Catholic Health has officially opened its new Patient Care Pavilion at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, celebrating the ribbon cutting of a $500 million, 300,000-square-foot expansion that will enhance healthcare services for Long Island’s South Shore. Working in partnership with Catholic Health and the broader project team, VHB is proud to have helped deliver this transformative six-story facility—the health system’s largest investment in Suffolk County to date.
Responding to growing demand for advanced emergency, surgical, and inpatient care, the Patient Care Pavilion substantially increases Good Samaritan’s capabilities. The pavilion features a modern Emergency Department with 75 private treatment bays, including dedicated areas for adult and pediatric patients, an expanded ambulance bay, and direct emergency access to 16 state-of-the-art operating rooms.
Three floors of private patient rooms are included, among them a dedicated floor with 36 private patient rooms, each with a private bath, video conferencing capabilities, and smart-room technology. These new accommodations replace dated double-occupancy rooms and align with New York State’s latest standards for patient care.
From the earliest stages, VHB played a pivotal role in planning, entitlements, and site engineering to bring the pavilion to fruition. Recognizing the hospital’s bayfront setting and adjacent residential areas, VHB’s approach incorporated storm-resilient design strategies and thoughtful landscaping to help screen the facility and enhance its compatibility with the surrounding community.
VHB also coordinated closely with the project team to design utility connections between the Patient Care Pavilion and the Central Utility Plant, navigating challenges such as existing utility crossings, limited space for new infrastructure, and integration with separate flood mitigation measures along the Great South Bay.
The pavilion’s design also incorporates energy-efficient building systems, enhanced air filtration, natural and LED lighting, and environmentally responsible materials.
“This project reflects a long-term investment in how healthcare is delivered on Long Island,” said Andrew Nee, Project Manager at VHB. “From resilient site planning to complex utility coordination, the Patient Care Pavilion was designed to support advanced care today while positioning the hospital to adapt to future needs.”
With the Patient Care Pavilion now open, Good Samaritan University Hospital is positioned to deliver next-generation emergency, trauma, and surgical care—setting a new standard for patient-centered, resilient healthcare on Long Island.
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