01/09/2026
Thanks to the vision of the Riverhead Hospital Association, formed by Henry R. Talmage, farmer, Reginald C. Smith, attorney, and Rev. Charles Mclean, we opened our doors on February 3rd, 1951. Recognizing an incredible need, the greater Riverhead community had come together to raise $425,000 to build a hospital. For the first time, they had the care they needed, close to home.
For 75 years, we’ve been providing extraordinary care and growing to meet our community’s needs. Thanks to the incredible fundraising efforts first launched by our Auxiliary team in 1953, we’ve experienced a level of support we never could have imagined, allowing us to bring the best in technology, facilities, and talent to Eastern Suffolk County. What began as a 58-bed community hospital is now a world-class facility and part of New York's most awarded health system.
Thank you for trusting us throughout the years to deliver your care and to care for those in your life who matter most.