Peconic Bay Medical Center’s recent gala, held at Westhampton Country Club, raised more than $1.58 million to support the hospital’s plans to expand the Poole Family Trauma and Emergency Center. The gala was attended by more than 300 people and raised the most money by a single PBMC Foundation event.
“Peconic Bay Medical Center has made great strides to advance the level of medical care available in Eastern Suffolk, and that effort is thanks in large part to the support, commitment and passion of our community,” said PBMC Executive Director Amy Loeb. “We are grateful to all who attended and donated to make this year’s gala such a success.”
This year’s gala honored the contributions of Joan Levan, who has been the driving force behind the gala from its inception in 2006. Since that time, Levan helped raise more than $5 million to modernize and expand Peconic Bay Medical Center’s Emergency Department capabilities. Thanks to her efforts and the vision of successive hospital directors ranging from Andy Mitchell to now Amy Loeb, Peconic Bay Medical Center has been recognized by health care ratings agencies as offering the highest level of patient care available. This includes a Level III Trauma Center awards of excellence from the American Heart Association.
The money raised by the gala will go to PBMC’s 6,600 square foot Emergency Department expansion. This expansion will increase the Emergency Department’s capacity by 75 percent and will bring more lifesaving capabilities to the East End. Construction on the new expansion is currently underway, with a goal to finish next summer.
Staff Writer on Sep 25, 2023