Staying active during the winter season
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Oh, the weather outside may seem frightful, but a winter walk can be so delightful!
Life saving cardiac care when you need it most
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.
New Electrophysiology Lab offers advanced cardiac care
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.
Chronic back pain not responding to traditional treatment?
Patients with chronic low back pain can suffer for many years, trying different therapies to relieve their pain. In the past, patients were often diagnosed with discogenic pain or spinal joint pain (originating from the disc or spine joints) – and treated with a course of care that focused on the joint or disc. However,…
Making that New Year’s resolution a reality
By Linda Folken, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Most often New Year resolutions are set with the best intentions. It’s a chance to choose what you want to work towards, like an intention or a goal. The top three of the most common New Year’s resolutions are exercise more, lose weight, and get organized.
Electrophysiology lab opens at Mather Hospital, expanding comprehensive cardiac care
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Cardiac care at Mather Hospital took another step forward this week with the opening of our Electrophysiology (EP) Lab to assess and repair the heart’s electrical system and diagnose abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmia). “The Cardiac Electrophysiology Lab is an exciting addition at Mather Hospital that expands our ability to provide comprehensive…
Vitamin D
By Erin Caraher, RDN, CDN Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a very important role in our body. It is different from other vitamins because your body can make its own vitamin D when you expose your skin to the sunlight.
Learn to be a healthier you through Mather Hospital’s webinar series
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – February is Go Red for Women/American Heart Month, and Mather Hospital’s free weekly HealthyU webinar series will present two heart healthy programs among our February offerings. All HealthyU programs are presented Tuesdays from 12-1pm. Register at www.matherhospital.org/healthyu for: Feb. 1 – Heart care that can save your life – Cardiologist…
Treating radiation cystitis with hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Cancer treatments are necessary and lifesaving, but just like with any procedure or even medications, there is always some risk for complications or side effects.
Warm sheet pan salad
From your bariatric nutrition team The start of the New Year is the perfect time to kickstart a new healthier version of you. For many of us, the holidays can take a toll on our healthy eating plans. With all the parties, gatherings, and over-indulging, you may be craving some light, wholesome, healthy meals. And…