From your Bariatric Nutrition Team After a long winter we Long Islanders cannot wait to take advantage of the warmer months on our beautiful island. There is no better way to do this and help meet your health goals than to visit some local hiking trails! Hiking and trail walking has so many great benefits…
March 15, 2019 Justin Stroker, BSN, RN has been named to the new position of Director for Patient and Customer Experience at Mather Hospital. In his new role, Stroker will help further develop the customer service culture at Mather and educate the staff as to the Hospital’s values and behaviors of customer care. “I’ll be…
February 21, 2019 Is stress affecting your health and well-being? Do you worry about injuries from falls as you get older? Are you suffering from back and neck pain due to poor posture? Get information on these and other health and wellness topics at Mather Hospital’s HealthyUSpring Semester on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 9am to 1:30pm at…
February 4, 2019 Breathe free without tobacco! Learn how to kick the habit with the help of a FREE six-week Smoking Cessation Class at Mather Hospital beginning March 19 at 6 pm. Sponsored by the Suffolk County Department of Health, the course teaches stress management techniques, behavior modification and relaxation techniques to help you stay…
January 28, 2019 Linda Oak of Port Jefferson Station was named to the board of the JTM Foundation, which works to foster relationships with those individuals and organizations that have a like-minded vision and the desire to support exceptional health care at Mather Hospital for the benefit of our community. Oak grew up in Port…
Rita Bligh, 72, of Ridge started smoking at age 19 when she left for college. Later in life, work as a regional bank manager in West Palm Beach, FL and raising a family brought some stress. Cigarettes provided her relief. After more than 40 years of smoking and several attempts to stop, she finally quit…
Julius Panetta’s brother had prostate cancer, so his doctor always kept a close eye on Julius’ Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels, a test that could be an indicator of prostate cancer. When his doctor noticed that Julius’ PSA level had risen, he ordered a test. The test came back positive for prostate cancer and his…
January 8, 2019 Mather Hospital has earned its 12th top “A” rating from The Leapfrog Group for its efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest patient safety standards in the country. Mather is one of only two hospitals in New York State to earn the top “A” grade 12 times. The Leapfrog Group…
December 13, 2018 Christine Amoroso, RN, BS, MS, has been appointed as Mather Hospital’s vice president for quality, a new position. Amoroso previously was director of quality management for Southside Hospital in Bay Shore. Before joining Southside in 2013, she served as assistant director of corporate quality for Northwell Health. Amoroso received her master’s degree…