Is your lower back causing you pain?

Lower back pain is a common ailment, and the L4-L5 motion segment is often the culprit. This segment, consisting of the two lowest vertebrae in the spine, can cause a variety of painful symptoms.

No change leads to no change

Behavior change is hard! It is complex and multifactorial; it includes our biology, our psyche, and our environment. Change will only occur when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of making the change.

Northwell’s Mather Hospital recognized National Nurses Week, May 5-12, 2025

Northwell’s Mather Hospital recognized National Nurses Week, May 5-12, 2025. We honored our nursing staff and expressed our sincere gratitude for the tireless dedication and professional excellence of our nurses. Congratulations to the following nurses who were recognized at the Nurses Week Awards: – DAISY Award – Dawn Lupo, BSN, RN-BC – Zuckerberg Award – Melissa…

Why pickleball is the perfect sport for seniors

Looking for a fun, engaging way to stay active and social as you age? Pickleball might be the perfect fit. This increasingly popular sport offers a unique blend of physical, cognitive and social benefits, making it the perfect sport for seniors. Pickleball’s low-impact nature is one of the many reasons it is an ideal sport…

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.

Northwell’s Mather Hospital launches Pharmacy Residency program

Mather Hospital has expanded its Graduate Medical Education program with the addition of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency program, starting on July 1, 2025. The Pharmacy Residency is a 12-month program that aims to cultivate clinical, operational and leadership skills in pharmacists, all while delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients.

Spring into nutrition

Spring is a bountiful time for fresh produce! If you want the freshest, ripest produce choose fruits, veggies and herbs that are in season. Plus, in season usually means they cost less money! Check out your local grocery store or your local farmers market as they are starting to open back up for the season.

Northwell Walk to Raise Health at Port Jefferson May 18

Northwell’s Mather Hospital announced today that it is one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2025, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the number one site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital.

Walking for a healthier heart

We all know exercise is good for us, but sometimes the gym can feel intimidating, or life just gets too busy. The good news? One of the most accessible and beneficial forms of exercise is right at your feet: walking. And when it comes to heart health, walking packs a powerful punch. This isn’t about…