Andrew Mitchell, PBMC’s former chairman and CEO, still vividly remembers those nights.

“There are many patients today who’ve gone through heart attacks and been brought to the hospital,” Mr. Mitchell said. “They’re alive today because of what Stanley did.”

Early years and the path to medicine

Growing up in Cape Town, South Africa, medicine wasn’t something Dr. Katz ever imagined for himself. He recently celebrated his 79th birthday, but still recalls wanting to be what many boys dreamed of: a professional soccer player.

“Medicine was the last thing on my mind, because I would get queasy in biology class and passed out at my cousin’s bris,” the silver-haired surgeon recalled in a sit-down with the Riverhead News-Review. “But then I desperately wanted to get out of South Africa. It was, at the time, Apartheid era.”

Many of his friends were taking the medicine route for the same reason — a path out of the country. One was already in a program, and when Dr. Katz tagged along to observe a lab, he surprised himself. He didn’t pass out. That realization nudged him toward medicine.

After graduating from the University of Cape Town and interning in Israel, Dr. Katz came to the United States at 26. He spent his 20s and 30s training at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx. He then directed the cath lab at what’s now NYU Langone Hospital in Mineola for nine years before being recruited in 1991 to North Shore University Hospital as chief of cardiology — a position he held for 26 years.

When Dr. Katz started at North Shore in 1991, the hospital was performing 100 stent procedures a year. A decade later, that number had grown to 3,000.

A pilot’s mindset

Outside the operating room, Dr. Katz has another passion: flying. For years, he has piloted a multicolored, four-seat Cirrus out of Francis S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach, a hobby he picked up in his 50s.

He sees a familiar rhythm between the cockpit and the cath lab.

“When I’m doing a procedure, I’m looking at the monitor, but I’m also looking at the EKG and the blood pressure, and I’m listening to the patient’s respiration,” he said. “It’s the same with aviation. You have to be multitasking and monitoring many different parameters all at the same time. There’s a certain risk-taking with flying and the same with interventional cardiology.”

For him, it’s not the thrill but the problem-solving discipline that connects the two.

Coming to the North Fork

In 2016, on the verge of turning 70, Dr. Katz was told the hospital where he worked wanted to move toward younger leadership. Around the same time, PBMC was in talks to join the Northwell system. He knew Mr. Mitchell, who hoped the merger would bring the hospital its first cardiac catheterization lab.

The two spoke, and Dr. Katz expressed interest in coming out himself to help make that a reality. They had dinner, discussed the opportunity and Dr. Katz was hired that year.

“I think what he really set out to do, and what he accomplished, is … establish a standard of care that the people on the East End of Long Island deserved,” said Mr. Mitchell, who retired as CEO in 2022 and has since helped raise millions of dollars for the hospital.

The cath lab first opened in an interim operating room on the second floor in 2017, before plans began taking shape for the permanent home of the program: the Kanas Regional Heart Center.

Mr. Mitchell still recalls watching Dr. Katz sit overnight with patients, just as he had done decades earlier — a hallmark of his approach.

“One of the things that I believe really makes a difference in the care of the patient is if they have some kind of medical advocate, because they don’t know enough to ask the right questions,” Dr. Katz said. “So when I take care of a patient, I act as their advocate. I spend time going over everything with them so that I earn their trust.”

Building programs and raising standards

Once the program got going, it grew quickly and gained credibility. In 2023, PBMC’s cath lab was ranked as one of the top 100 labs in the country — out of more than 1,700 nationwide.

Since Dr. Katz came aboard, the hospital has also built a credible electrophysiology program — putting in pacemakers and defibrillators — and expanded its interventional cardiology capabilities. PBMC became a level three trauma center in 2017, and its next goal is becoming thrombectomy-capable for strokes.

Looking ahead, Dr. Katz would like to see PBMC become a tertiary hospital, where heart surgeons can perform open-heart procedures. That would eliminate the need to transfer patients west of the medical center.

