By David J. BenEliyahu, DC, DABCSP, DAAPM It is a common misconception that if you have back pain you should avoid exercising. This misconception allows people to rely too heavily on pain medication and inactivity. For most back problems exercise and movement are essential to the healing process. Controlled, gradual, and progressive exercise-as opposed to…
May 15, 2017 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital’s 32nd Annual Golf Classic this year will honor the hospital’s senior leadership – President Kenneth Roberts, Senior Vice President for Administration Kevin Murray, and Vice President for Administration Wayne Shattes. The trio will receive the John T. Mather Founder’s Award for their combined 103 years of leadership,…
May 15, 2017 If you or someone you know has prostate cancer, come to a FREE seminar on May 23 at 6 pm at the Bay Short-Brightwaters Library, 1 South Country Road, Brightwaters on how Precision CyberKnife of New York can treat prostate cancerwith pinpoint accuracy. Treatment is painless and requires no anesthesia, no cutting,…
By Your Bariatric Nutrition Team It’s spring’s final stretch before summer and there is so much to do! Between planning vacations and preparing the outdoor furniture, some meals can be overlooked. Make sure to keep yourself going strong by eating enough and exercising! We know that your typical muffins can be loaded with sugar, so…
Have you ever lain in bed wide awake, aware of what’s happening around you – but you couldn’t move a muscle? If the answer is yes, then you’ve probably experienced the bizarre phenomenon that is sleep paralysis.
Whether you’re an avid runner, or just starting out, here are some quick tips and tricks to help you have a successful run:
April 24, 2017 Do you have pre-diabetes? Are you newly diagnosed with diabetes? John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will offer a FREE six-week course on Diabetes Management and Prevention beginning Saturday, May 13. The classes, which will be led by Diabetes Nurse Educator Elizabeth Giordano, MA, RN, CCRN, and include various related specialists, will be…
April 19, 2017 Looking for an opportunity to give back to the community? The 2017 Families Walk & Run for Hope benefits the Fortunato Breast Health Center and its mission to provide state-of-the-art breast healthcare to its patients. “Powered by Hope,” the event is a great opportunity to enjoy a fun day with friends, family…
If you have a closet that is starting to overflow and take over your bedroom or junk drawer that has gradually started to expand from the drawer onto the kitchen counter top, then you’ve likely felt some level of stress brought on by piles of unnecessary junk. All of that stuff can be annoying to…
April 18, 2017 Stop by the Mather Hospital tables at The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce 7th annual Health & Wellness Fest on Saturday, April 22 from 9 am to 1 pm at Earl L. Vandermeulen High School in Port Jefferson. Get free screenings and health and wellness information from Mather’s signature programs and…