March 7, 2017 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital’s Back & Neck Pain Center will hold a FREE informational seminar on Thursday, March 30 from 6-8 pm at the hospital. If you’ve been suffering from chronic back or neck pain, Mather’s Back & Neck Pain Center offers: · Appointments within 72 hours · Comprehensive care including…
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RD Stretching is often the left off of the priority list when it comes to an exercise routine. After all, the main concern is exercising and burning calories, not stretching, right? Not so fast. Stretching may help you: Improve your joint range of motion Improve your athletic performance Decrease your risk of…
By Joseph C. White, MD, FAAFP A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that commonly appears on the bottom of the foot and occurs among 15% of people with diabetes, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations in the United States, and the…
February 21, 2017 Your Aging Ears, Bone Health and Balance, Care for the Caregiver, Healthy Weight/Healthy Life, and Managing Everyday Stress will be among the seminars offered at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital’s Spring Semester of its HealthyU seminar series and health fair on Saturday, March 18 from 9 am to 2:30 pm at the…
February 21, 2017 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will hold its Winter Blood Drive on Monday, March 6 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…
By Melissa Buscetta, RD You don’t need a smartwatch, fitness band, or even a pedometer to track your steps. Your phone can track how many steps you take and how far you walk all by itself, assuming you carry it with you in your pocket. Sure, fitness trackers have a lot of useful features, but…
February 7, 2017 The Total Joint Replacement Program at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will offer a free informational breakfast seminar on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Holbrook Country Club in Holbrook. To register, call 631-686-7876 or at www.matherhospital.org/joint. Orthopedic surgeons will discuss the different conditions that lead…
February 7, 2017 The Robotic Surgery Program at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will display the advanced da Vinci surgical system at Smith Haven Mall February 11 as part of the Hospital’s annual Community Interactive Health Fair. Shoppers can “test drive” the da Vinci robot on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 am to 5 pm…
By the Mather Bariatric Nutrition Team Not many people can pass up a steamy dish of fried rice. Hibachi is becoming more and more popular for social gatherings and has brought our attention to fried rice. Unfortunately, like most restaurant foods, traditional fried rice is high in fat and carbs. Luckily, cauliflower is also getting…
Make this healthy Chocolate Peppermint Protein Shake: Makes 1 serving Ingredients: