Mather Hospitals new state-of-the-art emergency department is now open
Mather Hospital has opened its brand-new, $78 million Frey Family Emergency Department (ED) designed to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the community.
Mather awarded Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from The Joint Commission
Mather Hospital today announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
Mather Hospital milestone: 10,000 bariatric surgeries
Mather Hospital recently marked a new milestone: surgeons performing the hospital’s 10,000th bariatric surgery. The hospital offers gastric bypass, revisional surgery, gastric band, and sleeve gastrectomy for weight loss. The 10,000th surgery, a sleeve gastrectomy, was performed by, Dr. Arif Ahmad, Director of the Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery™. The procedure involves…
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,…
Paint Port Pink returns to raise awareness about breast cancer
Paint Port Pink, Mather Hospital’s annual month-long breast cancer community awareness outreach, kicks off Oct. 1.
What you need to know about lung cancer screening
Here’s what you need to know about the new lung cancer screening guidelines Do you currently smoke or are you a former smoker? If so, you may benefit from an annual lung cancer screening. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer and according to the CDC, lung cancer is the third most common…
Mather Hospital seeks redesignation as a Magnet facility
Mather Hospital has applied to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® for re-designation.
Mather Hospital honors past president, two physicians at One Enchanted Evening Gala
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital President Kenneth Roberts, who retired in May after leading
Terryville EMS help save community member’s life
The Terryville Fire Department and two of its paramedics were honored by Mather Hospital for their role in saving the life of a Port Jefferson Station man.
Get a grip on rheumatoid arthritis
Learn the signs and symptoms, treatment options and how to improve your quality of life with rheumatoid arthritis in our free informational webinar.