The holidays can be joyful but can also be full of stress and chaos. We get to spend time with loved ones doing fun things, but that can also be accompanied by busy schedules and delicious calorie-dense foods.
Mather Hospital earns third designation as a Magnet® Hospital PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital has earned the prestigious Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the third time. The ANCC designation came with 13 exemplars, examples of excellence in nursing practice. The Magnet Recognition Program® recognizes health care organizations for quality…
Mather Hospital earns 17th Leapfrog “A” for patient safety PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital received its 17th top “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for its achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. “This achievement is the result of the entire Mather team’s continuing commitment to patient safety and…
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a gluten-free whole grain that is also a nutrient dense complete plant-based protein, meaning it has all the essential amino acids our bodies need.
Did you know that skin is the largest organ in our body? We often hear about the benefits of good nutrition to support health, but did you know the benefits extend all the way out to your skin?
Fortunato Breast Health Center reaccredited by NAPBC for excellence in breast health care PORT JEFFERSON, NY – The Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mather Hospital has earned accreditation status from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons. To achieve voluntary NAPBC accreditation, a breast center…
A change in season means a change in fresh, ripe produce! Fall provides us with plentiful produce to choose from, bursting with flavors and health benefits!
Mather Hospital Auxiliary presents annual donation to hospital PORT JEFFERSON, NY – The Mather Hospital Auxiliary presented the hospital with a check for $190,000 towards its pledge to support Mather’s capital building projects. The Auxiliary presents the hospital with a check each year that reflects its proceeds from the group’s Thrift Shop, Gift Shop, Calendar…
Mather Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop receives New York State Senate Empire Award PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital’s Auxiliary Thrift Shop received the New York State Senate 2022 Empire Award in recognition of its 50th anniversary and support of the hospital. The award, which recognizes New Yorkers who have contributed significantly to their communities,…
Over the past two decades, exercise-oncology research, particularly with breast cancer, has made great strides and revealed very positive results.