As Fall approaches, it’s time to prepare for the seasonal allergies that come along with it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 50 million Americans suffer from nasal allergies each year. The foods we eat can contribute to relief from some allergy symptoms. Here is a list of natural foods that should…
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…
We all need vaccinations and immunizations to help protect us from serious diseases. According to the Immunization Action Coalition “during the past 50 years, immunization has saved more than a billion lives and prevented countless illnesses and disabilities in the United States.” Vaccines reduce the risk of infection by working with the body’s natural defenses…
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.…
Many of us look forward to the start of the Olympics. Not only is it an amazing display of athletics, but also an important international and cultural event. The 2016 Rio Games have already been highly controversial with the fear of the spread of the Zika virus which is prevalent in the region and spread…