Life beyond weight loss surgery
“The gastric sleeve surgery changed my life in so many ways. I’m a different person.” Read more about Cindy’s weight loss journey.
Terryville Fire Department paramedics honored by Mather Hospital for efforts in saving a patient’s life
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – The Terryville Fire Department and two of its paramedics were honored by Mather Hospital for their role in saving the life of a Port Jefferson Station man. Paramedics Stephen Loizos and Frank Abbate responded to a 911 call on January 20, 2022 for Philip Vecchio, 49, who had complained about indigestion.…
The benefits of playtime for adults
By Barbara Broggelwirth MS, RDN, CDN When I was going through radiation treatment for breast cancer, my best friend called me every day and we would play a virtual game of 100,000 Pyramid. It may sound silly, but it gave me the opportunity to transport myself out of my otherwise grim situation to a happy…
Robert Giacobbe, DO, promoted to Program Director for Mather Hospital’s Internal Medicine Residency Program
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Robert Giacobbe, DO, has been named Program Director for Mather Hospital’s Internal Medicine (IM) Residency Program. He joined the IM program in 2014 as a clinical supervisor and was appointed Associate Program Director in 2015. Born and raised in central New Jersey, Dr. Giacobbe came to Long Island in 1986 to…
Robert Giacobbe, DO, promoted to Program Director for Mather Hospital’s Internal Medicine Residency Program
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Robert Giacobbe, DO, has been named Program Director for Mather Hospital’s Internal Medicine (IM) Residency Program. He joined the IM program in 2014 as a clinical supervisor and was appointed Associate Program Director in 2015. Born and raised in central New Jersey, Dr. Giacobbe came to Long Island in 1986 to…
Get a grip on rheumatoid arthritis
Learn the signs and symptoms, treatment options and how to improve your quality of life with rheumatoid arthritis in our free informational webinar.
Diverticulosis vs. Diverticulitis – Do you know the difference?
Understand what makes diverticulitis more dangerous and how you can avoid complications.
Warm red cabbage salad
From your Bariatric nutrition team (Serves 6) Red cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable that is a good source of vitamin K and provides some calcium, magnesium, and zinc, needed to build and maintain healthy bones. Cabbage is also high in antioxidants that help reduce health risks. Serve this sweet and tangy side dish with pork…
When is spine surgery necessary?
If you experience chronic, unrelenting back or neck pain, you’re not alone. Back pain that won’t go away despite conservative, non-operative treatments, is the most common type of chronic pain. Only one out of 10 people in the U.S. with chronic pain end up needing spine surgery, and the spine surgeons associated with Mather’s Back…
Why we need calcium and how to get it
By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Calcium is commonly known for its important role in bone health, but it is also needed for proper nerve and muscle function. This essential mineral also plays a role in blood clotting, enzyme function and maintaining a normal heart rhythm. Our body stores calcium in bones and teeth,…