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Phillips Family Cancer Center Ribbon Cutting
We provided “TICKWISE” educational programming for children in public and private schools and hosted a medical symposium for Suffolk County pediatricians. As we look ahead, we plan to expand our services in this area with a significant presence in Hampton Bays. What would people be surprised to know about Stony Brook Southampton Hospital? Our hospital is at the forefront of some exciting clinical programs for our East End constituencies. For example, our Center for Parkinson’s Disease currently supports and oversees seven unique programs in seven communities on the East End, all at no charge to participants. Over 130 residents living with Parkinson’s disease have participated in many of our unique offerings, some of which include Rock-Steady Boxing, Tai Chi, Yoga, Sing Out Loud Therapeutic Chorus, Dance for Parkinson’s, Paint the Parrish, and Eat Well for Parkinson’s. The center seeks to improve services available to individuals living with Parkinson’s disease on the East End, while increasing expertise among staff, and potentially serving as a model for other communities. While we are situated in a region known for great wealth, we also serve a wide and diverse population with a broad
spectrum of needs and capabilities. We have a longstanding commitment to the health care needs of the Shinnecock Nation and have a large presence on the reservation. Our David E. Rogers M.D. Center provides important services to people living with HIV and AIDS. As we look ahead, we plan to relocate this important resource to Hampton Bays and develop a more robust array of services for the LGBTQ+ community. We also plan to rename the center for Edie Windsor, who was a good friend of our hospital and an iconic American figure who paved the way for same-sex marriage in our nation. How would you describe life at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital these days? These are exciting times for all of us who work and volunteer at our hospital. Together with our colleagues at Stony Brook Medicine, we have a historic opportunity to provide our communities with the high-quality health care they deserve. We are committed to achieving this ambitious goal. This goes beyond new buildings and new clinical services. It includes a commitment to high-quality patient care and a welcoming environment that respects and values people from all walks of life. This is a journey that we have been embarking on for several years and we have never been more optimistic about our future. Social Life
