Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital

03/07/2026

💃🌊 Mark Your Calendar — Dancing on the Dock is BACK! ❤️

Join us for another unforgettable evening of great food, waterfront views, and nonstop dancing as we return to Porto Bello Restaurant on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 6 PM.

After the incredible energy and fun we shared last year, we’re thrilled to continue the celebration in the same beautiful setting. 🎶 DJ Phil will once again keep the music going and the dance floor packed.

We can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing night in support of Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital.

For sponsorship opportunities and tickets visit https://bit.ly/3P5OTaR or call (631) 477-5164. ❤️

03/06/2026

💪 Comprehensive, Nonsurgical Spine & Sports Care

East End Spine and Sports Medicine is led by Ashton Stanton, MD, a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatry).

“We believe in the concept of precision medicine, which means the right treatment, for the right patient, at the right time,” says Dr. Stanton. “Our approach is aggressive with diagnosis and conservative with treatment, with the goal of returning patients to their highest level of performance.”

Dr. Stanton sees patients in Greenport, Hampton Bays, and Mattituck, providing comprehensive, nonsurgical spine and musculoskeletal care close to home. In collaboration with orthopedic colleagues at North Fork Orthopaedics and Stony Brook Medicine, patients benefit from seamless access to high-quality specialists through an integrated electronic medical record.

📞 Call (631) 430-2090 to schedule an appointment.

Expert evaluation. Personalized care. A path back to movement. ❤️

03/05/2026

“The ability to see the whole person is one of the most important parts of nursing,” says Carrie Grattan, BSN, RN, Vice President of Nursing Operations at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital.

Carrie began her nursing career in 2011 specializing in oncology care, working with patients in both outpatient and hospital settings before moving into leadership roles supporting clinical teams and staff. In 2022, she joined SBELIH to be closer to home and family.

After years in leadership, Carrie made the decision to return to bedside nursing on the hospital’s detox and rehabilitation unit. The experience broadened her perspective and reinforced the importance of compassion and understanding the full scope of a patient’s needs.

Her leadership abilities quickly became clear. Within two years, Carrie advanced to Nurse Manager overseeing both the Medical-Surgical and Intensive Care units and recently stepped into her current role as Vice President of Nursing Operations.

Carrie has also played an important role in SBELIH’s successful effort to achieve Primary Stroke Center designation, expanding access to lifesaving stroke care for residents across the North Fork and Shelter Island.

Living just minutes from the hospital, Carrie feels deeply connected to the community she serves. “Caring for people who are your neighbors and members of your community adds a meaningful dimension to the work we do,” she says.

03/05/2026

🏥✨ Celebrating 120 Years of Care — and Women’s History Month ✨🏥

As we honor Women’s History Month, we’re proud to reflect on the remarkable origins of Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH). Founded in 1905 as Suffolk County’s first voluntary hospital, SBELIH began in a Victorian mansion generously donated by the Wood Sisters, whose vision and philanthropy laid the foundation for healthcare on the North Fork.

Now celebrating 120 years of continuous service to the residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island, SBELIH’s history is rooted in the leadership, generosity, and resilience of women who helped shape our community.

For more than a century, we have remained committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care close to home. ❤️

03/04/2026

🥗💧 National Nutrition Month is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and rethink the way we nourish our bodies. Throughout this series, we will share practical, easy-to-apply tips that support balanced eating and long-term wellness. Whether you are cooking at home or eating on the go, small, consistent choices can make a meaningful difference.

🫗 Eat Right: Drink More Water
Quench your thirst with water instead of drinks with added sugars. Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water, especially if you are active, an older adult, or live or work in hot conditions.

03/03/2026

At Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH), we have one of the most highly regarded inpatient behavioral health programs in Suffolk County. If you, or someone you love, are considering treatment for substance use or mental health challenges, we can help. By combining the highest-caliber medicine, psychology, and behavioral therapy, our highly trained board-certified physicians, nurses, alcoholism and substance abuse counselors, social workers, creative arts therapists, and dietitians are customizing solutions for each patient. This approach is at the forefront of modern treatment for substance use disorders. For many, entering Quannacut (the Native American word for rainbow – signifying hope) is the beginning of a new life. We embrace this decision and congratulate such courage.

Our inpatient programs provide comprehensive care, including detoxification, rehabilitation, and psychiatric services in a healing and therapeutic environment. All programs offer medication for op**te use disorders and medication for alcohol use disorders, with services accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation and licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health and/or New York State Office of Addiction Services and Services.

Intake assessments are completed Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. Call (631) 477-8877 for details.

03/02/2026

🏆❤️ Record Broken: ELIH Auxiliary Donates $642,120 to SBELIH in 2025

The Eastern Long Island Hospital Auxiliary, a volunteer organization of nearly 100 members, presented a record-setting gift of $642,120 to Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital in 2025. Over the past five years, their total giving now exceeds $2.8 million.

“I am deeply grateful and immensely proud of the ELIH Auxiliary’s unwavering support,” said Paul J. Connor, Chief Administrative Officer. “Their generosity directly benefits the hospital and the community we serve.”

Through events like the Dream Green Extravaganza, Car/Cash Giveaway, Ladies Day on the Links, and Italian Night Dinner, along with operating the Opportunity Shop and hospital gift shop, the Auxiliary continues to make a meaningful impact.

Since 1905, the group has contributed more than $21 million to support equipment, facility enhancements, and key programs that ensure high-quality care close to home.

