What is the difference between traditional open spine surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery? Minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) is a less invasive spine surgery where doctors use specialized instruments to access the spine through small incisions. With traditional open spine surgery, the surgeon makes an incision that is five to six inches long, then…
Mather Hospital received five stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the second consecutive year, the highest rating possible using data that evaluates outcomes, patient experience and process.
Mather Hospital’s Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) unit was launched 30 years ago today, the first such unit on Long Island and the only one in Suffolk County available for emergencies 24/7.
Mather Hospital will present a FREE knee and hip joint replacement seminar on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 8:30-11am at the hospital. A buffet breakfast will be served.
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Join Mather Hospital for the annual Northwell Health Walk at Port Jefferson to support the Fortunato Breast Health Center on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Presented by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, the Walk brings together family, friends and team members for a five-mile walk through the scenic villages of Port Jefferson and…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY –– Mather Hospital has received a $50,000 gift from its medical staff for the construction of a new Emergency Department. “In making this donation to the Legacy Campaign, the Medical Staff is committed to supporting the future Frey Family Emergency Department, which will provide the surrounding population with a local state-of-the-art facility…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital today opened a new Cardiac Rehabilitation Program designed to help those who have suffered a major cardiac event such as a heart attack regain their overall physical, mental, and social functioning. Studies show that individuals who have recent cardiac events and who participate in cardiac rehabilitation realize many benefits…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Paint Port Pink, Mather Hospital’s annual month-long breast cancer community awareness outreach, kicks off Sunday, October 1, 2023 with the lighting of pink lights by community partners in Port Jefferson, Port Jefferson Station, and surrounding communities. Paint Port Pink’s goal is to raise awareness about breast cancer, encourage annual mammograms, and…
Marnie Busdeker couldn’t wait to get back to her students. She’d had ligament surgery on her ankle and had stayed off her feet for weeks while she healed. But on the morning of March 9, 2022, protected with a walking boot and equipped with a knee scooter to help her get around, the 40-year-old special…
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…