At Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH), our mission remains clear: to deliver the best outcomes for every patient. As we move through 2026, we continue to invest in the health and well-being of the North Fork and Shelter Island communities we are proud to serve.
This year marks a significant milestone for our hospital with the achievement of Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission. This accomplishment reflects years of planning, investment, and collaboration across our clinical teams and represents one of the most important advancements in emergency care during my tenure. It ensures that patients experiencing a stroke can receive rapid, specialized, life-saving care right here on the East End.
For 121 years, SBELIH has stood as a trusted healthcare provider and a vital economic engine. As the largest employer on the North Fork, with more than 420 staff members, we contribute over $25 million annually to the local economy while remaining deeply rooted in the community.
We continue to strengthen our role as a hub for advanced, accessible care. Our Advanced Primary and Specialty Care location in Mattituck offers a growing range of services, including family medicine, orthopedics and sports medicine, spine care, pulmonary care, general surgery, hand surgery, and gynecology. In our Greenport location, we continue to expand access to surgical services, spine care, and urology, ensuring that specialty care is available close to home for our patients.
As part of Stony Brook Medicine, we are connected to one of New York State’s leading academic health systems. Our behavioral health services remain a cornerstone of care on the East End, supported by our growing psychiatry residency program, which continues to attract and train the next generation of physicians.
This achievement—and all that we continue to build—would not be possible without the unwavering support of our donors, the dedication of our Auxiliary, and the commitment of our exceptional staff and medical professionals.
SBELIH is more than a hospital—we are your hospital. Thank you for your trust, your partnership, and your belief in our future.
Warm regards,
Paul J. Connor III
Chief Administrative Officer
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital