Small workouts can help meet fitness goals

Small workouts can help meet fitness goals By Barbara Broggelwirth MS, RDN, CDN Ever had a day when you planned on a 45-minute workout and then were derailed by, uh, life? Welcome to being human. So many of us chalk up that inability to do our “perfect” fitness routine to a failure for the day,…

Mather Hospital’s Chemical Dependency Program launches new services

Mather Hospital’s Chemical Dependency Program launches new services for those with a gambling addiction PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Individuals with gambling addictions can now receive help from a new program offered by Mather Hospital’s Chemical Dependency Program. The new service offers individual and group counseling for those 18 and older. “Most adults gamble as a…

Mather Hospital receives high-performing ratings from U.S. News & World Report

Mather Hospital receives high-performing ratings from U.S. News & World Report PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital was rated high performing in three adult specialties and four procedures and conditions in the latest U.S. News & World Report hospital ratings.. Mather Hospital was rated high performing for: Heart Failure Geriatrics Kidney Failure Orthopedics Hip fracture…

Mather Hospital Emergency Department earns national award for exceptional care

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital was one of 29 hospitals nationwide to receive the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award for demonstrating exceptional and innovative performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research.   “The ENA Lantern Award is a display of all the hard work and innovation that the Emergency Department nurses and staff…

Black Bean Salsa Recipe

Black Bean Salsa (aka Cowboy Caviar) (16 servings)   From your bariatric nutrition team This flavorful salsa is the perfect accompaniment for any barbeque or summer meal. It can be used as a topping for grilled fish or chicken, served as a side dish or dip, or even enjoyed on its own for a light…

Kick the habit with a smoking cessation class at Mather Hospital

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Learn how to live tobacco free with a FREE six-week smoking cessation class at Mather Hospital sponsored by the Suffolk County Department of Health. The classes are held Thursday evenings at 6pm beginning July 21. Stress management techniques, behavior modification, and relaxation techniques are some of the skills needed to stay…