IV drip bars and lounges are popping up everywhere, promising to help with everything from a hangover to signs of aging. IV vitamin infusions can help with hydration, energy, and immunity. You can also receive one of these infusions in your home, or workplace.
Mather Hospital receives national accreditation for pain, addiction care PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital has received the Pain and Addiction Care in the Emergency Department (PACED) designation from the American College of Emergency Physicians. PACED is a national accreditation program that seeks to improve pain management and substance use care for patients. Having a…
This light summer recipe is a delicious way to increase your intake of nutritious vegetables and whole grains, two food groups that are lacking in most American diets. Farro, sometimes referred to as an ancient grain, is a type of whole grain wheat with a nutty flavor and chewy texture and is common in Mediterranean style diets. Like other whole grains, farro is a good source of fiber and protein as well as the minerals zinc, magnesium, and several of the B vitamins.
Kathryn B. Frey to be honored at Mather Hospital’s end of summer party The Beach Ball takes place Sept. 21, 2023 at Sunken Meadow State Park Pavilion PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Join us for cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a silent auction just 10 steps from the beach at Mather Hospital’s end of summer party honoring…
Mather nurses honored with DAISY Awards for exceptional patient care PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Two Mather Hospital nurses have received DAISY Awards, which celebrate the extraordinary compassion nurses provide every day. The award recognizes nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families, and co-workers. Nicole Hoefler, RN, received Mather’s first ever DAISY Leader Award. Ms. Hoefler…
Behavior change is hard! It is complex and multifactorial. It includes our biology, our psyche, and our environment. Change will only occur when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of making the change. We also need to feel we have more strategies and resources than we do obstacles and barriers. Thinking about setting a goal is the first step, but we must realize that we also must take action to make our goals happen – and it’s important to have support, guidance, and accountability in the process
Congratulations to the Mather Hospital team for being one of only seven hospitals in New York State to receive the highest five star rating as a hospital patients are most likely to recommend. This is a testament to and a validation of the work our entire Mather family does each day!
Women can encounter distinct health concerns related to infertility, gynecological conditions and pelvic floor disorders. Fortunately, interventional radiology services can treat these conditions using advanced medical imaging and minimally invasive procedures that often involve less pain and shorter recovery periods than open surgery. What is interventional radiology? Interventional radiology (IR) is a medical specialty that…
Knee pain caused by arthritis can affect your quality of life, limiting your mobility and keeping you from activities you love. This inflammation of the knee joint is due to the deterioration of cartilage in the joint. Nonsurgical methods can help to relieve pain and stiffness, but further treatment may be required. Fortunately, there are…
Mather Hospital rated as high performing by U.S News & World Report PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital was rated as high-performing in four adult specialties and two procedures and conditions by U.S News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Hospitals rankings. Mather was rated as high performing in: Gastroenterology & GI surgery Geriatrics Orthopedics…