Peanut butter bars recipe
Better than store bought and so easy to prepare. These homemade bars are a good source of fiber, protein, and potassium. Perfect for breakfast, lunch boxes, or on-the-go snack.
Spinal stenosis: What is it and how can it be treated?
Spinal stenosis happens when the spaces in the spine narrow and create pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. This most commonly occurs due to wear and tear of the spine from aging, but some people can be born with it. This can occur at any level of the spine, but it is most commonly…
Jo-Ann, Huntington
Jo-Ann Raia, an 82-year-old retired Huntington elected town official, has suffered from severe wound infections for a few years. What started as a blister from a pedicure, quickly turned into an infected wound that required immediate attention. Her primary care doctor recommended she see a wound specialist, so she made an appointment at Mather’s Wound Treatment Center.
Still tired after a good night’s sleep?
We all know the feeling of waking up from a deep sleep to the alarm blaring, wishing you had another hour of rest. With a full eight hours of sleep, you might wonder why you may feel tired and irritable. It can be aggravating to feel like you have your nighttime routine all figured out…
Menopause: a risk factor for cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide for men and women. One in three U.S. women will die of heart disease, and more women will die of CVD than men.
Have diabetes? Get your feet checked
Do you or someone you know have diabetes? If so, then it’s important to be aware of complications that can arise such as diabetic foot wounds. “The lifetime risk of developing a foot ulcer for someone with diabetes is 25 percent,” says Dr. Gerard Furst, a podiatrist at Mather’s Wound Treatment Center. While there’s a…
Jennifer, Coram
Jennifer from Coram, a devoted mother and active member in her community, was diagnosed with stage 1 uterine cancer in the fall of 2020 and got a complete hysterectomy
Upper back pain: causes and prevention
Upper back pain can be very painful. It is often associated with a specific injury, or sometimes may show up without a specific cause. Symptoms may include pain, stiffness, and tenderness. It can be accompanied with range of motion limitations, muscle spasms/trigger points, and can affect your sleep and your everyday activities. Common causes and…
New Chief Nurse Executive appointed at Mather Hospital
New Chief Nurse Executive appointed at Mather Hospital PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Tara Matz, RN, MSN, NEA-BC has been named Chief Nurse Executive at Mather Hospital. She will begin her new role on March 6, 2023. Ms. Matz comes to Mather from Cohen Children’s Medical Center, where she has held a variety of leadership roles…
Don’t go breaking your heart: the correlation between stress and heart health
If you’ve ever heard someone say, “my heart is breaking,” you know there’s an underlying stressful situation. While their heart might not actually be breaking, there is some truth to this expression. Sometimes stress can be a good thing, helping us push ourselves to reach new goals. But too much stress can have consequences that…