Polish Town Civic Assoc. Donates $250k to Peconic Bay Medical Center

Peconic Bay Medical Center (PBMC) announced today that it has graciously received a $250,000 donation from the Polish Town Civic Association in Riverhead to support the hospital’s recently announced expansion plans, which will advance the level of medical care available in Eastern Suffolk County.

“The Polish Town Civic Association’s extraordinary $250,000 donation is an invaluable investment in Peconic Bay Medical Center’s vision for the future and a testament to the power of community support,” said Amy Loeb, EdD, MBA, R.N., PBMC Executive Director. “With their generous investment, we are one step closer to realizing our expansion plans, which will enable us to enhance medical services, accommodate more patients, and positively impact the health and well-being of the entire region. Together, we are building a healthier, stronger community, and we are thankful to the Polish Town Civic Association for their remarkable contribution."

PBMC’s expansion plans include adding 6,600 square feet to the hospital’s emergency department and modernizing the South Pavilion, the future home of the Robert Entenmann Pavilion, to increase the patient capacity, and establish the new Center for Women and Infants. The larger emergency department, named after Thomas and Mary Jane Poole, will increase the emergency department’s capacity by 75 percent and enable PBMC to implement more live-saving technology, including a dual bay trauma unit and additional cardiac response units. The Center for Women and Infants will feature brand new private rooms and make much-needed comprehensive women’s health services accessible to residents throughout Eastern Suffolk County. It will also enable PBMC to increase its level of care for women at all stages of life, including a more advanced level of breast health, urogynecology, tele neonatology and a goal to develop a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

“As an organization deeply rooted in the Riverhead community, the Polish Town Civic Association is honored to support Peconic Bay Medical Center's expansion plans,” said the Polish Town Civic Association Executive Board. “Our mission has always been to empower the Riverhead community, and we believe that access to quality healthcare is a fundamental aspect of well-being for our residents. By investing in the growth of Peconic Bay Medical Center, we are directly contributing to the overall health and prosperity of our beloved community. We are committed to fostering a stronger, healthier Riverhead, and this donation reflects our dedication to making a lasting, positive impact for generations to come."

The Polish Town Civic Association in Riverhead, New York, is a community organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Polish heritage and culture. Along with organizing events and activities throughout Riverhead, the Polish Town Civic Association is involved in various community programs aimed at empowering and enhancing the well-being of the Riverhead community. This includes charitable efforts, fundraising activities, and supporting local institutions, such as the Peconic Bay Medical Center, to improve access to healthcare and other essential services.

“This expansion plan is an incredibly exciting endeavor, and we are grateful to the Polish Town Civic Association for their donation to help make it possible,” said Emilie Roy Corey, MSW, Chair, Peconic Bay Medical Center Foundation Board. “This is a shining example of our community working together to help make a better future.” As the eastern hub of Northwell Health and eastern Suffolk County’s largest health care provider, PBMC provides over 250,000 eastern Suffolk residents with the closest access to advanced cardiac catheterization suites, a New York State-designated stroke center, Level III trauma services, and Eastern Suffolk County’s largest—and busiest—Emergency Department.

PBMC’s expansion plans will total $92 million, with $50 million of this being raised through a campaign by the PBMC Foundation. Over the past 15 years, the Polish Town Civic Association has partnered with PBMC on a range of initiatives to improve the quality of life throughout Riverhead. For more information about Peconic Bay Medical Center and the life-saving capabilities of its Emergency and Trauma Departments, visit http://www.pbmchealth.org/emergency.

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About Peconic Bay Medical Center

Located in Riverhead, NY, Peconic Bay Medical Center is a 200-bed nonprofit hospital committed to providing exceptional care and improving the health of the communities it serves. Peconic Bay Medical Center offers wide-ranging, full-scope services and programs, including advanced surgical, cardiac, orthopedic and women’s health care, comprehensive inpatient medical care, palliative care and an extensive range of outpatient services, along with state-of-the-art technology. Peconic Bay Medical Center joined Northwell Health in 2016. For more information, visit PBMCHealth.org and follow us @PeconicBayMedicalCenter on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.