Community News
PBMC invites community to ‘Unmasking the Heroes’ virtual gala Friday evening
The “Unmasking the Heroes” virtual gala will honor all PBMC COVID-19 frontline workers and include messages from the hospital’s leadership and clinicians about what they experienced during the pandemic, as well as videos from some COVID-19 survivors. The free online event starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday.
Upcoming
PBMC to host online live discussion of joint replacement
Peconic Bay Medical Center is hosting a Facebook Live event about joint replacement on Thursday, June 25, at 2:30 p.m.
Upcoming
‘Let’s talk about our kids and this virus:’ PBMC hosts Facebook Live discussion with doctors
Can they go out to play? Can they visit Grandma? What about school?
Peconic Bay Medical Center is hosting...
Business
Suffolk hospitals get green light for elective surgeries and ambulatory procedures
Elective and ambulatory surgeries have always been important revenue sources for hospitals, but in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, they are more crucial than ever to hospitals' survival.
Guest Column
A message to the community from Peconic Bay Medical Center: We want you back
Dr. Jean Cacciabaudo, medical director at Peconic Bay Medical Center, discusses what the hospital has done to protect patient safety through the COVID crisis and what the future holds for hospital operations.
Community News
Sheriff’s Office honors health care workers with parade
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office yesterday participated in a “Thank You Parade” at Peconic Bay Medical Center. Photos and video
News
Look for 106th Rescue Wing’s flyover salute to front-line workers in Riverhead sky Friday
The 106th Rescue Wing plans to conduct a flyover to salute health care, essential workers and first responders in Suffolk County on...
Community News
Flowering plants bring cheer to front-line medical workers
Four East End Rotary clubs are distributing thousands of plants to front-line workers at the three East End hospitals this weekend — spreading cheer and smiles among hospital staff finally feeling some relief after a long, rough couple of months.
Business
Peconic Bay Medical Center Foundation acquires McGann-Mercy High School property
Peconic Bay Medical Center Foundation has acquired the 24-acre former McGann-Mercy High School site from the Diocese of Rockville Centre for $14 million. The hospital has no immediate plans for the property and will seek input from the Town of Riverhead and the community to develop a long-range strategic plan for the campus, according to PBMC president and CEO Andrew Mitchell.
Community News
Local farm community pays tribute to PBMC health care workers
The local farm community turned out in force Tuesday evening to salute Peconic Bay Medical Center and the health care heroes who’ve been working around the clock to save lives during the coronavirus outbreak on Long Island.