“2025 was a significant year as we celebrated 120 years of devotion to our hospital and community,” said Helene V. Fall, President of the ELIH Auxiliary.

Learn more about joining:
👉 elih.stonybrookmedicine.edu/auxiliary

The Eastern Long Island Hospital Auxiliary donated a record-setting $642,120 to Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital in 2025. The contribution brought the group’s donation total to $2.876 million over the last five years.

Read more https://suffolktimes.timesreview.com/2026/02/eastern-long-island-hospital-auxiliary-donates-record-setting-643k-in-2025/

03/01/2026

❤️ Our March Grateful Patient said it best! ❤️

“Just want to take this moment to express my deep appreciation for the wonderful care I received at SBELIH. Having arrived through emergency, the entire staff did everything possible to make an anxious situation as relaxing and painless as possible. My medical team was professional, skilled, and most sympathetic. The care during my stay was extraordinary; inclusive of nurses, aides, and all support personnel. It felt as though I was in a ‘boutique’ hospital with my first rate surgeon, Dr Luke Swaszek, visiting several times per day. Point being, never question the competency of a small institution!” -- Sherry Shaw

02/27/2026

“The role of a doctor is the intersection between devoting yourself to a deep knowledge of the body and mind and developing a true understanding of the human condition,” says Joseph Lomuti, DO. “That combination struck a chord in me. It aligned with my interests and where I wanted to create meaning in my life.”

For Dr. Lomuti, psychiatry is a natural extension of that calling. “Psychiatry expands on that idea. I focus on the inner workings of the brain and neurobiology, but I also believe we are both physical and non-physical beings. Psychiatry allows me to honor both equally.”

Originally from Bergen County, New Jersey, Dr. Lomuti attended medical school at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Maine before coming to Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University for residency training. His first exposure to psychiatry at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital left a lasting impression. “I felt a real passion for psychiatry here. People talk about it openly and thoughtfully. The supervisors and residents felt like my people. I was surrounded by peers who shared similar values.”

The residency program offers a unique structure, rotating between SBELIH as a community hospital and Stony Brook University Hospital. “It’s a singular situation,” he explains. “You get the close-knit, community-based experience at SBELIH and the broader exposures and resources of a large academic medical center.”

Looking ahead, Dr. Lomuti envisions a hybrid career that includes both hospital-based care and private practice. He is also interested in neuromodulation and advancing innovative treatments in psychiatry.

“SBELIH feels like a community. There’s an opportunity to feel like family here,” he says. “We get to know each other well, and we’re all here to help others. In psychiatry, people are drawn to the interpersonal side of medicine. We ask what it means to be a person and what it means to be healthy. That’s what inspires me.”

02/26/2026

NEW DATE & TIME! 🩺 Diabetes: Prevention & Living Well

Join Silvana Obici, MD for a free, informative discussion focused on understanding diabetes, reducing risk, and learning how to live well — whether you or a loved one has been diagnosed.

🗓️ Friday, March 6
⏰ 3 PM
📍 Peconic Landing
1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport, NY
💲 FREE

Topics will include:
• What diabetes is and the different types
• Risk factors and practical prevention steps
• Nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle strategies
• Day-to-day management, medications, monitoring, and self-care
• Recognizing warning signs and preventing complications
• Tips for staying healthy and active
• Q&A and discussion

📞 Register or learn more: (631) 477-5164

Empowering knowledge for healthier living. ❤️

02/26/2026

📰 In The News: Tips to Stay Safe During Snow Cleanup

Suffolk Times spoke to Dr. Lawrence Schiff, Chief of the Emergency Department at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, about snow removal and shoveling, and first and foremost, he said that "preparation is key."

Click here for the full article https://elih.stonybrookmedicine.edu/In-The-News or click the link in bio.

02/25/2026

“I’m a nurse first. I like to be patient-facing,” says Annalisa Monahan, DNP, MHA, MSN, RN-BC, NE-BC, Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services. “When I roll up my sleeves to help care for patients, it sends a message. It all starts with people.”

Dr. Monahan, a nationally board-certified Nurse Executive and a Doctor of Nursing Practice, is a nurse first and foremost. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Phoenix and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Aspen University. She began her nursing career in 1991, first practicing as a Licensed Practical Nurse before becoming a Registered Nurse. Most recently, Dr. Monahan worked in Manhattan as Director of Patient Care Services for Medicine and Surgery at Mount Sinai West. There, she oversaw eight clinical units, dialysis services, and comprehensive quality oversight, and served as a key leader during Joint Commission surveys. Her background also includes experience in stroke care, addiction medicine, and psychiatry, aligning closely with SBELIH’s clinical strengths.

“It was time to move from a director role to a Chief Nursing Officer position,” she explains. “I saw the potential here to grow with acute services and build something meaningful.”

Since starting in February 2026, Dr. Monahan has prioritized rounding on units and meeting staff across departments. She maintains an open-door policy and believes listening is a leader’s greatest asset. “Leaders need to be accessible. You have to know your people, and they need to see you.”

Her goals for SBELIH are clear: deliver the highest quality patient care, support professional nursing education, and ensure patient safety remains paramount. She envisions nurses working confidently at the top of their scope and pursuing specialty certifications aligned with their passions.

“Professionalism and kindness define nursing,” she says. “We care for people at their most vulnerable. When challenges arise, I always return to my ‘why.’ That’s what keeps you grounded.”