"When you have a young child who is having difficulty breathing, it can be very scary,," says Hinda Friedman of Lakewood. She and her husband, Tzvi, called Hatzolah EMS, and their 3-year-old son was rushed to the Emergency Department at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (MMCSC). “The nurses engaged with my son to ease his fears, and the doctors were very thorough in their diagnosis,” says Tzvi. “The patient treatment areas were beautiful, and the prompt attention made us feel very well taken care of. It was great that Hatzolah brought us to MMCSC. We would definitely recommend Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus.”
Likewise, families of older patients are satisfied with the care at MMCSC. “We had a pleasant experience when my mom, Pearl, was brought to the MMCSC Emer gency Department last March by ambulance," says Beth Fisher of Stitch N’ Sew Centre, a fabric store in Lakewood. "She was 96 years old and was having trouble breathing. The staff and the physicians could not have been more attentive to her and my needs. I would recommend MMCSC for their professionalism and compassion.”
MMCSC meets the needs of observant Jewish patients in many ways:
- Bikur Cholim hotline: The hotline is available 24/6 for all urgent needs. It’s active on Shabbos and Yom Tov for medical emergencies only. Call
866.905.3020 - An eruv has been set up between MMCSC and the Bikur Cholim house. The eruv is under the supervision of Rabbi David Tzubelli.
- Kosher pantries: The main pantry, which is located on the first floor of the hospital, is stocked with food and Judaic needs. On the Sabbath, the pantry offers hot Sabbath foods. Fresh, hot meals are available Monday through Thursday upon request. A kosher pantry offers snacks in the Emergency Department corridor next to the ambulance entrance.
- Seforim prayer books are available in the main pantry on the first floor of the hospital. Kosher grocery stores are located nearby. Holidays: A shofar blowing for Rosh Hashanah and a Megillah reading can be arranged through Bikur Cholim. In addition, a Sukkah is available during Sukkot.
- A residence called the Lichtenstein Friendship House is open to patients and their families who need accommodations while receiving treatment or therapy at MMCSC. For more information, call 212.933.9033
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