SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Southampton Hospital announced today that Jenny and John Paulson have donated $5 million to fund a new Emergency Department.

By Alison Snyder Adhering to Berger Commission recommendations has helped nurse many Long Island hospitals back to health. Among them is Nassau Health Care Corp., which followed the commission's request that it cut 300 beds at its A.

By Ridgely Ochs, Newsday, Melville, N.Y. Jun. 21--The three financially strapped East End hospitals have entered into a historic affiliation they hope will help them cut costs and deliver better patient care.

By Mitchell Freedman, Newsday, Melville, N.Y. May 15--Eastern Long Island and Southampton hospitals on the East End have agreed on a reimbursement schedule with Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, ending uncertainty for patients who faced the prospect of longer trips for nonemergency medical care.

By Alison Snyder New Island Hospital has appointed Peter F. Chiacchiaro as vice president of human resources. Prior to this position, Chiacchiaro served in upper management positions at North Shore University Hospital and Peconic Bay Medical Center.