Town marks American Heart Health Month with donation to area hospitals

Closing out American Heart Health Month in February, representatives from South Shore University Hospital and Good Samaritan University Hospital were each presented with a check for $225 for heart health research on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and Town Clerk Linda Vavricka were joined by Angela Capone, SSUH, and Justin Jaycon, Good Samaritan University Hospital at the presentation.

“Each year town employees generously donate during February, American Heart Health Month. We are proud to support our local area hospitals in their research to offer world-class care right here in the Town of Islip,” said Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter.