Catholic Health News & Stories

Dr. Laura Sheridan-Kelchner shares helpful information about preparing for and recovering from a cesarean section (C-section).

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

These tips can help ensure you are taking your medication safely as well as safely storing and disposing.

Helpful tips to enjoy your Easter meal.

An upper endoscopy is performed by a gastroenterologist to examine your upper digestive system.

The stomach flu, common in children, is highly contagious and can quickly cause your household to feel under the weather.

One of the most significant ways that stress can harm your health is an increased risk for heart disease. 

Your primary care physician can recommend you to a cardiologist who will help diagnose and treat your heart flutter.

Cardiac imaging allows both a PCP and a cardiologist to accurately diagnose and prescribe treatment.

St. Francis Heart Center cardiologists are recognized leaders in all types of heart surgery.

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

The advantages of robotic-assisted surgery for patients with kidney tumors.

Outdoor cold-weather activities are a great way to stay active when done safely.

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

Genetic counseling is an important step in discovering your risk for cancer. 

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

Long Island has a wide range of winter activities guaranteed to get you up and moving.

Dr. Sean Levchuck, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center® Chair of Pediatric Cardiology, shares the importance of scheduling a cardiac screening.

Wearing a fitness tracker can be an effective motivator that helps you monitor and increase your physical activity levels.