It started with a simple stomachache. But over several days in August 2020, Teresa Bermudez’s discomfort grew to what she calls “howling pain,” until, finally, she went to the emergency department at Mather Hospital. There, a computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a bowel obstruction something was blocking food and liquid from passing through her intestines.…
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Mather Hospital earns third designation as a Magnet® Hospital PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital has earned the prestigious Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the third time. The ANCC designation came with 13 exemplars, examples of excellence in nursing practice. The Magnet Recognition Program® recognizes health care organizations for quality…
Understand what makes diverticulitis more dangerous and how you can avoid complications.
Most people who have COVID-19 recover within a few weeks. Some people experience what’s called Long COVID, which consists of a wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems. Learn what to look out for and what to do when navigating Long COVID.
Join us for a free webinar with Ragheed Saoud, MD. Dr. Saoud will discuss the use of the surgical robot for urology and urologic cancers.
In Mather Hospital’s Comprehensive Medical Weight Management Program, patients build healthy habits for a lifetime.
With screening at the Fortunato Breast Health Center, one patient found out about her aggressive cancer just in time to fight back.
“My life changed in so many ways. I’m a different person,” says Cindy after having gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Arif Ahmad.
There are options for many shoulder problems, and Mather Hospital has experts who can get you back on track. Here are two patients who’ve found relief and renewed mobility.