Less often recognized is the hospital's contribution to the local economy, such as the people it employs, the impact of its spending, the impact of its employees' spending and the taxes they pay. It is a major source of employment and purchaser of goods and services, as well as providing health care that allows people to be productive citizens.

This report, prepared with assistance from the Healthcare Association of New York State, highlights the significant economic and community health role Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center plays within our local community. It identifies and measures the direct involvement of Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center on the local economy and demonstrates the "ripple" effect of the dollars the health care sector brings into the community and the jobs it helps create (see Technical Addendum for Economic Impact Report). In addition, it illustrates the benefit the hospital provides for a safe, stable, and healthy community.

We urge our legislators, members of Congress, and community leaders to recognize that our hospital is instrumental to supporting our state and local economy and that vital steps need to be taken to continue to invest in New York States' health care system.

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