October 7, 2016 Memory Loss vs. Dementia, Living Well with Diabetes, Five Steps to Financial Wellness and Success, Fighting back Against the Opioid Epidemic, and Estate and Long-Term Care Planning are some of the seminars being offered at the Fall Semester of HealthyU at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital. The twice-yearly HealthyU is a free…
By Mather’s Bariatric Nutrition Team We often focus on the creativity and flavor of our main dish and overlook our sides. A healthy complimentary side to finish our meal will help leave us satisfied until our next meal. To keep sides healthy and full of flavor, try using different spices, nuts and herbs. Some of…
September 13, 2016 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital has been awarded a $25,000 Community Impact Grant from New York Life. The funds will be used to train an interdisciplinary team in Mather’s Behavioral Health Services to promote long-term recovery for adolescents with psychiatric illness through a Collaborative Problem Solving model. The model engages adolescents in…
September 12, 2016 Paint Port Pink, John T. Mather Memorial Hospital’s month-long breast cancer awareness community outreach, returns in October 2016 with new events, initiatives and community partners. Presented by Astoria Bank, this year’s outreach will include an Art Show at the Port Jefferson Free Library from Oct. 1-31. The show is open to everyone…
August 30, 2016 Free prostate screening will be offered on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 from 9 am to 3 pm at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital. The screening, which will take place in the Fortunato Breast Health Center, will include a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and Digital Rectal Exam (DRE). No fasting is required. A…
August 29, 2016 Advanced treatment for prostate cancer using CyberKnife technology will be the topic of a free evening seminar hosted by the Us TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 6-8 pm at the Patchogue-Medford Library in Patchogue. A light dinner will be served. To register, call (631) 686-7878…
August 15, 2016 Blood donors are needed during what has been declared a critical blood shortage on Long Island. John T. Mather Memorial Hospital’s annual summer blood drive will take place on Monday, Aug. 29 from 6:30 am until 6:30 pm. The blood drive is open to all community residents. No appointment is necessary to…
August 11, 2016 Photographers, painters and other artists are wanted for a month-long art show in October at the Port Jefferson Free Library in conjunction with Paint Port Pink, the community breast cancer awareness outreach of John T. Mather Memorial Hospital. The Art Show, which runs from October 1-31, is open to everyone and will…
August 4, 2016 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital was rated among the best hospitals in New York State in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals rankings. U.S. News compared nearly 5,000 medical centers nationwide in 25 specialties, procedures and conditions. Mather was ranked 19th out of almost 250 hospitals in New York State.…
July 29, 2016 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded John T. Mather Memorial Hospital four stars – the highest of any Long Island hospital – for patient experience, safety, and timely and effective care measures based on publicly reported data from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS)…