PORT JEFFERSON, NY – A new non-invasive technology that helps detect lymphedema at its earliest stages for at-risk patients is now being used by the Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mather Hospital. SOZO® is a new digital health platform from ImpediMed that aids in the early detection of lymphedema as a point-of-care assessment tool to…
What you Eat Matters Research has shown that a well-balanced diet, exercise, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can play a major role for back health. Particularly, anti-inflammatory diets (i.e., Mediterranean Diet) helps reduce body and spine inflammation and can reduce chronic back pain. Food that promotes inflammation in the body that you should avoid include…
Mather Hospital wrapped up its 2023 Nurses Week celebration with the annual Nursing Awards. The winners were honored by their peers for their exceptional dedication to patient care, leadership, or nursing education. The recipients of this year’s awards were: DAISY Leadership Award: Nicole Hoefler, RN DAISY Award: Stephanie Crispino, RN Zuckerberg Award: Gerald Lunetta, RN…