Navigating the holidays after bariatric surgery

Navigating meals after bariatric surgery can be challenging, and the holidays add another layer of complexity. While the festive season might feel different, remember your health is worth it.

Finding a new path forward: Exploring esketamine for treatment-resistant depression

The experience of depression can often involve a long and challenging journey. Many individuals grapple with the condition, seeking help and trying various treatments, only to find that relief remains elusive. This persistent struggle, known as treatment-resistant depression (TRD), can be incredibly isolating. However, advancements in therapeutic options may offer new paths forward.   Esketamine…

Your Generosity, Our Transformed Healthcare Future

Thanks to you we have reimagined health care in our community. Because of you, we were able to exceed our goal in raising over 21 million dollars, the most ambitious growth initiative in Mather’s 95-year history.

Mather Hospital receives 23rd “A” safety grade from Leapfrog for Fall 2025

Northwell’s Mather Hospital was among 15 Northwell Health hospitals to have received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for fall 2025, recognizing their commitment to protecting patients from preventable harm and delivering the highest standards of safety and quality care. Mather has earned the most consecutive A grades of any hospital in…

Mather Hospital recognized by Healthgrades for clinical excellence

Northwell’s Mather Hospital announced today it has been recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for pulmonary care, critical care and coronary intervention procedures. These distinctions place Mather among the top five percent of hospitals in the nation for these procedures.

Understanding dense breast tissue

Dear Breast Imaging Radiologist, After my last routine mammogram, I was told, “You have dense breast tissue.” I stared at the report, a silent “What does that even mean?” hanging in the air. Until then, the concept of breast density had been completely off my radar. Then, I was left wondering: Was this a ticking…

Fortunato Breast Health Center reaccredited by the NAPBC

The Fortunato Breast Health Center at Northwell’s Mather Hospital 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).

Nicole celebrates her “aortaversary” with Mather ED

Each February Nicole Pranzo returns to the Mather Hospital Emergency Department (ED) and distributes heart-shaped doughnuts to the staff. It’s an occasion she refers to as her “aortaversary”, the day the staff and doctors at Mather helped save her life. “On February 11, 2021, I was preparing for a trip to Aruba the next day…