Yoga is known to have many health benefits, including stress relief, lowering of blood pressure and heart rate, and promoting weight loss among others. However, at the root of yoga practice, is the simple act of breathing. Breathing techniques known as pranayama are one of the most vital parts of yoga practice. These techniques can…
By Hesham Atwa, MD When your physician tells you that you need to have a scheduled surgical procedure, whether it’s an ambulatory procedure or will require a hospital stay, there are a few key questions every patient should ask and your surgeon will be more than willing to answer.
June 15, 2015 Marisa A. Bisiani, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, has been named Director of Infection Prevention and Employee Health Services at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, President Kenneth Roberts announced. In her new role, Bisiani will oversee the implementation of best practices to prevent transmission of infections in the Hospital. She also will provide occupational…
June 8, 2015 Michael Burghardt has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Administration at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, President Kenneth Roberts announced. In his new position, Burghardt will oversee Imaging Services, the CyberKnife Center, the Fortunato Breast Health Center, EKG/ EEG, the Prostate Health Center, Materials Management, Bio-Medical Engineering and the Mailroom. Burghardt…
June 3, 2015 Christine Mac Entee, RN, was named as the first DAISY Award winner at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital. Based on patient nominations, the DAISY Award recognizes nurses who make an enormous difference by the superhuman work they do. Mac Entee was nominated by a patient on the Hospital’s 2 South unit who…
May 14, 2015 Kenneth Roberts, who as President of John T. Mather Memorial Hospital since 1986 has overseen the growth of the community teaching hospital into one of the most respected and highly ranked healthcare institutions on Long Island, was honored recently by Long Island Business News with an Outstanding CEO Award. The award recognizes…
May 7, 2015 The Total Joint Replacement Program at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will offer a free informational breakfast seminar on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel, 5000 Expressway Drive South, Ronkonkoma. Orthopedic surgeons will discuss the different conditions that lead to joint deterioration and…
May 4, 2015 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital’s 30th annual Golf Classic will take place at the Port Jefferson Country Club at Harbor Hills on Monday, June 1 with proceeds benefitting Nursing Education programs at the Hospital. The event has raised nearly $3 million for the Hospital over the years. This year’s John T. Mather…
April 28, 2015 A FREE Lymphedema Screening will be held at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital on Saturday, May 30 for individuals at high risk for the condition. The screening will take place at 10am in Conference Rooms 1&2. Registration is required. To register, call 631-686-7648. Free valet parking is available. If you have…
By Anna Leskiv, MD Some degree of memory loss is a fairly common part of aging, but should not prevent you from living a full and productive life. We all can misplace our keys or struggle to come up the name of an acquaintance we haven’t seen in a while. There’s a difference, however, between…