August 3, 2015 Advanced treatment for prostate cancer using the CyberKnife system will be the topic of a free seminar hosted by the Us TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 7 pm at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Conference Rooms 1 & 2. To register, call (631) 686-7878 or go…
July 28, 2015 Blood donors are needed for John T. Mather Memorial Hospital’s annual summer blood drive on Friday, August 14 from 6:30 am until 6:30 pm. The blood drive is open to all community residents. No appointment is necessary to donate blood. The blood drive will take place in the Bloodmobile parked on the…
July 27, 2015 Keri Dunne has been named Director of Volunteer Services at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital. In her new role, Dunne oversees the adult and junior volunteers who work throughout the Hospital and supports the operations of the Gift Shop and the Auxiliary’s Thrift Shop. Dunne previously was Volunteer Coordinator at the Gurwin…
July 27, 2015 Frank Christiano has been named Director of the Department of Environmental Services at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital. In his new role Christiano oversees the Hospital’s integrated waste management program including infectious and biohazardous waste disposal, recycling and waste prevention programs, and linen distribution and collection. Prior to joining Mather Christiano was…
July 7, 2015 The Total Joint Replacement Program at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will offer a free informational seminar on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Hyatt Place East End in Riverhead. A light dinner will be served. Orthopedic surgeons will discuss the conditions that lead to joint deterioration…
July 1, 2015 A juried art show in Port Jefferson this summer that will benefit the Fortunato Breast Health Center will feature works inspired by the personal transformation, hope, love, fear, loss and victory associated with breast cancer. John T. Mather Memorial Hospital is teaming up with the North Shore Art Guild, the Village of…
June 26, 2015 Kathryn B. Frey, who has served on the Board of Directors of John T. Mather Memorial Hospital since 2006, was presented with a commemorative chair to honor her nine years of service to the Hospital. Presenting the chair were Mather President Kenneth Roberts (left) and Board Chairman Kenneth Jacoppi. A resident of…
June 24, 2015 Eric D. Cherches, Esq. has been appointed to the board of directors of the JTM Foundation, which seeks and secures philanthropic support for John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, announced James Danowski, Foundation Board Chairman. Cherches is a Port Jefferson attorney who focuses on estate planning, trust and estate administration, and civil and…
Yoga is known to have many health benefits, including stress relief, lowering of blood pressure and heart rate, and promoting weight loss among others. However, at the root of yoga practice, is the simple act of breathing. Breathing techniques known as pranayama are one of the most vital parts of yoga practice. These techniques can…
By Hesham Atwa, MD When your physician tells you that you need to have a scheduled surgical procedure, whether it’s an ambulatory procedure or will require a hospital stay, there are a few key questions every patient should ask and your surgeon will be more than willing to answer.