Grilled Salad
Here is an easy way to have a super simple tasty summer salad. Try grilling your lettuce. You’ll love the charred smoky flavor it adds to salad.
Prevent falls with functional fitness
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), falls are the leading cause of injury for adults ages 65 years and older. In 2019, 83% percent of hip fracture deaths and 88% of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for hip fractures were caused by falls.
Local robotics teams compete in Mather Hospital’s Great Robotic Challenge as Mather exceeds 10,000 cases
Students from four local robotics teams got a surgeon’s view as they tested their skill at operating a next generation da Vinci® surgical robot in Mather Hospital’s Great Robotic Challenge. The event was part of the hospital’s marking its milestone 10,000th robotic surgery.
Tips to Sleeping Better with Back Pain
Back pain can significantly disrupt sleep, leading to a vicious cycle of discomfort and fatigue. Finding the right sleeping position, mattress, and pillow can make a world of difference.
Vegetarian Bolognese – A healthy alternative to a classic favorite!
Enjoy a healthy alternative to a classic favorite!
Leading the Way in Women’s Health
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Melissa Nicosia, Director of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Northwell Health’s Mather Hospital, has been recognized as a Suffolk County Healthcare Hero! This prestigious award, presented by District 18 Legislator Rebecca Sanin, honors Dr. Nicosia’s outstanding contributions to women’s health and her unwavering commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality patient…
Is your lower back causing you pain?
Lower back pain is a common ailment, and the L4-L5 motion segment is often the culprit. This segment, consisting of the two lowest vertebrae in the spine, can cause a variety of painful symptoms.
No change leads to no change
Behavior change is hard! It is complex and multifactorial; it includes our biology, our psyche, and our environment. Change will only occur when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of making the change.
Grade A: Mather Hospital receives its 22nd top rating for patient safety
Mather Hospital is one of eleven Northwell hospitals to receive the top patient safety rating from the nonprofit The Leapfrog Group, which evaluates health systems throughout the United States based on safety, quality and transparency using a report card. This is Mather’s 22nd A rating from Leapfrog, the most of any Suffolk Country hospital.
Northwell’s Mather Hospital launches Pharmacy Residency program
Mather Hospital has expanded its Graduate Medical Education program with the addition of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency program, starting on July 1, 2025. The Pharmacy Residency is a 12-month program that aims to cultivate clinical, operational and leadership skills in pharmacists, all while delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients.