As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. Your unwavering dedication to our patients and our mission is deeply appreciated — not only during the holidays but throughout the entire year. To those who will be working on Thanksgiving Day, thank you for ensuring that our patients continue to receive the exceptional care they need.
At ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½, we are so fortunate to be part of an extraordinary community. The collaborative spirit and shared commitment among our team enable us to achieve incredible milestones. As I reflect on the past year, I am filled with pride in all the successes we’ve achieved together. Thanks to your hard work, compassion and innovation, we’ve had a remarkable year. Some of the highlights include:
- ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ completed a successful Joint Commission triennial survey visit, receiving a three-year reaccreditation.
- Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital both .
- Stony Brook University Hospital achieved the highest level of national recognition as and by Healthgrades® in addition to many other Excellence Awards and Five-Star Ratings across medical specialties from Healthgrades.
- Our sustainability efforts at Stony Brook University Hospital continue to receive accolades with an and a .
- Becker’s Healthcare named ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ one of the .
- All ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ hospitals have been recognized as in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index. Stony Brook University Hospital was also among the .
- ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ was at both Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital through the American Heart Association and its Get With The Guidelines® program.
- Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital began TeleStoke capabilities, marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s path to become a designated Primary Stroke Center.
- ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ CPMP was honored by Vizient, Inc. with the Vizient Ambulatory Quality and Accountability Award.
- Money magazine ranked Stony Brook University Hospital as and the in the country.
- Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital celebrated the , which will provide safe, supportive housing for women and LGBTQ individuals.
- Stony Brook University Hospital’s Neurocritical Care Unit received the , one of only five in New York State.
- Stony Brook University Hospital’s Emergency Department was selected as a recipient of the .
- Stony Brook University Hospital was recognized as a , ranking in the top 15 in New York State.
- Stony Brook University Hospital’s Cardiothoracic Surgery Program earned a .
- Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital were two of only nine hospitals in New York State that have been acknowledged as .
These accomplishments reflect the incredible dedication and expertise each of you brings to your work every day. Together, we continue to advance healthcare, foster equity and serve as a beacon of healing for our community.
As we celebrate this time of gratitude, I want you to know how much I deeply appreciate each of you for the difference you make at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½. I wish you and your loved ones a joyful Thanksgiving filled with peace, warmth and togetherness.
Carol