What you need to know about hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, or HBOT, is a treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment (a hyperbaric chamber).  The body’s tissues need a suitable supply of oxygen to function properly, even more so when the tissue is damaged. The goal of this treatment is to fill the bloodstream with enough oxygen to help…

Mather nurses honored with DAISY Awards for exceptional patient care

Mather nurses honored with DAISY Awards for exceptional patient care  PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Two Mather Hospital nurses have received DAISY Awards, which celebrate the extraordinary compassion nurses provide every day. The award recognizes nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families, and co-workers. Nicole Hoefler, RN, received Mather’s first ever DAISY Leader Award. Ms. Hoefler…

Revolutionizing women’s wellness with innovative treatments

Women can encounter distinct health concerns related to infertility, gynecological conditions and pelvic floor disorders. Fortunately, interventional radiology services can treat these conditions using advanced medical imaging and minimally invasive procedures that often involve less pain and shorter recovery periods than open surgery. What is interventional radiology? Interventional radiology (IR) is a medical specialty that…