PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Christine Amoroso, RN, BS, MS, has been appointed as Mather Hospital’s vice president for quality, a new position. Amoroso previously was director of quality management for Southside Hospital in Bay Shore. Before joining Southside in 2013, she served as assistant director of corporate quality for Northwell Health. Amoroso received her master’s…
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team If you love the traditional green bean casserole – so popular for the holidays – this is a lightened-up version that won’t weigh you down. Makes 10 servings (serving size is 1/2 cup).
Mather Hospital’s Robotic Surgery Program received a second da Vinci surgical robot as a result of Mather’s affiliation with Northwell Health.
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Don’t you want to feel joyful and relaxed during the holidays and less agitated? “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” You remember those lyrics by Andy Williams, don’t you? What happened to sipping warm beverages while listening to joyful holiday songs by the fire? Unfortunately, sometimes our holidays…
By Melissa Buscetta, RD, CDN our kids leftover Halloween candy, marathon Thanksgiving meals, and holiday work parties can leave you feeling overwhelmed with managing your weight during the holiday season. Here are some tips to create a more mindful holiday eating experience:
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CDN Life gets hectic sometimes, and there are many things that demand our attention. Work, school, commuting, and family obligations can be overwhelming at times. Often it’s our physical activity that suffers, although being active and exercising is one of the best ways to reduce stress. Fortunately, even if…
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team The cooler fall days are here, as are the delicious comfort foods that go along with them. Here is a lighter, healthier version of a warm and hearty classic. Makes 4 servings.
By Erin McKenna RDN, CDN Holding yourself accountable of what you eat is a great way to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Research has shown that recording what you eat and drink increases the chances of reaching your weight loss goals.
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN According to the National Institute of Health, Alzheimer’s disease is currently ranked as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and recent estimates indicate that it may rank third, behind heart disease and cancer, as a cause of death for older people(1). Research supports that diets recommended for cardiovascular health have…
From Your Bariatric Nutrition Team If you are looking for plant based protein green peas are a great source. This simple veggie recipe is great for vegan and gluten-free diets too. These fritters are great served hot, cold or room temperature, which makes it easy to grab-and-go for lunch, a simple side dish or meal.…