differences between IBS and IBD

IBD & IBS – what’s the difference?

It’s easy to mix up inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) because the names sound very similar, and some people with IBD can also have IBS, but these gastrointestinal conditions are two very different medical issues. IBS and IBD do have some similar symptoms, including stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea and constipation, but…

Minted watermelon salad with avocado

From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Adapted from Cooking Light magazine Need an idea for using up that leftover watermelon? Try this refreshing salad that takes only 15 minutes to prep and pairs well with fish, chicken or steak.

heavy handbag hurting your back

Heavy handbag hurting your back?

Have you ever stopped to think about how your fashion choices might be affecting your health? The oversized handbag might be a convenient and stylish trend, but carrying a heavy bag around town all day could be doing damage to your back and neck.

Mather receives Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation

PORT JEFFERSON, NY ― Mather Hospital’s Emergency Department has received a Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). The three-year accreditation recognizes that the Emergency Department “is focused on the highest standards of care for your community’s older adults.” “Mather Hospital has taken the appropriate steps to meet the…

Arif Ahmad, MD and Mather Hospital named an Epicenter in Robotic Bariatric Surgery

PORT JEFFERSON, NY ― Arif Ahmad, MD, and Mather Hospital have been designated an Epicenter in Robotic Bariatric Surgery by Intuitive, manufacturers of the DaVinci® surgical robotic system. Dr. Ahmad is the director of Mather’s Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery™ and Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery™. An Epicenter serves as a…