GREENPORT, NY, June 6, 2024 – Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly named Harold Family Clinical Laboratory on May 28, 2024, setting the stage for improved laboratory services and advanced technology to benefit communities on the East End.
Since 2015, Erica and Peter Harold and the Harold Family Foundation have funded numerous advancements and SBELIH, including a new chemistry analyzer, Sea Wall, BiPAP machine, 3D Tomo (breast tomosynthesis), Vapotherm, the COVID Action Fund, a new C-Arm for the OR, and many other pieces of equipment.
Paul J. Connor III, Chief Administrative Officer at SBELIH, warmly acknowledged their generous support, saying, “Their donations have done more than provide lab equipment; they have created a partnership in our mission to improve lives. This partnership gives us the strength to push forward, knowing we have your unwavering support.”
Linda Sweeney, VP Foundation/External Affairs, added, "Together with Paul, we shared the vision of this lab with the Harolds. Their support has turned that vision into reality. This state-of-the-art new chemistry analyzer will lead to better patient outcomes."
Mr. and Mrs. Harold first came to SBELIH as grateful patients before joining the ELIH Foundation Board of Directors. Surrounded by family and friends, Mr. Harold expressed their appreciation for the warm welcome they always receive at SBELIH. "The hospital here is something special," he said. "And it's you, the hospital staff, that make it a special place."
Other speakers with heartfelt messages included Susan Apicello, VP Administration at SBELIH; Paul Romanelli, Chairman of the ELIH Foundation; Thomas Murray, Chairman of the ELIH Association; and Dr. Micah Kaplan, Director of the ELIH Foundation.
Photo: Dr. Z. Micah Kalpan, Director ELIH Foundation; Susan Apicello, VP Administration SBELIH; Suzie Marriott, Chief Nursing Officer SBELIH; Linda Sweeney, VP Foundation/External Affairs SBELIH; Paul J. Connor III, Chief Administrative Officer SBELIH; Erica Harold, Secretary ELIH Foundation; Peter Harold, Director ELIH Foundation; Paul Romanelli, Chairman ELIH Foundation; Ray George, Director ELIH Foundation; Thomas Murray, Chairman ELIH Association. (From left to right)
