Walk with Mather for the fight against breast cancer

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Join Mather Hospital for the annual Northwell Health Walk at Port Jefferson to support the Fortunato Breast Health Center on Sunday, May 19, 2024. 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…

Decoding the signs of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Do you often find yourself waking up during the night? Or do you wake up in the morning feeling exhausted despite a full night’s sleep? These could be signs of a sleep disorder, specifically obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Understanding the symptoms, risk factors and screening tools can help you identify and address this common yet…

Fuel your heart

The food choices you make profoundly impact your heart health. By prioritizing nutrient-dense, heart-friendly foods, you actively support your cardiovascular system’s well-being. Every meal provides an opportunity to nourish the heart, providing it with the necessary components for optimal function and resilience. A diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy…

Beating a Deadly Clot

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…

Eating for our health and the health of the planet

April 22nd is Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual event held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first held on April 22, 1970 and led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. By the end of 1970 passage of the National Environmental Education Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Clean Air Act were passed. Two years later congress passed the Clean Water Act.

Patricia Alban, RN receives DAISY Award® for Nurse Educators

PORT JEFFERSON, NY –– Patricia Alban, RN was honored by Mather Hospital as the recipient of its first Extraordinary Nurse Educator DAISY Award®. Ms. Alban has been a key leader in Clinical Professional Development at Mather as the site coordinator for the Nurse Residency Program. She is also instrumental in her role as a clinical…

Healthgrades names Mather Hospital a 2024 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ recipient

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital announced today that it has been recognized as a 2024 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. Mather has received this award for four consecutive years (2021-2024). This achievement, along with Mather’s designation by Healthgrades as an America’s…

Creating a healthy grocery shopping list

One thing we all have in common is that we must go grocery shopping at some point every week. Grocery shopping can be overwhelming at times, especially when trying to change your lifestyle and incorporate more health promoting foods.

The Link Between Smoking and Back Pain : Why you should Quit

David J. BenEliyahu DC FICC Administrative Director, Back & Neck Pain Center at Mather Hospital Research studies have definitively shown that there is a positive association between active smoking and back pain, as much as 30% in adult smokers. Women who smoke were 50% more likely to have chronic back pain than non-smoking women. Other…