David J. BenEliyahu DC FICC Administrative Director, Back & Neck Pain Center at Mather Hospital Research studies have definitively shown that there is a positive association between active smoking and back pain, as much as 30% in adult smokers. Women who smoke were 50% more likely to have chronic back pain than non-smoking women. Other…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY –– Mather Hospital has received a $50,000 gift from its medical staff for the construction of a new Emergency Department. “In making this donation to the Legacy Campaign, the Medical Staff is committed to supporting the future Frey Family Emergency Department, which will provide the surrounding population with a local state-of-the-art facility…
February is American Heart Month. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? There are many things we can do to reduce our risk by focusing on several key areas.
A new year has just begun and many of us like to start it off with a fresh set of resolutions. But how do we make those resolutions last longer than the month of January? It’s easy to dream about the things we want to do, but we also need to put in the work to make it happen. Here are five tips to make your resolutions last.
Erin Dawson, RN presented with DAISY Award® for compassion and caring PORT JEFFERSON, NY –– Recognized for the care and kindness she showed to a patient on her unit, Erin Dawson, RN, of 2 South is Mather Hospital’s latest DAISY Award® winner. The DAISY Award® is a special honor given to extraordinary nurses for the…
New name better connects physician practices with Mather’s excellent reputation PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital announced it is changing the name of its physician practices from Harbor View Medical Services, PC to Mather Medical Group. This name change better connects Mather’s medical practices with the hospital’s excellent community reputation. Mather is rated a five-star…
8 New Year’s Resolution Tips to Reduce Chronic Neck & Back Pain Exercise and Stretching Walk 3-4x per week with a good pair of walking shoes Consider joining a Yoga or Tai Chi Class Strengthen you core back muscles Work on your Posture Poor posture while sitting hunched over, standing hunched over , and sleeping…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital today opened a new Cardiac Rehabilitation Program designed to help those who have suffered a major cardiac event such as a heart attack regain their overall physical, mental, and social functioning. Studies show that individuals who have recent cardiac events and who participate in cardiac rehabilitation realize many benefits…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Robert Grady, an executive at First National Bank of Long Island, has joined the board of the JTM Foundation. The JTM Foundation works to foster relationships with those individuals and organizations who have a like-minded vision and the desire to support exceptional health care at Mather Hospital for the benefit of…
The new year can be a great time to reflect on the past year and think about areas that you want to improve. According to behavioral specialists, there is something called the “fresh start effect”. This suggests that individuals may feel more motivated to make changes and are more likely to engage in goal-related behaviors when they perceive the beginning of a new period. This can be Mondays, but it can also be the start of a new year.