Jonathan Anderson, Author at Mather Hospital

Russell, Wading River

Patient Success Stories - BariatricBy Jonathan Anderson May 19, 2020

When Russell Brown was admitted to Mather Hospital in 2015 with an infection in his foot and his sugars spiraling, he knew it was time for a change. “I had tried dieting. I’ve dieted and lost a hundred pounds and gained it right back,” said Mr. Brown. After developing diabetes at 30 years old, he decided it was time for a more permanent solution to keep the weight off and his sugars under control. Mr. Brown was then introduced to Arif Ahmad, MD, director of Mather Hospital’s Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery™.

How to stock a nutrient dense pantry

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Healthy eating, Medical Weight Management, Recipe, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersBy Jonathan Anderson May 18, 2020

By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN Supermarkets can feel like minefields these days. Social distancing practices makes us less likely to want to go food shopping, and if we do go to the store, we don’t want to go often. So, what foods can we purchase in larger amounts to keep on hand that won’t go…

Home care for back and neck spasms

Back pain, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan Anderson May 11, 2020

Staying home the past few months has stressful on everyone. You could be spending more time sitting around, or on the other hand, you could be doing more chores around the house like spring clean ups. Whether you’ve decreased or increased your activity level, that combined with the emotional toll of quarantine can contribute to…

Silver linings – finding the positive during difficult times

Coronavirus updates, Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan Anderson May 5, 2020

With fear, worry, stress and uncertainty surrounding all of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be hard to keep a positive attitude. Although our concern is justified, we must continue to hold on to hope and maintain an optimistic outlook. If you’re watching the news lately, you may be feeling that each day is…

In her own words: RN overcomes COVID-19

Homepage Feature 2By Jonathan Anderson May 4, 2020

Carolyn Germaine, RN, recounts her fight against COVID-19 and commends Mather staff for care and support.

Telemedicine helps healthcare providers during pandemic

Homepage Feature 1By Jonathan Anderson May 4, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic made social distancing a necessity, Mather’s healthcare providers turned to telemedicine to keep in touch with their patients.

Gaining weight during quarantine? You’re not alone

Bariatrics, Diet, Exercise, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersBy Jonathan Anderson May 4, 2020

By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, CSOWM, RDN, CDN Quarantining in our homes with food all around us, combined with feeling stress, worry and uncertainty can be a recipe for emotional eating and weight gain. We may crave comfort foods such as sweets, starches or our favorite meals to console us and bring us back to…

Comfort food for stressful times: sweet potato and black bean chili

Bariatrics, Diet, Healthy eating, Medical Weight Management, Recipe, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersBy Jonathan Anderson April 27, 2020

From the Bariatric nutrition team Chili is synonymous with comfort food. This is a meatless version you can throw together quickly with panty staples.

Managing anxiety during isolation

Homepage Feature 2By Jonathan Anderson April 14, 2020

It is important to recognize the stress we are all under and take the necessary actions to reduce it in this difficult time.

COVID-19 stress getting to you? How to manage anxiety during isolation

Coronavirus updates, Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan Anderson April 13, 2020

Since the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic, we all have been confronted with significant stress. Stress is the body’s response to any demand either pleasant or unpleasant. It is important to recognize the stress we are all under and take the necessary actions to reduce it in this difficult time.

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