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MSH Staff Brings Holiday Cheer to 47 Local Families in Need
'Tis the Season...for Stress and Anxiety
The MSH Community Comes Together for the Holidays
Dr. Stephen Boorjian Presents at MSH
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Week of December 20, 2010
Happy Holidays from Mountainside Hospital!
On behalf of the employees, physicians, and volunteers at Mountainside Hospital, we wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday.
Mountainside Hospital Staff Brings Holiday Cheer to 47 Local Families in Need
Mountainside employees load gifts into the Salvation Army van
 
Despite gloomy economic times, the spirit of giving remains strong at Mountainside Hospital this holiday season.  To help struggling families in their community, employees at Mountainside Hospital "adopted" forty-seven local families in need for the holidays.  For the better part of a decade, Mountainside Hospital employees have supported the Salvation Army's Adopt-A-Family program, which matches families in need with sponsors who lend a helping hand during the holidays.  

Mountainside employees donated hundreds of gifts to local familiesAfter receiving the names and wish lists of local parents and children, Mountainside Hospital employees purchased items from the lists and wrapped them as holiday gifts.  Reflecting the tough economic times, this year's Christmas wish lists included a notable increase in more humble requests for basics such as food, linens and warm clothing.  In addition to fulfilling many requests for essentials such as highchairs, grocery store gift cards, underwear, socks and clothing, the Mountainside Hospital staff also treated children to some of the season's most popular toys.  On December 14, employees from Mountainside Hospital and the Salvation Army loaded the donations onto the Salvation Army truck, filling it to capacity with Christmas gifts.

"Mountainside Hospital employees have long been known for their generous spirit and passion for helping others," said John Fromhold, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mountainside Hospital.  "The care and compassion that they bring to work at the hospital each day is further evident by their continued support of this campaign.  Their thoughtful donations this year will go a long way in putting smiles on the faces of young children in our community during this holiday season."
'Tis the Season...for Stress and Anxiety
10 Stress Busting Tips from Mountainside Hospital's Behavioral Health Experts

The holidays can cause stress and anxietyThe holidays may be the season to be jolly for some people, but for others it can be a real challenge. In addition to the traditional holiday pressures of cooking and baking, decorating, finances, shopping, and family gatherings, the strain of facing the holidays after the death of a loved one, divorce, or a falling out with family members can lead to depression and anxiety.  It's no wonder that people struggle with depression more during the holidays than any other time of year.
To help you enjoy the holidays and minimize the stress and depression that often accompany this time of year, the Behavioral Health experts at Mountainside Hospital recommend that you follow these tips:
  • Focus on what's important- The holidays should be about making good memories, not about making things perfect
  • Recognize your feelings-especially if you are experiencing sadness or grief.  It's important to realize that you can't force yourself to be happy just because of the season.
  • Be realistic-Make a list and prioritize the important activities. This can help make holiday tasks more manageable.
  • Reach out-Avoid feeling lonely or isolated by seeking out community events, or by volunteering your time to help others.
  • Exercise-Set a reasonable small goal such as walking ten minutes three times per week
  • Pace yourself-Don't take on more responsibilities than you can handle.  Let others share the responsibilities of holiday tasks.
  • Keep track of your holiday spending- Set a budget before you go shopping.
  • Take a step back-Remember, you cannot control outside events, but you can control how you react to them. Try to focus on the small things you can control.
  • Limit your consumption of alcohol-excessive drinking will only increase feelings of depression
  • Start a new tradition- Those who have lost loved ones frequently become depressed during the holidays as they try to go through old traditions without a loved one. Why not start a new tradition or go somewhere new for the holidays that brings you joy?
  • Don't be afraid to seek professional help- If you find that you are persistently sad or anxious, plagued by physical complaints, unable to sleep, or feel hopeless talk to your doctor or a mental health professional. 

Behavioral Health at Mountainside Hospital

Mountainside Hospital

As leading providers of behavioral healthcare services, the highly trained experts at Mountainside Hospital offer relief to patients and families at times when mental illness, emotional difficulties, addiction or other issues arise.  Services which include individual, family, marital and group counseling are provided by a team of Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors.  Our multidisciplinary team, including board-certified, renowned psychiatrists, delivers the highest caliber of treatment and care for those needing psychiatric support. Most importantly, we're able to do it close to home, in a convenient location closer than most New Jersey mental health providers. 


For more information about behavioral health services at Mountainside Hospital, call 973-429-6775.

The Mountainside Hospital Community Comes Together for the Holidays

Christmas Carolers at MountainsideMountainside Hospital is fortunate to have had an outpouring of support from the local community this holiday season.  Several groups of Christmas carolers have donated their time to visit patients and sing traditional holiday songs.  On Saturday, the talented choir of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Montclair spent the day bringing cheer to each unit in the hospital.

 

Santa comes to Mountainside!In celebration of the approaching holidays, Santa Claus came to visit the children of Small Wonders Child Care Center and the employees of Mountainside Hospital during their holiday meal.  After visiting the employee holiday meal, Santa made his rounds throughout the hospital bringing joy--and holiday cookies--to the staff on duty.


Baby Avery models her new knit holiday capThanks to Nutley resident Carmen Intindola and the members of the Manahawkin Italian American Club, nearly two dozen Mountainside Hospital newborns received handmade holiday knit caps to keep them warm this winter. 

 

Thank you to all who have helped brighten the days of the patients and staff at Mountainside Hospital this season.

Dr. Stephen Boorjian Returns to Mountainside to Present at Medical Grand Rounds
Dr. Stephen BoorjianDr. Stephen Boorjian has been a member of the Mountainside Hospital community for as long as he can remember.  As a child he accompanied his father, Dr. Peter Boorjian, on Saturday rounds at the hospital.  From Saturday rounds, he progressed to a Mountainside Hospital volunteer before going on to Harvard Medical School and training in urology at Cornell University and the Mayo Clinic, where he currently holds a position as Associate Professor of Urology.

On December 16, Mountainside Hospital was proud to welcome Dr. Stephen Boorjian home as he presented at Mountainside's Medical Grand Rounds.  After an introduction by his father, Dr. Stephen Boorjian presented a lecture on renal cell carcinoma to hospital medical staff, residents and students.

Dr. Stephen Boorjian with his father, Dr. Peter Boorjian
Dr. Stephen Boorjian with his father, Dr. Peter Boorjian
The tradition of Medical Grand Rounds at Mountainside Hospital can be traced back to William Osler, the first professor of medicine, beginning in 1889.  In an effort to improve medical education and patient care, Medical Grand Rounds began as a case presentation in which a patient was interviewed in front of an audience of medical professionals and students and the salient points of the patient's diagnosis were then presented.  Grand Rounds has evolved considerably over the years, with most current sessions presented as lectures.

Mountainside Hospital is fortunate to have had outstanding speakers for Medicine Grand Rounds including leading experts in their field.