In late December 2018, Teri Connors of Center Moriches was experiencing tightness in her lower back. The next day, she was immobilized in pain. She sought relief from various local providers including a nearby walk-in clinic, an orthopedic surgeon, and a local emergency room. None of them could diagnose her problem and give her the…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disease that affects the way the body utilizes glucose (sugar), which is the essential fuel our body needs to function and survive. Insulin, a hormone produced in the pancreas, is necessary to help deliver glucose to our cells.…
Winter is here. This means that snow and icy conditions may not be far behind. Although we may work diligently to prevent injuries from shoveling snow or slips and falls, sometimes accidents still happen. If you’ve strained your back from over-exertion or a slip on ice, here are some tips to put you on the…
Renovations of the 2 South Oncology and Medical/Surgical Unit are designed to provide an exceptional healing environment for patients.
Mather’s Comprehensive Medical Weight Management Program utilizes simple, sound principles to help individuals achieve optimal health.
It’s a busy work week, there’s an important meeting you’re preparing for, your calendar is jam-packed and you’re feeling overwhelmed. How are you going get everything done? You work longer hours, skip your yoga class, grab some fast food for dinner on the way home, and cancel plans with friends. We don’t think twice before…
After gaining 50 pounds, Elefteria Kopanos of Holbrook was at a point in her life where she felt like she had tried every weight-loss program out there with no success. She was caught in a cycle of losing and then gaining the weight back due to emotional eating triggered by stress and negative self-talk. At…
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Now that the colder days are here, there’s nothing more comforting than a steaming hot bowl of homemade soup. This simple hearty black bean and lentil soup is sure to warm you up from the inside-out. It is also packed with plenty of fiber and protein to help you feel…
By Helaine Krasner MS, RDN, CDN Many people are not aware that the safety and effectiveness of certain medications can be impacted not only by when they are taken but what they are taken with. Certain food components can either decrease absorption, thus decreasing effectiveness of a medication, or can affect how easily the body…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY ― Mather Hospital’s team took the top spot in Northwell Health’s third annual Safe Patient Handling Olympics, a competition designed to highlight proper safe techniques for nurses and other staff. Mather’s team scored 377 out of a possible 380 points, according to Northwell Safe Patient Handling Mobility Coach Louis Palumbo, who is…