Good Samaritan Hosp Med Ctr

Description

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is a 537bed including 100 nursing home beds notforprofit hospital serving the community on the south shore of Long Island in West Islip New York A premier health care facility Good Samaritans highquality medical services extend across the continuum of care to all disciplines both for inpatients and outpatients

A stellar reputation exists for Good Samaritans firstrate oncology cardiology respiratory and surgical care which are complemented by an array of stateoftheart diagnostic imaging capabilities that includes a Positron Emmisson TomographyComputed Tomography PETCT scanner and a 64Slice CT scanner The number of visits to the Emergency Department will surpass 90000 this year exceeding all other facilities in Suffolk County The Ambulatory Surgery Department where patients have same day procedures continues to treat an average of almost 300 patients each week In 2007 29011 patients were admitted for inpatient services

Additionally services for women are available in obstetrics gynecology and maternalchild care as well as diagnostic imaging for cancer screening and treatment Pediatric patients are treated in the Pediatric Emergency Department and if necessary admitted to the Pediatric Unit or the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Pediatric sub specialists are available around the clock to support these medical services

Rehabilitation services which now includes physical occupational and speech therapies moved into expanded area in 2008 The Department added a Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapy Program Adult and Pediatric Speech Therapy Services and also a specific program for cancer patients suffering from fatigue

The need for expert cardiology care has steadily increased in the community The cardiology team has responded by being one of the few community hospitals in New York to perform primary angioplasty on an emergency basis The angioplasty program is a collaborative effort among the Medical Centers Cardiology Emergency and Special Care departments

The talented medical staff of 830 physicians 1200 nurses and more than 2000 support staff is committed to offering the best in diagnostic treatment and prevention of conditions and illnesses Care is administered for the individuals physical needs while always addressing the emotional and spiritual needs of every patient

Mission
Belief Statement

Christ has entrusted the church the mission of bringing all people to the fullness of life Cf John 1010 Called by the church Catholic Health Services aspires to bring to life the gospel values of health and healing for every person especially those most in need

Mission Statement
Catholic Health Services as a ministry of the Catholic Church continues Christs healing mission promotes excellence in care and commits itself to those in need CHSLI affirms the sanctity of life advocates for the poor and underserved and serves the common good It conducts its health care practice business education and innovation with justice integrity and respect for the dignity of each person

Vision Statement
We are a Team of Healers commited to individualized care and professional excellence We strive to be a System of enduring quality and financial strength which people choose for care where physicians choose to practice and employees choose to work

Our Vision
Good Samaritans Vision is to be the preeminent provider of healthcare services in southwestern Suffolk by ministering to each patients physical emotional and spiritual well being and by providing the highest quality health care with respect for the value and dignity of human life and by exceeding the expectation of those we are privileged to serve

History

History
Highlights in the History of Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is a 537 bed including 100 nursing home beds Medical Center located on the south shore of Long Island in West Islip New York On March 20 1958 the name Good Samaritan was chosen for the 175bed notforprofit community hospital under construction on a 60acre site overlooking the Great South Bay