Mark and Gloria make planned gift to Mather after years of service and philanthropy
“It is important to support our local hospital, which we all turn to when we have a need,” Gloria says.
The importance of exercise and activity on children’s brains
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CDN, CSOWM According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention obesity in children in the United States has tripled since the 1970s. Approximately 20 percent of children between ages of 6-19 are obese and less than 25 percent of children are getting the recommended 60 minutes per day…
Micros to build and maintain muscle
By Danielle Johnson RDN, CDN, CPT, RYT When it comes to building and/or maintaining muscle mass, micronutrients are just as important as macronutrients! What are micronutrients? They are vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial plant chemicals (polyphenols, flavonoids, etc.). Before jumping to the question of “what should I be supplementing?”, focus on a food first approach.…
Life beyond weight loss surgery
“The gastric sleeve surgery changed my life in so many ways. I’m a different person.” Read more about Cindy’s weight loss journey.
Mather Hospital certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check Mark for Advanced Primary Stroke Care Center certification. Mather Hospital has been a Stroke Center since 2005. The new certification, approved by New York State, follows a recent survey in which The Joint…
Terryville Fire Department paramedics honored by Mather Hospital for efforts in saving a patient’s life
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – The Terryville Fire Department and two of its paramedics were honored by Mather Hospital for their role in saving the life of a Port Jefferson Station man. Paramedics Stephen Loizos and Frank Abbate responded to a 911 call on January 20, 2022 for Philip Vecchio, 49, who had complained about indigestion.…
The benefits of playtime for adults
By Barbara Broggelwirth MS, RDN, CDN When I was going through radiation treatment for breast cancer, my best friend called me every day and we would play a virtual game of 100,000 Pyramid. It may sound silly, but it gave me the opportunity to transport myself out of my otherwise grim situation to a happy…
Robert Giacobbe, DO, promoted to Program Director for Mather Hospital’s Internal Medicine Residency Program
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Robert Giacobbe, DO, has been named Program Director for Mather Hospital’s Internal Medicine (IM) Residency Program. He joined the IM program in 2014 as a clinical supervisor and was appointed Associate Program Director in 2015. Born and raised in central New Jersey, Dr. Giacobbe came to Long Island in 1986 to…
Robert Giacobbe, DO, promoted to Program Director for Mather Hospital’s Internal Medicine Residency Program
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Robert Giacobbe, DO, has been named Program Director for Mather Hospital’s Internal Medicine (IM) Residency Program. He joined the IM program in 2014 as a clinical supervisor and was appointed Associate Program Director in 2015. Born and raised in central New Jersey, Dr. Giacobbe came to Long Island in 1986 to…
Get a grip on rheumatoid arthritis
Learn the signs and symptoms, treatment options and how to improve your quality of life with rheumatoid arthritis in our free informational webinar.