Open Letter to our Good Samaritan University Hospital Community

You may have seen a recent article in Newsday regarding construction projects at Good Samaritan University Hospital. The claims referenced in the article are related solely to the FEMA-funded flood resiliency project, which will protect the community and keep the hospital operational in the event of a natural disaster. These claims are unrelated to the construction of the new Patient Care Pavilion, which is a different project. 

Good Samaritan University Hospital wants to assure the communities we serve that we work hard to maintain our strong partnership with our neighbors and keep residents informed. In the event that residents believed they may have had damage to their property related to the flood resiliency project, Good Samaritan leaders met with local residents and sent letters requesting information—such as photos, engineering reports, and repair estimates—to help contractors and their insurers assess and resolve claims. While several claims were promptly addressed, some residents chose not to participate in the process and instead pursued litigation, which remains ongoing.

For 65 years, Good Samaritan University Hospital has been a trusted part of this community. Our employees are not just professionals—they are also community members and friends. We remain fully committed to being a good neighbor and serving the best interests of the people of Long Island.

Dr. Justin Lundbye, MD, MBA, FACHE
President, Good Samaritan University Hospital