PORT JEFFERSON, NY ― Mather Hospital will institute limited visitation beginning on Friday, April 2. The change in visitation policy is based on New York State Department of Health updated guidance regarding hospital visitation during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Visitation hours will be from 3-6 p.m. every day; Patients may have up…
By Linda Folken, RDN, CDN, CSOWM, CHC-ACE In the constantly changing world we live in we are being bombarded with all kinds of stimuli – e-mails, social media and texts to name a few. It’s so easy to get caught up in chasing tomorrow or worrying about yesterday. The result of some of these new…
By Michelle Murdolo, MS, RD, CDN We often hear about the benefits of exercise for our physical health and why we should increase our activity level. But what about our mental health? Research suggests that exercise also benefits our mind.
PORT JEFFERSON, NY ― Nicole Jean Christian, executive director of the Uniondale Community Land Trust Inc. and an economic development consultant, has been named to the Mather Hospital Board of Directors. Over the past 15 years, Ms. Christian has written grants for local municipalities, educational institutions and non-profits to secure funds for storm recovery, waterfront…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY ― Mather Hospital’s Voyage to Excellence employee teams dedicated a bench in front of the hospital to mark the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and to thank the entire Mather family for their dedication during this difficult time. “We wanted to remind the Mather Hospital family that they are appreciated, and…
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Over the last few months there’s been a lot of misinformation circulated about the COVID-19 vaccines. Health experts are urging as many people as possible get vaccinated to stop the spread, but with vaccines developed at unprecedented speed, people may have questions and concerns about getting the vaccine. Let’s set the record straight about some…
By Danielle Johnson, RDN, CDN, RYT This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is “personalize your plate,” highlighting the fact that we are all different. While there are basic guidelines on how to be healthy, it can still look very different from person to person. Whether we are looking at your health goals, your culture, or…
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PORT JEFFERSON, NY ― Lisa Khavkin has been named vice president for human resources for Mather Hospital, effective March 1, 2021. Ms. Khavkin was previously the vice president for human resources at Huntington Hospital. She joined Huntington in 2013 as the director of talent and organizational performance. In her seven years at Huntington, she was…