Did you know that approximately 10 percent of our global population are experiencing back pain right now? Back pain episodes also have a 50 percent recurrence rate within a year. If you’re experiencing back or neck pain, one treatment option you might be considering is chiropractic care.
From your Bariatric Nutrition team When fall arrives the first thing that comes to a lot of people’s minds is pumpkin, everything pumpkin. You may find yourself looking for pumpkin recipes and this pumpkin cauliflower rice risotto screams fall! The cauliflower and pumpkin amp up the nutrient density and make it a much healthier dish…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Joshua Howard Kern, MD, has been named the Medical Director of Imaging Services at Mather Hospital. Dr. Kern was formerly Medical Director of Northwell Imaging at Bay Shore at the Imbert Cancer Center, and Medical Director, Northwell Imaging at Great South Bay. Prior to joining Northwell Health in 2013 he was…
Mather Hospital was rated high performing in three adult specialties and five procedures and conditions in the latest U.S. News & World Report hospital rankings. According to U.S News. the ratings are designed to help patients find the best hospitals for their needs. To help readers narrow their search, U.S. News rates hospitals in 17…
From limitations to snowball fights It was the kind of moment any mom could have: Holding her 5-year-old son’s hand while standing in the waves at the beach in 2019, Erika Shapiro got knocked down by a big surge, but made sure she didn’t let go of her boy. The pair were fine, but Ms.…
When 70-year-old Barbara Meyer fell while getting into a pool nearly three years ago, she suffered a fracture dislocation of her shoulder. To repair it, Richard Savino, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Long Island Bone & Joint, a division of Orlin & Cohen, working at Mather Hospital, put several pins in her joint, and although the fracture…
Smooth sailing How a hip replacement got this boat lover back on the water As soon as he saw the sleek, 22-foot fishing boat, Tom Ryan knew it was the buy of a lifetime. He immediately thought of all the places he and his wife could cruise to for fishing and clamming. But with a…
By Danielle Johnson RDN, CDN, RYT A change in season means a change in fresh, ripe produce. Fall provides plentiful produce to choose from, bursting with flavors and health benefits. Here is a list of common fall produce items and their nutrients
The stroke award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
With screening at the Fortunato Breast Health Center, one patient found out about her aggressive cancer just in time to fight back.