By Gigi Ravenhall, RDN, CDN Home gardens can be a fun and rewarding way to improve your diet by adding nutrient rich fruits and veggies into meals and snacks! The summer season on Long Island gives us plenty of time to start a garden, big or small, and to reap the benefits of what we’ve…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital’s Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) unit will mark its 25th anniversary on Friday, June 14 with a celebration at the Hospital. The HBOT unit treats a wide range of conditions that respond to intense oxygenation, saving sight, limbs and lives. Mather’s HBOT unit was the first of its kind on…
By Helaine Krasner, RDN, CDN We are fortunate to live on Long Island where there are many local farms. Some of these farms sell their products directly to consumers at various farmers markets. One benefit of eating fruits and vegetables from a local farmers market is that the produce is at its freshest…
Driving can become a challenge for older adults. But getting older doesn’t have to mean an end to your driving days. Driver safety includes more than just understanding road signs and traffic laws. As you age, you’ll likely notice physical changes that can make driving more challenging, for example, turning your head to look for…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital has earned an Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from Healthgrades, a distinction that places Mather among the top hospitals in the nation for overall patient experience. The award recognizes hospitals for their outstanding performance in delivering a positive experience for patients during their hospital stay. Mather was one of eight…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital earned its 13th top “A” rating from The Leapfrog Group for its efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. No other hospital in New York State has earned more top ratings from Leapfrog. Mather is one of only three Long Island…
By Janet Domke, RN, BSN Adrenal fatigue is a term that can be very misleading. Adrenal fatigue is not a true medical condition but rather refers to a group of symptoms that may be related to adrenal gland function. Adrenal fatigue may result from chronic stress, which causes hormonal imbalances in the adrenals leading…
Managing your diabetes appropriately is a lot of work. Here are some simple ways you can try to save yourself some time while still keeping up with your diabetes care.
Managing your diabetes appropriately is a lot of work. Some of the more time-consuming aspects of self-management are meal preparation (which includes shopping and cooking), exercise, glucose monitoring and medication management.
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Try this delicious low-carb faux potato salad made with cauliflower! By using cauliflower instead of potatoes, this is a much lower carb option than your typical potato salad. Enjoy!