Quinoa breakfast cereal
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a gluten-free whole grain that is also a nutrient dense complete plant-based protein, meaning it has all the essential amino acids our bodies need.
Fortunato Breast Health Center reaccredited by NAPBC for excellence in breast health care
Fortunato Breast Health Center reaccredited by NAPBC for excellence in breast health care PORT JEFFERSON, NY – The Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mather Hospital has earned accreditation status from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons. To achieve voluntary NAPBC accreditation, a breast center…
Health benefits of fall flavors
A change in season means a change in fresh, ripe produce! Fall provides us with plentiful produce to choose from, bursting with flavors and health benefits!
Mather Hospital Auxiliary presents annual donation to hospital
Mather Hospital Auxiliary presents annual donation to hospital PORT JEFFERSON, NY – The Mather Hospital Auxiliary presented the hospital with a check for $190,000 towards its pledge to support Mather’s capital building projects. The Auxiliary presents the hospital with a check each year that reflects its proceeds from the group’s Thrift Shop, Gift Shop, Calendar…
Auxiliary Thrift Shop receives New York State Senate Empire Award
Mather Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop receives New York State Senate Empire Award PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital’s Auxiliary Thrift Shop received the New York State Senate 2022 Empire Award in recognition of its 50th anniversary and support of the hospital. The award, which recognizes New Yorkers who have contributed significantly to their communities,…
Exercise and physical activity with breast cancer
Over the past two decades, exercise-oncology research, particularly with breast cancer, has made great strides and revealed very positive results.
Paint Port Pink returns to raise awareness about breast cancer
Paint Port Pink, Mather Hospital’s annual month-long breast cancer community awareness outreach, kicks off Oct. 1.
Grilled Southwestern buttermilk chicken recipe
Grilled Southwestern buttermilk chicken From your Bariatric Nutrition Team (Serves 6) This is a quick and easy recipe to have in your back pocket now that summer is officially over (but you’re not ready to give up grilling) and our schedules may be getting busier. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep/clean up…
Healthy snack ideas for school lunch boxes
Healthy snack ideas for school lunch boxes By Linda Folken, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN, ACE-CHC It’s the back-to-school season, which means it’s the perfect time to think about healthy snack ideas to pack in the kids’ school lunch boxes. There are many so-called healthful packaged snacks for children on the market. Which snacks would…
Self-Compassion
Self-compassion By Michelle Murdolo, MS, RD, CDN Self-compassion means being kind to ourselves when we are confronted with our own personal suffering, failures and shortcomings. Instead of responding with judgement, we are gentle, caring and accepting of our own pain. This allows us to relate to others and the shared human experience without suffering from…