Samantha met with the team and recalls that the Medical Director of the Center spoke to her and put his hand on her shoulder and said, ‘Don’t worry. We’re going to help you.’ This gave Samantha a lot of confidence that they were going to help her change her life.
“I’ve been on and off diets my whole life. I was bullied my whole life due to being overweight. This was the best thing I ever did for myself,” she said. “I’m 68 and I’m living my best life now. I was about 325 pounds. Now I’m between 175 and 180.”
Weight loss medications are on top of everyone’s minds these days, and with good reason. These medications are revolutionizing the patient’s experience by controlling hunger, cravings and enhancing satiety.
Joint replacement is a surgical procedure in which the damaged joint is replaced with a combination of artificial materials such as metal, plastic and ceramic. It is commonly performed on weight-bearing joints, like the hip or knee, which undergo wear and tear over time. Joint replacement surgery can dramatically improve your quality of life if…
Making dietary changes to improve our health or to lose weight can feel overwhelming and lead to all-or-nothing thinking. It can sometimes feel like we have to choose between eating what we want and eating what we think is good for us.
Preparing for Snow Shoveling To avoid injury and pain from shoveling snow in the winter, now is a good time to work on strength. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any exercise program. Good exercises would include bent-over rows and lunges for lower body stability. Helpful Snow Shoveling Tips Assess your heart health: Consult your…
In today’s fast-paced world, sleep is often overlooked and pushed to the bottom of our priority list. However, getting enough rest is essential for maintaining your overall health and well-being. Sleep is not just a time for your body to recharge; it is a critical period during which your brain processes information and when your…
The holidays can be full of joy and happiness but can also be full of stress and chaos. We get to spend time with loved ones doing fun things, but it can also be accompanied by busy schedules and delicious calorie dense foods. Couple that with cold weather, it can make physical activity hard to achieve and unfavorably alter our body composition.
Northwell’s Mather Hospital formally dedicated its recently acquired Outpatient Behavioral Health Services building that allows the hospital to transform how it provides mental health services, expanding programs and introducing a new Rapid Access Center.
Northwell’s Mather Hospital earned its 21st “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, the most of any Suffolk Country Hospital.