Beating the Odds: How the Fortunato Breast Health Center Guided One Survivor Through Her Toughest Fight

For Lauren Leonelli, a 38-year-old engineer from Patchogue, life was a whirlwind of new beginnings. After a long and ultimately unsuccessful journey with IVF, an incredible new chapter began when she and her husband adopted two young children. Life was full, busy, and just settling into a new rhythm when a strange, persistent pain and…

Camille Buchrieser

Tap Dancing Through Treatment: Camille’s Story of Joy, Resilience and Healing

At 84 years old, Camille (Carmela) is the definition of vitality. A retired teacher who still works, a proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and for the last 11 years, an adult tap dancer. She lives her life with a positive spirit that has served her well, especially when facing a breast cancer diagnosis not once,…

Fats in our diet: Healthy fats, heart health and food trends

By: Barbara Broggelwirth, MS, RDN, CDN Fat is an important part of a healthy diet. In addition to adding flavor and helping us feel full, fat has many essential functions in the body. Why is fat important? We need fat to: make hormones support healthy cell membranes maintain skin and hair health absorb the fat-soluble…

Importance of cardiovascular exercise

Importance of Cardiovascular Exercise By: Michelle Murdolo, MS, RD, CDN You may hear your doctor tell you to “get your heart rate up.” When they say this, they are suggesting cardiovascular exercise. There is a reason they tell you this – cardiovascular exercise, or cardio as it’s often referred to, benefits your heart! Cardio is…