Mather nurses honored with DAISY Awards for exceptional patient care PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Two Mather Hospital nurses have received DAISY Awards, which celebrate the extraordinary compassion nurses provide every day. The award recognizes nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families, and co-workers. Nicole Hoefler, RN, received Mather’s first ever DAISY Leader Award. Ms. Hoefler…
Mather Hospital rated as high performing by U.S News & World Report PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital was rated as high-performing in four adult specialties and two procedures and conditions by U.S News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Hospitals rankings. Mather was rated as high performing in: Gastroenterology & GI surgery Geriatrics Orthopedics…
Mather Hospital earns top CMS 5-star rating Northwell Health’s Huntington Hospital and North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset also get top marks from government agency PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital received five stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest rating possible using data that evaluates outcomes, patient experience…
Timothy B. Glynn, Esq. named Mather Hospital Advisory Board Chairman PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital today announced the appointment of Timothy B. Glynn, Esq., as chairman of the hospital’s Advisory Board. Mr. Glynn, who practiced law for four decades in East Setauket, was named to the post with the support and guidance of the…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – A new non-invasive technology that helps detect lymphedema at its earliest stages for at-risk patients is now being used by the Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mather Hospital. SOZO® is a new digital health platform from ImpediMed that aids in the early detection of lymphedema as a point-of-care assessment tool to…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – The Fortunato Breast Health Center has again been granted accredited status for three years by The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). To achieve voluntary NAPBC accreditation, a breast center demonstrates compliance with the NAPBC standards that address a…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – The fight against breast cancer in our community continues on May 21, 2023 with Mather Hospital at the Northwell Health Walk at Port Jefferson. Presented by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, the Walk brings together family, friends and team members for a five-mile walk through the scenic villages of Port Jefferson and…
Mather Hospital names new VP/Associate Executive Director of Finance PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Brian A. DeFeo has been named as Mather Hospital’s VP/Associate Executive Director of Finance. He succeeds Joseph Wisnoski who will remain at Mather in a consulting capacity until the end of 2023 to assist Mr. DeFeo during the transition. Mr. Defeo joins…
Mather Hospital re-envisions emergency care for our community New $52 million, 26,000-square-foot Frey Family Emergency Department will double size of current facility; Scheduled to open in 2025 PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital has begun construction of a new $52 million, 26,000-square-foot Emergency Department that will maximize patient privacy and caregiver support, increase process efficiencies,…
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…