South Shore University Hospital (SSUH) has reached a significant milestone in its campus expansion with the steel topping off ceremony for its new state-of-the-art pavilion. The ceremonial placement of the final steel beam marks a major step toward the completion of the six-story, 190,000 square-foot inpatient bed-tower.

Hospital leadership, the design and construction teams, and key project contributors gathered to sign the final beam before it was hoisted into place, symbolizing the dedication and teamwork behind this transformative project.

“We are thrilled to celebrate this moment with our team and partners who have worked tirelessly to make this project a reality,” said Mark Solazzo, president, strategic initiatives and Chief Operating Officer at Northwell Health. “This pavilion will enhance our ability to provide top-tier care to the community while offering modern amenities for both patients and staff.”

The new pavilion will accommodate up to 90 private patient rooms, 10 additional operating rooms, and three procedure rooms, greatly expanding SSUH’s surgical and inpatient capacity. Designed with patient comfort and environmental sustainability in mind, the structure will feature green spaces, public areas, and a sky bridge connecting it to the existing hospital facility.

“With the addition of this new pavilion, South Shore University Hospital is poised to transform not only our campus but the entire region,” said Irene Macyk, PhD, RN, executive director, South Shore University Hospital. “This expansion will allow us to provide state-of-the-art care in a more patient-centered environment, enhancing both comfort and outcomes for our community.”

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“We are honored to manage the construction of the South Shore University Hospital Pavilion for Northwell Health.  This will be a world-class healthcare facility that will provide the highest-quality care for patients on Long Island,” said Tom Giordano, General Manager of Suffolk in New York. “The healthcare sector is experiencing tremendous growth, and innovative and ambitious institutions like Northwell Health know the value of partnering with contractors and consultants who understand their unique needs and value efficiency, quality, safety and productivity. Like Northwell Health, our project team leverages data and the most sophisticated tools, technologies and processes to provide more predictable, seamless and efficient outcomes. So today we celebrate an important milestone in our project schedule and commitment to deliver the South Shore University Hospital Pavilion project on schedule and on budget.”

The $468 million project is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2026. Named one of New York’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, and as Northwell Health’s flagship hospital in Suffolk County, SSUH remains committed to expanding both services and quality of care to its residents.

About Northwell Health 
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, about 900 outpatient facilities and more than 12,000 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 87,000 employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,900 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We’re training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies) and innovation research/development.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $5.5 billion in annual revenue, 2,800 employees, and offices in Boston, Massachusetts (headquarters); New York City, New York; Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa and Estero in Florida; Dallas, Texas; Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California; Portland, Maine; and Herndon, Virginia. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, federal government and public work, mission critical and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.