Good Samaritan University Hospital

11/25/2025

Acid Reflux and Digestive Issues were the topics of a recent lecture presented by Good Samaritan Chief of Surgery Dr. Prat Vemulapalli. This open session discussed symptoms and treatment options, as well as tips and tricks to manage this condition and improve your quality of life. To schedule consultation with Dr. Vemulapalli, call (631) 321-6801.

11/25/2025

The Guilds of Good Samaritan gathered for its annual Day of Remembrance Service, honoring the volunteers we lost this year and celebrating their many years of dedicated service.

11/22/2025

11/21/2025

November is Eye Donation Awareness Month. Special thanks to the The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration in participating in "Gratitude Rounds" with our nursing staff. We were joined by Nancy, whose husband Dave, became an eye donor and restored sight to two people. To learn more about Nancy and her husband's story, click here:
https://www.eyedonation.org/video/nancys-story

11/21/2025

Flashback Friday to this past Halloween on the Pediatric Unit!

11/21/2025

Casey Rizzi a former patient at Good Samaritan University Hospital completed her Girl Scout Silver Award by creating “Feel Better” coloring books for the children on Pediatrics. The coloring books provide wellness ideas for children in the hospital. She raised funds through selling her own toys and receiving donations. The children and families love them! Thank you Casey!

11/20/2025

Back or neck pain? Today, Dr. Brian J. McHugh hosted an informational lecture on back pain, common spine problems and lifestyle tips for spine well-being. If you are experiencing symptoms of back or neck pain, find a Catholic Health specialist in your area by visiting https://www.catholichealthli.org/find-a-doctor

11/20/2025

Structural heart services are medical programs that diagnose and treat structural and valve diseases of the heart, often using minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures. The St. Francis Heart Center at Good Samaritan's Structural Heart Team recently hosted an event for cardiologists to highlight the enhanced services provided by the hospital, which have provided some of the best outcomes in the region! This has led to recognitions by both Healthgrades and US News & World Report.

11/19/2025

EMS and first responders, join us tomorrow for education and case studies relate to stroke. Learn the latests advances, treatments and tips when in the field. Scan the QR code to join!

11/19/2025

The flu season is upon us once again. The flu is a respiratory illness that is most common in winter months; every flu season about 20 to 40 million people in the U.S. are infected with the Influenza virus (commonly referred to as the flu). The flu can cause headache, body aches, sore throat, fever....

11/17/2025

Let's make healthy choices! Today, Good Samaritan Director of Food & Nutrition Services Rich Doscher and his team led a discussion and cooking demonstration on health through nutrition.