Mather Hospital

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, May 12, for a special webinar and conversation about women’s health presented by Northwell Health Katz Institute for Women's Health. Register now: http://spr.ly/6188HC4I0

From our friends at Port Jefferson BID

One in five American women will have a stroke before the age of 75, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It kills twice as many women as breast cancer and is the third leading cause of death in women. https://thewell.northwell.edu/brain-ne/women-prevent-stroke

Insulin resistance occurs when the cells in our muscle, fat and liver don’t respond as well to insulin. Learn more on our Weight Loss Matters blog at https://www.matherhospital.org/weight/insulin-resistance-2/

Throughout Memorial Day weekend, Northwell Health’s Side by Side two-part program will feature a TV special to honor our heroes, as well as a Benefit Concert to raise funds for Northwell’s Military and Liaison Services programs.

Port Jefferson EMS will be scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations daily for community members at its Mount Sinai headquarters. Schedule your vaccination at https://calendly.com//covid-19-vaccination-1st-dose-modern Port Jefferson Station, New York Port Jefferson Village Port Jefferson Village... Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Port Jefferson BIDPort Jefferson Station / Terryville Civic Association Port Jefferson Station / Terryville Chamber of Commerce Mount Sinai Fire Department Miller Place Fire Department Sound Beach Civic See more

We are honored to present "Together We Can," a short tribute to our incredible staff at Mather Hospital who came together to fight the worst of COVID-19 this past year. We call the community to action to support healthcare workers as they power through the next phase of fighting COVID-19 -- Together, We Can. Please support our front line staff at https://www.matherhospital.org/support... Jeff Brett Chick-fil-A Port Jefferson New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Cerner Corporation Riverhead Toyota Jefferson's Ferry Life Plan Community Lippencott Financial Group Cullen & Danowski The Gitto Group See more

Northwell Health Eastern Region Ambulatory Services staff joined Mather Administrators today to "clap-in" and "clap-out" Mather employees to thank them for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees received packages of treats as they arrived at or departed the hospital. #togetherwecan #healthcareheroes

The Mather Hospital Auxiliary March Calendar Raffle is coming! Purchase tickets online for 31 chances to win cash prizes ranging from $50 to $500. Tickets are $5 each/ 5 for $20. BONUS BUY - purchase 15 tickets for $60 and we'll double your prize if your ticket is drawn. Purchase tickets at www.matherhospital.org/calendar Call (631) 476-2723 for more information.

Imagine life without knee or hip pain! Join us for a FREE joint replacement webinar on Wednesday, Feb.10, 2021, 7-8pm. Orthopedic surgeons will explain the causes of pain and the medical and surgical solutions. Register at https://www.matherhospital.org/.../joint-replacement.../ For more information call 631-476-2723

Do you have an Amazon account? By activating AmazonSmile in your settings you can donate 0.5% of all your purchases to Mather Hospital. The best part? It doesn’t cost you anything extra! Set up AmazonSmile on the Mobile app: 1. Open the Amazon app on your smartphone 2. Visit settings > AmazonSmile> select JTM Health Facilities Foundation as your charity 3. Renew your charity of choice twice a year to keep your contributions active*... 4. Continue shopping as you normally would, with the same items and prices! *Renewing is only required on the mobile app In a web browser: 1. Visit and bookmark smile.amazon.com 2. Go to account settings and select "Your AmazonSmile" to select JTM Health Facilities Foundation as your charity 3. Continue shopping as you normally would, with the same items and prices! See more

Imagine life without knee or hip pain. Join us for one of our free joint replacement webinars on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, 7-8pm, or Wednesday, Feb.10, 2021, 7-8pm. Orthopedic surgeons will explain the causes of pain and the medical and surgical solutions. Register at https://www.matherhospital.org/.../joint-replacement.../ For more information call 631-476-2723

Our frontline continues to go above and beyond to provide the highest level of care for the community. View our short documentary film and witness first-hand how our staff care for our patients during this difficult time. We are here for you. www.matherhospital.org/togetherwecan Thank you to our major sponsors who helped make this project possible. Long Island Anesthesia Physicians; Mather Hospital Medical Staff; Cerner Corporation; Frey Family Foundation; New York Cancer & Blood Specialists; Jefferson's Ferry Life Plan Community; Riverhead Toyota ,Toyota Motor Sales USA and Leo Sternlicht; Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield; Bove Industries; Camco Services of NY Inc.; Edward J. Weiss; Empire National Bank (Flushing Bank); The Gitto Group; King Quality Construction, Inc.; Lippencott Financial Group and Glynn Mercep and Purcell LLP.

