Welcome back Auxiliary Volunteers
Mather Hospital has begun welcoming back its Auxiliary Volunteers, who have been absent from the hospital since March 2020 due to the pandemic.
Mather Hospital honored for Antimicrobial Stewardship
Congratulations to the Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee, the infectious disease physicians and the Pharmacy team for this accomplishment!
Mather Hospital receives top designation for Age Friendly Health System
Mather Hospital has been designated an age-friendly health system at the highest level of “Committed to Care Excellence” by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI).
Decision Women fund breast cancer treatment handbooks at Fortunato Breast Health Center
Decision Women in Commerce and Professions – Long Island presented the Fortunato Breast Health Center with an $1,800 grant to purchase Breast Cancer Treatment Handbooks, which are given to every woman diagnosed with breast cancer at the Center.
Nursing-library study addressed stigmas regarding mental health and substance abuse
Mather Hospital AVP of Behavioral Health Denise Driscoll teamed up with the Comsewogue Public Library for a study on improving stigmatic perceptions by library personnel of individuals with mental illness and substance abuse issues.
Mather Hospital honored in Port Jefferson Fourth of July parade
Mather Hospital staff and their family members marched in the annual Port Jefferson Fourth of July parade on Monday, July 5. The parade honored the local hospitals and first responders. Mather was among the first groups to march this year and represented all the patient units and departments.
Mather President Kenneth Roberts to step down after 35 years
Kenneth D. Roberts, one of the longest serving hospital chief executives in New York State who for three and a half decades has guided the growth of Mather Hospital into one of the most respected and highly ranked hospitals on Long Island, will step down as president effective June 1, 2022.
Northwell Celebrates initiative recognizes team members sacrifices, contributions
Northwell Celebrates includes a series of events, activities and experiences for team members and their families. Visit www.northwellcelebrates.com to learn more.
Mather Hospital graduate nurse residency program reaccredited with distinction
Mather Hospital’s New Graduate Nurse Transition to Practice program – also known as a nurse residency program – has been reaccredited with distinction for four years by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Northwell named Fortune 100 Best Company to Work for
Northwell Health was ranked on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the second consecutive year, moving up 19th from 93rd!