Northwell Health has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art emergency department at Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson. The new $52 million, 26,000-square-foot expansion will maximize patient privacy and caregiver support, increase process efficiencies, and incorporate the best practices for patient safety, according to a statement released by the healthcare provider.

 

This will be double the size of Mather’s current emergency department.

 

“I’ve lived in the community since the 1960s. There have been countless times over the decades that Mather has provided excellent health care for our family and friends,” said Kathryn Frey, who also serves on Mather’s Advisory and Foundation Boards. “Everyone will benefit from our new expanded Emergency Department.”

 

The new emergency department will be named the Frey Family Emergency Department, in recognition of the support to Mather Hospital from the Frey Family of Port Jefferson.

 

Photo: Northwell Health.

 

More than three quarters of all patients who come to Mather are admitted through their emergency department, according to Executive Director Kevin McGeachy.

 

“This is one of the most ambitious building projects in Mather Hospital’s history,” he said.

 

The new facility will be located on the north side of the hospital campus. 

 

The facility will include imaging services including X-ray, ultrasound, and CT technology, isolation rooms for infectious disease control, and a dedicated treatment area for those experiencing a mental health crisis.

 

Currently, Mather’s emergency department sees almost 40,000 patients annually.

 

Construction of the new facility is expected to be completed in 2025.