Pediatric Support Services
At our facilities, we’re pleased to offer a wide variety of support services, especially when it comes to assisting pediatric patients and their families and caregivers. These programs and services are available throughout our system’s children’s hospitals.
- Observant Jewish Families Program: The Observant Jewish Families Program for pediatric patients and their families offers pantries with refrigerators specifically for kosher food that is routinely stocked by the Sephardic Bikur Cholim under the supervision of Rabbi Yechiel Jacobowitz. Prayer books are also available.
- Pet Therapy Program: The use of therapy dogs has been shown to help reduce stress for pediatric patients and their families. This program was designed with this insight in mind, aiming to enhance the healing process for our pediatric patients. Our volunteer handlers and therapy animals deliver positive interactions that bring unconditional love from an animal to the bedside, contributing to the emotional and physical healing process.
- Ronald McDonald House: The Ronald McDonald House in New Brunswick provides accommodations for families of seriously ill children who are being treated at The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital, Children's Specialized Hospital, and other area hospitals.
- The Ronald McDonald Family Room at Monmouth Medical Center is available close to the pediatric and neonatal care areas to provide a respite for family members. Within the family room, there are sitting areas, a television, computers, puzzles, as well as a kitchen, shower room and laundry area.
