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Getting a hip replacement? Take these factors into consideration

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…

How One Family Lost 300 Lbs.

How One Family Lost 300 Lbs.

Patricia Alvarenga of Kings Park vividly remembers what a struggle it was to simply get through her day without feeling completely exhausted. Her husband, Manuel, tells a similar tale, saying that he needed to go home for a nap at lunchtime to get enough energy to finish his day of work. Daughter Amber, a high…

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Matters of the Heart

Are you at risk for heart disease and other chronic diseases? Thankfully there is a system of “numbers” we can use to tell us how we compare to the healthy state. By knowing your numbers, you can take action to make positive changes that will help prevent heart disease and stroke. Some of the numbers…

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Help Your Child “Spring Forward”

By Nick Patel, DO Our sleep-wake times and internal clock, aka circadian rhythm, are extremely highly regulated bodily functions. The annual Daylight Savings Time “spring forward” can cause disruptions in normal sleep patterns for children and adults. While parents may be more accustomed to the annual change, children may have more trouble adjusting to the…

Transitional Care Unit Given Top Five Star Rating by U.S. News

March 6, 2015 The Transitional Care Unit (TCU) at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital was ranked among the nation’s best nursing homes by U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Nursing Homes rankings. The 16-bed TCU at Mather Hospital is a short-term healthcare facility where Mather patients receive the focused care they require before being…

Winter Blood Drive Monday March 9, Open to the Community

February 24, 2015 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will hold its Winter Blood Drive on Monday, March 9 from 6:30 am until 6:30 pm in Conference Rooms 3, 4, and 5.  The blood drive is open to all community residents. No appointment is necessary to donate blood. Free valet parking is available for community donors…

New Five-Mile Run Kicks off the 2015 Families Walk & Run for Hope

February 22, 2015 A new five-mile run will highlight this year’s Families Walk & Run for Hope at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, an annual fundraiser for the Fortunato Breast Health Center. The popular "Pink Your Pooch" dog costume contest, family friendly events and Music by the School of Rock return for the event on…

Free Total Joint Replacement Breakfast Seminar March 21 in Middle Island

February 19, 2015 The Total Joint Replacement Program at JohnT. Mather Memorial Hospital will offer a free informational breakfast seminar on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Spring Lake Golf Club, 30 E. Bartlett Road, Middle Island.   Orthopedic surgeons will discuss the different conditions that lead to joint deterioration and…