Learn to be a healthier you through Mather Hospital’s webinar series

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – February is Go Red for Women/American Heart Month, and Mather Hospital’s free weekly HealthyU webinar series will present two heart healthy programs among our February offerings. All HealthyU programs are presented Tuesdays from 12-1pm. Register at www.matherhospital.org/healthyu for:   Feb. 1 – Heart care that can save your life – Cardiologist…

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From your bariatric nutrition team The start of the New Year is the perfect time to kickstart a new healthier version of you. For many of us, the holidays can take a toll on our healthy eating plans. With all the parties, gatherings, and over-indulging, you may be craving some light, wholesome, healthy meals. And…

Halyna Chykyda, MD promoted to director of Hospital Medicine at Mather Hospital

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Halyna Chykyda, MD has been named Director of Hospital Medicine at Mather Hospital.   Dr. Chykyda has been an active member of the Medical Staff at Mather since 2018.  She is a graduate of the Ternopol State Medical Academy (Ukraine) and began her medical career as an obstetrician/gynecologist in the Ukraine…

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Move over “quarantine 15,” now there’s “pandemic posture”

The pandemic continues to wreak havoc on everyone’s lives. Some of us may have gained the “quarantine 15,” some extra, unwanted pounds likely from the stress of self-isolation, lack of exercise and the desire for comfort foods. But have you heard of “pandemic posture?”

Change behaviors with SMART goals

By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN The start of a New Year is a time when most of us reflect on how we’re doing and what we hope for in the future. It’s a natural time of assessment and self-reflection as well as an opportunity to consider our hopes and dreams. The New Year…

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Leg swelling and when you should worry

Nearly everyone will have some type of swelling that affects a part of their body at some point in their life. Swelling can be cause by many things, whether it be injury or illness. When it comes to swelling in your legs,