Electrophysiology lab opens at Mather Hospital, expanding comprehensive cardiac care

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Cardiac care at Mather Hospital took another step forward this week with the opening of our Electrophysiology (EP) Lab to assess and repair the heart’s electrical system and diagnose abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmia).   “The Cardiac Electrophysiology Lab is an exciting addition at Mather Hospital that expands our ability to provide comprehensive…

Learn to be a healthier you through Mather Hospital’s webinar series

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – February is Go Red for Women/American Heart Month, and Mather Hospital’s free weekly HealthyU webinar series will present two heart healthy programs among our February offerings. All HealthyU programs are presented Tuesdays from 12-1pm. Register at www.matherhospital.org/healthyu for:   Feb. 1 – Heart care that can save your life – Cardiologist…

Mather Hospital’s Choosing Wisely Committee honored for work on avoiding unnecessary tests and procedures

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital’s Choosing Wisely Committee, was honored by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as an ASCP 2021 Choosing Wisely Champion for its successful efforts to drive effective test utilization and reduce waste in health care. Established in 2016, the Choosing Wisely Committee reviews evidence-based guidelines to stimulate discussion about…

Michael Dayan, MD, joins Mather Interventional Radiology staff

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Michael Dayan, MD, has joined the Mather Hospital medical staff specializing in interventional radiology. Dr. Dayan performs a wide variety of interventional procedures including the treatment of liver cancers, deep vein thrombosis, internal hemorrhoids, enlarged prostates, uterine fibroids and spine fractures. These procedures rely on “real-time” advanced medical imaging to precisely…

Paint Port Pink to light up Port Jefferson and Port Jefferson Station for breast cancer awareness

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Paint Port Pink, Mather Hospital’s annual month-long breast cancer awareness community outreach, kicks off on Oct. 1 with a lighting of pink lights by community partners in Port Jefferson and Port Jefferson Stations.   One in eight women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. In 2021. An estimated 281,550 new…