Catholic Health Advances Services Across Long Island with Support from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

Catholic Health has received $2.5 million from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to expand system-wide programs and projects to enhance patient care. This is the sixth consecutive year the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation has supported the efforts of Catholic Health.

“The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation continues to be an extraordinary partner in advancing our mission to care for those who need us most,” said Patrick O’Shaughnessy, DO, MBA, president and CEO of Catholic Health. “Their support strengthens our ability to expand access, enhance services and improve health outcomes for vulnerable communities across Long Island in 2026 and beyond.”

The total funding consists of six grants spanning the entirety of Catholic Health and will have broad impact across Long Island, to be allocated as follows:

Catholic Health System-Wide Programs:

• $750,000 for expansion of the Meds to Beds program to provide pharmaceutical co-payments and out-of-pocket costs for at least 700 low-income patients discharged from the hospital following acute care procedures or treatment for behavioral health issues, as well as those who need at-home treatments for cancer or rheumatology diseases.

St. Joseph Hospital, Bethpage:

• $750,000 for the Nursing Assistant Training Program, to train 120 individuals (40 per year) to become Nursing Assistants over three years (2026-2028). The program provides paid training at $24/hour and guaranteed employment upon completion, helping build a pipeline of future LPNs and RNs.

Good Samaritan University Hospital, West Islip:

• $300,000 for the Nursing Leadership Education Fund to expand educational opportunities for Good Samaritan University Hospital's nursing staff to pursue bachelor's and advanced nursing degrees, as well as professional certifications that prepare them for future leadership roles. This challenge grant is designed to encourage matching gifts from the Good Samaritan donor community.

St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson: 

• $250,000 toward construction of a new Emergency Department Cardiac Catheterization Lab to support essential equipment and staffing. The lab will provide life-saving interventional procedures for approximately 1,200 critical cardiac patients annually, eliminating the need for high-risk ambulance transfers to other facilities.

Gianna Centers, Long Island:

• $250,000 for the Gianna Centers Reproductive Health and Education Program to expand access to reproductive health care aligned with the Catholic faith for low-income, uninsured and underinsured women experiencing crisis pregnancies or fertility challenges.

Catholic Health Home Care, Farmingdale:

• $200,000 for the Virtual Nursing – Remote Patient Monitoring and Support Program to promote remote patient monitoring and clinical support for at least 800 high-need patients, helping prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and enabling patients to recovery safely at home while managing chronic illnesses