The Unterberg Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch NJ
October 2014
  

Singer-Songwriter Andy Grammer Performs for Patients at The Unterberg Children's Hospital 


 

Platinum-selling recording artist Andy Grammer performed for patients and staff at The Unterberg Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center prior to his show at Monmouth University's Pollak Theater on October 23.


 

Grammer, who became the first male pop star in a decade, since John Mayer in 2002, to reach the Top 10 at Adult Pop Radio on his first two singles, Keep Your Head Up and Fine By Me,thrilled young patients, parents and staff with acoustic versions of those hits and other numbers.


 

During a two-hour visit, he spent time with children at the Valerie Fund Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and the Children's Crisis Interventions Services and Pediatric Inpatient units. He also Tweeted to his thousands of Twitter followers about his visit.


 

In just a few short years, Grammer has gone on to sell more than 100,000 albums, play sold-out venues nationwide, and perform onstage with noted headliners such as Taylor Swift, Train, and

Colbie Caillat. His debut single "Keep Your Head Up" is featured in the movie Pitch Perfect

 

Andy Grammer with Meg Fisher, M.D., chair of Pediatrics and medical director of The Unterberg Children's Hospital.

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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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November Programs

Baby Care Basics

Thursday, November 6 & 13, from 1 to 3 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, November 15, 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.  

    

 

For complete program listings, click here. 

 

 

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