Mather Hospital seeks redesignation as a Magnet facility
Mather Hospital has applied to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® for re-designation.
Mather Hospital Emergency Department earns national award for exceptional care
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital was one of 29 hospitals nationwide to receive the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award for demonstrating exceptional and innovative performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research. “The ENA Lantern Award is a display of all the hard work and innovation that the Emergency Department nurses and staff…
Mather Hospital honors past president, two physicians at One Enchanted Evening Gala
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital President Kenneth Roberts, who retired in May after leading
Kick the habit with a smoking cessation class at Mather Hospital
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Learn how to live tobacco free with a FREE six-week smoking cessation class at Mather Hospital sponsored by the Suffolk County Department of Health. The classes are held Thursday evenings at 6pm beginning July 21. Stress management techniques, behavior modification, and relaxation techniques are some of the skills needed to stay…
Americans with Disabilities Act
Mather Hospital aims to deliver the highest quality of care to all, regardless of disability in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any person who believes they have been subject to an unlawful discrimination practice under ADA may file a complaint with Mather Hospital. For more information on Mather Hospital’s ADA program and the…
Artie, Port Jefferson Station
Artie Meyers, a 74-year-old plumber from Port Jefferson Station, hurt his back while unloading a boiler from the back of his Jeep in 2018. He suffered with severe back pain after the incident. When he got a postcard in the mail about a Back & Neck Pain Center seminar at Mather Hospital, he signed up. …
Cindy, Manorville
I suffered with obesity for more than 20 years. My kids were getting older and I realized it was time for me to get my own life since I had lived my life for them for the last 20 years.
The gastric sleeve surgery changed my life in so many ways. I’m a different person. I’m more confident walking into a room. I’m more open to making new friends and new relationships. People look at you differently when you’re morbidly obese. They treat you differently.
Mather uses tech to connect patients with families and caregivers
Patients who cannot have visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic can now connect to both their families and their caregivers with electronic devices.
Calming fears of the coronavirus
Michael Dowling shares, hysteria and panic won’t make you feel safer. Instead, take common-sense approaches to reduce your risk of exposure.
Richie, Lake Grove | Prostate Cancer Treatment
Richie Cheatham was researching successful prostate cancer treatment options. He wanted his prostate cancer treatments the way he likes his cars – fast and efficient. When this 74-year-old street rod enthusiast was diagnosed with the disease, he opted for Precision CyberKnife of New York. He had just five, 45-minute radiation treatments as opposed to 28…