According to a poll conducted by the American College of Emergency Physicians, nearly one third of Americans have delayed health care during COVID-19. There can be many fears about coming into a hospital when you’ve been told to stay home and social distance. As restrictions gradually loosen and we embrace a new normal, some people…
By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CDN It’s times like these that can throw us off our game. Most of us have had our routines completely turned upside-down. Aside from having to adjust to an altered work environment or even no work at all, our eating and exercise habits have simultaneously been impacted – through no…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital earned its 15th top “A” rating from The Leapfrog Group for its efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. No other hospital in New York State has earned more top ratings from Leapfrog. Mather is one of only three Long Island…
When Russell Brown was admitted to Mather Hospital in 2015 with an infection in his foot and his sugars spiraling, he knew it was time for a change. “I had tried dieting. I’ve dieted and lost a hundred pounds and gained it right back,” said Mr. Brown. After developing diabetes at 30 years old, he decided it was time for a more permanent solution to keep the weight off and his sugars under control. Mr. Brown was then introduced to Arif Ahmad, MD, director of Mather Hospital’s Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery™.
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN Supermarkets can feel like minefields these days. Social distancing practices makes us less likely to want to go food shopping, and if we do go to the store, we don’t want to go often. So, what foods can we purchase in larger amounts to keep on hand that won’t go…
Staying home the past few months has stressful on everyone. You could be spending more time sitting around, or on the other hand, you could be doing more chores around the house like spring clean ups. Whether you’ve decreased or increased your activity level, that combined with the emotional toll of quarantine can contribute to…
With fear, worry, stress and uncertainty surrounding all of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be hard to keep a positive attitude. Although our concern is justified, we must continue to hold on to hope and maintain an optimistic outlook. If you’re watching the news lately, you may be feeling that each day is…
Carolyn Germaine, RN, recounts her fight against COVID-19 and commends Mather staff for care and support.
When the COVID-19 pandemic made social distancing a necessity, Mather’s healthcare providers turned to telemedicine to keep in touch with their patients.
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, CSOWM, RDN, CDN Quarantining in our homes with food all around us, combined with feeling stress, worry and uncertainty can be a recipe for emotional eating and weight gain. We may crave comfort foods such as sweets, starches or our favorite meals to console us and bring us back to…