By Marielle Mangano, RD, CDN Many people view back-to-school season as the opportunity to start fresh with some new, healthy habits. After a summer filled with vacations and barbeques, many people are ready to get back to their normal routines. Rev things up with these healthy lunch ideas perfect for either work or school. Each…
By Mather’s Bariatric Nutrition Team As the summer winds down and we squeeze in last-minute (healthy) barbecues, it is important to remember to pack our lunch and be prepared for the week ahead. The best parts about barbecues, aside from spending time with friends and family, are the leftovers! Left over grilled chicken can make…
August 30, 2016 Free prostate screening will be offered on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 from 9 am to 3 pm at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital. The screening, which will take place in the Fortunato Breast Health Center, will include a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and Digital Rectal Exam (DRE). No fasting is required. A…
August 29, 2016 Advanced treatment for prostate cancer using CyberKnife technology will be the topic of a free evening seminar hosted by the Us TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 6-8 pm at the Patchogue-Medford Library in Patchogue. A light dinner will be served. To register, call (631) 686-7878…
August 15, 2016 Blood donors are needed during what has been declared a critical blood shortage on Long Island. John T. Mather Memorial Hospital’s annual summer blood drive will take place on Monday, Aug. 29 from 6:30 am until 6:30 pm. The blood drive is open to all community residents. No appointment is necessary to…
August 11, 2016 Photographers, painters and other artists are wanted for a month-long art show in October at the Port Jefferson Free Library in conjunction with Paint Port Pink, the community breast cancer awareness outreach of John T. Mather Memorial Hospital. The Art Show, which runs from October 1-31, is open to everyone and will…
August 4, 2016 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital was rated among the best hospitals in New York State in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals rankings. U.S. News compared nearly 5,000 medical centers nationwide in 25 specialties, procedures and conditions. Mather was ranked 19th out of almost 250 hospitals in New York State.…
Many of us look forward to the start of the Olympics. Not only is it an amazing display of athletics, but also an important international and cultural event. The 2016 Rio Games have already been highly controversial with the fear of the spread of the Zika virus which is prevalent in the region and spread…
By Jaclyn Mascia MS, RD, CDN Practicing portion control is essential for healthy eating and weight loss. As food portion sizes have increased over the years, so have our weights and waistlines. Food portions have grown so large that we have difficulty remembering what a normal portion size really looks like. Therefore, many of us…
By Mather Hospital’s Bariatric Nutrition Team It’s important to stay hydrated, especially during the hot summer months. Most drinks that are advertised are high in calories and high in sugar, and it’s best stay away from liquid calories. To enjoy a low calorie-high flavor thirst quenching drink, try adding fruits, spices or extracts to your…