Mentorship and legacy

PBMC president Amy Loeb, who succeeded Mr. Mitchell, credits much of the hospital’s cardiac program growth to Dr. Katz’s influence. She said he commands deep respect, and that it’s clear from speaking with him how patient-centered he is. She describes him as an extraordinary individual.

Alongside his clinical work, Dr. Katz has made it a priority to mentor the young doctors who work beside him.

“One of Dr. Katz’s famous sayings that I love is, ‘Just say yes,'” Ms. Loeb said. “What he has taught those coming behind him is to have that mentality that you must figure out how to find a ‘yes’ for patients. He’s probably trained more interventional cardiologists on this island than anyone else. His fingerprints are literally all over this island and country.”

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The grade was awarded by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, which assigns grades to nearly 3,000 general hospitals nationwide based on over 30 national performance measures. The “A” grade represents the highest standard for patient safety.

“This recognition affirms the exceptional work of our entire PBMC team in maintaining a culture of safety, compassion and clinical excellence,” president of PBMC Amy Loeb said. “Every member of our staff, from physicians and nurses to support teams, plays a vital role in delivering care that our patients can trust.

“As our hospital continues to expand to meet the growing needs of the residents on the East End, we remain focused on ensuring that patient safety is at the heart of every step forward.”

The current grades reflect data from 2021-2024.

Doctor and nurse communication and responsiveness, ICU physician staffing levels, total hours of nursing care and cleanliness are among the measures for determining grades. Grades are given out each spring and fall. PBMC received a “B” grade this past spring.

“Earning an ‘A’ grade means Northwell Health made a true commitment to put patient safety first,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We congratulate the leadership, board, clinicians, staff and volunteers who all had a role to play in this achievement.”

Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital was the only one on Long Island to receive a “D” in the 2025 rankings. The hospital has far fewer beds than PBMC — 70 compared with 144. That could lead to a difference in staffing, patient care, and other criteria The Leapfrog Group grades on.

Hospital officials said in a statement that since last year, they have implemented substantial patient safety improvements, and these efforts continue to advance, “resulting in premier quality and safety rankings across several nationally recognized organizations.”

“This one survey does not reflect the quality of care provided by our exceptional staff,” SBELIH officials said. “Our teams care deeply about the communities we serve and are dedicated to achieving the highest levels of quality and safety.”

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The wall of 14 names is located on the first floor, right down the hall from the main lobby. This area was chosen because, as hospital chaplain Deborah Miller joked, it’s where everyone stops to ask for directions. Scattered across the American flag covering the wall, are plaques with the names of veterans now working at the medical center.

Ms. Miller said that people will be able to look around, see the wall and be reminded of the values that guide them in their service and the employees in their work.

“When their time in the military ended, they chose, once again, to serve; this time in the halls of healing in their own hospital,” Chief Operating Officer Arthur Crowe said. “Caring for patients, supporting families, mentoring colleagues and strengthening our community, they exemplify the very best of our values: integrity, teamwork, compassion and excellence.”

As the tape and paper covering the display were taken down, the first-floor hallway was packed with veterans, colleagues and members of the hospital’s veterans committee, who erupted with claps, cheers and smiles.

Richard Belfer, senior manager of facilities management and a Marine Corps Reserve master sergeant, said the dedication was vital to the hospital’s mission of wanting to recognize its veterans further.

“This is an addition that embodies respect, gratitude and enduring recognition for our team members who have served our country, who are here to officially unveil and dedicate our new Team Veterans Honor Wall,” Mr. Belfer said. “To see it evolve from a hopeful concept to the magnificent reality you see here today is incredibly rewarding, but like any significant undertaking, it wouldn’t be possible without some critical support and belief.”

The star-spangled wall will only be the beginning at PBMC, as Mr. Belfer said a program will be created that will allow the recognition to grow in the years to come.

“We want it to be more than just names. We want it more to be a true embodiment of who we are as the organization and as Peconic Bay,” he said. “We are a service-driven culture, committed to compassion, excellence and community.”

