Quality patient care, nursing excellence earn Mather another Magnet® designation”

Mather Hospital earns third designation as a Magnet® Hospital PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital has earned the prestigious Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the third time. The ANCC designation came with 13 exemplars, examples of excellence in nursing practice. The Magnet Recognition Program® recognizes health care organizations for quality…

Leapfrog awards Mather Hospital its 17th “A” for patient safety”

Mather Hospital earns 17th Leapfrog “A” for patient safety PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital received its 17th top “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for its achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. “This achievement is the result of the entire Mather team’s continuing commitment to patient safety and…

Fortunato Breast Health Center reaccredited by NAPBC for excellence in breast health care

Fortunato Breast Health Center reaccredited by NAPBC for excellence in breast health care PORT JEFFERSON, NY – The Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mather Hospital has earned accreditation status from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons. To achieve voluntary NAPBC accreditation, a breast center…

Auxiliary Thrift Shop receives New York State Senate Empire Award

Mather Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop receives New York State Senate Empire Award   PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital’s Auxiliary Thrift Shop received the New York State Senate 2022 Empire Award in recognition of its 50th anniversary and support of the hospital. The award, which recognizes New Yorkers who have contributed significantly to their communities,…

Grilled Southwestern buttermilk chicken recipe

Grilled Southwestern buttermilk chicken From your Bariatric Nutrition Team (Serves 6) This is a quick and easy recipe to have in your back pocket now that summer is officially over (but you’re not ready to give up grilling) and our schedules may be getting busier. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep/clean up…