Love your heart
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.
How to make your New Year’s resolutions last
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
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…
Harbor View Medical Services, PC is now Mather Medical Group
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…
Tips to Reduce Chronic Neck & Back Pain
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…
Mather launches a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
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…
Robert Grady named to JTM Foundation Board
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…
Ring in the new year with self-compassionate fitness goals
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.
Hair loss after bariatric surgery
Potential hair loss after bariatric surgery procedures is a topic that comes up frequently both before and after surgery. . It’s important that individuals receive accurate information about what is behind this phenomenon that is often the result of stress related hair loss, also known by the medical term telogen effluvium. Understanding the physiological changes at play can help put this often emotionally distressing issue into perspective and can also help reduce the risk factors.
Fitness trends: Mobility Training
Mobility training is a fitness trend that has been gaining popularity. This trend is here to stay as it is supported and recognized by research as an important component to fitness. Interestingly, mobility training is not a new concept, but has recently been gaining traction on social media. Many fitness influencers on social media are promoting different mobility exercises and routines, and some personal trainers focus solely on mobility training as their niche. But what is mobility training, and why is it important?