Michael Gibson of Ronkonkoma was coaching at an indoor sports facility in Port Jefferson last February when “everything just went dark”. Mr. Gibson suffered cardiac arrest. “I was clinically dead”, he told reporters and first responders at a recent press conference at South Shore University Hospital (SSUH) in Bay Shore. Fortunately, there were three people…
Mather Hospital earns 18th Leapfrog “A” for patient safety Eight Northwell hospitals across the region recognized by the national nonprofit Leapfrog Group, demonstrating the health system’s commitment to patient safety. PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital received its 18th top “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for its achievements in protecting hospital patients…
Mather Hospital earns Healthgrades 2023 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital has received a 2023 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from Healthgrades. This distinction places Mather Hospital among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience, according to Healthgrades, the leading marketplace that connects people with the right doctor and…
Mather Hospital named one of America’s 250 best hospitals for 2023 by Healthgrades Port Jefferson, NY – Mather Hospital is one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2023, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. This achievement puts Mather Hospital in the top five percent of hospitals nationwide…
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, Mather Hospital’s annual month-long breast cancer community awareness outreach, kicks off Oct. 1.
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 has applied to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® for re-designation.
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital President Kenneth Roberts, who retired in May after leading
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.