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“This achievement demonstrates the extraordinary skill of our clinical team and the high level of care we’re able to offer right here in Riverhead,” PBMC president Amy Loeb said in a release. “Reaching this 100th implant is a testament to the trust our patients place in PBMC and the dedication of our entire cardiac team.”

Ms. Loeb said CardioMEMS technology has transformed so much that patients with heart failure can be monitored and treated so they can live healthier lives.

CardioMEMS implants mark a major advancement in heart failure treatment. The device, which is placed in a patient’s pulmonary artery, lets doctors remotely monitor pressure changes before symptoms appear, allowing earlier treatment adjustments that can prevent complications and hospitalizations. 

The cardiac team at the Riverhead-based medical center also reported the first known CardioMEMS implantation performed without contrast dye, using intravascular ultrasound instead. That offers a safer option for patients with kidney disease or dye allergies.

“This milestone shows the success of our CardioMEMS program, but also the strength of the comprehensive cardiac care we have built at PBMC,” said Dr. Ryan Patterson. “Through cutting-edge technologies like this, combined with the continued expansion of our Cath Lab and cardiac services, we are giving patients access to the same level of advanced heart care that they would find in the region’s largest hospitals, without having to leave the East End.”

The medical center’s cardiac implant program has drastically reduced the need for community members to leave the area for life-saving operations. The program typically treats adults over the age of 50 with conditions like arrhythmia, heart failure and prior cardiac events.

“I’ve seen firsthand how CardioMEMS has transformed outcomes for patients living with heart failure,” said Andrew Persits, director of Interventional Cardiology. “What makes this milestone so meaningful is that it reflects the hundreds of lives improved through earlier intervention, reduced hospitalizations and a better quality of life for our patients and their families.”

For more information about Peconic Bay Medical Center, visit pbmc.northwell.edu.

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Elizabeth Sultan, a junior at Westhampton Beach High School, recently launched Peter’s Packages, an organization supporting children and young adults navigating grief in honor of her father, Dr. Peter Sultan.

“In my mind, his death is tragic. I’m the one left hurting,” Elizabeth told the Riverhead News-Review in an exclusive interview. “I want to help other people who are left hurting.”

Dr. Sultan died suddenly on July 13 while participating in the Jamesport triathlon. He was 54. The surgeon had practiced at Peconic Bay Medical Center for more than 20 years, touching thousands of lives by restoring patients’ mobility and helping them live free from pain.

The outpouring of grief from across the North Fork and Riverhead made it clear that Dr. Sultan’s connection with the community extended far beyond the operating room. Whether through a shared devotion to family or a love of music, his commitment to those around him left a lasting mark.

Elizabeth wants to keep that legacy alive in her own way.

Each package includes what Elizabeth calls “comfort items” — small things meant to bring healing and connection to anyone who’s had to sit front row at their first funeral.

The grieving daughter said the many gifts she and her brother, William, received inspired her to launch Peter’s Packages in mid-August. 

One particular present that proved helpful to her was a journal. 

“I found it important to write down [feelings],” she said. “Meals were also important at the time so I included gift cards to places we went to.”

She started by collecting donations at events her father would normally attend, such as her soccer games and music performances.

“He was a light in my life,” she said. “He’d always sit in the front row. It was annoying at first [because of bad photos he’d take], but now I see how nice it was.”

She also recalled the many thankful patients the family would encounter, even once on a family trip to Pennsylvania. 

A favorite joke between them was guessing, “Who are we going to meet today?” she said. “I did know he was special.”

To support the initiative, donations are being accepted through an Amazon Wishlist featuring board games, sympathy candles, memory journals, tea selections, and arts and crafts supplies. 

Some donations have arrived with a note addressed to Elizabeth, which she sees as a way for her father’s former patients to find comfort.

The wishlist is already helping others heal, she added. 

As Peter’s Packages grows, Elizabeth intends to connect with local bereavement centers like the one at PBMC.

