Forest Pediatrics

The office will be closed today in observance of the holidays. We will, as always, be available by phone for any emergencies. Enjoy the day with your families and friends and I hope the weather gets better!

Our summer schedule is up! Please call soon and make your check up appointments

We are closing the office at 2 pm today and will resume normal hours tomorrow 5/14. Enjoy your day and Happy Mother’s Day

Our office will be closing at 2 pm today Thursday April 18th and reopen 9 am tomorrow. We will have an emergency call service after those hours as always. We will also be closing early on Monday April 22 in observance of the holiday. Stay dry and enjoy your day!

Happy eclipse day☀️🕶️🌒
Sharing some important eye safety tips

While Bergen County will not be in the Path of Totality for tomorrow's Solar Eclipse, here are some tips to safely partake in this momentous event:

☀️ Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing.

☀️ Eclipse glasses are NOT regular sunglasses. Safe solar viewers are thousands of times darker than regular sunglasses, and ought to comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard.

☀️ Do NOT look at the Sun through a camera lens, telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while wearing eclipse glasses or using a handheld solar viewer — the concentrated solar rays will burn through the filter and cause serious eye injury.

☀️ Even during a partial or annular eclipse, or during the partial phases of a total eclipse, the Sun will be very bright. If you are watching an entire eclipse, you may be in direct sunlight for hours. Remember to wear sunscreen, a hat, and protective clothing to prevent skin damage.

For more tips and guidance on staying safe during this eclipse, please visit https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/safety/

The office will be closing at 3 pm on Tuesday 4/2 while Dr. Monaco is away. We will have regular hours the rest of the week. Dr Monaco will return on 4/4.

Dr. Kushner is away this week. The office will close at 2:30 pm today (March 4) and at 2 pm on Wednesday (March 6). The rest of the week with have full hours. Thank you!

Due to the Snow and poor road conditions we will be opening today at 2 pm. Stay safe!

Check your pantries for any recalled Quaker products

Quaker recalls dozens of granola products due to potential salmonella contamination The company says that the products impacted by the recall are sold in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan.

The office will be closing at 4 pm today.
We will resume regular hours on Friday and Saturday.

To all our families who are celebrating today we wish you a very Merry Christmas 🎄

The office will be closed today and will reopen tomorrow.
Dr. Monaco will be away until 1/2 enjoying time with her family.

Dr. Kushner is on a well deserved vacation so the office will be closing early today. We will have routine hours a Thursday and Friday. Enjoy your day!

Watch your kids while they swim. Many kids will drown right in front of their parents, because drowning doesn’t look like what you think it does.

Do YOU know what it looks like?

It’s not what you see on TV. TV dramatizes it to keep you in suspense and make you keep watching.

This is what drowning REALLY looks like:

1) It’s SILENT. No splashes. No screams. They are trying to breathe and can’t make noises.

2) It’s FAST! It takes 20-60 seconds.

3) There is no jumping out of the water or arms flailing around. It happens almost entirely under water.

4) Their head will be arched up, attempting to reach the surface to breathe. They may bob up and down just at the surface for a little while and this can look like doggy paddling/playing.

5) Under the water, they are in a vertical, up and down position and their arms and legs are cycling as if they are trying to climb a ladder.

6) They can’t move forward much, if at all….not enough to get to safety.

7) They can be right next to the wall or an exit and still not be able to reach it…and they will drown inches away from safety.

8 ) They can be in water shallow enough for them to stand in but not realize they can simply stand up, as they are in panic mode.

Learn to spot drowning. You just might save a little life!!

Stay inside if you can and keep the air conditioner running!

The previously issued Air Quality Action Day for Wednesday, June 7th is being upgraded to the Unhealthy category statewide. In addition, this alert has been extended to Thursday, June 8th at 11:59 pm.

Visit airnow.gov/?city=Trenton&state=NJ&country=USA to see the state's air quality forecast.

https://www.vox.com/22664710/wildfires-air-quality-pollution-aqi-health-app

Dirty air can be deadly. Here’s how to protect yourself. The Air Quality Index can warn you about wildfire smoke and pollution in your area. Here’s a step-by-step guide.

Good Afternoon
This is just a reminder to please call to make your July, August, and September well visit appointments. The schedule is filling up fast and we can’t wait to see how much you have all grown!

The office will be closed today, but we will be available by phone for emergencies. Enjoy spending Memorial Day with your families!

We will be closing early today 4/5 for the Passover holiday and will also close early on 4/7 for Good Friday. We will be open a full day on 4/6. We wish all of our patients and their families who are celebrating Passover, Easter and Ramadan a meaningful holiday season.

We are closing early today 3/13 and Wednesday 3/15. We would otherwise be open our routine hours and have a great week!

What is an eating disorder?

This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help.

What are eating disorders?

Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical health. Up to 10% of people may have an eating disorder. They can be present in men and women, among people of color, and across different social, economic, and cultural groups.

Eating Disorders are treatable, but can be life threatening. There are many causes of eating disorders including genetic, social, cultural, and psychological factors. Eating disorders are challenging to treat and it is hard for people to control them. Treatment has many aspects, both medical and psychological. Remember that eating disorders are not just in someone’s head.

