Myth busting the COVID-19 vaccines
Let’s set the record straight about some of the most common COVID vaccine myths.
The brittle bones of osteoporosis
While post-menopausal females are at the highest risk, other groups such as patients taking steroid therapy can also develop osteoporosis.
Care that can keep up with Richie
Richie Cheatham wanted his prostate cancer treatments the way he likes his cars — fast and efficient. Read more about his treatment at Precision CyberKnife of New York.
Time to ditch your all-or-nothing mentality
By Gigi Ravenhall, RDN All-or-nothing or black-and-white thinking is a common barrier to long-term success. This way of thinking leads us to give up when things are not perfect or are not what we were expecting them to be. Many all-or-nothing thinkers decide when setting goals that the results must be big or the change…
Get heart healthy this February
Mather Hospital will mark American Heart Month in February with a series of healthy heart webinars and a virtual Wear Red Day observance.
Find your best healthy weight
Join us on Tuesday January 26 for a free webinar to learn about reaching your healthiest weight. Presented by Barbara Broggelwirth, RD and Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, RD.
Together We Can short film released
Together We Can is a short film about Mather Hospital and how 2020 has challenged us in ways no one expected. Watch the film and read more about the project.
Consider acupuncture for treating your chronic pain
In traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is a technique for balancing the flow of energy. Patricia Dodd, NP, and licensed acupuncture practitioner at Mather Hospital weighs in on the benefits.
New partnership provides breast cancer screening opportunities
The Fortunato Breast Health Center has partnered with the Suffolk Cancer Services Program to provide free breast cancer screenings to those who qualify.
It’s time to think pink!
This year, the Families Walk for Hope and Paint Port Pink team up to raise awareness and support for the Fortunato Breast Health Center, the Fund for the Uninsured and the COVID-19 Emergency Fund.