIH team.

12/15/2025

🎄✨ A Night of Holiday Cheer at SBELIH ✨🎄

Last week, SBELIH staff gathered at the barn at RG|NY Vineyard in Jamesport to celebrate the holiday season together. The evening featured cocktails, a beautifully curated grazing table, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a delicious buffet dinner.

Under glowing string lights and rustic rafters, the dance floor stayed packed as employees sang and danced along to old-school favorites, a joyful night filled with connection, laughter, and holiday spirit. 💃🕺

A heartfelt thank-you to the ELIH Auxiliary for their generous sponsorship and continued support of our staff.

12/14/2025

Happy Hanukkah from all of us at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital! May your candles burn bright this season. 🕯

12/12/2025

🎁 Celebrating the Season with the ELIH Auxiliary 🎁

This week, members of the ELIH Auxiliary gathered at Touch of Venice Restaurant in Cutchogue to celebrate the holiday season and reflect on a year filled with meaningful accomplishments.

Helene V. Fall and Lauretta Faria highlighted the dedication of the volunteers and the success of fundraising efforts that continue to advance the mission of Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital. Helene also took a moment to recognize the Eastern Long Island Hospital Foundation staff for their valued partnership and ongoing support.

The gathering also included a heartfelt remembrance of two long-serving Auxiliary members, Dede Campbell and Barbara Koch, who passed away this year. Both generously gave their time and talents to the hospital and the community, and they will be deeply missed.

Thank you to the ELIH Auxiliary for making a meaningful difference every day.

12/12/2025

📰 In The News: "Barbara Koch, ‘A Force Of Nature,’ Dies At 83"

Every Maritime Festival, Barbara Koch would slip on her pink Dream Green vest and walk the Greenport docks selling raffle tickets for Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital. She’d come back to the tent, grab a sandwich, and head right back out.

By the time she died Saturday, Nov. 29, at 83, the Southold resident had logged more than 8,000 volunteer hours at the hospital — a milestone only a handful have reached.

“Barbara was a force of nature. I’ve never, in my over 20 years of development, met anyone who had a spirit that she had to raise awareness and the necessary funds to keep this hospital going,” said Linda Sweeney, the vice president of foundation/external affairs at SBELIH. “There was nothing she would not do for us.”

Read More: https://elih.stonybrookmedicine.edu/In-The-News

12/10/2025

❤️ At SBELIH, Teamwork Makes the Difference

Ask any of our staff, and they’ll tell you, it’s the power of teamwork that sets us apart. As Michelle Smith, RN from our Emergency Department says, “Everybody helps.”

Every role, every hand, every heart working together to care for our patients and our community. That’s the SBELIH way.

12/08/2025

🤲 Ready. Set. Wash. 🫧

Clean hands save lives! Washing your hands is one of the easiest and most effective ways to stop the spread of germs. Wet, lather, scrub for 20 seconds, rinse, and dry — it’s that simple. 👏🫧

12/04/2025

🩻 Advanced Imaging, Close to Home

Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital offers high-quality diagnostic imaging right here on the North Fork — including 3D Tomosynthesis Mammography, MRI with BioMatrix technology, Bone Density testing, 128-slice CT, Ultrasound, and Digital X-ray.

We’re accredited by the American College of Radiology in MRI, CT, Ultrasound, and Mammography, ensuring accuracy, safety, and outstanding care.

📞 Make your imaging appointment today: 631-477-5121
World-class diagnostics. Local convenience.

12/03/2025

❤️ Letters from Our Patients ❤️

This kind note from an Emergency Department patient reminded us why we do what we do every day. From the moment a patient walks through our doors to the follow-up care that continues after they leave, compassion and caring are at the heart of everything we do. Because caring is our legacy.