June 15, 2017 Kenneth Jacoppi, Esq., Chairman of the Board for John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, this year marks his 40th anniversary on the Board of Directors, making him the longest-serving board member ever at Mather. "Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would serve this long," said Mr. Jacoppi, an attorney who…
By Your Bariatric Nutrition Team Summer is on its way. It’s time to ditch the heavy winter meals and enjoy some light seafood! Fish can be a great source of protein and the taste can easily be manipulated with the addition of savory spices. Your favorite fish and favorite veggies can make for a delicious…
Summer is on its way! There’s something about sunshine that makes everything feel better and causes all our cares to fly out the window, but don’t allow summer to mean a slip into inactivity and unhealthy eating habits. There are many local activities that you can take part in to make the most of your…
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RD Why are carbohydrates so often demonized when it comes to weight loss? In a word: satiety. Satiety refers to how long a particular nutrient (protein, fat or carbohydrates) keeps people feeling full and more satisfied for a longer period of time. Studies show that people who replace their carbohydrates with protein…
May 31, 2017 The Total Joint Replacement Program at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will offer a free informational seminar on Thursday, June 8, 2017 from 6:30-9 pm at Mather Hospital. To register, call 631-686-7876 or online here. Orthopedic surgeons will discuss the different conditions that lead to joint deterioration and pain, and the…
May 31, 2017 Join us for a free back and neck pain informational seminar on Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 9 – 11 am, at Swan Lake Golf Club (388 River Road, Manorville). If you’ve been suffering from chronic back or neck pain, Mather Hospital’s Back & Neck Pain Center offers: Appointments within 72 hours…
By Melissa Buscetta RD CDN Studies show that the average person makes around 250 decisions about food every day – breakfast or no breakfast? Bagel or apple? Part of it or all of it? Kitchen or living room? Most people don’t overeat because they are hungry, but rather they are influenced by external factors such…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RD, CDN Most of us are aware that having too much sugar is not a good thing. We realize that sugar provides calories without any beneficial nutrients and that too much sugar can lead to weight gain and dental cavities. Research is showing added sugars’ role in chronic inflammation, which…
By David J. BenEliyahu, DC, DABCSP, DAAPM It is a common misconception that if you have back pain you should avoid exercising. This misconception allows people to rely too heavily on pain medication and inactivity. For most back problems exercise and movement are essential to the healing process. Controlled, gradual, and progressive exercise-as opposed to…
May 15, 2017 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital’s 32nd Annual Golf Classic this year will honor the hospital’s senior leadership – President Kenneth Roberts, Senior Vice President for Administration Kevin Murray, and Vice President for Administration Wayne Shattes. The trio will receive the John T. Mather Founder’s Award for their combined 103 years of leadership,…