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Princeton House Behavioral Health is a leading provider of inpatient, partial hospital, and intensive outpatient services in central and southern New Jersey for patients with mental health, substance abuse, or co-occurring disorders. We offer treatment programs for people struggling with mental health issues, substance use problems, or both: - Programs for tweens, adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults - Specialized program for men - Specialized program for women - First responder treatment services - Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) - Medical detoxification (inpatient) On this World Suicide Prevention Day, we want you to know that Princeton House Behavioral Health is here to help and support you and your loved ones. To view upcoming mental health events, visit http://spr.ly/6046Wu3Zg #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #MentalHealth

School refusal — where a child refuses to go to school on a regular basis or has problems staying in school — is a growing concern in New Jersey. In fact, according to Jody Kashden, PhD, Program Director for Child and Adolescent Services at Princeton House Behavioral Health (PHBH), roughly 10 percent of the state’s children in kindergarten through 12th grade are chronically absent from school. “There are effective ways to help kids who have difficulty going to school,” says Kashden. “The underlying causes of school refusal are most often anxiety and depression, but cognitive disorders, disruptive behavior disorders and addictions can also play a part.” Read more from the Princeton House Behavioral Health adolescent outpatient services including symptoms to watch for, how to be a supportive parent through this difficult time, and treatment options: http://spr.ly/6048WKm46

Mosquitos are very prevalent in our area this year, and a bite can cause everything from mild itchiness to serious infections like West Nile Virus. Penn Medicine experts share advice on how to stay safe: 🦟 Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants. 🦟 Use insect repellent that that contains either DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or para-menthane-diol. 🦟 Use screens on windows and doors. 🦟 Avoid standing water. It provides a breeding ground for mosquitos. 🦟 Use fans at picnics and outdoor gatherings. Mosquitoes don’t have strong enough wing strength to fly in that environment. If you do experience a bite, treat it with Benadryl®, hydrocortisone cream (1% strength), calamine lotion, or an anti-inflammatory pain reliever such as ibuprofen. All are available over-the-counter. If you notice excessive swelling or develop a low-grade fever, hives, and/or swollen lymph nodes after being bitten, seek medical attention as soon as possible. It could be a sign of a more serious disease or illness.

When the Trenton Thunder minor league baseball team recently held Nurses and Medical Professionals Appreciation Night, Karla Weekes BSN, RN, clinical nurse specialist at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center threw out the first pitch in front of a crowd of 6,100 cheering fans. Karla is clearly multi-talented – she has great pitching skills and as part of the Clinical Resource Float Team at the hospital, she provides clinical education and support to nurses on various inpatient units. We have earned designation as a Magnet® recognized organization, the gold standard for nursing excellence, three times. The designation is based on exceptional quality and patient experience outcomes. Approximately 180 hospitals — less than 4 percent nationwide — have earned Magnet designation three or more times.

A hospital might not seem like an ideal wedding venue. But for two patients at Penn Medicine's Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, nurses and staff helped dreams come true by facilitating two weddings in the same week. http://spr.ly/6047mt99V

Physical therapy can make all the different in the world for people with osteoporosis. A physical therapist can help patients build bone and muscle strength, improve posture, and balance, and reduce the risk of a future fracture. At Princeton Rehabilitation, each patient is evaluated to determine their overall physical condition and a program is developed specifically for that patient, to help lengthen the spine, strengthen the muscles, and improve their quality of life. Physical therapists see patients in five locations: Hamilton, Princeton, Plainsboro (on the hospital campus), Monroe, and South Brunswick. Day and evening hours are available. For more information about Princeton Rehabilitation call 609.853.7840 or visit http://spr.ly/6046mKb7q

When the Trenton Thunder minor league baseball team recently held Strike Out Cancer Night, Noah Goldman, MD, Medical Director of Cancer Services at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, threw out the first pitch in front of the crowd of 6,100 fans. He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. Afterward, Dr. Goldman posed for a photo with catcher Chris Reeder, as well as mascots Boomer and Cloudman. As part of Penn Medicine, the experts at Princeton Health work with teams at the Abramson Cancer Center, a world leader in cancer research, patient care, and education, to provide access to advanced diagnosis and treatment. Visit the Penn Medicine Princeton Cancer Center for more information: http://spr.ly/6040mjCoy

We couldn't let the day pass without calling out the therapy dogs that bring so much joy and comfort to patients, visitors, and staff at Penn Medicine Princeton Health. Happy #NationalDogDay!

School buses will be back on the road again soon. Help keep students and drivers safe with these important reminders from our emergency services team. 🛑 In the state of New Jersey, motorists must stop at least 25 feet away from school buses that have their red lights flashing and stop arm extended. 🛑 Motorists must stop their vehicle not less than 25 feet from a stopped school bus with flashing red lights when traveling on the same side of the roadway. 🛑 If physical barriers such as grassy medians, guide rails, or concrete media barriers separate oncoming traffic from the bus, motorists in the opposing lanes may proceed at no more than 10 mph. 🛑 Do not proceed until all the children have reached place of safety.

An electrical shock suffered during a work accident did serious damage to John Paul Cavalieri's heart--damage that three years later, required a heart transplant. Read Cavalieri’s amazing story and learn about the life-saving care he received at Penn Medicine. http://spr.ly/6043lMu6z