Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy unit marks 30 years

Mather Hospital’s Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) unit was launched 30 years ago today, the first such unit on Long Island and the only one in Suffolk County available for emergencies 24/7.

Blood donation: Fact vs Fiction   

Blood donation: Fact vs Fiction    Giving blood is a selfless gesture made by an individual to support and potentially save the lives of others. Blood cannot be artificially produced. It is up to us to help our community and those in need. Many people shy away from blood drives because of misleading information or lack…

Fire up the grill!

Nothing says summer like the smell of food cooking outdoors. Using an outdoor grill is great because it gets us out of the kitchen and closer to nature – what could be better? Cooking on a grill has the benefit of being a low-fat cooking method that adds a natural smokey flavor to foods and requires minimal clean-up.

Overcoming knee and hip discomfort

Mather Hospital will present a FREE knee and hip joint replacement seminar on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 8:30-11am at the hospital. A buffet breakfast will be served.

What is the link between more back pain in the summer?

Dr. David BenEliyahu, DC, FICC Administrative Director, Back & Neck Pain Center   Many people experience increased back in the summer because of increased humidity and atmospheric pressure which can promote inflammation. This can then trigger joint, bone, and muscle sensory endings to cause blood vessel changes and pain impulses. In addition, in the summer,…

Hemorrhoid Handbook: How to identify, treat and prevent hemorrhoids

What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids, commonly known as piles, refer to inflamed and swollen veins in the anal area or lower rectum that can cause discomfort, pain, and bleeding.They can happen when there is too much pressure around the anus and on the veins in the lower rectum. Hemorrhoids can be caused by strain during bowel…

Why is behavior change so hard?

Most of us have old behaviors we would like to change and new habits we would like to incorporate. So, why do we find making these changes to be such a challenge?! Typically, to change a behavior we need to break a habit we’re currently involved in AND incorporate new habits that are not always familiar or easy for us. Even simple changes take time and can be difficult to maintain.

Protect your body composition during weight loss

Are you taking weight loss medications and worrying about developing “Ozempic butt”? Here are some practical tips to protect your muscle mass and promote fat loss while taking weight loss medications (or any method of weight loss!) “Ozempic butt” refers to a phenomenon resulting from fast weight loss, potentially signifying lack of adequate protein and strength training. So, the remedy is…

Truths and Fallacies on Back Pain

Back Pain is not always due to Injury: TRUE Back pain can occur to due to trauma or injury, but also can occur from wear and tear arthritis, obesity, and lack of exercise Bed Rest is good for a bad back: FALSE Bed rest after the first 3-4 days of an episode will actually perpetuate…