Greenport, NY, March 30, 2026 – Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH) Foundation is proud to recognize the continued generosity of the Mattituck Lions Club, which recently donated $10,000 to support the purchase of a blanket warmer for the hospital’s Emergency Department.
This important addition will enhance patient comfort during emergency care, particularly for those experiencing trauma, illness or extended wait times.
Foundation leadership joined representatives from the Mattituck Lions Club to celebrate the gift, including Dr. Alison Madden, Chief Medical Officer, and Linda Sweeney, Vice President of Foundation & External Affairs.
“We are incredibly grateful for the Mattituck Lions Club and their ongoing commitment to our hospital,” said Linda Sweeney. “This is one of many meaningful contributions they have made over the years, and this latest gift will have a direct impact on the patient experience in our Emergency Department. Their partnership truly reflects the strength and generosity of our North Fork community.”
The Mattituck Lions Club has been a longstanding supporter of SBELIH, consistently investing in initiatives that enhance patient care and hospital services.
In addition to their philanthropic support, SBELIH is proud to partner with the Mattituck Lions Club as a sponsor of the upcoming Mattituck Strawberry Festival, one of the region’s most beloved community events.
“We are excited to continue our partnership with the Lions Club through the Strawberry Festival,” Sweeney added. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with our community and celebrate the shared commitment to supporting local health and wellness.”
Photo Caption: Members of the Mattituck Lion’s Club celebrate the donation to SBELIH at Southold Fish Market.
Photo Credit: Linda Sweeney
About Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital:
As part of Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH) combines the best in academic and community medicine, improving access to advanced medical care for residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island. With 70 beds, SBELIH is Suffolk County’s first hospital, serving the region since 1905. SBELIH provides care to 25,000 year-round residents, expanding to more than 60,000 in the summer, and offers comprehensive healthcare services including behavioral health, medical-surgical care, orthopedics and general surgery, wound care, interventional spine and sports medicine, gastroenterology, advanced ambulatory care, diagnostic laboratory and radiology services, and physical therapy. SBELIH has achieved Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, reflecting its commitment to delivering high-quality, timely stroke care close to home. The hospital also serves as a clinical campus and training site for Stony Brook Medicine, with its first SBELIH Psychiatry resident graduating in 2022. To learn more, visit elih.stonybrookmedicine.edu.
About the Eastern Long Island Hospital Foundation:
The Eastern Long Island Hospital Foundation (ELIHF), established in 2006, is the fundraising and communications arm of Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH). All of the Foundation's philanthropic efforts are independent of Stony Brook Medicine (SBM), and all funds raised by the Foundation remain local to benefit SBELIH in Greenport. SBELIH is one campus of the SBM system. All hospitals fundraise to enhance services, attract physicians and healthcare professionals, and to build infrastructure for current and future healthcare needs. The Foundation promotes participation in developing and maintaining a positive relationship between our community, healthcare providers and the hospital. To learn more visit: elihfoundation.org.