Construction begins on $52 million Emergency Department Mather Hospital has begun construction of a new $52 million, 26,000-square-foot Emergency Department that will maximize patient privacy and caregiver support, increase process efficiencies, and incorporate the best practices for patient safety. Ground was broken for the new facility on May 4. The new ED is expected to…
A Harbor View Medical Services physician and a dietetic technician from Food & Dining Services were among the women honored by the town of Brookhaven with Women’s Recognition Awards. Harbor View Gastroenterologist Ramona Rajapakse, MD, was honored in the medicine category for her special interest in women’s health and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Rajapakse is…
Mather leadership thanked our team members for their hard work and dedication throughout the year on Employee Appreciation Day, Friday, March 3, 2023, by distributing ice cream and cookies throughout the hospital and to off-site locations. The Mather family continues to go above and beyond for our patients and provides exceptional care. It is because…
On February 21, 2023, we lost our good friend and colleague Allen Overton. As we mourn his sudden passing, we remember his warm smile and his great sense of humor. He was referred to by many as a ray of sunshine when he entered the room and had a way of brightening someone’s day just…
A new Mather is coming with construction underway Mather’s master facilities plan has officially begun. Phase one of the plan, which began October 25, with the development of two new parking lots. This phase is expected to be completed by the end of January. Phase two of the plan includes the relocation of our existing…
Healthgrades Top 250 staff appreciation event Mather Hospital’s achievement of being named a “Healthgrades Top 250 Best Hospital” called for a celebration. This award could not have been possible without the dedication and passion of all our Mather’s team members. A staff appreciation event was held in the cafeteria where complimentary hot cocoa and cookies…
Mather Hospital named one of America’s 250 best hospitals for 2023 by Healthgrades Mather Hospital is one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2023, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. This achievement puts Mather Hospital in the top five percent of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance…
Santa and his reindeer spread holiday cheer at Mather! Santa Claus and his helpful reindeer, Huck, did their annual rounds in the hospital units to spread holiday cheer! Each year Mather’s Deputy CNO, Phil Messina RN, dresses up as Santa and visits each unit, interacting with team members and patients to brighten their day and…
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…
Fortunato Breast Health Center reaccredited for exemplary service to the community The Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mather Hospital has again 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 demonstrates compliance with NAPBC standards…