From Our Patients

Good Samaritan continues Christ's healing mission, promotes excellence in care and commits itself to those in need.  Below are some letters of gratitude received by community members, thanking and complimenting the hospital on a job well done.

"You have a remarkable staff as represented by three women (Chris Egan, Mindy Scheer and Laura Ehrhart of the Mammography and Breast Diagnostic Suite), the secretaries and technicians, doctors and nurses, and almost everyone I have encountered in this journey of mine.  Thank you."

-Maureen Bodkin, Islip

“Good Samaritan has provided compassionate, professional medical care for my family from birth to death, and all needs in between.  The vision began 50 years ago to provide quality medical services to this community has bound our wounds, healed our bones, dried our tears, delivered our babies and provided comfort at the end of life.”

-Robert Christiansen, Jr., West Islip
Director, West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition


“Bariatric surgery has been by far, the best decision I made for myself and my daughter.  I’ve never felt this wonderful.  I’m a healthier mother who will be around a lot longer.  My experience at Good Sam was wonderful.  I had the best nurses, physical therapist and the most patient radiology staff.  The support was overwhelming.  Thank you to all!”

-Christina Brennan, Holtsville



“Being in this hospital is like being at home.  The staff, especially the nurses, treat you like family and they really listen to your concerns.”

-Richard Bannette, Islip



“I’d like to commend the entire nursing and support staff for the attention they gave my wife.  They were kind, caring and always there.  May God bless all of them.  We need more people like them in the medical field.

-Robert Macchia, West Babylon   


“I know from experience how difficult it can be to build a good working team.  I congratulate you for your success in accomplishing this in your Rehabilitation Center in West Islip.  My visits were always a pleasure, on time and everyone I encountered was friendly and courteous.”

-Al Battaglini, West Islip


“There is nothing you can do to improve your services!  The expertise, care and concern, courtesy and friendliness shown by your staff is amazing!”

-Ed & Gail Tomczyk


“I must take a moment to commend you on your staff at the mammography suite.  From intake to end, they were all comforting, friendly, professional and overall wonderful.  They should be commended on their professionalism.

-Doreen Tyrell


“I cannot express enough, our sincere gratitude for the home care received by my husband.  The nurses and the physical therapist were not only professional but also they obviously care about people.”

-Aurora Dominguez, Babylon


“From the time we arrived at the Emergency Department, and then to the second floor and last the fourth floor, we were treated with courtesy, respect and above all incredible professional efficiency.  These wonderful people were gentle and kind, while performing their various chores.”

-Myra & Jerry Schatz, Copiague


“There should be more people in the world like the women from palliative care.  You made us feel as best as we could at a time like that.”

-Janine Quinn, Tampa, FL


“From the time we walked through the door, everyone from the receptionist to the security staff who tried to entertain my son, gave exceptional service!  They are products of your hospital and show the professionalism that is lost in most.”

-Steven & Gina Wisotsky, Islip



“I received quality home care that was desperately necessary and more than appreciated.  In my opinion, home care was a valued service that Good Samaritan provided.”

-Patricia Walther