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See attached pdf download for information on  the Great East End Car Raffle for a chance to win $20,000 or a car!

Prior to his arrival at PBMC, Demetrios served five years as a consultant and executive director with CCS Fundraising, following seven years as a production coordinator and manager in the film and television industry.

A respected consultant, advisor and mentor within the not-for-profit landscape, Demetrios has worked with healthcare, cultural, faith-based and social service institutions and organizations ranging from local to international in scope. His professional acumen in fundraising and organizational development includes directing capital campaigns; conducting feasibility studies; organizing assessments and providing strategic development, management and communication services.  

While serving as a fundraising and development consultant for PBMC, Demetrios demonstrated strong execution skills, the ability to lead top performing fundraising teams and a track record in driving development activity and building momentum. Demetrios impresses an understanding of the role of culture in an organization's success and places emphasis on developing internal talent, while reaching outside to create a synergy between donors, board members, employees and executive leadership. "Demetrios' enthusiasm and unifying style has won the respect of PBMC's employees, board members and volunteers. His experience in healthcare philanthropy and strategic planning made him the outstanding choice to design and lead a comprehensive development program for PBMC's Foundation," said Andrew J. Mitchell, President and CEO.  

"I am excited to have been selected for this new leadership role," said Kadenas. "The medical center is positively impacting the lives of so many by the compassionate and innovative care it delivers. The dedicated physicians and medical staff are driven to provide excellent care and make a difference in patients' lives, while we continue to expand our services to meet the growing health care needs of this region. I am excited about the opportunity to work more closely with our community friends and partners who support PBMC's mission and vision."

One out of Five National Board Certified Medical Interpreters in New York State

At the age of seven Jessica Ruiz already understood the difficulties of language barriers and the importance of communication in a culturally diverse society.  As an interpreter for her grandparents, whose preferred language is Spanish; Jessica took on the responsibility of enabling the cross-cultural communication necessary in today’s society by interpreting one language into another.  It was not something Jessica Ruiz enjoyed doing as a child but it later proved to be advantageous for Ms. Ruiz. Growing up, surrounded by different cultures, Jessica strengthened her proficiency in various Spanish dialects and soon developed an interest in helping those who had limited English proficiency.

Jessica Ruiz,  who is a Social Worker Assistant/Certified Medical Interpreter at Peconic Bay Medical Center, successfully completed and passed the written and oral exam for the National Certification for Medical Interpreter. She is one out of five National Board Certified Medical Interpreters and the first woman in New York State.  Receiving this gold standard is proof of the level of quality achieved and personal commitment to her profession. “Having qualified interpreters to facilitate communication between patients with limited English proficiency and their physicians, nurses, lab technicians, and other care providers is key to providing quality healthcare services. The ability to address the patient's symptoms, concerns or questions, helps prevent wrong diagnoses and miscommunication,†says Jessica.

The responsibilities of a qualified Medical Interpreter have evolved over the years, making them a vital and highly valued member of the healthcare team. "We are very proud of Jessica's accomplishment and we are glad that she is part of the Peconic Bay Medical Center team," said Andrew Mitchell, President & CEO of Peconic Bay Medical Center.

National Nurses Week Awards Ceremony

On May 12th Peconic Bay Medical Center celebrated National Nurses Week with an awards ceremony honoring the passion and dedication of PBMC nurses who are not only committed to patient safety, but also optimize the 2011 theme for National Nurses Week - "Nurses Trusted to Care."  National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6, also known as National Nurses Day, through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

The following awards were presented:

Nassau-Suffolk Nurse Excellence Award - Judie Lizewski, RN, BSN, CWCN

Home Care Award - Susan Johnson, RN

Ginny Zaborowski Mentoring Award (presented by the Zaborowski family in their mother's honor) -

Marsha Fusco, RN, MSN, CNM

Charlotte Eliopoulous Award - Wendy Dolan, RN, WCN

Dottie Tyska Compassion Award - Bernadette Petersen, RN

LPN of Excellence Award - Andrew Fleming, LPN

2010 Physician Nurse of Excellence Award - Joan Hoil, RN, MA

Certification in Critical Care Nursing - Anne Marie Dillion, RN, MSN, CCRN,

Claudia Drobny, RN, CCRN, Cindy Howell, RN, BSN, CCRN,

Mary Ellen Schaefer, RN-C, BSN, CCRN, Suzanne Barreto Wansor, RN, MSN, APRN, CCRN

Certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing - Maureen Stefanidis, RN-BC,

