Philip Vecchio thought it was just a bad case of indigestion. Luckily his wife was concerned enough to call 911 for her husband, who suffers from high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. By the time Terryville Fire Department Paramedics Stephen Loizos and Frank Abbate arrived on January 20, 2022, Mr. Vecchio, 49, was having…
The last thing Jeffrey Forden remembered was having back pains after working out at home. “He got up and went to the couch and immediately went into cardiac arrest and from that moment, he was gone for maybe 20-30 minutes,” said his wife, Linda Sinanian Forden “I called 911 within seconds and they talked me…
It’s not uncommon for people to be confused about when to eat, especially with all the different fad diets in the world that have conflicting rules. There is no magical secret about when to eat. It’s about following the science of our body’s internal clock – aka the circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm controls our…
Probiotics are live microorganisms that can be consumed through fermented foods or supplements, or even applied to the body via beauty supplements. Research suggests that probiotics can promote a healthy balance of gut bacteria, which provides us with a multitude of benefits. We have also seen in research that our gut microbiome is linked…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital honored seven paramedics from the Rocky Point Fire Department for their heroic efforts to save the life of a patient who had suffered a cardiac arrest. Jeffrey Forden was working out at his Rocky Point home when he complained of back pain, according to his wife, Linda Sinanian Forden.…
It has never been easier to monitor and track your physical activity and other lifestyle habits. Fitness trackers have become a very common accessory. A recent survey by the Pew Research Center found that about 21 percent of adults in the U.S. regularly wear a smart watch or fitness tracker (1). The trick is to…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital received its 16th “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Mather’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. Mather received its first “A” grade in 2012. “Patient safety, nursing excellence and quality care are the top priorities at Mather…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check Mark for Advanced Primary Stroke Care Center certification. Mather Hospital has been a Stroke Center since 2005. The new certification, approved by New York State, follows a recent survey in which The Joint…
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Yes, it’s that time of year again! These wholesome treats are a great snack for lunchboxes or to take along to fuel you on an autumn hike. If you like the flavor profile of pumpkin pie you are sure to love this healthy nugget using many of the same ingredients.
By Danielle Johnson, RDN, CDN Pilates is a physical fitness system whose benefits include improved flexibility, increased muscle strength (specifically abdominal, low back, hips, butt – AKA the core muscles), and improved balance/stability. Pilates focuses on using intense concentration during exercises that are performed in slow, small sets and can be modified for any persons…