Healthy Summer Barbecue Tips

  By Marielle Mangano, RD, CDN Summer is the perfect time to come together with friends and enjoy a festive barbecue outside. Lighting up the grill is usually associated with overindulging on snacks, burgers, and desserts. However, just because you are trying to manage your weight, does not mean you have to miss out on…

A Lunchbox Favorite

By The Bariatric Nutrition Team at Mather Hospital Any recipe that can be made in advance for the week ahead is a recipe worth trying! To avoid making unhealthy last minute food choices, plan and prep your meals a few days at a time. Our Mediterranean Tuna recipe is packed with flavor and protein and…

Enjoy Summer Outdoor Activities for Fitness

By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RD, CDN Summer Time and the Living is Easy … Research shows that we do more physical activities in the warmer weather.   The beautiful weather entices us to spend more time outdoors.  We find ourselves wanting to go outside to take a walk, wash our cars, tend to our gardens,…

Protein Power

By Helaine Krasner, RD, CDN   What:  Protein is an essential nutrient, which means we must consume enough of it in order to perform important body functions.  Our body is continuously working to repair and replenish our cells, and we need protein to get the job done.  Protein is a major component of our bones,…

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4 Ways to Avoid Back & Neck Pain on the Road

By David J. BenEliyahu DC, DABCSP, DAAPM If you suffer from neck or back pain, riding in the car for more than an hour can be a real challenge. If you plan on traveling this summer, consider the following tips to minimize back and neck pain.

Mather Earns National Award for Quality Stroke Care

May 31, 2016 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite. The award recognizes the Hospital’s commitment to providing the most appropriate stroke treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.…

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Taking Care of Yourself to Care for Others

According to research by the National Alliance for Caregiving there are nearly 44 million family caregivers in the U.S. which is roughly 20 percent of the U.S. adult population. Providing care for an ill, disabled, or aging relative can be extremely rewarding, but also highly stressful. Caregiver stress takes its toll as “nearly half of…

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Should You Have a MOLST Form?

By Richard Poveromo The Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatments (MOLST) form is a physician-order form that can be used by healthcare practitioners and facilities to honor patient preferences regarding end-of-life care. MOLST forms are generally for patients with serious health conditions and should be kept with them at all times. To ensure patient’s preferences are…

Families Walk & Run for Hope May 7 Benefits Fortunato Breast Health Center

April 29, 2016 Hundreds of runners and walkers will raise funds for the Fortunato Breast Health Center during the annual Families Walk & Run for Hope at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital. The popular “Pink Your Pooch” dog costume contest, family friendly events and music by School of Rock return for the event on Saturday,…