Mather Hospital helps fight skin cancer with sunscreen lotion dispensers

Northwell’s Mather Hospital is expanding its commitment to community skin cancer prevention by once again providing free SPF 30 sunscreen dispensers throughout the area. In partnership with Port Jefferson Village and Brookhaven Town, the hospital sponsored dispensers at beaches, parks, pools and other popular outdoor gathering spots to help protect residents during the warmer months.…

Mather Hospital scores rare Healthgrades trifecta in 2026 Patient Care Honors

Northwell’s Mather Hospital is the recipient of the 2026 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ reflecting on sustained excellence in patient-centered care, safety, and clinical quality. Mather Hospital earned a rare “trifecta” of 2026 Healthgrades honors, receiving the Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, and America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™. Mather is receiving the…

Mather Hospital First in US to Attain National Accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Bariatric Revision Surgery

Northwell’s Mather Hospital announced their accreditation from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Bariatric Revision Surgery, the first in the U.S., as well as re-accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Robotic Surgery. Additionally, Arif Ahmad, MD, has been accredited as a Master Surgeon in Metabolic…