Recent Posts in Pediatric Wellness

Mar 22, 2024 - In Pediatric Wellness What You Need to Know: Kids and Surgery

Dr. Christopher Gitzelmann, Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey, and Nurse Practitioner Abigail Walsh sit down for: "What You Need to Know: Kids and ...

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Mar 11, 2024 - In Pediatric Wellness RWJBarnabas Health at East Brunswick Is a New One-Stop Medical Destination

If you’re a parent of a child with special health needs, that often means multiple trips to different doctors around the state. But the new RWJBarnabas Health at East Brunswick facility has made it easier for parents and caregivers. This facility includes ...

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Jan 31, 2024 - In Pediatric Wellness RWJBarnabas Health Enhances Access to Children’s Health Services in East Brunswick

East Brunswick, NJ (January 31, 2023) – Residents of East Brunswick and surrounding communities now have enhanced access to state-of-the-art children’s health services. With the opening of the RWJBH Medical Group Pediatric Orthopedic & Specialty Services ...

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Nov 22, 2023 - In Pediatric Wellness Hugging Health Benefits

Research shows receiving hugs can have several physical and mental health benefits. A person should aim to get 8-12 firm hugs a day, and hold them for just about 20 seconds each. If you don’t want to hug another person, hugging your pet can be just as ...

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Oct 31, 2023 - In Pediatric Wellness Children’s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside Takes Part in ‘Take Care with Peanuts’ Initiative

Residents, staff and visitors of Children’s Specialized Hospital ’s Long Term Care Center in Mountainside will now be greeted by a familiar friendly (and fuzzy) face — Snoopy! — thanks to a new mural that made its debut Oct. 4. The mural is a permanent ...

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Sep 20, 2023 - In Pediatric Wellness Fighting Childhood Obesity

In the United States, 41% of children and adolescents are overweight or obese. These numbers are higher among Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black children and adolescents. Children with obesity are more likely to have immediate health risks including high ...

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Aug 21, 2023 - In Pediatric Wellness Ask the Doctor September 2023

What are the benefits of an annual physical for children? While back-to-school is a time to shop for school supplies and the latest fashions, it is also the perfect time to check in on your child’s health with a physical exam. Parents can ease the big ...

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Aug 11, 2023 - In Pediatric Wellness Summer Safety Swimming Tips for All Ages

Many people look to beat the summer heat with a fun and refreshing dip in a pool, ocean, or lake, but it is important that both children and adults understand the risk of drowning. The CDC reports that there are around 4,000 fatal unintentional drownings ...

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Jul 7, 2023 - In Pediatric Wellness The Importance of Annual Wellness Visits

Sneha Sreekumar, MD, Family Medicine, an RWJBarnabas Medical Group provider affiliated with Monmouth Medical Center, discusses the importance of annual wellness visits.

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