About Us
Improving Health Outcomes & Changing Lives.
Who We Are
The Bridge is a nonprofit dedicated to making quality health care a reality for every individual on the East End of Long Island. We serve those most in need––uninsured/underinsured patients, families facing hardship, and individuals experiencing homelessness.
Guided by compassion and equity, we work every day to ensure that every person in our community can live with dignity, wellness, and hope.
Our Mission
Our mission is to break down barriers to health care access and help individuals achieve long-term well-being.
Our Vision
A community where health care is accessible to all, regardless of race, gender, class, wealth, or immigration status—where every individual has the opportunity to live with dignity, wellness, and hope.
Our Values
Equity
We believe health care is a human right and should be available to all.
Compassion
We believe health care is a human right and should be available to all.
Collaboration
We believe health care is a human right and should be available to all.
Compassion
We believe health care is a human right and should be available to all.
Leadership
Mildred Scharf
Executive Director
Natasha Cooks
Chief Operation Officer
Ariel Cooks
Chief Data Officer
Desmond Scott
Chief Health Advocate
Deonte Ramos
Communications Specialist
Mildred Scharf
Executive Director
Natasha Cooks
Chief Operation Officer