“It was a true gift to have Dr. Sultan as part of our extraordinary team, and we are honored to support Elizabeth and the mission of Peter’s Packages,” a spokesperson for Peconic Bay Medical Center said. “You can lend a hand by making a purchase from their Amazon Wishlist today.”

Donations can be distributed when a need arises or referred to a specific person. 

Follow Peter’s Packages on Instagram: @peters.packages.

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That is why Peconic Bay Medical Center recently unveiled its newest dedicated pediatric room within its emergency department, where children now have a stress-free space to receive the care they need.

Following the opening of its new trauma room last year during its larger emergency department expansion, PBMC was able to transform a 370 square-foot former trauma room into a child-friendly treatment space, which is the first of its kind in Eastern Suffolk County, according to the hospital’s news release.

“This space gives us the ability to care for children in a way that’s developmentally appropriate and family-centered,” said Ninfa Mehta, chair of emergency medicine at Peconic Bay Medical Center. “Whether for short-term observation or urgent treatment, this setup gives our care teams, and parents, greater flexibility and focus.”

The redesigned room includes two curtained beds, essential emergency care equipment and convertible sofas, so parents never have to leave their child’s side. The detachment from the general emergency room area enhances both clinical care and emotional support. Additionally, the cosmetic upgrades bring the comforts of home into a medical setting, where children can feel safe, calm and cared for.

“This initiative reflects our continued focus on compassionate, community-driven care,” said Amy Loeb, PBMC president, in a news release. “Transforming this space ensures that children and their families have an environment designed for healing, comfort and peace of mind, when they need it most.”

PBMC recognized Marie and Emanuel Arturi of Laurel at the Aug. 15 ribbon-cutting for their support of the project, which will be in loving memory of their daughter, Daniella. Daniella Arturi passed away at 7 months old almost 30 years ago from complications of a rare blood disorder called Diamond-Blackfan anemia (DBA).

“This milestone is a testament to the deep roots of philanthropic support we are so fortunate to have,” Ms. Loeb said. “We are incredibly grateful to the Arturi family for their generosity in helping us build what’s best for our youngest community members.”

Under the guidance of PBMC’s new chair of pediatrics, Brenda Marcano-Benfante, the Riverhead-based hospital continues to strengthen its collaboration between emergency care and pediatric services. Emergency department physicians at PBMC trained to manage a wide range of pediatric emergencies will staff the new pediatric room.

“Children deserve the highest standard of care at every stage of life, especially in times of emergency,” said Dr. Marcano-Benfante. “We are committed to ensuring that families across the East End have access to expert pediatric care when they need it most, and this new space is one important step in building a healthier future for our community’s children.”

For more information about Peconic Bay Medical Center, visit pbmc.northwell.edu.

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The Riverhead-based hospital received the association’s 2025 Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Award, as well as additional honors on the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

The Gold Plus Stroke Care Award highlights hospitals that demonstrate at least 85% compliance in each of the seven Get With The Guidelines — Stroke Achievement Measures for 24 consecutive months or more. This includes timeliness of administrating medications for ischemic stroke patients and discharge measures put in place to ensure patients are receiving proper medications post-hospitalization.

“This award is a testament to the exceptional skill and commitment of our stroke team and to our broader mission to deliver top-tier, accessible healthcare to the East End community,” said Amy Loeb, president of PBMC. “With the Bill and Ruth Ann Harnisch Neurosciences Center developing, and with national accolades like this, we are building something truly remarkable here on the East End, where patients can get the care they need, when they need it the most.”

The accolade comes a few months after PBMC broke ground on its state-of-the-art neuroscience center, equipped with the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. The center will also serve as the only Eastern Long Island facility capable of performing a cerebral mechanical thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that can remove a blood clot and quickly restore blood flow to the brain after a major stroke — bringing critical neurological care much closer to home for East End residents.

With construction expected to be completed by the end of this year, Ms. Loeb previously revealed at a wall-breaking ceremony that the hospital plans to begin treating patients at the new facility in the first quarter of 2026.

For more information about Peconic Bay Medical Center, visit pbmchealth.org.

