Michael Krause named director of engineering at Mather Hospital

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Michael Krause has been named Mather Hospital’s director of engineering. Mr. Krause was formerly project manager of Design and Construction at Northwell Health Corporate Facilities Services in New Hyde Park. Prior to that he worked as Engineering manager, project coordinator and carpenter at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde…

Mubdiul Ali, MD, appointed director of Mather Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Center

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mubdiul Ali, MD, has been named director of Mather Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Center. Dr. Ali most recently completed a fellowship in Sleep Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, CT. Prior to that he completed a fellowship in pulmonary and primary care medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University School…

Mediterranean lentil salad

From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Chopped veggies, lentils, and a garlicy dressing…yumm! With all the fiber and protein this salad has, it will help you feel fuller longer. Make this in advance to develop all the delicious flavors of this salad. Enjoy as a side dish with your favorite veggies or protein, or as a…

woman stretching to relieve sciatica pain

How to relieve sciatica pain

Sciatica refers to nerve pain in the leg that is commonly associated with back problems such as bulging disks, compressed or pinched nerves, spinal misalignment, spinal stenosis, and tight muscles. It can start in the back and run down the leg, or it can just be a pain in the leg without back pain.

Woman feeling dizzy

Feeling dizzy? Treating vertigo and other balance related issues

Have you ever experienced a sensation of dizziness where you felt like you were off balance, lightheaded, unsteady or faint? This type of occurrence could potentially be classified as vertigo. Learn more about the causes and treatments for vertigo and other balance related conditions.

Four Mather Hospital nursing units honored for patient satisfaction

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital’s 2 East, 2 East Bariatric, 2 South and Transitional Care Unit inpatient nursing units received awards from Northwell Health for achieving top patient satisfaction scores in 2020. The North Star 90 Awards are presented to individual nursing units, facilities and physician practices within Northwell Health performing in the 90th…

Insulin resistance

By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Insulin resistance is getting a lot of attention lately. Medical professionals, the daily news, television, magazines, and social media outlets are all shining new light on this serious, silent health condition, with many promoting yet again another magical diet that will correct this condition.