Lack of a good night’s sleep can do more than leave you drowsy the next day. Studies have shown that a lack of sleep affects your health in many ways, including cardiovascular health, weight, diabetes and memory. If you are having problems getting a good night’s sleep, regularly experience daytime drowsiness or have been told…
Respiratory Care Services Respiratory Care Services at Mather Hospital cares for individuals with asthma, bronchiolitis, obstructive sleep apnea, lung injury and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). NYS licensed Respiratory Therapists/Technicians perform pulmonary lung function tests on an outpatient basis. For more information on COPD, visit: COPD Foundation National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Inpatient services:…
Rehabilitation Services encompasses inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational therapy and speech language pathology. Our therapists are not only well trained in all aspects of rehabilitation but also well versed in the areas of medicine, illness and disease. Our philosophy is to provide quality one-on-one care and exceptional patient service. Physical Therapy Over the past three years patient satisfaction…
What is palliative medicine? Palliative medicine is specialized care for patients with a serious illness. It is a philosophy of care and an organized, highly structured system for delivering care. The goal of palliative medicine is to prevent and relieve suffering and provide the best quality of life for people living with pain, complex symptoms…
The Weiss Center for Pain Management at Mather Hospital helps you manage your chronic pain so you can return to a more normal lifestyle and improve your quality of life. The Weiss Center treats many types of pain, including pain that results from cancers, non-malignant pain syndromes, arthritis, fibromyalgia, headaches and scars, as well as…
Neurosciences at Mather Hospital is a collaboration of healthcare professionals who work together to diagnose and treat diseases of the brain and spine. Our team of physicians and expert clinical staff works closely with patients and their families to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate those with neurological illnesses, ranging from brain and spine tumors to stroke…
The Comprehensive Medical Weight Management Program with Dr. Arif Ahmad and Mather Hospital utilizes simple, sound principles to help individuals achieve optimal health and maintain their best personal body weight. Emphasis is placed on the nutritional quality of food and personal support by an experienced medical team. How does the Comprehensive Medical Weight Management Program…
What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema is the swelling of the body’s soft tissue, usually in an extremity, caused by an accumulation of proteins, cells and water. Normally these proteins, along with excess cells and water, are carried away by our circulatory or lymph systems. Lymphedema occurs when these systems are damaged. Although lymphedema is a chronic…
Current and former cigarette smokers can be screened more effectively for lung cancer with Mather Hospital’s Lung Cancer Screening Program. National studies have shown that low dose CT screening can detect lung cancer at its earliest, most treatable stage. Lung cancer screening is recommended for people who are high risk. You may be eligible for…
Mather’s Laboratory was awarded with the Gold Seal of Approval by The Joint Commission; the nation’s largest accrediting healthcare body. More than 500 different diagnostic procedures are performed in Mather’s Laboratory and many results can be sent to your doctor the same day. Our sophisticated robotic line was the first of its kind in a…