Emergency Room Nurse Christopher Lumia, RN, receives DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses
Christopher Lumia, RN, a nurse in Mather Hospital’s Emergency Department, received a DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses for his patient care.
Local robotics teams compete in Mather Hospital’s Great Robotic Challenge as Mather exceeds 10,000 cases
Students from four local robotics teams got a surgeon’s view as they tested their skill at operating a next generation da Vinci® surgical robot in Mather Hospital’s Great Robotic Challenge. The event was part of the hospital’s marking its milestone 10,000th robotic surgery.
Miguelina “Maggie” Platt, RN, receives DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurse Educators
Miguelina “Maggie” Platt, MSN, RN, CRN, NPD-BC, received a DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurse Educators for her contributions across multiple patient units and departments at Mather Hospital.
Mather Hospital earns Healthgrades 2025 Outstanding Patient Experience Award
Northwell’s Mather Hospital received five stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the third consecutive year, the highest rating possible using data that evaluates outcomes, patient experience and process. Mather was one of only four Long Island hospitals to earn the top rating.
Grade A: Mather Hospital receives its 22nd top rating for patient safety
Mather Hospital is one of eleven Northwell hospitals to receive the top patient safety rating from the nonprofit The Leapfrog Group, which evaluates health systems throughout the United States based on safety, quality and transparency using a report card. This is Mather’s 22nd A rating from Leapfrog, the most of any Suffolk Country hospital.
How bariatric surgery changed my life
“I struggled with obesity most of my life. I became a high school athlete, and I did lose some weight and got in shape. But then once I went away to college, I gained the freshman 15 and struggled with my weight from my early 20s to my late 30s.”
Re-envisioning emergency care
Mather Hospital is looking to redefine emergency care for our community. Our vision is to build an environment that maximizes patients’ privacy and caregiver support, increases process efficiencies and incorporates the best practices for patient and staff safety. Our new Emergency Department will: -Double the size of the current ED to better accommodate our patients…
Minimally invasive spine surgery: Is it right for you?
What is the difference between traditional open spine surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery? Minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) is a less invasive spine surgery where doctors use specialized instruments to access the spine through small incisions. With traditional open spine surgery, the surgeon makes an incision that is five to six inches long, then…
Two Years Running: Experience five star quality care
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 earns its 20th ‘A’ grade for patient safety from Leapfrog
Mather Hospital earned its 20th top ‘A’ grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group in the current ratings period, the most of any hospital in Suffolk County. The national distinction recognizes the hospital’s commitment to patient safety and achievements in promoting best outcomes.