 Members of the professional NJ/NY Track Club visited The Unterberg Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center in conjunction with the annual Belmar Chase. Among the runners from NJ/NY Track Club who visited the hospital were Travis Mahoney of Old Bridge and Lauren Penney of Highland Park, winner among women competing in the Belmar Chase, pictured here visiting 9-year-old patient Selena Thompson of Long Branch.
Star Athletes Visit Patients at The Unterberg Children's Hospital
Pediatric patients at The Unterberg Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center received a special visit recently when members of the NJ/NY Track Club, a professional track and field team comprised of post-graduate runners, stopped by the hospital to bring smiles to children.
Among the visitors were athletes Travis Mahoney of Old Bridge and Lauren Penney of Highland Park, winner among women competing in the Belmar Chase.
Sponsored by Barnabas Health, the state's largest health care delivery system, the annual Belmar Chase 5K was held on August 9, bringing together more than 1,200 runners, including a group of New Jersey politicians and an Olympian. A Kids Chase, a series of non-scored races for kids, was held on August 8 on the beach in Belmar. Each age group from 2 to 14 had its own heats, and there will be competitive races for 9- and 10-year old boys and girls that crowned the Fastest Boy in Belmar and the Fastest Girl in Belmar.
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Pictured (left to right): Tara Kelly, vice president of development, Monmouth Medical Center Foundation; Margaret C. Fisher, M.D., chair of pediatrics and medical director of The Unterberg Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center; Tracy Brown, Monmouth Medical Center Foundation Trustee, chair, The Unterberg Children's Hospital Leadership Council; Judy Kile, Market Manager, Grainger, member, The Unterberg Children's Hospital Leadership Council.
'Picture My Smile' Photography Program Debuts at The Unterberg Children's Hospital
The Unterberg Children's Hospital recently launched Picture My Smile, a program that empowers chronically ill pediatric patients ages 6 through 17 to express their voice through the art of photography.
Funded by The Grainger Foundation through the Grainger Community Grant Program and The Cygnet Fund, Picture My Smile encourages creativity through the lens of a camera.
Chronically ill pediatric patient photographers from The Valerie Fund Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, The Comprehensive Cystic Fibrosis Center, The Center for Disorders of Insulin and Metabolism and The Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Program at The Unterberg Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center are each provided with their very own digital camera and access to a secure website to upload their photos. Photographers capture and share their photos.
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Monmouth Medical Center to Host Third Annual Tree-Lighting Event Honoring Make Some Noise: Cure Kids Cancer Foundation
According to the American Childhood Cancer Organization, each boy in the United States has a 1-in-300 chance of being diagnosed with cancer before his 20th birthday; every girl has a 1-in-333 chance. In spite of such high statistics, less than 3 percent of federal cancer research funding goes to pediatric cancer.
The Valerie Fund Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at The Unterberg Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center will host a special Tree Lighting Ceremony and Reception honoring Make Some Noise: Cure Kids Cancer Foundation on Monday, September 15 from 6 to 8:15 p.m. in front of Monmouth Medical Center's main entrance, as part of the Go Gold for Pediatric Cancer Campaign, a joint effort between Make Some Noise: Cure Kids Cancer Foundation and Monmouth Medical Center.
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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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September Parenting Programs
Baby Care Basics
Thursday, September 4 & 11, from 7 to 9 p.m.
This two-session program focuses on the care of the new baby including bathing, dressing, feeding and infant growth. Learn everything you need to know about infant care including development, safety and decisions about returning to work and other adjustments to life with baby for the new parents. The course will be held at Monmouth Medical Center located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. To register, call 732-923-6990. $95/couple.
Make Room for Baby
Saturday, September 20, from 10 to 11 a.m.
This is a special program for families and siblings (age two and older) who are expecting a baby brother or sister. Staff will acquaint them with the hospital setting and help to prepare them for the baby. This is held at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. To register, call 732-923-6990. $50/family.
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.
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Back to School Medication Safety from Monmouth Medical Center's Retail Pharmacy
While you stock up on supplies and plan for the school year ahead, it's important to keep medication safety in mind if your child takes prescription or over-the-counter drugs that must be administered during the school day. Barnabas Health Retail Pharmacies offer these suggestions to help parents score an A+ in medication safety.
- Prior to the first day, reach out to your child's school or Board of Education to obtain its policy on medication administration. Most institutions require a designated staff member hold and administer any medications.
- Do not mix more than one medication in a bottle - keep them in their original container.
- Be sure prescription labels are up-to-date with the most recent prescribing information, including contact information for the doctor who wrote the prescription.
- If your child is old enough, educate him/her about the medications and why he/she needs to take them. For children who need to carry medication for quick use, such as an asthma inhaler, be sure they understand the dangers of sharing these drugs with others.
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