What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema is the swelling of the body’s soft tissue, usually in an extremity, caused by an accumulation of proteins, cells and water. Normally these proteins, along with excess cells and water, are carried away by our circulatory or lymph systems. Lymphedema occurs when these systems are damaged. Although lymphedema is a chronic…
Current and former cigarette smokers can be screened more effectively for lung cancer with Mather Hospital’s Lung Cancer Screening Program. National studies have shown that low dose CT screening can detect lung cancer at its earliest, most treatable stage. Lung cancer screening is recommended for people who are high risk. You may be eligible for…
Mather’s Laboratory was awarded with the Gold Seal of Approval by The Joint Commission; the nation’s largest accrediting healthcare body. More than 500 different diagnostic procedures are performed in Mather’s Laboratory and many results can be sent to your doctor the same day. Our sophisticated robotic line was the first of its kind in a…
Interventional Radiology (IR) Request an appointment Make an appointment (631) 476-2767 Location 75 N Country Rd Port Jefferson, NY 11777 [view on map] By using the innovative power of advanced medical imaging (ultrasound, X-rays, CAT scans, MRI scans and other modalities), interventional radiologists can see inside the human body to diagnosis and/or treat various complex…
Conveniently located on the first floor of the Frey Family Foundation Medical Arts Building on the hospital campus, Mather Hospital’s Infusion Center is focused on providing lifesaving care in a serene, comfortable environment within a hospital setting. The center is equipped so that patients enjoy reclining chairs, flat screen TVs, WiFi internet access and meals…
Mather Hospital’s Outpatient Imaging Services Department offers an extensive range of radiological procedures on state-of-the-art equipment, including a low-dose, high speed 320-slice CT scanner. All imaging studies performed at Mather are stored in an electronic database and quickly accessible should you require emergency care or treatment or for any medical needs at Mather. Imaging procedures…
Mather Hospital’s Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Unit (HBOT) treats a wide range of conditions that respond to intense oxygenation, saving sight, limbs and lives. Mather’s HBOT was the first unit on Long Island and is today the only one in Suffolk County available for emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Patients receive treatment…
Contact us (631) 476-2808 Emergency Department earns Lantern Award Read More The Contessa Nadia Farber Emergency Pavilion The highly trained Emergency Department staff is always ready to handle a variety of unexpected medical crises that require immediate attention. Each patient who comes to the Emergency Department is triaged to assess the level and urgency of…
Mather Hospital has three critical care units: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for the most critically ill patients who require intensive monitoring and care; Coronary Care Unit (CCU) for those patients requiring intensive care and monitoring for cardiac-related conditions; and the Intermediate Care Unit, an intermediary unit designed for patients who require greater attention but not…