Doctor Bernard

- Christie Pearce Rampone, K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital spokesperson, stopped by Jersey Shore University Medical Center's 5K Run/Walk and Children's Health Fair, along with Doctor Bernard and the Pawsitive Action team.

K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital spokesperson Christie Pearce Rampone stopped by Jersey Shore University Medical Center's 5K Run/Walk and Children's Health Fair to cheer on today's runners and walkers with Doctor Bernard and the Pawsitive Action team.

Did you know the Pediatric Emergency Department at K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?

If you end up at the emergency department, know that we have everything you need on-site, including a laboratory for testing, imaging, and pharmacy services, making it easier than having to make multiple trips around town. We are able to accommodate your little one with one visit!

To learn more about the pediatric emergency department, visit http://bit.ly/2pac6aj.

When your child needs medical care right away, you can trust the experts at the pediatric emergency department at K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital.

They focus on creating a family-friendly environment to help make your child's treatment as comfortable as possible, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

To learn more about the emergency department, visit http://bit.ly/2pac6aj.

If you find yourself in the emergency department at K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital this summer, don’t worry.

Their specialized teams are here for you and your little ones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To learn more about the emergency department, visit http://bit.ly/2pac6aj.

Starting on May 8th, the Emergency Department at K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

They'll be here for your little ones no matter the time of day or night. Learn more about the Emergency Department here: http://bit.ly/2pac6aj.

Join us for 'Healthy Eating for Kids' TOMORROW from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Meridian Fitness & Wellness Brick.

Tonja Werkman, R.D. will help kids ages 6-16 learn about the importance of staying healthy by eating the right foods, how to make the right food choices while on the run, and more! More information below and to register, call 1-800-560-9990.

Do you have a son or daughter between the ages of 11 and 14?

Register them for the training sessions on March 11 or March 18 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Raritan Bay Medical Center to help them become a Safe Sitter!

They will learn how to keep children and themselves safe, how to call for emergency help and more! More information below and to register, call 1-800-560-9990.

Join Hopscotch and a trainer from Meridian Fitness & Wellness Brick on February 20 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. for 'Let's Get Moving!'

This program is for children ages 5-12 and they will learn the importance of getting moving, exercise and how to get started. More information below and to register, call 1-800-560-9990.

Do you have a son or daughter between the ages of 11 and 14?

Register them for the training session on February 20 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Meridian Fitness and Wellness Manahawkin to learn how to become a Safe Sitter!

They will learn how to keep children and themselves safe, how to call for emergency help and more! More information below and to register, call 1-800-560-9990.

Do you have a son or daughter between the ages of 11 and 14?

Register them for the training session on January 16 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Meridian Fitness & Wellness Brick to learn how to become a Safe Sitter! They will learn how to keep children and themselves safe, how to call for emergency help and more! More information below and to register, call 1-800-560-9990.

Marilyn Loh Collado, M.D. talked to and their about changes that their bodies go through every day during the 'Tween Self-Esteem' event last night at Howell Community Enrichment Center.

Don't miss Marilyn Loh Collado, M.D. on December 27 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Howell Community Enrichment Center for 'Tween Self-Esteem!'

This program is for ages 10-14 and their and will focus on how to make healthy life choices and changes girls go through during their . More information below and to register, call 1-800-560-9990.

Did you know this week is National Handwashing Awareness Week?

By keeping your child's hands clean, you can help prevent colds, the flu, and other illnesses. Learn ways to help teach your to wash their hands below.

Teaching Kids to Wash Their Hands How can you get your kids into the handwashing habit? We’ve got a few tips for you below.

Join Marilyn Loh Collado, M.D. on December 27 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Howell Community Enrichment Center for Tween Self-Esteem!

This program is for seventh and eighth grade and their . It will focus on how to make healthy life choices and changes girls go through during their . More information below and to register, call 1-800-560-9990.

Looking to learn how to be safe online, cyberbullying, and how social media can affect our emotional health?

Join experts from the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office and Meridian Behavioral Health on November 30 for Internet Safety and Cyberbullying for Children and Parents at Meridian Community Resource Center at the Freehold Raceway Mall.

More information below and to register, call 1-800-560-9990.

Join experts from the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office and Meridian Behavioral Health on November 30 for Internet Safety and Cyberbullying for Children and Parents at Meridian Community Resource Center.

Learn how to be safe online, cyberbullying, and how social media can affect our emotional health! More information below and to register, call 1-800-560-9990.

Team Hackensack Meridian Health and Hopscotch from the Pawsitive Action team is ready to step up to the plate to support the fight against and in our community at the Shoreline Heart Walk.

is almost here! Take this to make sure your stay safe during this spooky .

Halloween Safety Quiz Halloween can be full of fun and excitement for youngsters, but it’s also a time for trick-or-treaters to be careful.

Stop by and see Hopscotch from the Pawsitive Action team at Meridian Health Village at Jackson's Health and Wellness Fair! Come visit today from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Don't forget to have your kids bring their wounded stuffed pals to the Teddy Bear Clinic!

Fall are in full swing! Make sure your kids stay safe while on the field by following these tips.

Sports Safety Because children's bodies are still growing and their coordination is still developing, children are more susceptible than adults to sports injuries.

Great day at Community Day & 5K with K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital Spokesperson and Soccer Star Christie Rampone at Jersey Shore University Medical Center!!

Community Day & 5K with Dr. Bernard Jersey Shore University Medical Center!!

Doctor Bernard attended the 12th annual Beach Bash sponsored by Autism Family Services of New Jersey in Belmar last weekend.

Jackson Mayor Mike Reina with Doctor Bernard at Jackson Day.

Stop by Meridian Health Village at Jackson's booth at Jackson Day on September 10!

Meridian Health Village at Jackson and Meridian Fitness and Wellness are once again sponsors of Jackson Community Day. The event will take place at Johnson Memorial Park on Saturday, September 10 from 11:00 a.m. and continues through the afternoon.

Stop by our booth for free giveaways, special offers on memberships and other services and bring the kids to meet and take photos with Doctor Bernard!

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Water Safety Swimming and other water sports are a great way to beat the heat. Read this article to find out how you can stay safe at the pool, beach, lake - and even the water park.

Young kids with ‪ ‬ can stay safe at ‪ ‬, but it takes organization, preparation, and education. Here are tips on keeping your ‪ ‬ safe during the school year—and all year long.

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Going to School With Food Allergies With preparation and education, a child with a food allergy can stay safe at school.

When your kids ride in cars or school buses, they need to know how to ride safely. Luckily, it's not hard to do. Learn the rules of car and bus safety below. ‪

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Staying Safe in the Car and on the Bus You probably spend part of every day in a car or on the bus. Find out how to be a safe traveler in this article for kids.

Happy National Dog Day!

Our favorite dog, Doctor Bernard, encourages healthy eating for kids and their families throughout the year and especially today! Here are some tips below to help promote healthy eating in your home.

Healthy Eating During Adolescence Encourage your teen to eat three balanced meals a day, with fruits or vegetables as snacks.

Whether their ‪ ‬ was jam-packed with activities or filled with complaints about being bored with nothing to do, ‪kids‬ often have a tough time making the back-to-school transition. Here are some ways you can help your children calm their back-to-school jitters.

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Back to School Kids often have a tough time making the back-to-school transition. Here's how to help them.