Sleeping our way to good health
When we think of behavior changes that promote good health, we generally think of things like eating less, avoiding sugar, drinking more water, and adding an exercise component to our routine.
Northwell cardiac programs earn America’s Best ratings from Healthgrades
Northwell cardiac programs earn America’s Best ratings from Healthgrades NEW HYDE PARK, NY – Four Northwell Health hospitals across Long Island today earned national accolades as part of Healthgrades’ 2023 America’s Best Hospitals list, led by the cardiac programs at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) in Manhasset and South Shore University Hospital (SSUH) in Bay…
Quality patient care, nursing excellence earn Mather another Magnet® designation”
Mather Hospital earns third designation as a Magnet® Hospital PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital has earned the prestigious Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the third time. The ANCC designation came with 13 exemplars, examples of excellence in nursing practice. The Magnet Recognition Program® recognizes health care organizations for quality…
Leapfrog awards Mather Hospital its 17th “A” for patient safety”
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…
Quinoa breakfast cereal
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a gluten-free whole grain that is also a nutrient dense complete plant-based protein, meaning it has all the essential amino acids our bodies need.
Fortunato Breast Health Center reaccredited by NAPBC for excellence in breast health care
Fortunato Breast Health Center reaccredited by NAPBC for excellence in breast health care PORT JEFFERSON, NY – The Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mather Hospital has earned accreditation status from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons. To achieve voluntary NAPBC accreditation, a breast center…
Health benefits of fall flavors
A change in season means a change in fresh, ripe produce! Fall provides us with plentiful produce to choose from, bursting with flavors and health benefits!
Mather Hospital Auxiliary presents annual donation to hospital
Mather Hospital Auxiliary presents annual donation to hospital PORT JEFFERSON, NY – The Mather Hospital Auxiliary presented the hospital with a check for $190,000 towards its pledge to support Mather’s capital building projects. The Auxiliary presents the hospital with a check each year that reflects its proceeds from the group’s Thrift Shop, Gift Shop, Calendar…
Auxiliary Thrift Shop receives New York State Senate Empire Award
Mather Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop receives New York State Senate Empire Award PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital’s Auxiliary Thrift Shop received the New York State Senate 2022 Empire Award in recognition of its 50th anniversary and support of the hospital. The award, which recognizes New Yorkers who have contributed significantly to their communities,…
Exercise and physical activity with breast cancer
Over the past two decades, exercise-oncology research, particularly with breast cancer, has made great strides and revealed very positive results.