With up to 85% of Americans experiencing back pain at some time in their lives, it is safe to assume that most people are at risk. Back pain can be debilitating and impact the quality of one’s life by reducing function and activity. This is especially true as we age, and our spines become more…
Being in tune with your body and keeping an eye out for any abnormalities, changes, or concerns is of utmost importance. Our bodies go through many changes throughout life due to puberty, pregnancy, menopause, and other life events. In particular, breasts can go through different stages due to these factors and it’s crucial to catch…
Barbara Jaeckel, a Setauket resident who takes pride in her community and teaching classes at her local church, had her life turned upside down when she received news no one wants to hear – she had cancer. In 2017 at an appointment with her cardiologist for a calcium score, her doctor noticed she had a…
Just 11% of New York hospitals earn an ‘A’ in Leapfrog’s newest safety ratings PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital received another top “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for its achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. “Once again our commitment to patient safety and nursing excellence have earned…
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, or HBOT, is a treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment (a hyperbaric chamber). The body’s tissues need a suitable supply of oxygen to function properly, even more so when the tissue is damaged. The goal of this treatment is to fill the bloodstream with enough oxygen to help…
Skipping meals is very common for anyone with a busy schedule (a.k.a all of us!) Many people believe that the less you eat throughout the day, the better. The problem is you may be slowing down your metabolism and leading yourself down a path that can lead to disordered eating habits. There are many reasons why not fueling your body throughout the day can lead to weight gain and even certain diseases.
Mather Hospital began a new chapter in its more than 90-year history with the opening of a redesigned main lobby. The renovation was designed to create a space that impresses upon each visitor that this is an exceptional healing environment. In addition to exquisite interior design upgrades, there are security and access enhancements, expanded spacious visitor seating.
It’s that time of year again. The perfect time to get in the kitchen and prepare a big batch of hearty soup to chase the chills away. Soup is the perfect dish for adding more vegetables to your diet, and beans are a great way to get more plant-based protein and fiber. Soup freezers well so don’t worry about having leftovers.
When Rosalind Cohen, an 84-year-old retired government worker, was in a car accident in 2013, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. She was rushed to Mather Hospital for a suspected fractured pelvis. However imaging studies revealed she had a hematoma and something else—a spot on the right lower lobe of her lung.…
It is inevitable, we are all aging and getting older. The average American is living longer than ever before, with many of us trying to remain healthy and active well into 70’s, 80’s, and even the 90’s. One of our body parts that is very prone to ‘wear and tear’ and with the shortest ‘warranty’…