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Northwell’s East End walk raises $131K for cancer services, breast health programs at PBMC

by May 23, 2026
More than 250 people took part in the 2026 East End Health Walk at RGNY Vineyard, raising $131,472 to support cancer services and breast health programs at Peconic Bay Medical Center.

Riverhead ZBA rejects Stony Brook Medicine ambulance center at Staples Plaza

by May 15, 2026
The zoning board unanimously denied an application to allow Stony Brook Medicine to operate an ambulance center at Staples Plaza on Route 58.

Former ZBA member: An ambulance garage does not belong in Route 58 shopping center

by May 7, 2026
A former Riverhead ZBA member argues against Stony Brook Medicine’s proposed ambulance garage at Staples Plaza: The zoning doesn't work.

PBMC earns second consecutive ‘A’ grade for patient safety

by May 6, 2026
Peconic Bay Medical Center has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for the second consecutive grading cycle.

Stony Brook, PBMC clash at ZBA over proposed ambulance center at Staples Plaza

by Apr 10, 2026
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.

PBMC cuts ribbon on neurosciences center bringing advanced stroke care east

by Mar 31, 2026
PBMC’s new neurosciences center is expected to begin treating patients next month, reducing delays in advanced stroke care for East End residents.

PBMC radiologic technology program opens doors to local health careers

by Dec 12, 2025
PBMC’s radiology school’s Class of 2025 kept the program’s perfect board-pass record — and every graduate has already landed a job
Cardiac care staff at PBMC celebrate the 100th CaadioMems implant performed at the hospital.

Peconic Bay Medical Center reaches cardiac care milestone with new life-saving technology

by Oct 30, 2025
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.

PBMC gala raises over $1.1 million for new Center for Women and Infants

by Sep 19, 2025
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.

Plum Island staffers taken to PBMC for eye irritation from cleaning equipment

by Sep 2, 2025
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.