Fortunato Breast Health Center reaccredited by NAPBC for excellence in breast health care

Fortunato Breast Health Center reaccredited by NAPBC for excellence in breast health care PORT JEFFERSON, NY – The Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mather Hospital has earned accreditation status from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons. To achieve voluntary NAPBC accreditation, a breast center…

Auxiliary Thrift Shop receives New York State Senate Empire Award

Mather Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop receives New York State Senate Empire Award   PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital’s Auxiliary Thrift Shop received the New York State Senate 2022 Empire Award in recognition of its 50th anniversary and support of the hospital. The award, which recognizes New Yorkers who have contributed significantly to their communities,…

Grilled Southwestern buttermilk chicken recipe

Grilled Southwestern buttermilk chicken From your Bariatric Nutrition Team (Serves 6) This is a quick and easy recipe to have in your back pocket now that summer is officially over (but you’re not ready to give up grilling) and our schedules may be getting busier. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep/clean up…

Healthy snack ideas for school lunch boxes

  Healthy snack ideas for school lunch boxes By Linda Folken, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN, ACE-CHC It’s the back-to-school season, which means it’s the perfect time to think about healthy snack ideas to pack in the kids’ school lunch boxes. There are many so-called healthful packaged snacks for children on the market. Which snacks would…