Unterberg Children's Hospital
Sponsors Beach Safety Week
National Rip Current and Beach Safety Awareness Week is observed annually the first week of June.
The Unterberg Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center is sponsoring the local "Know BEFORE you go!" campaign that helps educate the community about what they need to know before entering the water. In particular, the campaign focuses on what rip currents are and especially how to escape one.
"Rip currents are channelized currents of water flowing away from shore at surf beaches," says Mike Barrows, D.O., The Unterberg Children's Hospital pediatric endocrinologist pictured above who has competed in lifeguard tournaments for more than 20 years and holds five United States National Ironman titles. "Typically they form at breaks in sandbars, and also near structures, such as jetties and piers and cliffs that jut out into the water. Rip currents are common and can be found on most surf beaches."
Dr. Barrows notes these actions to take if caught in a rip current:
- Stay calm.
- Don't fight the current. It's a natural treadmill.
- Relax and float conserving your energy. This can be lifesaving.
- Escape the current by swimming in a direction following the shoreline. When free from the pull of the current, swim at an angle away from the current toward shore.
- If at any time you feel you will be unable to reach shore, draw attention to yourself: face the shore, call or wave for help.
- An easy jingle to remember is: Wave and yell...and swim parallel.
Learn more.
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YES Network Coverage of NJ Marathon Features Interview with Dr. Fisher
Margaret C. Fisher, M.D., Medical Director
of The Unterberg Children's Hospital at
 Monmouth Medical Center, recently spoke with the YES Network at the Barnabas Health Family Festival and Kids Races at the New Jersey Marathon. "Barnabas Health believes that life is better healthy," Dr. Fisher told YES network. "Our job is to keep people healthy, and runs like this, and the children's activities that are featured in the Family Festival and Kids races, and all of the information we provide on how to stay healthy, that's what it's all about." The Barnabas Health Family Festival & Kids Races drew throngs of families to Long Branch's North Beach on April 26. The day featured fun children's activities, prizes, refreshments, entertainment and more. Children also had the opportunity to decorate boards to cheer on runners in the Marathon. "As a pediatrician, I know that helping children to grow up healthy is the way to make a better generation," Dr. Fisher said.
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As a regional leader dedicated to children's health, The Unterberg Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center offers the highest level of pediatric care for newborns to adolescents, including leading edge treatments and specialized expertise that only a comprehensive children's hospital can provide. Here, you'll discover a child-friendly, family-focused approach to every aspect of care, and dedication to medical excellence which sets us apart. |
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June Parenting Programs
Understanding Your Toddler
Thursday, June 3, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Babies between the age of 1 and 3 are starting to walk, say "no" and throw tantrums. This program features a discussion of coping strategies for life with a toddler, including real parent-tested techniques. Communication, discipline, building confidence and learning patience will be covered. The course will be held at Monmouth Medical Center located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. To register, call 732-923-6990. $75/couple.
Pediatric Preoperative Tours
Tours are designed to reduce anxiety giving children a hands-on experience with medical equipment and visitation to areas they will encounter on the day of their surgery. Free. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6525.
Children/Adolescents Experiencing Loss
Free professionally led support group for children and adolescents dealing with grief over the loss of a loved one. Held at Monmouth Medical Center. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6990.
For complete program listings, click here.
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