From Bolivia to Director at Mather
Luis Gruberg, MD, traveled from Bolivia to Israel, Maryland, Washington, DC and finally to Long Island where he is now director of the new Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
A mask may help you from getting the flu – but get the flu shot anyway
A dangerous meeting of COVID-19 and influenza viruses this season may not be as bad as some had initially predicted.
Breast cancer in younger women
While breast cancer is rare in younger women, the disease can and sometimes does strike early. Are you at risk?
Mather adds second ultra-violet technology to disinfect hospital
The state-of-the-art PurpleSun devices, which traditionally had been used in operating rooms, will add an additional layer of safety to Mather’s disinfection efforts during the pandemic.
Healthcare Hallelujah
Thank you to our heroes who carried us through the most tumultuous time in the history of Mather Hospital. The performance “Healthcare Hallelujah” is a tribute dedicated to our hard working staff.
Mather earns 15th “A” rating for patient safety
Mather Hospital earned its 15th top “A” rating from The Leapfrog Group for its efforts in protecting patients and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S.
In her own words: RN overcomes COVID-19
Carolyn Germaine, RN, recounts her fight against COVID-19 and commends Mather staff for care and support.
Telemedicine helps healthcare providers during pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic made social distancing a necessity, Mather’s healthcare providers turned to telemedicine to keep in touch with their patients.
Mather uses tech to connect patients with families and caregivers
Patients who cannot have visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic can now connect to both their families and their caregivers with electronic devices.
Managing anxiety during isolation
It is important to recognize the stress we are all under and take the necessary actions to reduce it in this difficult time.