February 18, 2016 The Total Joint Replacement Program at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will offer a free informational evening seminar on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from 6:30-9 pm at the Arbors Assisted Living in Islandia. Orthopedic surgeons will discuss the different conditions that lead to joint deterioration and pain, and the surgical options available…
February 16, 2016 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will hold its Winter Blood Drive on Monday, March 7 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…
February 8, 2016 It’s not too early to break in your running shoes–the Families Walk & Run for Hope is just three months away. Join hundreds of others for a five mile walk and run for breast cancer and support the Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mather Hospital. The event features family friendly activities, including the…
February 5, 2016 Advanced treatment for prostate cancer using CyberKnife technology will be the topic of a free breakfast seminar hosted by the Us TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 9:30-Noon at the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library. To register, call (631) 686-7878 or go to precisioncyberknifeofny.org/seminar. CyberKnife uses multiple beams of…
February 3, 2016 A nine-week series of classes at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital is designed to help those with diabetes better manage and live with their condition. The classes, which meet Tuesday afternoons, will include: • What is Diabetes? • Physical Activity & Exercise • Monitoring and Goal-Setting • Oral & Injectable Medications • …
January 26, 2016 Kenneth R. Bossert, Ed.D., Superintendent of the Port Jefferson School District, has been named to the Board of Directors of John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Board Chairman Kenneth Jacoppi announced. Bossert, who has held his current post since 2011, was previously Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in the Three Village Central…
By David BenEliyahu, DC, DAAPM, DABCSP The warnings are everywhere—blizzard conditions, high winds, possibly a foot of snow. When the storm settles and it’s time to start clearing out, make sure you take precautions to prevent injury. Shoveling snow is hard work. If you experience any signs of shortness of breath or chest pain, stop…
January 18, 2016 Eight out of 10 Americans experience back or neck pain at one time in their lives, and almost two-thirds of those say it negatively impacts their quality of life. John T. Mather Memorial Hospital’s Back & Neck Pain Center (BNPC) treats back and neck pain through efficient, effective care that is also…
January 14, 2016 The Robotic Surgery Program at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will display the advanced da Vinci surgical system and the Navio robotic-assisted partial knee replacement system to Smith Haven Mall January 30-31 as part of Mather’s annual Community Interactive Health Fair. Shoppers can "test drive" the da Vinci robot on Saturday, Jan.…
By Marisa Bisiani, DNP, ANP-BC If the new year has you resolved to exercise more and head to the local gym a couple of days a week, it’s wise to remember that while getting active is good for you, the germs that may be there are not. Here are few tips to keep you healthy…