How you recover after surgery varies greatly depending on the type of procedure and if you have any other conditions that affect your overall health and ability to heal. A minimally invasive or outpatient procedure recovery period will be far different than a more invasive procedure. Immediately following surgery, it may take a few hours…
There are options for many shoulder problems, and Mather Hospital has experts who can get you back on track. Here are two patients who’ve found relief and renewed mobility.
Our new, state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Lab is now open. Learn more about our new lab and what this means for advanced cardiac care in our community.
By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. There are holidays on this theme in every religion as well as holidays to honor our mothers and fathers. Spring is also a great time to celebrate ourselves. We are all unique and possess our own magical mixture of personality…
Whenever you step onto the playing field or into the gym, you run the risk of suffering some sort of injury. Whether you’re a committed and competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, back and neck injuries are among the most common, accounting for over 20 percent of all sports injuries.
By Michelle Murdolo, MS, RD, CDN Self-care is considered taking action to improve your health or to protect your own happiness and well-being. This includes taking care of your mental health. Typically, when we think of self-care, we envision things like sleeping in, taking a hot bath, finding some “me” time in our day –…
By Danielle Johnson RDN, CDN, RYT Negative body image can affect our overall health and quality of life, including our health habits. Negative body image does not affect only those with eating disorders. It is a struggle that can be experienced by anyone.
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital today announced the opening of its Cardiac Catheterization Lab following final approval by the New York State Department of Health. The Cath Lab, as it is commonly known, will allow Mather to enhance the region’s cardiac services by performing minimally invasive tests and procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Michael Krause has been named Mather Hospital’s director of engineering. Mr. Krause was formerly project manager of Design and Construction at Northwell Health Corporate Facilities Services in New Hyde Park. Prior to that he worked as Engineering manager, project coordinator and carpenter at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mubdiul Ali, MD, has been named director of Mather Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Center. Dr. Ali most recently completed a fellowship in Sleep Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, CT. Prior to that he completed a fellowship in pulmonary and primary care medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University School…