PORT JEFFERSON, NY –– Mather Hospital has received a $50,000 gift from its medical staff for the construction of a new Emergency Department. “In making this donation to the Legacy Campaign, the Medical Staff is committed to supporting the future Frey Family Emergency Department, which will provide the surrounding population with a local state-of-the-art facility…
February is American Heart Month. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? There are many things we can do to reduce our risk by focusing on several key areas.
Are you struggling with chronic hip pain that just won’t let up? You’re certainly not alone, and it can be frustrating to diagnose the cause of your pain. One potential culprit is a hip impingement, also known as a femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). However, closely related with similar symptoms is a labral tear. Few issues are…
A new year has just begun and many of us like to start it off with a fresh set of resolutions. But how do we make those resolutions last longer than the month of January? It’s easy to dream about the things we want to do, but we also need to put in the work to make it happen. Here are five tips to make your resolutions last.
Erin Dawson, RN presented with DAISY Award® for compassion and caring PORT JEFFERSON, NY –– Recognized for the care and kindness she showed to a patient on her unit, Erin Dawson, RN, of 2 South is Mather Hospital’s latest DAISY Award® winner. The DAISY Award® is a special honor given to extraordinary nurses for the…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY –– Mather Hospital announced today that it is one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2024, according to new research released by Healthgrades, a leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. This achievement puts Mather Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance and reflects…
Your body relies on your ankles for many key functions including stability, shock absorption and support. Ankles are crucial for balance and injuries to the joint are extremely common. Ankle injuries, specifically sprains, are the most frequent musculoskeletal injuries, with an estimated two million occurring each year in the United States. If untreated, a sprain…
New name better connects physician practices with Mather’s excellent reputation PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital announced it is changing the name of its physician practices from Harbor View Medical Services, PC to Mather Medical Group. This name change better connects Mather’s medical practices with the hospital’s excellent community reputation. Mather is rated a five-star…
8 New Year’s Resolution Tips to Reduce Chronic Neck & Back Pain Exercise and Stretching Walk 3-4x per week with a good pair of walking shoes Consider joining a Yoga or Tai Chi Class Strengthen you core back muscles Work on your Posture Poor posture while sitting hunched over, standing hunched over , and sleeping…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital today opened a new Cardiac Rehabilitation Program designed to help those who have suffered a major cardiac event such as a heart attack regain their overall physical, mental, and social functioning. Studies show that individuals who have recent cardiac events and who participate in cardiac rehabilitation realize many benefits…