Mather Hospital earns Healthgrades 2023 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital has received a 2023 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from Healthgrades. This distinction places Mather Hospital among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience, according to Healthgrades, the leading marketplace that connects people with the right doctor and…
Better than store bought and so easy to prepare. These homemade bars are a good source of fiber, protein, and potassium. Perfect for breakfast, lunch boxes, or on-the-go snack.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide for men and women. One in three U.S. women will die of heart disease, and more women will die of CVD than men.
New Chief Nurse Executive appointed at Mather Hospital PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Tara Matz, RN, MSN, NEA-BC has been named Chief Nurse Executive at Mather Hospital. She will begin her new role on March 6, 2023. Ms. Matz comes to Mather from Cohen Children’s Medical Center, where she has held a variety of leadership roles…
Food is the fuel our bodies need to sustain us and keep us alive. Food was not meant to be a tool to help comfort ourselves or help us deal with the stresses in our lives.
It started with a simple stomachache. But over several days in August 2020, Teresa Bermudez’s discomfort grew to what she calls “howling pain,” until, finally, she went to the emergency department at Mather Hospital. There, a computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a bowel obstruction something was blocking food and liquid from passing through her intestines.…
Five things to know about integrative care Integrative care combines conventional health and medical practices with alternative methods such as acupuncture, meditation, emotional freedom technique, guided imagery, journaling, reiki, yoga, and stress management. The technique you use depends on your needs and does not replace any traditional medical care you require. Here are five things…
To have a strong core we need to do 100 sit-ups every day, right? Wrong! This old school method of thinking has been disproved by exercise science research.
Marnie Busdeker couldn’t wait to get back to her students. She’d had ligament surgery on her ankle and had stayed off her feet for weeks while she healed. But on the morning of March 9, 2022, protected with a walking boot and equipped with a knee scooter to help her get around, the 40-year-old special…
There are several types of bowl recipes you may have seen – Acai, Mediterranean, plant based, etc. One of our favorite bowl recipes is an egg bowl. This quick and easy low carb dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner when you don’t have time to cook but still want something healthy and delicious.