09/14/2026
❤️ Teamwork that saved a life.
This morning, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital proudly recognized Carlos Miller, RN, and Joseph Tilton, PCT, with Life Saver Awards for their quick thinking and teamwork when a patient began choking.
“When they realized the patient was choking, they recognized the emergency and responded without hesitation, ultimately saving the patient’s life,” said Annalisa Monahan, DNP, MHA, MSN, RN-BC, NE-BC, Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services. “In situations like this, seconds matter.”
Carlos accepted the recognition on behalf of himself and Joseph, who was unable to attend.
“I appreciate the acknowledgement,” Carlos said. “This teamwork is what we work toward every day.”
Their actions are an extraordinary example of the awareness, training and teamwork our Patient Care team brings to SBELIH every day.
👏 Please join us in congratulating Carlos and Joseph on this well-deserved recognition!