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The $1.2 million investment features 10 exam rooms and four dedicated testing rooms designed to support a wide range of diagnostic services. With a team of 10 Northwell physicians, there will be coordinated care across six medical specialties: vascular medicine, nephrology, cardiology, thoracic surgery, lung transplant and hepatology.

“Our goal is to make it easier for East End residents to get the care they need, when and where they need it,” said Amy Loeb, president of Peconic Bay Medical Center, in a statement. “By expanding services on the east end, we’re not just building a medical office — we’re investing in the health and well-being of this community and the people who call it home.”

Joseph Baglio, senior vice president of ambulatory operations for Northwell Health’s eastern region, said the new multi-specialty site is a “one-stop destination” that provides East End residents with medical experts and advanced diagnostic services closer to home and all under one roof.

Mr. Baglio said that after looking at population data on the East End, Northwell Health invested into the building around 18 months ago because there was a need to further expand its cardiology footprint. He said there were many zip codes “in the Riverhead market” that had seen significant growth during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a study conducted by the NYC Comptroller’s Office on shifts in population trends due to COVID, it analyzed the change in net residential moves in 2020 based on USPS permanent address changes. Among zip codes within New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, the largest net gains in 2020 occurred in East Hampton, Southampton and Sag Harbor, according to the study.

“Northwell is committed to meeting the demands of that growth, and as healthcare has evolved outside of the four walls of the [Peconic Bay Medical Center] hospital, we are expanding our ambulatory footprint to meet the needs of the communities that we serve,” Mr. Baglio said.

Reflecting on the last 15 years for the healthcare provider, Mr. Baglio said Northwell’s eastern market footprint, which covers approximately 1,500 miles — from Glen Cove to the east end of Long Island — has boomed from just 34 locations to now having close to 300. Since opening its latest Riverhead practice on July 5, he said the feedback from patients has been positive.

“For residents of the East End, years ago, it was acceptable for those people to travel west to get care,” Mr. Baglio said. “[The Harrison Avenue facility] is a familiar place for patients, more of a one-stop-shop. We even offer integrative wellness now as part of the specialties within that building … between the third and the fourth floor, folks could get a lot of core services right in that building.”

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Thanks to last year’s $5 million donation made by Mr. and Mrs. Harnisch of Southampton, PBMC is on its way to building Suffolk County’s first dedicated, state-of-the-art neuroscience center, equipped with the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.

The center will also serve as the only Eastern Long Island facility capable of performing a cerebral mechanical thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that can remove a blood clot and quickly restore blood flow to the brain after a major stroke — bringing critical neurological care much closer to home for East End residents.

With construction expected to be completed by the end of this year, PBMC president Amy Loeb revealed at the wall-breaking ceremony that the hospital plans to begin treating patients at the new facility in the first quarter of 2026.

“The residents out here facing advanced stroke emergencies historically have always been experiencing significant distances — losing time when every second counts,” Ms. Loeb said. “The Bill and Ruth Ann Harnisch Neurosciences Center will change that soon. It will bring life-saving interventions directly to our community. This means faster treatment, preserving vital brain tissue [and] preventing loss of function.”

PBMC is already a state-designated stroke center and treats roughly 1,000 patients each year for stroke or stroke-related illnesses, according to the hospital’s website. Dr. Richard Jung, Northwell’s stroke director for the Eastern region, said the neuroscience center will be able to expand PBMC’s medical capabilities, such as providing high-quality angiograms in the arteries of the brain to scan for various neurological diseases.

Other more advanced procedures that will be offered through the center include carotid artery stenting and middle meningeal artery embolization to treat chronic subdural hematomas. Treatment for brain aneurysms will come in the future as well, Dr. Jung said.

“With the additional, more invasive treatment for acute ischemic stroke, it doesn’t just require a machine, it requires the elevation of everything in the hospital: hospital services, nursing care, hospital resources, surgical care, expansion of different hospital departments just to provide this level of care,” Dr. Jung said. “For the region, it’s big win, because the hospital has to work harder to get better to provide this level of care.”