Learn how to recognize, prevent and stop an opioid overdose by administering NARCAN in the community. Register for our free NARCAN training webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6-7pm . Participants will receive NARCAN kits as part of the training. Space is limited. To register, call (631) 476-2723. NARCAN is a brand name for naloxone, a medication designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose. Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Three Village Chamber of Commerce... Port Jefferson BID Port Jeff Station Terryville Chamber Train Car Port Jefferson Station / Terryville Civic Association Sound Beach Civic Miller Place Civic Association Mount Sinai Civic Association See more

Eating disorders are on the rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us for a free HealthyU webinar on "Understanding eating disorders: the impact the pandemic has on those struggling, tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, from 12-1pm. Register at www.matherhospital.org/healthyu If you believe that you or someone you know suffers from an eating disorder, contact Mather Hospital's Eating Disorder Program at (631) 473-3877, ext. 4853 for a free anonymous screening.

During his COVID-19 update Monday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo released further guidance on vaccine eligibility for people with comorbidities. https://www.wkbw.com//nys-releases-further-guidance-on-cov

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/pfizer-covid-19-vaccine

Exercise doesn’t need to be a drag. Here are some ways to it more fun: https://www.matherhospital.org/related-c/make-exercise-fun/

Assisted living. Independent living. Congregate care. Which is right for you? Join us today at noon for Mather's HealthyU webinar "Senior housing options" with representatives from Jefferson's Ferry, The Bristal and Amber Court. Register at www.matherhospital.org/healthyu

Whatever your age, the habits you adopt now can affect your bone health for the rest of your life. https://www.matherhospital.org//preventing-and-treating-o/

Assisted living. Independent living. Congregate care. Which is right for you? Join us for Mather's HealthyU webinar "Senior housing options" with representatives from Jefferson's Ferry, The Bristal and Amber Court on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 12pm. Register at www.matherhospital.org/healthyu

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Too soon? The Holiday Calendar Raffle is underway. 31 days of cash prizes. Don't miss out! Get your tickets today! www.matherhospital.org/calendar

Stop by the Mather Auxiliary Thrift Shop Bag Sale today, Thursday, Nov. 5, until 4pm and fill a bag with bargains! See flier for more details.

Confused by all the Medicare plans? Half-hour virtual Medicare counseling is available through RSVP Suffolk’s insurance information program on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 between 2 and 4:30pm. Call (631) 476-2723 to make an appointment.

Mental health problems have risen markedly during the pandemic, and health experts and practitioners wish that more older adults could access psychotherapy and other kinds of mental health care, https://www.nytimes.com//mental-health-psychotherapy-elder

Our Auxiliary Volunteers recently presented Mather Hospital with a $140,000 donation, the proceeds from their fundraising activities including the Thrift Shop, Gift Shop and calendar raffles. The funds are earmarked for the hospital's new Cardiac Catheterization Lab, scheduled to open next spring.

Our thanks to Nancy and Bob Hendrick of taag_america in Port Jefferson, who donated $605 to the Fortunato Breast Health Center from a raffle they held for a handmade American flag. And congratulations to raffle winner and Mather employee Geri Jacques. #paintportpink

Stop by the Mather Auxiliary Thrift Shop Bag Sale this Thursday, Nov. 5, from 10am-4pm and grab some bargains! See flier for more details. Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Port Jefferson Station / Terryville Chamber of Commerce Mount Sinai, New York... Miller Place Civic Association Sound Beach Civic Coram Civic Association Port Jefferson BID See more

Don't let joint pain keep you from the things you love! Join us for a free knee and hip replacement webinar tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4, 2020, from 7-8pm. Learn how advancements in minimally invasive surgical techniques can eliminate knee and hip pain, minimize scarring, reduce recovery time and improve your life. Register for at matherhospital.org/jointwebinar For more information, call (631) 476-2723