There are many different types of eating disorders, including, but not limited to: anorexia, bulimia, orthorexia, binge eating disorder, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and other unspecified eating disorders. You can learn more about them here: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/information-eating-disorder.

How do I know if someone has an eating disorder?

You cannot tell if someone has an eating disorder by looking at them. Someone can “look” healthy (in a small or large body) but have serious medical and psychological issues caused by the eating disorder.

Some signs and symptoms of an eating disorder include:
-Intense focus on food and weight
-Changes in eating patterns
-Wearing baggy or loose clothing
-Skipping meals or taking small portions
-Changes in mood (mood swings) related to changes in eating
-Restricting types of foods and/or changing patterns of eating
-Excessive exercising
-Weight fluctuations
-Digestive complaints/stomach pain
-Lab changes (like anemia or electrolyte imbalances among others)
-Skin changes
-Cold intolerance
-Dental problems
-Having swollen glands around the face
-Higher risk of infections

There are other signs and symptoms based on the type of eating disorder someone may have, so this list does not include every possible symptom.

Why is it important to treat an eating disorder?

If an eating disorder is not treated, it can lead to severe problems with heart health, stomach and digestive health, brain health, s*x and reproductive health, and other changes in the skin and the immune system among other effects. If untreated, eating disorders can lead to death.

What can I do if I have an eating disorder?

First, recognize that there may be an issue. Do not deny the challenge that you or a loved one are facing. Eating disorders are not just in someone’s head and cannot be treated by just telling the person to eat.

Second, learn more about eating disorders and their treatment. Treatment includes seeing a clinician who can provide medical and mental health care, seeing a therapist, and having a plan for recovery. Family and/or peer support is often a key part of treatment.

Third, create an environment that supports recovery. Take away triggers (like diet books, scales), make a plan for what to do if there are challenges, and ask for support to take an appearance and weight neutral approach (for example, ask family members not to comment on how you look, what you are eating, or what you are wearing).

Fourth, support yourself or your loved one in their process of recovering. It isn’t always a straight line and eating disorders can often come back. This happens most when someone is facing an eating disorder after the age of 25, but even people that experience eating issues at a younger age can have symptoms come back. This often happens with major life events such as loss, having a child, or other stressors.

Finally, make a plan for getting help if you are in crisis or need support quickly. There are a number of resources including peer support, groups, and individual treatment that can help. Residential treatment can also be beneficial if there is not support at home to change. Hospitalization is necessary if someone is medically unstable due to an eating disorder.

Remember, if you or a loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, know that there is help. In the U.S., you can contact the NEDA helpline: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline. In the UK, you may contact BeatEating Disorders helpline: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/helplines/.

The bottom line:
Eating disorders are serious diseases that affect mental and physical health. There are many causes and symptoms of eating disorders. Support is critical in recovering from eating disorders and involves, family, medical, and ongoing support.

Stay safe. Stay well.
Those Nerdy Girls



Please note: If you or a loved one need additional eating disorder resources, please see the resources below. And if you are in need of immediate assistance, please contact the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline at 988 OR 1-800-273-8255 (Español: 1-888-628-9454; Hearing Support: 1-800-799-4889) or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD): https://anad.org

Eating Disorder Referral and Information (US): https://www.edreferral.com

Fighting Eating Disorder in Underrepresented Populations: https://fedupcollective.org/resources

People of Color and Eating Disorders: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/people-color-and-eating-disorders

Project Health Resources: https://www.theprojectheal.org

Have you had a chance to listen to “Conversations Like No Other,” Valley’s audio podcast? Be sure to check out our latest episode titled “Postpartum Depression,” featuring Daniel Finch, MD, PMH-C, Medical Director of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health for Valley Health System in collaboration with Christian Health.

You can listen and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, TuneIn, and Google Podcasts, or by visiting www.ValleyHealth.com/Podcast.

Come tour our Blue Ribbon School on Sunday January 22. Meet the teachers and our Principal Mr. Innis.

The Beefsteak is Back!!!
Saturday January 21, 2023

Our phones our back to full service📞
Thank you for your patience during the past two days☀️

We wish all of our families who are celebrating today a very Merry Christmas 🎄
and a Happy 7th day of Hanukkah 🕎

Dr Kushner is on a well deserved vacation this week and we will be closing early today 12/12 and Wednesday 12/14. Happy Holidays and stay warm!

Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful to have such an amazing staff and to be able
To share your lives! The office will be closed today but will reopen tomorrow for normal business hours.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/abbott-voluntarily-recalls-certain-lots-2-fl-oz59-ml-bottles-ready-feed-liquid-products-recall-not?fbclid=IwAR1afLcW9ZhDmH-iqnreKW9_W6yWEHAli6uKB1Oczk1moImAUQQqkxQOIVg

Abbott Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots of 2 Fl. Oz./59 mL Bottles of Ready-to-Feed Liquid Products; Recall Is Not Expected to Impact U.S. Infant Formula Supply Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of certain lots of 2 fluid ounce/59 milliliter bottles of Ready-to-Feed liquid products for infants and children.