NEW HYDE PARK, NY – Do you have prescription medications at home that are unused or expired? You can safely dispose of them at Mather Hospital on Saturday, April 27 as part of this year’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. In partnership with local law enforcement and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Mather will…
According to the National Council on Aging one in four Americans age 65 and older falls every year. Falls are also the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in older Americans. That means that every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury.
Have you been told you need to have spine surgery? Surgery can seem daunting and you may have doubts about your recommended course of treatment, and that is completely normal. Many patients feel embarrassed to ask for a second opinion when considering surgery, but there is nothing to be embarrassed about. Doing your research and…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Food is the fuel our bodies need to sustain us and keep us alive. Food was not meant to be a tool to help comfort us or help us deal with the stresses in our lives. Comfort foods are generally high in calories, fat, salt and…
By Helaine Krasner, RDN, CDN It’s important to be aware of the health risks associated with sedentary behavior and long periods of sitting, but it’s also important to realize that sitting time can be part of exercise time. For some people the possibility of exercising in the traditional sense is not an option due to…
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Here is a great one skillet meal for when you don’t have a lot of time for clean up after a long day. This Greek inspired meal is packed with flavor and simple to make.
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team After a long winter we Long Islanders cannot wait to take advantage of the warmer months on our beautiful island. There is no better way to do this and help meet your health goals than to visit some local hiking trails! Hiking and trail walking has so many great benefits…
By Kelsey Macaluso, RD, Mather Hospital During the month of March dietitians across the United States focus on a range of nutrition topics, from the ketogenic diet and fasting, to how to live a healthy lifestyle as a diabetic. This month at Mather Hospital we are highlighting several nutrition topics in celebration of national nutrition…
March 15, 2019 Justin Stroker, BSN, RN has been named to the new position of Director for Patient and Customer Experience at Mather Hospital. In his new role, Stroker will help further develop the customer service culture at Mather and educate the staff as to the Hospital’s values and behaviors of customer care. “I’ll be…
With temperatures dropping and fewer hours of daylight many of us cut down on our exercise at this time of year. Although it seems natural to want to avoid the cold temperatures, there are some great benefits to bundling up and heading outdoors for your workout this winter.