Newly Named Harold Family Clinical Lab Dedicated At SBELIH

NORTH FORK, NY — Once again, a local family has put their hearts and dedication into seeing services grow and flourish at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital.

SBELIH held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly named Harold Family Clinical Laboratory on May 28, setting the stage for improved laboratory services and advanced technology to benefit communities on the East End, hospital officials said.

Since 2015, Erica and Peter Harold and the Harold Family Foundation have funded numerous advancements at SBELIH, including a new chemistry analyzer, Sea Wall, BiPAP machine, 3D Tomo (breast tomosynthesis), vapotherm, the COVID Action Fund, a new C-Arm for the operating room, and many other pieces of equipment, the hospital added.

Paul J. Connor III, chief administrative officer at SBELIH, thanked the Harold family. "Their donations have done more than provide lab equipment; they have created a partnership in our mission to improve lives. This partnership gives us the strength to push forward, knowing we have your unwavering support."

Linda Sweeney, VP foundation/external affairs, added: "Together with Paul, we shared the vision of this lab with the Harolds. Their support has turned that vision into reality. This state of the-art new chemistry analyzer will lead to better patient outcomes."

The Harolds first came to SBELIH as patients before joining the ELIH Foundation's board of directors.

"The hospital here is something special," Peter Harold said. "And it's you, the hospital staff, that make it a special place."

Other speakers included Susan Apicello, VP of administration at SBELIH; Paul Romanelli, chairman of the ELIH Foundation; Thomas Murray, chairman of the ELIH Association; and Dr. Micah Kaplan, director of the ELIH Foundation.