May 7, 2015 The Total Joint Replacement Program at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will offer a free informational breakfast seminar on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel, 5000 Expressway Drive South, Ronkonkoma. Orthopedic surgeons will discuss the different conditions that lead to joint deterioration and…
May 4, 2015 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital’s 30th annual Golf Classic will take place at the Port Jefferson Country Club at Harbor Hills on Monday, June 1 with proceeds benefitting Nursing Education programs at the Hospital. The event has raised nearly $3 million for the Hospital over the years. This year’s John T. Mather…
April 28, 2015 A FREE Lymphedema Screening will be held at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital on Saturday, May 30 for individuals at high risk for the condition. The screening will take place at 10am in Conference Rooms 1&2. Registration is required. To register, call 631-686-7648. Free valet parking is available. If you have…
By Anna Leskiv, MD Some degree of memory loss is a fairly common part of aging, but should not prevent you from living a full and productive life. We all can misplace our keys or struggle to come up the name of an acquaintance we haven’t seen in a while. There’s a difference, however, between…
April 24, 2015 Learn how to prevent and manage osteoporosis and what treatment options are available at a free seminar at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital on Thursday, May 28 from 4:30-6 pm in Conference Rooms 1&2. The seminar will address: – Preventing osteoporosis – Managing the disease – Understanding fracture risks – Treatment options…
April 21, 2015 The John T. Mather Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has presented the Hospital with a $220,000 donation, the proceeds of its 2014 fundraising activities. The donation was announced at Mather’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Party on Sunday, April 19, 2015 and will be used toward the construction of the new Arthur & Linda Calace Family…
Spring is here and it’s a great time to bring your exercise routine outside. One great way to get motivated and keep up with a program is to sign up for one of the many 5k races offered throughout the area. If you’re new to running or if you’re a little rusty after a long…
By Jessica Blydenburgh, DO There is no better time than the spring to get outside for some exercise and sunshine. Your bones will thank you. The best way to maintain healthy bones is a lifestyle complete with weight-bearing exercise, such as running, walking and dancing, and a healthy diet that provides adequate calories and plenty…
March 17, 2015 Alice Kolasa, DO, Director of the Palliative Medicine Program at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, was honored by the Town of Brookhaven at its annual Women’s Recognition Awards. The awards recognize the achievements of women who work or live in the town. Dr. Kolasa joined the Mather staff in 2012 as the…
by Michael Fracchia, MD Activity, aging and arthritis are some of the reasons that more and more people are receiving total hip replacements each year. The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons projects 500,000 hip replacement procedures in the U.S. annually by the year 2030, nearly double the number performed today. If you are…