June 3, 2015 Christine Mac Entee, RN, was named as the first DAISY Award winner at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital. Based on patient nominations, the DAISY Award recognizes nurses who make an enormous difference by the superhuman work they do. Mac Entee was nominated by a patient on the Hospital’s 2 South unit who…
May 14, 2015 Kenneth Roberts, who as President of John T. Mather Memorial Hospital since 1986 has overseen the growth of the community teaching hospital into one of the most respected and highly ranked healthcare institutions on Long Island, was honored recently by Long Island Business News with an Outstanding CEO Award. The award recognizes…
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…