LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Good Samar-
itan Hospital

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those organizations of long-standing concerned commitment who have
faithfully served in the delivery of medical services to the citizens of
the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 50th Anniversary of Good Samaritan Hospital, to be celebrated
on Monday, May 18, 2009; and
WHEREAS, To commemorate this momentous milestone, Good Samaritan
Hospital will host a variety of events for employees and the community
throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is a 537-bed, not-for-
profit hospital serving the community on the south shore of Long Island
in West Islip, New York; a premier health care facility, Good
Samaritan's high-quality medical services extend across the continuum of
care to all disciplines, both for inpatients and outpatients; and
WHEREAS, A stellar reputation exists for Good Samaritan's first-rate
oncology, cardiology, respiratory and surgical care, which are comple-
mented by an array of state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging capabilities
that includes a Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography
(PET/CT) scanner and a 64-Slice CT scanner; the number of visits to the
Emergency Department will surpass 90,000 this year, exceeding all other
facilities in Suffolk County; and
WHEREAS, The Ambulatory Surgery Department, where patients have same
day procedures, continues to treat an average of almost 300 patients
each week; in 2007, 29,011 patients were admitted for inpatient
services; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, services for women are available in obstetrics,
gynecology and maternal/child 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 Pedia-
tric Unit or the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; and
WHEREAS, Rehabilitation services, which now includes physical, occupa-
tional and speech therapies, moved into an 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; and
WHEREAS, The need for expert cardiology care has steadily increased
within 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 Center's Cardiology, Emergency and Special Care
departments; and
WHEREAS, The talented medical staff of 830 physicians, 1,200 nurses
and more than 2,000 support staff is committed to offering the best in
diagnostic, treatment and prevention of conditions and illnesses; care
is administered for the individual's physical needs while always
addressing the emotional and spiritual needs of every patient; and
WHEREAS, Good Samaritan Hospital continues to grow and strengthen its
ability to deliver high quality comprehensive health care into the
future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Good Samaritan Hospital; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Good Samaritan Hospital.