Healing Patients for 20 Years While summer on Long Island means a return to the beach for many people, those who suffer from non-healing wounds often dread the thought of swimsuits and sandals. However, patients who receive appropriate treatment for their wounds are able to dive right back into their active lives. For Janice Santacapita,…
Gerald Buckley of Wading River couldn’t tell you much about his prostate cancer treatments at Precision CyberKnife of New York, except that they were easy and painless. "Talk about not hurting or being invasive!" he said. "I fell asleep four out of the five treatments when they put the headsets on and played country music.…
With warmer weather comes the urge to get outdoors, to walk, jog, ride a bike and play ball, all the things we’ve been dreaming of all winter. But painful legs and feet may keep some indoors or on the sidelines. That pain may be due to peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a common problem caused by…
Mather Hospital has been recognized for the second consecutive year as a top hospital on the 2010 New York State Hospital Report Card℠ and as one of the Best Hospitals in the New York metropolitan region by US News & World Report. Mather was listed on the Hospital Safety Honor Roll in two individual categories…
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital was one of four Long Island hospitals to be given an “A” rating for patient safety by the Leapfrog Group, an independent, national not-for-profit organization that advocates for safety, quality and affordability of healthcare. In June 2012, the Leapfrog Group’s first Hospital Safety Scorecard ranked 130 hospitals across New York and…
Four individuals nominated by Mather Hospital were honored as Health Care Heroes by Long Island Business News. The annual awards "recognize excellence, promote innovation, contribute to the enhancement of the value and quality of healthcare and, ultimately, recognize those people and organizations whose tireless work, contributions and dedication to healing and caring ensure the well-being…
Retired New York City firefighter Kevin Larkin of Farmingville meets once a week with a group of classic car enthusiasts. They talk about their latest projects and upcoming shows and share a meal that is usually prepared by Larkin. Persistent and increasing neck pain was beginning to get in his way. "On any given week,…
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital was again rated among the best hospitals in New York State in U.S. News & World Report’s 25th annual Best Hospitals rankings. The annual rankings recognize hospitals that excel in treating the most challenging patients. Mather was ranked 20th out of nearly 250 hospitals in New York State – up…
Through their work in the emergency and intensive care units at Mather Hospital, a group of nurses have seen too often the scourge of drug abuse and they are committed to educating the community to prevent further tragedies. Most recently, the group of volunteer nurses took part in a presentation at Newfield High School. Their…
Every journey begins with one step, whether it’s climbing a mountain or preventing heart disease and stroke. Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, costs the United States $312.6 billion each year. This total includes the cost of health care services, medications, and lost productivity. These conditions also are leading causes of disability, preventing Americans…