Brushing your teeth, taking a bite of food, saying hello to a friend — for people with trigeminal neuralgia (TN), everyday actions like these can trigger mild to severe facial pain. TN is a condition that affects nerves in the face that send signals to the brain.
Mather Hospital received five stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the second consecutive year, the highest rating possible using data that evaluates outcomes, patient experience and process.
By Barbara Broggelwirth, MS RDN, CDN If you ask most older adults approaching their senior years, their desires are often the same – to maintain independence for as long as possible without having to rely on others for help with activities of daily living. This is known as “aging in place”. Living at home…
Mather Hospital received five stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the second consecutive year, the highest rating possible using data that evaluates outcomes, patient experience and process.
Mather Hospital received five stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the second consecutive year, the highest rating possible using data that evaluates outcomes, patient experience and process.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent and rapidly growing health condition, affecting about 46 million people in the United States or roughly 10 to 12% of the adult population. This degenerative joint disease significantly impacts the quality of life and economic productivity, making it a critical health issue as the global population ages. According to data…
Learning how to dial 911 in an emergency and to stop, drop, and roll when on fire are safety measures taught from an early age. These foundational skills are essential for immediate physical safety and survival. We teach these skills to educate people on how to help themselves and others in critical situations. While these…
Mather Hospital received five stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the second consecutive year, the highest rating possible using data that evaluates outcomes, patient experience and process.
Heart disease is any condition that affects the structure or function of the heart. While most people think of heart disease as one condition, heart disease is a group of conditions with different root causes. Some types can be grouped together according to how they affect the structure or function of your heart. The National…
Mather Hospital has achieved the Level 1 Gold designation for Emergency Department geriatric care from the American College of Emergency Physicians, the only hospital in Suffolk County to achieve this status.