Barbara Jaeckel, a Setauket resident who takes pride in her community and teaching classes at her local church, had her life turned upside down when she received news no one wants to hear – she had cancer. In 2017 at an appointment with her cardiologist for a calcium score, her doctor noticed she had a…
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, or HBOT, is a treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment (a hyperbaric chamber). The body’s tissues need a suitable supply of oxygen to function properly, even more so when the tissue is damaged. The goal of this treatment is to fill the bloodstream with enough oxygen to help…
When Rosalind Cohen, an 84-year-old retired government worker, was in a car accident in 2013, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. She was rushed to Mather Hospital for a suspected fractured pelvis. However imaging studies revealed she had a hematoma and something else—a spot on the right lower lobe of her lung.…
If you suffer with neck pain, especially after you wake up in the morning, you should consider using a special cervical or neck pillow. Sleeping with a cervical pillow can improve your neck posture, thus supporting tight muscles in your neck and shoulders. It also reduces the mechanical stress on the neck joints by keeping…
IV drip bars and lounges are popping up everywhere, promising to help with everything from a hangover to signs of aging. IV vitamin infusions can help with hydration, energy, and immunity. You can also receive one of these infusions in your home, or workplace.
Kathryn B. Frey to be honored at Mather Hospital’s end of summer party The Beach Ball takes place Sept. 21, 2023 at Sunken Meadow State Park Pavilion PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Join us for cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a silent auction just 10 steps from the beach at Mather Hospital’s end of summer party honoring…
Mather nurses honored with DAISY Awards for exceptional patient care PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Two Mather Hospital nurses have received DAISY Awards, which celebrate the extraordinary compassion nurses provide every day. The award recognizes nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families, and co-workers. Nicole Hoefler, RN, received Mather’s first ever DAISY Leader Award. Ms. Hoefler…
Women can encounter distinct health concerns related to infertility, gynecological conditions and pelvic floor disorders. Fortunately, interventional radiology services can treat these conditions using advanced medical imaging and minimally invasive procedures that often involve less pain and shorter recovery periods than open surgery. What is interventional radiology? Interventional radiology (IR) is a medical specialty that…
Knee pain caused by arthritis can affect your quality of life, limiting your mobility and keeping you from activities you love. This inflammation of the knee joint is due to the deterioration of cartilage in the joint. Nonsurgical methods can help to relieve pain and stiffness, but further treatment may be required. Fortunately, there are…
Before you board the plane or get behind the wheel of your car, try out some of these tips to help support your back and neck: Use a rolled-up towel or small pillow behind your lower back to give you support that airplane and car seats do not provide. Buy a neck travel pillow, foam…