Metabolic surgery and diabetes Growing evidence over the past 20 years suggests that metabolic surgery is not only effective for weight loss but also as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, resulting in improvement or remission of the disease in most cases, according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). According to…
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Transitional Pain Consult Program This program was created for our patients who may suffer from chronic pain requiring long-term use of opioid medication, as well as our patients who may struggle with the disease of addiction. This one-to-one, telehealth visit with an Integrative Pain Management Nurse Practitioner will allow you to discuss your pain concerns…
My Surgery Success A unique program to help you feel prepared for your upcoming surgery. Participants meet with a member of the Integrative Care Team via a group online class to review self-management skills that can be learned prior to your surgery. Some of these skills include: aromatherapy, guided imagery, mindful breathing and virtual reality. …
Inpatient integrative care and holistic nursing services Patients admitted to Mather Hospital may request a holistic nurse consultation. Bedside reiki, acupuncture, meditation, clinical hypnosis, guided imagery, aromatherapy, and other modalities are available to enhance your hospital experience. Location 75 N Country Rd Port Jefferson, NY 11777 [view on map] Contact 631-476-2847
What is integrative health care? Integrative health care utilizes a combination of traditional medicine and evidence-based therapies to treat the whole person. Mather Hospital’s Integrative Care Program is staffed by specially trained nurse practitioners and registered nurses with additional training and expertise in integrative care and holistic nursing. Through the lens of whole person health,…
A new standard of gynecologic care Robotic-assisted, minimally invasive techniques are the gold standard for many gynecologic surgeries. Our gynecology team are experts at minimally invasive surgical procedures, including hysteroscopy, advanced robotic surgery, and laparoscopic surgery. With robotic-assisted surgery, your surgeon can see a high-definition 3D view inside your body and control delicate instruments that…
Esta es su vida, y queremos que la viva al máximo. La cirugía de pérdida de peso puede ser verdaderamente transformadora, permitiéndole experimentar la vida de formas que quizá nunca hubiera creído posibles. El Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery™ (Centro de Excelencia en Cirugía Metabólica y Bariátrica) (COEMBS™) de Mather Hospital y…
What is my BMI? The most common way to measure obesity is by calculating your Body Mass Index, or BMI. It’s a simple calculation of dividing your weight in pounds by your height in inches squared: Use our simple BMI calculator to find your BMI number. BMI Calculator Imperial Metric Height 1 2 3 4 5…
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