DR. MOM
The 100 deadly days of summer
Sunday, 16June 2013
The month of June reminds me of death - the late sunsets, warm humidity, cars decorated with school colors indicati...
The resilience gene
Sunday, 09June 2013
Some people are like those blow-up punching-bag clowns filled with sand. They can be knocked over again and again a...
Seeking good health? There's an app for that
Sunday, 02June 2013
About four months ago, my very active six year old asked me if I thought I should be exercising a little bit more. ...
LIFE ON PURPOSE
Abba waits with open arms
Sunday, 16June 2013
God loves each of us as if there were only one of us. ~ St. Augustine
I remember the first time I was ...
When God calls, get up and go
Sunday, 09June 2013
“Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you.” (Mark 10:49)
The words jumped off the page; I was start...
Finding rest for the weary
Sunday, 02June 2013
This year, I will officially be a mother for half as long as I have been alive. That is a pretty significant d...
NATURAL LIVING
How yummy are those gummy bears?
Sunday, 16June 2013
A co-worker and I were chatting over lunch the other day. We both try to eat healthy but admittedly, we all have weaknesses. We started talking about our favorite junk food items and I shared that I used to love gummy bears and marshmallow peeps, but I had to ...
Walking is healthy, but downtown streets can be hazardous
Sunday, 09June 2013
Spring and fall weather are my favorite because of the mild temperatures. As a proponent of natural living, I like to walk or ride my bike whenever possible. However, I'm not one of those hardcore people who brave all elements to avoid using their car. If it's...
A radical remedy for what ails you
Sunday, 02June 2013
I was just gloating the other day, to myself, about how I had made made it through the winter with nary a sniffle. I am too superstitious to say it out loud, but I did think about it in a smug way.
So, it came as no surprise when Wednesday afternoon, I felt ...
BITS AND PIECES
Coping, one day at a time
Saturday, 08June 2013
There was a sitcom that came out of the ‘70s titled, “One Day at a Time.” It followed a divorced single mom and her two teenage daughters as they started a new life together in Minneapolis. Don’t ask me why, but the show popped into my head last w...
HEALTH
Yoga makes a splash
Tuesday, 11June 2013
It’s time to head outside, and we're taking our yoga with us! Two amazing workouts are brought together this season, stand-up paddle boarding and yoga. Imagine a yoga class with no walls, no ceiling, and no floor! The scenery itself is re...
Healing the invisible wounds of war
Sunday, 26May 2013
The traumas of war do not end when combat veterans step off the plane onto American soil. Sometimes, that's when they begin. It's our duty to provide the help they need to re-enter civilian life.
Lyme disease vaccine developed by Stony Brook and Brookhaven researchers...
Saturday, 11May 2013
STONY BROOK, N.Y. - The results of a phase 1/2 clinical trial in Europe of an investigational Lyme disease vaccine co-developed by researchers at Stony Brook University, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and at Baxter International Inc., a U....
HOSPITAL NEWS
PMBC Health's George R. Ruggiero named president of Suffolk County...
Saturday, 15June 2013
George R. Ruggiero, DO, was installed as president of the Suffolk County Medical Society June 7th.
"The role of the Medical Society has become so important. We work very hard to represent the physician, as well as advocate the needs our patients. We fight for your [physicians] concerns", said Dr. ...
PBMC announces $13 million capital campaign
Tuesday, 19March 2013
The Board of Directors of PBMC Health, Peconic Bay Medical Center and its Foundation have announced an effort to raise $13 million to build new facilities, enhance technology and attract and retain top medical professionals. Under the leadership of Campaign Chair, Emilie Roy Corey, this fundraising ...
PBMC a contender for LIVESTRONG funding
Friday, 15March 2013
Peconic Bay Medical Center has been selected as a candidate for the LIVESTRONG Community Impact Project.
The Riverhead hospital can receive funding from the LIVESTRONG Foundation of up to $15,000 for Advanced Certification for Palliative Care.
Winners are determined by an online voting campaign....