Good Samaritan University Hospital

02/06/2026

From prevention to lifesaving care, heart health is at the center of what we do ❤️
Our Good Samaritan University Hospital and St. Francis Heart Center team wore red today to support Wear Red Day and shine a light on heart disease awareness.

02/06/2026

The recent flu surge has passed, but the virus is still prominent within our communities. Town of Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter sits down with Good Samaritan Chair of Emergency Medicine Chris Raio to discuss the recent surge, vaccination and how to stay healthy this winter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03QzCt3r7pg

02/03/2026

Heart Month serves as an important reminder to prioritize your cardiovascular health. Our Heart Health Hub offers year-round health tips from our doctors, inspirational patient stories and news from Catholic Health's award-winning St. Francis Heart Center 👉 https://bit.ly/45C74us

02/03/2026

01/30/2026

Calling all EMS and First Responders!

01/29/2026

💙 Huge thank you to our incredible team who showed up for our patients during Sunday and Monday’s snowstorm ❄️

Whether you braved dangerous roads, worked extra hours, or stayed overnight, your dedication and teamwork kept patient care running smoothly at Good Samaritan University Hospital. We are so proud of the compassion, professionalism, and resilience you showed during a tough time.

Thank you for always putting our patients first! 💙👏

01/28/2026

Symptoms of an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), can significantly impact daily life. For nearly a decade, John Sandalena, 65, of North Babylon lived with the challenges caused by an enlarged prostate, from planning outings around bathroom access to avoiding activities altogether.

Determined to find answers, John discovered Christopher Atalla, DO, a urologic oncologist and Director of Men’s Health at Good Samaritan University Hospital.
https://www.catholichealthli.org/story/relief-last-innovative-treatment-makes-longtime-sufferer-feel-brand-new

01/27/2026

¿Tienes cinco minutos? ¡Úsalos para que tu voz sea escuchada! Completa la Encuesta de Evaluación de la Salud Comunitaria (CHAS) del Long Island Health Collaborative y ayuda a dar forma al futuro de la salud en Long Island.
https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/LICHASESP

01/27/2026

Have five minutes? Use them to make your voice heard! Take the Long Island Health Collaborative Community Health Assessment Survey (CHAS) and shape the future of health on Long Island.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CHAS-GSUH

01/24/2026

Looking back to December 15, 2025 and our first patient in the new Patient Care Pavilion surgical suite! Thank you to Director of Men's Health Dr. Christopher Atalla and the OR team for always putting our patients first.

01/15/2026

Good Samaritan University Hospital is proud to announce its selection as a recipient of the Special Pathogen Treatment, Assessment, and Network Development (STAND) Award, a $500,000 grant from the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC), the nation’s leader in special pathogen preparedness and response. This funding will build/enhance Good Samaritan's capabilities as a Level 2 Special Pathogen Treatment Center (SPTC), which plays a crucial role in the National Special Pathogen System (NSPS). The NSPS is a tiered framework that ensures safe, high-quality care across the U.S. during high-consequence infectious disease (HCID) outbreaks.
https://www.catholichealthli.org/news/good-samaritan-university-hospital-awarded-500k-grant-advance-special-pathogen-treatment

01/14/2026

Educating our friends at the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce on all things Good Samaritan! Thank you for having us.