Regular programs are held to support wellness and offered at Eastern Long Island Hospital or within the local area:

• Blood Drives
   
• Support Groups
   
• Health Screenings
   
• Stop Smoking Programs
   
• Medication Review
   
• Flu Shots
   
• Sharps Program
   
• Speakers Bureau

VIAL OF LIFE

Who will speak for you in an Emergency? 

Help your local emergency response team treat you without delay. 
 
"Vial of Life" provides lifesaving information.

How Does It Work?

1. Complete "Vial of Life" medical information sheet.
    
2. Place "Vial of Life" sticker on your plastic medicine container.
    
3. Put all your medical information inside the container. 
    
4. Place container in a visible spot inside your refrigerator on a shelf. 
    
5. Place "Vial of Life" magnet on the outside of your refrigerator door.
    
6. Display "Vial of Life" alert decal on your front door or window.
    
7. Keep your medical information updated.
    

Local response teams have been instructed to look inside your refrigerator, when you display the "Vial of Life" alert decal on your door or window. 

Download "Vial of Life" forms here. 

For a complete kit, call (631) 477-5411.

Cancer Screenings

Eastern Long Island Hospital is committed to providing you with the best preventative healthcare possible.  Cancer screenings are a necessity for patients of all ages.  Please check this page often for updates on our free cancer screenings. 
 

MORE LOCAL BLOOD DRIVES

Support your community Hospital, use Group # 10884 whenever you donate, wherever you donate. ELIH receives financial credit for every pint donated with this group number. Donating blood is literally giving the gift of life.  There is simply no substitute for voluntarily donated blood. Without volunteer donors, our community would not have an adequate community blood supply. Blood donation is important to the health of your community. Hospitals need to maintain an adequate blood supply for everyday emergencies, for patients undergoing surgery and patients with cancer.  

Each pint of donated blood can help save the lives of up to five people.

NOTE: Donors must be between the ages of 17 and 76, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health. You are eligible to donate every 56 days. If in doubt about medical eligibility, call 1-800-688-0900. Photo or signature identification is required at time of donation as is knowledge of Social Security, Passport or Visa Number. 

DONATE TODAY AND RECEIVE A $5 GIFT CERTIFICATE

All blood donors will receive a five-dollar gift certificate to the Hospital’s Corner Gift Shop or the Green House Grill.  The ELIH Blood Drive is supported by the Medical Staff. 

Photo Caption:  Eastern Long Island Hospital Blood Drive Captains Invite You to Spring Into Action … Donate Blood on May 15th –  (l-r) (front row):  Laura Rand, RN; Jilian Deerkoski, Julia Binkowski, Lori Salmon, (back row): Lynne Baldwin, Alice Johnson, Joseph Doremus, Kathleen Caccese and Linda Tapfar.

Blood donation is important to the health of your community.  Hospitals need to maintain an adequate blood supply for everyday emergencies, for patients undergoing surgery and patients with cancer.  Long Island requires nearly 800 volunteer donations a day to serve patients in 50 local hospitals.       

Good health depends upon good quality medical information which ELIH delivers.

Professional speakers are available to present to your group on a variety of health and lifestyle topics.

• Speakers Bureau

Medical Forms are available here:

• Health Forms
   
• Medication Review

• Sharps Disposal
   
• Public Classes 

Speakers Bureau

 
Your health is important to us!

Lifestyle changes take time. 

Take time to get the facts on good health and wellness. 

Eastern Long Island Hospital provides professional speakers for your group at no charge.  Each program can be tailored to meet the needs of each individual audience. 

Participants will learn to:

• Embrace Healthy Habits
• Make Informed Decisions
• Gather Up-To-Date Information
• Take Charge of Their Health

Call the ELIH Community Relations department to arrange for a speaker and a topic 477-5164. 