The neuroscience center is part of PBMC’s $92 million investment in the expansion of the Riverhead hospital, which also includes the launch of the Center for Women and Infants and a newly expanded emergency department — the Poole Family Trauma and Emergency Center.

“Nothing comes close to what this facility here can provide,” Mr. Harnisch said, before he and his wife were given sledgehammers to break through the first wall to make way for construction. “I think we’re going to save lives.”

Strokes are the leading cause of adult disability and fifth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Stroke Association. With May being National Stroke Awareness Month, knowing the signs and acting F.A.S.T. is crucial to saving lives. Learn more about the warning signs and stroke prevention by visiting Stroke.org.

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Riverhead PAL 2025 football and cheer registrations

Riverhead PAL is currently accepting registrations for 2025 football and cheer for boys and girls.

Football and flag football players may register online at riverheadrecreation.net; in person Thursday, April 10, and Tuesday, April 22; or by mail with paper forms, which can be found on townofriverheadny.gov.

Cheerleaders can only register in person Thursday, April 10, and Tuesday, April 22, at the Riverhead Senior Center, 60 Shade Tree Lane, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For current registration information, visit townofriverheadny.gov.

NYMRC ‘Turtle Tracks’ Raffle

The New York Marine Rescue Center presents the “Turtle Tracks to Paradise” raffle, which supports the center’s “Oceans of Hope” fundraiser. Participants can win a seven- to 10-day trip to Antigua, an adults-only experience that includes up to three double-occupancy oceanview rooms and access to amenities like freshwater swimming pools, four dining options, tennis courts, excursions and a spa.

Raffle tickets are $50 each and available for purchase via Venmo, cash in person, or credit cared over the phone. The raffle ends Tuesday, April 22. For more information, call 631-369-9840, ext. 104.

Writers open mic night

The Well Spoken Writers Club will hold an open mic for writers on the fourth Thursday of each month, starting April 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Mugs on Main, 33 East Main St., Riverhead. For more information and to register, email wellspokenwriters@gmail.com.

DEC burn ban reminder

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning, effective March 16 and running through May 14.

Backyard fire pits and campfires less than three feet in height and four feet in length, width or diameter are allowed, as are small cooking fires. Only charcoal or dry, clean, untreated or unpainted wood can be burned. For more information about fire safety, visit dec.ny.gov. To report a wildfire, call 1-833-697-7264.

Call 811 before digging

National Grid urges anyone planning on digging — from large projects like building a deck to smaller ones like planting a tree — to call 811 before breaking ground to prevent damage to underground utilities. Calling to receive information from the National Grid’s Dig Safe Service is free and helps the community avoid outages.

Stroke support offered

A stroke support club will meet virtually and in person the fourth Tuesday of every month at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. Sessions, which are free, begin at 4 p.m.

Call 631-548-6422 for more information.

Thrift shop open

The Baiting Hollow Congregational Church thrift shop, located at 2416 Sound Ave., Baiting Hollow, is open Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations of gently used items are always welcome. All thrift shop profits are used toward the church’s yearly budgeted expenses. For more information, go to baitinghollowchurch.com.

Keeping in touch with seniors

Riverhead Town offers the SKIT (Seniors Keeping in Touch) phone program, in which seniors can receive morning check-in phone calls on a daily basis.

To register, contact the Riverhead Senior Center, 631-722-4444, and schedule a time for a senior volunteer to call.

Hallockville gift shop open

The gift shop at Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead is open for the season.

The shop’s hours will be Monday through Friday, and most Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Call 631-298-5292 for details.

East End Arts offers podcast

East End Arts’ “Matter of Spark” podcast, which discusses “things that ignite the arts and artists of the East End,” will offer stories from and interviews with local artists, musicians, creatives and advocates.

The podcast is recorded and produced by Chris Jones at the East End Arts Recording Studio.

A host of episodes are currently available on eastendarts.org and on all podcast platforms.

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