Business Briefs for September 21, 2023: M&T Bank Holds Ribbon Cutting in Westhampton Beach, HSS Southampton Opens New Office and Polish Town Civic Association Makes $250,000 Donation to PBMC

M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust Open Guidance Center in Westhampton Beach

On September 12, M&T Bank hosted a ribbon-cutting with local elected officials and others to formally open the Westhampton Beach Advice & Guidance Center. This location has been designed to create a space that reflects the M&T and Wilmington Trust brand and offers customers a premium level of service, recognition, and relationship management with a focus on advice and guidance.

HSS Southampton Brings Leader in Orthopedics to Suffolk County

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, has expanded its services on Long Island with a new location in Southampton. It is the first Suffolk County location for the New York City-based health system.

“We are pleased to make better quality care more convenient for the Long Island community,” said Dr. Mark Drakos, medical director of HSS Long Island. “HSS Southampton responds to a steady increase in demand for our highly specialized orthopedic care from eastern Long Island.”

HSS Southampton is the second outpatient location on Long Island for HSS, which completed a major expansion and renovation of its longstanding offices in Uniondale, in Nassau County, in 2022.

Physicians at the Southampton location will offer expertise in sports medicine, foot and ankle surgery, hand surgery, pain management, physiatry, spinal care and orthopedic trauma. They are the same physicians who see patients at the main hospital in New York City.

“Our team strives to ensure every patient’s experience across all HSS facilities is consistent and exceptional,” said John Finger, senior vice president, HSS Regional Markets. “We look forward to continuing to serve active communities on Long Island by expanding our physical and digital reach to advance their musculoskeletal health and overall quality of life.”

Individuals who are candidates for orthopedic surgery would go to the Upper East Side hospital.

“Long Island residents who have surgery in New York City are pleased to have the convenience of scheduling their preoperative visits and post-operative care on Long Island,” Drakos noted.

HSS Southampton is located at 56 Flying Point Road in Southampton. More information is available at hss.edu/longisland.

Polish Town Civic Association Makes $250,000 Donation to PBMC

Peconic Bay Medical Center announced last week that it has received a $250,000 donation from the Polish Town Civic Association in Riverhead to support the hospital’s recently announced expansion plans.

“The Polish Town Civic Association’s extraordinary $250,000 donation is an invaluable investment in Peconic Bay Medical Center’s vision for the future and a testament to the power of community support,” said Executive Director Amy Loeb. “With their generous investment, we are one step closer to realizing our expansion plans, which will enable us to enhance medical services, accommodate more patients, and positively impact the health and well-being of the entire region. Together, we are building a healthier, stronger community, and we are thankful to the Polish Town Civic Association for their remarkable contribution.”

The hospital’s expansion plans include adding 6,600 square feet to the hospital’s emergency department and modernizing the South Pavilion, the future home of the Robert Entenmann Pavilion, to increase the patient capacity, and establish the new Center for Women and Infants.

The larger emergency department, named after Thomas and Mary Jane Poole, will increase the emergency department’s capacity by 75 percent and enable the hospital to implement more live-saving technology, including a dual bay trauma unit and additional cardiac response units.

The Center for Women and Infants will feature brand new private rooms and make much-needed comprehensive women’s health services accessible to residents throughout the East End. It will also enable the hospital to increase its level of care for women at all stages of life, including a more advanced level of breast health, urogynecology, teleneonatology and a goal to develop a Level II neonatal intensive care unit. 

“As an organization deeply rooted in the Riverhead community, the Polish Town Civic Association is honored to support Peconic Bay Medical Center’s expansion plans,” said the association’s executive board in a press release. “Our mission has always been to empower the Riverhead community, and we believe that access to quality health care is a fundamental aspect of well-being for our residents. By investing in the growth of Peconic Bay Medical Center, we are directly contributing to the overall health and prosperity of our beloved community. We are committed to fostering a stronger, healthier Riverhead, and this donation reflects our dedication to making a lasting, positive impact for generations to come.” 

The Polish Town Civic Association is a community organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Polish heritage and culture. Along with organizing events and activities throughout Riverhead, the civic association is involved in various community programs aimed at empowering and enhancing the well-being of the Riverhead community. This includes charitable efforts, fundraising activities, and supporting local institutions, such as the Peconic Bay Medical Center, to improve access to health care and other essential services.

“This expansion plan is an incredibly exciting endeavor, and we are grateful to the Polish Town Civic Association for their donation to help make it possible,” said Peconic Bay Medical Center Foundation Board Chair Emilie Roy Corey. “This is a shining example of our community working together to help make a better future.”