101 year-old Joseph Lynch wins battle against COVID-19
Joseph Lynch receives a clap-out from Mather staff after battle with COVID-19.
Weight is not a behavior
By Michelle Murdolo, MS, RD, CDN I’ll let you in on a little secret – weight is not the most important thing for me when monitoring progress. On the list of importance, weight is about last in my opinion. Does this surprise you? What I’m more focused on is your nutrition intake, your movement, some…
Melissa Nicosia, MD named director of OB/GYN at Mather Hospital
PORT JEFFERSON, NY ― Melissa Nicosia, MD, a board-certified gynecologic surgeon, has been appointed Director of Mather Hospital’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Nicosia has extensive clinical expertise in vaginal, laparoscopic, robotic, and hysteroscopic surgery as well as medical treatment options in various benign gynecologic conditions, including fibroids, abnormal bleeding, endometriosis, pelvic pain, endometriosis,…
Easy salmon tacos with pineapple salsa
These salmon tacos get a burst of flavor from chili powder, pineapple salsa and fresh cilantro. Feel free to substitute any firm fish or shrimp and leave out the cilantro if you prefer. The salmon can be cooked on the grill instead if you’d rather not use the oven. Quick meal prep and easy clean…
Why is the room spinning? Vision and vertigo
Have you ever experienced a sensation of dizziness where you felt like you were riding a tilt-a-whirl? That feeling of a passing dizzy spell that affects your balance, causing lightheadedness, unsteadiness or faintness, is a common occurrence and could potentially be classified as vertigo.
Neck pain after a car accident? It might be whiplash
Whiplash is a neck and spine injury most typically caused by a rear end collision in a motor vehicle accident (MVA). It can also be caused by a blow to the head, a sports injury, or a slip and fall. Whiplash occurs as a result of a rapid back and forth stretch to the structures…
Mather earns 15th “A” rating for patient safety
Mather Hospital earned its 15th top “A” rating from The Leapfrog Group for its efforts in protecting patients and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S.
The issues are in our tissues – how movement can release negative emotions
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN Did you ever have a stressful day and then feel reinvigorated after participating in some form of physical activity? That’s because our minds and bodies are intimately connected; we tend to hold negative energy in our bodies. In other words, the issues are in our tissues. The good news is…
Easy pantry recipe: spinach and white bean patties
From your Bariatric Nutrition team During these unprecedented times, most of us are trying to stay home utilizing the items in our pantries to make a delicious, healthy meal for our families. Here is a simple healthy patty you can put together in no time with very few ingredients. Now is the time to get…
The “new normal” in safe surgical care
Mather has implemented extra safety precautions during this period of COVID-19, especially as it is reopening services for surgeries.