Healthgrades Has High Marks for Northwell's Mather Hospital


Exterior of Mather Hospital | Jim Lennon

Northwell’s Mather Hospital announced it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Mather Hospital’s distinctions include:

* America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™

* America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™

* Four Specialty Excellence Awards, placing the hospital among the nation’s top 10% for Critical Care, Gastrointestinal Care, Coronary Intervention and Pulmonary Care

* Five-star rated for seven services: Coronary Intervention Procedures, Treatment of Heart Attack, Treatment of Stroke, Treatment of Pneumonia, Treatment of GI Bleed, Treatment of Respiratory Failure and Sepsis

* A Five-Star Distinction in Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

According to Healthgrades, Mather Hospital was also ranked third in New York for Critical Care and second in New York for Pulmonary Care. These achievements place Mather Hospital in the upper echelon of hospitals for these specialties nationwide and reflect the organization’s commitment to consistently deliver care that exceeds expectations.

“Healthgrades’ latest rankings for Mather Hospital reflect our ongoing commitment to the highest quality patient care,” said Hospital President Kevin McGeachy. “Led by our Magnet-recognized nursing staff, every member of the Mather team is focused on safety and quality and treating our patients like family. Northwell’s investment in our new Emergency Department, scheduled to open in 2025, is an example of that commitment.”

Previously Healthgrades ranked Mather Hospital in one of America’s best 250 Hospitals nationwide and top in the country for overall patient experience for the past three years.

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