Dear Breast Imaging Radiologist, After my last routine mammogram, I was told, “You have dense breast tissue.” I stared at the report, a silent “What does that even mean?” hanging in the air. Until then, the concept of breast density had been completely off my radar. Then, I was left wondering: Was this a ticking…
The Fortunato Breast Health Center at Northwell’s Mather Hospital has again been granted accredited status for three years by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
Each February Nicole Pranzo returns to the Mather Hospital Emergency Department (ED) and distributes heart-shaped doughnuts to the staff. It’s an occasion she refers to as her “aortaversary”, the day the staff and doctors at Mather helped save her life. “On February 11, 2021, I was preparing for a trip to Aruba the next day…
Maggie Kuhn of Rocky Point had always been active while living in Alaska – skiing, skating, riding horses. But over time she developed arthritis in both hips that made even everyday tasks painful. “I ride horses a lot. I couldn’t ride and that was when I noticed something was wrong. I was struggling in pain…
Even if you are feeling your best, skipping an annual physical could mean missing out on key opportunities to protect your health for the long term. Here are three reasons why scheduling an annual checkup is important, regardless of how well you feel. Review your overall health Regular checkups create a record of your health…
Denise Driscoll, Assistant Vice President of Behavioral Health at Northwell’s Mather Hospital, has received the distinguished 2025 Nurse of Excellence Award from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council.
Soy refers to the soybean plant. It is categorized as a legume and is native to East Asia. It is often used as a plant-based alternative to animal protein. Soy is considered a high biological protein source because it contains all nine essential amino acids that the human body cannot produce on its own and must obtain from food.
Pregnancy significantly impacts a woman’s body and varicose veins are a common concern. While often viewed as a cosmetic issue, varicose veins can cause discomfort and sometimes indicate more serious problems. Understanding the relationship between pregnancy and varicose veins is important for expectant mothers. During pregnancy, blood volume increases to support the developing baby. This…
Mr. Colson was previously Vice President for Development at Farmingdale State College and Executive Director for the Farmingdale College Foundation. He joins Mather with more than 20 years of experience and a proven track record for building community and award-winning development programs in his prior positions at Farmingdale State College, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook School of Medicine, and Saint Joseph’s University.
Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the fridge, not really sure if you’re hungry but still craving something? That might not be physical hunger at all. It could be emotional hunger.