Theresa Strack, RN-BC, Patricia Oberhausen, RN-BC

Certification in Orthopedic Nursing - Theresa Aragon, RN, ONC, Victoria Bass, RN, ONC, Ann Buckley, RN, MSN, ONC, Sheree Cambra, RN, ONC, Shirley Crews, RN, ONC, Heather Sterling, RN, BSN, ONC, Carolyn Triolo, RN, ONC

Certified Obstetrics Nurses - Joan Benken, RNC, MSN, C-LRN, OB, EFM, WHNP-BC, IBCLC, LCCE,

Marsha Fusco, RN, MSN, CNM, Audrey Whalen, RN, BSN, CCE

Certification in Wound Care Nursing - Judie Lizewski, RN, BSN, CWCN

Certification in Perianesthesia Nursing - Donna Collins, RN, MSN, CPAN, Amy Ferraro, RN, BSN,CPAN

Certification in Perioperative Nursing - Dallas Dodge, RN, CNOR, Monica McDermott, RN, CNOR,

Ita Berry, RN CNOR

Certification in Emergency Nursing - Denise Gluck, RN, MSN, MHA, CEN,

Christine McKeon, RN, MSN, CEN, Donna Roberts, RN, CEN,

Bernadette Slovensky, RN, MSN, CEN, Mary Jo Stark, RN, MS, CEN

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Sherry and Stephen Patterson's dedication to improving our community and transforming healthcare on the East End is evident through their generous gift to create the beautiful landscaped garden that decorates the grounds in front of Peconic Bay Medical Center, along Roanoke Avenue. The waterfall garden donated by the Pattersons is a tranquil setting that welcomes  patients and visitors and embodies Peconic Bay Medical Center's belief that caregiving encompasses body, mind and spirit.

"Peconic Bay Medical Center extends a special thank you to Sherry and Stephen Patterson for their continued partnership and support to the hospital", said Andrew Mitchell, President and CEO of Peconic Bay Medical Center.

In 2000 Sherry Patterson joined Peconic Bay Medical Center's Board of Directors and currently serves as 1st Vice Chair. Sherry also serves on the Board of Trustees for The East End Health Alliance and Riverhead Rotary, and is a former board member of the Riverhead Public Library. Stephen Patterson is the former co-owner and operator of Patterson Energy Group.

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Waterfall Garden

Peconic Bay Medical Center's Auxiliary Volunteers were honored at an Auxiliary Awards Luncheon held recently at Giorgio's Fox Hill.

Auxiliary volunteers are an essential part of the PBMC team, giving more than 22,000 hours annually of service to a variety of areas, including greeting patients and visitors at the front desk and in the Emergency Care Center, assisting on the patient care units and performing clerical work. 

Every year one outstanding volunteer has been given the honor of receiving the Jeanne Shaffery Lifetime Achievement Award of Excellence. This year that award went to Marion Harrison. Marion has been a dedicated volunteer since 1994. Her invaluable service in the Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is welcomed and appreciated by staff and patients.  Ms. Harrison embodies the word caring and her love for visiting with the patients is expressed in her smile and the time she gives to each patient.

Anyone interested in becoming a hospital volunteer can call Lynne LaGrua, Director of Volunteer Services at 631-548-6021.

Peconic Bay Medical Center's Auxiliary recently presented Andrew J. Mitchell, President & CEO of Peconic Bay Medical Center and Jesse R. Goodale III, Chairman of Peconic Bay Medical Center Board of Directors, with a check for $300,000.  The money was raised through the hospital Gift Shop and a variety of events and activities. The Auxiliary has additionally made a commitment of a $2 millionpledge  over the next 7 years toward the facilities expansion and modernization projects.  Auxiliary volunteers are a key part of the Peconic Bay Medical Center team, giving more than 22,000 hours annually of service to a variety of areas including, fundraising to benefit various hospital programs and services, greeting patients and visitors at the front desk and in the Emergency Care Center, assisting on the patient care units and performing clerical work.

Anyone interested in becoming a hospital volunteer can call Lynne LaGrua, Director of Volunteer Services at 631-548-6021.

 Photos compliment of Jim Lennon Photography

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EAST END HEALTH ALLIANCE AND AETNA INSURANCE ANNOUNCE CONTRACT AGREEMENT

Long Island, NY   East End Health Alliance hospitals—Eastern Long Island Hospital, Peconic Bay Medical Center, and Southampton Hospital—and Aetna US Healthcare have reached a contract agreement that keeps these hospitals in Aetna's network.  The final contract will extend for a two-year term. 

"This agreement ensures that high quality, affordable health care will continue to be available to our Aetna subscribers in Suffolk County," Paul J Connor III, Alliance, Managed Care Spokesperson.

