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…
2 South Oncology Unit reopens after extensive renovation
PORT JEFFERSON, NY ― Mather Hospital has completed an extensive renovation of its 2 South Oncology and Medical/Surgical Unit, designed to provide an exceptional healing environment for patients. Opened in 1973, the 2 South patient care unit, which primarily treats cancer patients, was designed with double-bedded rooms. Most patients today prefer single-bedded rooms and research…
Mather Hospital celebrates 90 years on Dec. 29
PORT JEFFERSON, NY ― Mather Hospital marked its 90th anniversary on Dec. 29 with memories from patients and staff, an historic photo display and events for employees. The hospital was founded in 1929 through a bequest in the will of Port Jefferson Shipbuilder John T. Mather to “Incorporate under the laws of the State of…
Jeanine, Rocky Point
Jeanine Morelli, an active 41-year-old mother of two, had sudden, severe back pain. When she started to experience excruciating pain down her left leg, she knew something wasn’t right. After multiple trips to her doctor and then a visit to Mather Hospital’s Emergency Room, she was referred to the Hospital’s Back & Neck Pain Center.…
Notifying the Public of Rights Under Title VI
Mather Hospital operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes they have been subject to an unlawful discrimination practice under Title VI may file a complaint with Mather Hospital. For more information on Mather Hospital’s Title…
Mather Hospital receives prestigious recognition for stroke care
Mather Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.
Barry, Wading River
When Barry Gilmore’s wife first told him about Mather Hospital’s Lung Cancer Screening Program, he didn’t want to go. Barry, 71, is a smoker whose father died of lung cancer at 62. His mother passed away from COPD. And although he had quit smoking for 12 years, he slipped back into it after his mother…
Arnaldo, Lake Grove
Working in construction for 40 years as a union electrician, Arnaldo Ortiz was used to having back pain. “Sometimes it would get better and sometimes it would get worse,” he said. He tried different types of treatment but nothing helped. He read about the Back & Neck Pain Center seminar at Mather Hospital and decided…
