By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. There are holidays on this theme in every religion as well as holidays to honor our mothers and fathers. Spring is also a great time to celebrate ourselves. We are all unique and possess our own magical mixture of personality…
Whenever you step onto the playing field or into the gym, you run the risk of suffering some sort of injury. Whether you’re a committed and competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, back and neck injuries are among the most common, accounting for over 20 percent of all sports injuries.
By Michelle Murdolo, MS, RD, CDN Self-care is considered taking action to improve your health or to protect your own happiness and well-being. This includes taking care of your mental health. Typically, when we think of self-care, we envision things like sleeping in, taking a hot bath, finding some “me” time in our day –…
By Danielle Johnson RDN, CDN, RYT Negative body image can affect our overall health and quality of life, including our health habits. Negative body image does not affect only those with eating disorders. It is a struggle that can be experienced by anyone.
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital today announced the opening of its Cardiac Catheterization Lab following final approval by the New York State Department of Health. The Cath Lab, as it is commonly known, will allow Mather to enhance the region’s cardiac services by performing minimally invasive tests and procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular…
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…
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…
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…
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.
When Russell Brown was admitted to Mather Hospital with an infection in his foot and his sugars spiraling, he knew it was time for a change.