Choose from one of the following topics or help us customize one for your group’s interest:

1. 9-1-1:  Sound Advice from Emergency Healthcare Professionals
2. Forever Young:  Feel Youthful at Any Age
3. Health & Heart Disease:  Cause and Prevention
4. Women’s Health:  A Commitment for Life Man-to-Man: 
5. Plain Talk About Essential Diagnostic Tests
6. Fitness & Balance:  What You Need To Know To Keep Moving
7. Nutritional Basics:  Eat Your Way to Good Health   
8. Maintaining Emotional Health:  Sensible Solutions for Everyday Challenges  

Minor Consent Form 

Consent Form for Minors Form

Eastern Long Island Hospital's Pharmacy Department can inform, educate and counsel you about:

• Sharps Program
  
  
   
• Medication Review

Sharps Program

ELIH at Your Service 

If you use needles, syringes, or lancets at home, you can dispose of them safely at Eastern Long Island Hospital.

 

Sharps – needles, syringes, or lancets – should be placed in plastic, puncture-proof container with a tight fitting lid and clearly labeled "CONTAINS SHARPS".

 

Sharps can be dropped off any Tuesday between 10 am and noon at the Receiving Entrance.

 

When you arrive, use the Receiving phone to call Support Services at ext 201.

 

A designated employee will meet you to assist with proper disposal and documentation.

 

For further information call the Director of Environmental Services at 477- 5229  

 

Free Medication Review

If you are taking multiple medications, it is recommended to have a medication review once a year with your doctor or a licensed pharmacist.

Come learn about Medication Safety tips and have one-on-one time with a licensed pharmacist to review your medications and answer any questions you might have.

Call the Pharmacy to make an appointment (631) 477-1000 Hospital pharmacists will offer one-on-one medication advice and answer specific questions about your medications.

Participants are encouraged to bring their medications and any questions they might have pertaining to their therapy.  Offering this free community service is part of the hospital's commitment to the residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island area.

Eastern Long Island Hospital is pleased to announce its status as a SMOKE FREE campus effective July 5, 2011.   Smoking will no longer be permitted anywhere on Hospital property.

“Eastern Long Island Hospital is committed to providing the healthiest environment possible for its patients, visitors, and employees,” states Paul J. Connor III, President/CEO.  “This is a collaboration with the Suffolk County Department of Health to reduce tobacco use, which raises risk for multiple diseases. As a healthcare provider, we believe it is our responsibility to promote good health habits and discourage habits that increase health risks.” 

It is estimated that more than 126 million nonsmoking Americans continue to be exposed to secondhand smoke in homes, vehicles, workplaces, and public places. Most exposure to tobacco smoke occurs in homes and workplaces. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), almost 60% of U.S. children aged 3–11 years—or almost 22 million children—are exposed to secondhand smoke. The CDC reports that secondhand smoke contains at least 250 known toxic chemicals, including more than 50 that can cause cancer.  Secondhand smoke causes heart disease and lung cancer in nonsmoking adults and a number of health conditions, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and respiratory infections, in children.  
 

Besides the health risks, ELIH officials say smoking on hospital grounds raises security concerns and poses a fire hazard.  A smoldering cigarette is a fire hazard because it likely to ignite a flammable material that might be nearby.  In addition, cigarette butts that are discarded on the ground often find their way into waterways and are detrimental to plants and wildlife.
     

For information on how to stop smoking, call 1-866-NY--QUITS (1-866-697-8487) or go to the New York State Smokers Quitline website for local resources.
 

Eastern Long Island Hospital offers many educational opportunities for personal development, career assistance and public health information.

• Classes for the Public 
   
• Stop Smoking Programs
   
• Career Development
   
• Safe Sitters - Babysitter Safety Course
   
• Health Fairs
   
• Speakers Bureau
   
• Health Screenings
   
• Medication Review

Career Development

The hospital supports career development in the healthcare professionals arena.

Activities include high school Shadow Days, where interested students are paired with a hospital employee to observe and learn about this particular career path.

Pictured are local high school students observing the hospital pharmacy during a recent Shadow Day.

Ready to Quit Smoking?

Quitting smoking is challenging, and often requires support and guidance.

• Suffolk County Help Line  
   
• American Heart Association 
   
• The Stanford Method – Smoking Cessation Program
   
• Acupunture - Anna Koslowska (631) 765-5174

Classes