Coat drive to help neighbors in need
Mather team members were generous with donations of gently used coats to help our neighbors in need this winter, according to Cathy Roster, LMSW, senior manager of the Social Work Department.
CNA programs first graduating class!
Certified Nurse Assistant program graduates first class Congratulations to Matthew Lagomarsino, Brian Smith, Erik Wikstrom, William Cassata, Josiah Mena, Jennifer Bugliaro, and Ayanna Harrison, the first class of the hospital’s new training program for Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA). The program, launched in response to a shortage of CNAs, pays students during their training and guarantees…
Mather Hospital earns third designation as a Magnet® Hospital
Mather Hospital earns third designation as a Magnet® Hospital 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 patient care, nursing excellence…
Mather Hospital earns 17th Leapfrog “A” for patient safety
Mather Hospital earns 17th Leapfrog “A” for patient safety 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 nursing excellence,” said Mather…
Mather Hospital Auxiliary presents annual donation to hospital
Mather Hospital Auxiliary presents annual donation to hospital The Mather Hospital Auxiliary presented the hospital with a check for $190,000 towards its pledge to support Mather’s capital building projects. The funds were raised through the group’s Thrift Shop, Gift Shop, Calendar Raffles, plant and slower sales, and other fundraisers. The Auxiliary presents Mather with a…
Mather Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop receives New York State Senate Empire Award
Mather Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop receives New York State Senate Empire Award 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, was presented by State. Sen.…
Paint Port Pink returns to raise awareness about breast cancer
Paint Port Pink, Mather Hospital’s annual month-long breast cancer community awareness outreach, kicks off Oct. 1 with the lighting of pink lights by community partners in Port Jefferson, Port Jefferson Station, and surrounding communities.
Mather Hospital launches Certified Nursing Assistant training and employment program
Mather Hospital has announced a new free training program for Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA) that will pay students during their training and guarantee them a position at the hospital upon successful completion of the course and New York State
Mather Hospital receives Gold level Beacon Award
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has awarded a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence to Mather Hospital’s Critical Care team.
3 North unit wins award for patient experience
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has awarded a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence to Mather Hospital’s Critical Care team.