Mather Hospital helps fight skin cancer with sunscreen lotion dispensers

Northwell’s Mather Hospital is expanding its commitment to community skin cancer prevention by once again providing free SPF 30 sunscreen dispensers throughout the area. In partnership with Port Jefferson Village and Brookhaven Town, the hospital sponsored dispensers at beaches, parks, pools and other popular outdoor gathering spots to help protect residents during the warmer months.…

Mather Hospital Invites Cancer Patients and Caregivers to Hands-On Teaching Kitchen Event

Northwell’s Mather Hospital is pleased to announce a special hands-on teaching kitchen event designed to empower cancer patients and their caregivers with practical cooking skills and nourishing recipes that support health, healing and overall well-being. The event will take place on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Mather Hospital’s Conference Rooms…

Mather Hospital unveils new fleet of daVinci 5 robots

Northwell’s Mather Hospital today announced a significant investment in patient care with a complete upgrade to the da Vinci 5 robotic surgery system. This fleet replacement positions Mather Hospital at the forefront of surgical innovation, delivering a new era of precision, efficiency, and advanced patient care. The da Vinci 5, Intuitive’s most advanced, fifth-generation robotic…

Mather Hospital scores rare Healthgrades trifecta in 2026 Patient Care Honors

Northwell’s Mather Hospital is the recipient of the 2026 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ reflecting on sustained excellence in patient-centered care, safety, and clinical quality. Mather Hospital earned a rare “trifecta” of 2026 Healthgrades honors, receiving the Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, and America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™. Mather is receiving the…

A Sincere Thank You to Our Donors

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Mather Hospital Leadership Giving Society’s Gratitude Reception in our beautiful, newly renovated courtyard — an evening dedicated to expressing our deepest appreciation for your support.

Save the Date: Blue and White Gala

Join us for Mather Hospital’s premier fundraising event of the year. The Blue and White Gala celebrates the JTM Foundation’s 2026 Theodore Roosevelt Award recipients and supports our mission of advancing exceptional healthcare for our community.

Lyme Arthritis: What you need to know

Is your joint swollen? Is it warm to the touch? Have you been bitten by a tick in the past few months? You might be experiencing Lyme arthritis. “Lyme arthritis is a type of infectious-inflammatory arthritis that can develop after a tick bite,” says Mather Medical Group Rheumatologist Zarlasht Khan, MD. “The bacteria responsible for…