What you should know about screening for colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is one of the more common cancers in the U.S – Learn about the screening options available and the importance of early screenings.
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,
High performing care when you need it most
Mather Hospital was rated high performing in three adult specialties and five procedures and conditions in the latest U.S. News & World Report hospital rankings.
Exercise and hormones
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Most of us are aware of the important health benefits of exercise and physical activity. These health benefits have been well researched and documented and include reducing risks of developing hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, obesity as well as depression and overall mental health. One of the…
Michael Dayan, MD, joins Mather Interventional Radiology staff
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Michael Dayan, MD, has joined the Mather Hospital medical staff specializing in interventional radiology. Dr. Dayan performs a wide variety of interventional procedures including the treatment of liver cancers, deep vein thrombosis, internal hemorrhoids, enlarged prostates, uterine fibroids and spine fractures. These procedures rely on “real-time” advanced medical imaging to precisely…
Mather Hospital surgeon introduces minimally invasive procedure for colorectal surgery revision
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Patients who need revisions to a colorectal surgery procedure known as a J-pouch now have an option for a minimally invasive procedure thanks to Mather Hospital Surgeon David Schwartzberg, MD. J-pouch is a procedure done after a person has had their colon (large intestine) and rectum removed due to serious…
Turn (food) guilt into gratitude: A self-guided meditation
By Danielle Johnson RDN, CDN, RYT It’s that time of year again – the holidays! A time of year where we gather with loved ones to celebrate and eat delicious, decadent food. It’s not uncommon that we may indulge a little more than usual this time of year and feel immense guilt over it. Guilt…
Navigating the holidays
By Michelle Murdolo, MS, RD, CDN Patients often worry about how they’ll manage meals after bariatric surgery. Add the holidays into the mix and things become even more complicated. The holiday experience may feel a bit different after, and even leading up to surgery, and this can cause a lot of stress. Depending where you…
Preventing cancer with the HPV vaccine
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, with more than 200 different types of HPV. Most people who contract HPV show no symptoms of infection. The majority of genital HPV infections are harmless and go away on their own; however, some types of HPV can cause genital warts or certain types of…
Got back pain that won’t go away? Pain management injections may help
Almost 80 percent of people with chronic neck, back and associated radiating pain, will improve with conservative care such as chiropractic care or physical therapy. But if you’re part of the 20 percent that suffer from chronic back pain that won’t quit, your doctor may suggest alternative treatment options to help manage your pain.