Recent Posts in Pediatrics

Oct 8, 2024 - In Pediatrics RWJBarnabas Health Facilities Earn National Rankings Among Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 2024 – 2025

West Orange, N.J, (October 8, 2024) – Numerous RWJBarnabas Health facilities were named among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals for 2024 – 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. A health system-wide ranking of #35 (tie) nationally for urology is inclusive ...

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Sep 12, 2024 - In Pediatrics Avoiding Added Sugars for Kids

The beginning of the school year allows for the perfect opportunity to start incorporating in some nutritious foods for your kids to have at lunch. However, it is also important to make sure to read labels to try and avoid items that may have added sugars ...

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Sep 3, 2024 - In Pediatrics Let’s Get to Know: Elyssa Lowman, BSN, RNC-NIC, NICU Patient Care Coordinator

Take a moment to meet Elyssa Lowman, BSN, RNC-NIC, the evening Patient Care Coordinator for Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center's (CBMC) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). How long have you been working at CBMC and in any other NICU? I have been working at ...

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Aug 29, 2024 - In Pediatrics What You Need to Know: Back-To-School with Dr. Uzma Hasan

Dr. Uzma Hasan, Section Chief of Pediatric Infectious Disease at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, sits down with us for a special interview for parents and kids as we get ready to go back to school! Learn about our Pediatric Services at Cooperman ...

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Aug 22, 2024 - In Pediatrics The ‘Epitome of Academic Pediatrician’ is Named August Physician of the Month

CAPTION: Director of Pediatric Inpatient Services Jacqueline Brunetto, M.D., has been named MMC Physician of the Month for August. Presenting the award is Chief Medical Officer Kenneth Granet, M.D. They were joined for the presentation by team members on ...

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Aug 19, 2024 - In Pediatrics Spinal Cord Injury Patients Learn Life and Mobility Skills at CSH True Grit Camp

Children’s Specialized Hospital’s True Grit Spinal Cord Program aims to ‘fill the gaps in rehabilitation’ through hosting adaptive activities (sports, leisure) with the support of peer mentors, experienced spinal cord injury therapists, and an in-person ...

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Aug 19, 2024 - In Pediatrics Children Living with Chronic Illnesses with Dr. Matthew McDonald

Matthew McDonald, MD, President and CEO of Children's Specialized Hospital, a part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, joined Dr. Marianne Ritchie on Your Radio Doctor to discuss treating and caring for children living with chronic ...

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Aug 15, 2024 - In Pediatrics Is Your Child’s Stomach Ache More Than Just Back-to-School Nerves?

August 15, 2024 – As the new school year begins, it’s common for children to experience nervous stomach aches. However, did you know that these symptoms could sometimes be a sign of something more serious, like appendicitis? Appendicitis is an emergency, ...

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Aug 13, 2024 - In Pediatrics Ask the Doctor September 2024

The Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health Frank A. Ghinassi, PhD Senior Vice President of Behavioral Health Services at RWJBarnabas Health; CEO and President, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care Social media has become an integral part of ...

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