Government
Stony Brook, PBMC clash at ZBA over proposed ambulance center at Staples Plaza
Peconic Bay Medical Center objects to Stony Brook's plan to base a mobile stroke unit at the proposed facility in Staples Plaza, a short distance from the hospital, which is about to open a stroke center.
Health
PBMC cuts ribbon on neurosciences center bringing advanced stroke care east
PBMC’s new neurosciences center is expected to begin treating patients next month, reducing delays in advanced stroke care for East End residents.
Health
PBMC radiologic technology program opens doors to local health careers
PBMC’s radiology school’s Class of 2025 kept the program’s perfect board-pass record — and every graduate has already landed a job
Health
Peconic Bay Medical Center reaches cardiac care milestone with new life-saving technology
Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead has reached a new milestone in its cardiac care program, performing its 100th CardioMEMS implant — a procedure that allows doctors to monitor heart failure patients remotely and adjust treatment before symptoms worsen.
Health
PBMC gala raises over $1.1 million for new Center for Women and Infants
Nearly 300 people attended the annual fundraising gala, held last week at the Westhampton Country Club. The event honored Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling and raised more than $1.1 million for PBMC’s planned Center for Women and Infants.
Breaking News
Plum Island staffers taken to PBMC for eye irritation from cleaning equipment
Seven staff members from the Plum Island Animal Disease Center were taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center this morning for evaluation after they complained of eye irritation following “a routine autoclave run” at the facility, a DHS spokesperson said.
Health
Peconic Bay Medical Center opens dedicated pediatric emergency room
Peconic Bay Medical Center has transformed a former trauma room in its emergency department into a dedicated emergency room for pediatric patients.
Health
PBMC wins American Heart Association award for stroke care
Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead has received the American Heart Association’s 2025 Stroke Gold Plus Award for its stroke care.
Community News
Community mourns Dr. Peter Sultan, surgeon who died suddenly during Jamesport triathlon Sunday
Dr. Peter Sultan, 54, an orthopedic surgeon at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead for 20 years, died Sunday morning after collapsing during the Jamesport Triathlon.
Health
Peconic Bay kicks off construction of neurosciences center
The new center will equip staff with the tools necessary to diagnose and treat a wider range of neurological conditions, including strokes, hospital officials said. Construction is expected to begin “very soon,” with the center aiming to accept patients starting in the first quarter of 2026, PBMC Executive Director Amy Loeb said.

































