Delivering Excellence in Health Care

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, part of the Catholic Health system, is a community hospital located in Smithtown, NY. The hospital has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. We are committed to delivering the highest level of care to our patients who trust us with their health care needs. 

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is named after Saint Catherine Benincasa of Siena, Italy, who was noted for her work as a nurse, mediator and spiritual leader during the 14th century.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Recognized with "A" Grade for Patient Safety

Leapfrog Spring 2026

 St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is proud to have earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, in its Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Survey. This national nonprofit organization sets rigorous standards for patient safety and quality, and this achievement reflects strong performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents and infections.

The program is widely recognized as one of the most transparent and trusted measures of hospital safety in the United States.

This is the seventh time that St. Catherine of Siena has received an “A” grade with Leapfrog, underscoring our ongoing efforts to strengthen safety practices, enhance the patient experience, and build a high-performing culture of care.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Receives CMS Five-Star Rating 

CMS 2026

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is proud to have earned a five-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest rating awarded by the federal agency. 

This inaugural five-star designation was achieved in May, 2026 and represents a significant milestone in Catholic Health’s system-wide performance and mission of continuous improvement.

The CMS Star Quality Ratings remain one of the most widely used benchmarks for hospital performance across the United States. Hospitals are evaluated across various measures including clinical quality, operational effectiveness and patient-centered care, with five stars representing the highest level of performance nationwide.

Quality and safety are central to everything we do at St. Catherine of Siena and we are committed to delivering the best possible outcomes and experience for every patient.

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St. Catherine of Siena Hospital Leadership

  • Christopher Nelson, President
  • Dominick Pernice, Interim Chief Operating Officer
  • Joshua P. Bozek, DO, Chief Medical Officer
  • Elizabeth McNulty, DNP, RN, Chief Nursing Officer
  • Laurie M. Yuditsky RN, MBA, BSN, CPHQ, Vice President, Quality and Patient Safety
  • Jillian B. Genco, Vice President, Human Resources
  • Giovanni V. Distefano, Assistant Vice President, Professional Services

     

Catholic Health Executive Leadership

  • Gary Havican, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer
  • Jason M. Golbin, DO, MBA, MS, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
  • Joseph Lamantia, Executive Vice President Chief Transformation Officer
  • Patrick Minicus, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  • Joseph Carofano, Executive Vice President and Chief Brand and Marketing Officer
  • Gara Edelstein, Chief Nursing Officer
  • Peggy Maher, Chief Development Officer
  • Michael Mainiero, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer
  • Jim O'Brien, Senior Vice President and General Counsel
  • Jerald Novak, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer
  • Earned “A” Grade for Patient Safety by The Leapfrog Group
  • American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
  • Center of Excellence designation in Robotic Surgery and Hernia Surgery from the Surgical Review Corporation
  • Accredited as a Geriatric Emergency Department by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
  • Received a 5-Star rating for quality of care and patient satisfaction from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - May 2026

Community Health

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital offers free wellness events and free health screenings.

Our Mission 

We, at Catholic Health, humbly join together to bring Christ’s healing mission and the mission of mercy of the Catholic Church expressed in Catholic health care to our communities.

 

Our Vision 

Catholic Health will be recognized as the premier health system on Long Island.

We commit to excellence in all we do by providing care that is state of the art, compassionate, and patient centered. Every person, every time.

Driven by innovation, rooted in our Catholic faith, and grounded in our humanity, we will transform the way health care is delivered to become the most trusted health partner to all communities we serve.

 

Role of Spiritual Care at Catholic Health
 

Ethical and Religious Directives 

Our I-CARE Values

Integrity: We are who we say we are and act in accordance with the splendor of truth of our Catholic moral teaching and our Catholic values.

Compassion: We have compassion for our patients, see the suffering Christ in them, strive to alleviate suffering and serve the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of our patients.

Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

Respect: We honor the sanctity of life at every stage of life and the dignity of every person, and incorporate all the principles of Catholic social teaching in our relationships and advocacy.

Excellence: We seek the glory of God in the compassionate service of our patients, and we strive to do the best that can be done, whatever our role.

The Story Behind Our Logo

Our logo communicates the power of faith, hope and healing found both in our Catholic Faith and our work at Catholic Health. The shape of the logo evokes two images. The first is that of a chalice and sacred host, representing the elements of Holy Communion, the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, the very heart of the Catholic Faith. As a graphic element, the chalice and host also becomes the figure of a human person, arms uplifted in a celebration of the gifts of life, health and healing, especially as these reflect the mission of Catholic Health.

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