PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital had an economic impact on the local economy of $712 million with 4,000 jobs created during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) economic impact report. The figures, which draw on 2020 data, looked at the economic impact…
Most people who have COVID-19 recover within a few weeks. Some people experience what’s called Long COVID, which consists of a wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems. Learn what to look out for and what to do when navigating Long COVID.
Heart failure – it sounds scary, and it certainly is a serious condition, but having heart failure does not mean your life is over. What does a diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF) mean and how do you move on with your life?
From your Bariatric nutrition team With everyone always on the go and in a hurry, especially in the mornings, a microwave egg scramble is a great way to fuel your body for a busy day and get in some protein and veggies. All you need are a few basic ingredients, and you can be out…
Judi encourages others to support Mather Hospital by saying, “You do not have to be a millionaire to give back to your community; because as long as such a gift comes from your heart it will help ensure that this great organization continues to serve our community for generations to come.”
By Danielle Johnson RDN, CDN, CPT, RYT A common health goal is “to build muscle” – which is a great goal! Muscle is lean and dense (a pound of muscle takes up less space than a pound of fat), increases our strength, and increases our calorie burn to help promote a healthy body weight. The…
Join us for a free webinar with Ragheed Saoud, MD. Dr. Saoud will discuss the use of the surgical robot for urology and urologic cancers.
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Oh, the weather outside may seem frightful, but a winter walk can be so delightful!
Luz Ramirez, a healthy mother of five from Rocky Point, NY, leads an extremely active life. But one afternoon, she felt a sharp pain in her chest and knew right away that something was terribly wrong.
Cardiac care at Mather Hospital has expanded with the opening of our new Electrophysiology (EP) Lab. The EP Lab is used to assess and repair the heart’s electrical system and diagnose abnormal heartbeats.