(Riverhead, NY - February 14, 2011) Peconic Bay Medical Center announces the appointment of Marc Alessi, Esq., Richard Israel and Joan Levan to its Board of Directors. Mr. Alessi, Mr. Israel and Mrs. Levan bring extensive expertise and experience to the table that will be a tremendous asset to Peconic Bay Medical Center and the communities served by the hospital.

Marc S. Alessi, Esq. is of counsel at Jaspan Schlesinger, to the firm’s corporate law, municipal law, land use and real estate practice groups. Mr. Alessi has led a prominent career in government; he was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2005, representing the First Assembly District which included the Towns of Brookhaven, Riverhead, Southold and Shelter Island.  In addition, Mr. Alessi also served three terms in the New York State Legislature, serving as Chair of the Sub Committee on the Emerging Workforce focusing on job creation through the development of a better entrepreneurial and economic environment for technology transfer and commercialization.  He also helped rewrite the New York State Tax Code in order to grow a regional innovation economy. Mr. Alessi has been recognized as one of the most influential Long Island business leaders under 40 by LI Business News- 2011; Man of the Year by Suffolk County Police Conference – 2010; and Man of the Year by the Long Island Farm Bureau-2009.

Richard Israel has been a real estate broker and developer on the east end of Long Island for 25 years. Mr. Israel is involved in both residential and commercial projects that encompass development, construction and management.  In addition he has served on the board of Temple Israel of Riverhead for 23 years and has held the position of President for 10 years.  Mr. Israel has also been a Greenport Rotarian for 20 years, also serving as President.

Joan S. Levan has held executive buying positions with both major department stores and specialty chains.  Mrs. Levan was Senior Vice President of Woodward & Lothrup, Washington, DC and was the company’s first female merchandising Vice President. As President and CEO of ADG Marketing, Mrs. Levan was responsible for world-wide marketing and was the first female to hold the position of Vice President. 

In addition Mrs. Levan has owned and operated 11 store chains in the New York Metropolitan area. Having been elected twice to the Westhampton Beach Board of Trustees, Mrs. Levan has served on the Board since 2006.  Mrs. Levan has been the recipient of numerous distinguished awards, including the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Woman of the Year Award, the Seton Hill University Distinguished Alumna Leadership Award, the Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award and Good Scout Award.  She has also been recognized by Outstanding Young Women of America, National Register of Prominent Americans and the Who’s Who in American Women.

 Ã¢â‚¬Å“Our board of dedicated volunteers consists of a distinguished group of business, civic and physician leaders with a high level of professionalism, loyalty and work ethics. They care about our community and work together for the purpose of fulfilling Peconic Bay Medical Center’s mission", said Jesse R. Goodale, III, Chairman of PBMC Board of Directors.  “Each board member brings a wealth of knowledge and Marc, Richard and Joan are no exception.â€

• Bring ID with signature or photo
• Minimum weight 110lbs
• Age 16 - 75 (16 year olds must have parental permission. Age 76 and over will need note from physician)
• Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids
• No tattoos for past 12 months

"The Kanas Center for Advanced Surgery represents one of the finest surgical centers in the country and would not have been possible without the incredibly generous support of the Kanas'.  John and Elaine Kanas also recognize the special dedication and caring of the PBMC staff and their donation of a Thanksgiving turkey to each employee is equally special and incredibly generous," said Andrew Mitchell, President & CEO of Peconic Bay Medical Center. "Being able to work with such a great staff that helps keep Peconic Bay Medical Center at the forefront is indeed an honor and a privilege." 

The staff at Peconic Bay Medical Center are extremely grateful and any leftover turkeys will be donated to various charitable services.

Located in Riverhead, NY, Peconic Bay Medical Center is a non-profit medical facility offering a wide range of advanced programs.  Home to the award-winning Kanas Center for Advanced Surgery and the daVinci Surgical Robotics Program, Peconic Bay is also a designated Stroke Center and Bariatric Center of Excellence. Peconic Bay Medical Center is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital and a member of the East End Health Alliance.

The 2010-2011 vaccine, which will be provided via injection, protects against three strains of influenza: 1.) A/H1N1 ('swine flu'); 2.) A/H3N2; and 3.) Influenza B.

There is no charge for a  vaccination, but all recipients must be 18 years or older.  Anyone wishing to participate must call 548-6080 to make an appointment.  As Peconic Bay's vaccination supply is limited, it is recommended that appointments be made as soon as possible.

When:  Friday, October 29th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: Peconic Bay Medical Center, 1300  Roanoke Avenue, Riverhead, NY in Conference Rooms A, B, and C on the 2nd floor.

Requirements: All recipients must be 18 years or older.  You must make an appointment by calling 548-6080.