Mather Hospital recently marked a new milestone: surgeons performing the hospital’s 10,000th bariatric surgery. The hospital offers gastric bypass, revisional surgery, gastric band, and sleeve gastrectomy for weight loss. The 10,000th surgery, a sleeve gastrectomy, was performed by, Dr. Arif Ahmad, Director of the Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery™. The procedure involves…
Marnie Busdeker couldn’t wait to get back to her students. She’d had ligament surgery on her ankle and had stayed off her feet for weeks while she healed. But on the morning of March 9, 2022, protected with a walking boot and equipped with a knee scooter to help her get around, the 40-year-old special…
Just 11% of New York hospitals earn an ‘A’ in Leapfrog’s newest safety ratings PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital received another top “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for its achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. “Once again our commitment to patient safety and nursing excellence have earned…
After experiencing a significant cardiac event or treatment, it can be challenging to get back into your normal routine. With the guidance and support of our Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation service, we can help you make this life transition a smooth and effective journey. Mather Hospital’s Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation is structured to improve your cardiovascular health…
SOLD OUT Thursday, October 16, 6-8pm Spring Lake Golf Club, Middle Island Join us for a panel discussion on women’s health issues by Mather Hospital health experts Reclaiming your core: navigating women’s pelvic floor challenges – Annie Neisen, Physical Therapist Ovarian & breast cancer: The unseen link – Melissa Nicosia, MD, Director of Gynecology Thriving…
Congratulations to the Mather Hospital team for being one of only seven hospitals in New York State to receive the highest five star rating as a hospital patients are most likely to recommend. This is a testament to and a validation of the work our entire Mather family does each day!