Stony Brook Children’s Performs Ball on the LI Ducks

Stony Brook Children’s Hospital Night returned to the Long Island Ducks Ballpark on June 18

The occasion, which included the Annual Kids Health and Safety Expo, was attended by greater than 5,400 followers because the Ducks confronted off towards the Lancaster Stormers. The first 2,000 followers obtained a particular co-branded Ducks and Stony Brook Children’s Hospital baseball cap. 

The Kids Health and Safety Expo featured 10 interactive reveals and actions at tables led by greater than 35 Stony Brook Medicine workers, college students and volunteers. Activities included a finger casting demonstration by Child Life, tooth brushing tutorials from School of Dental Medicine college and college students, and solar security recommendation from nursing workers. In addition, respiratory therapists shared bronchial asthma schooling and demonstrated respiratory workouts, whereas the Infectious Diseases crew operated a Lyme Lab to show the neighborhood about tick-borne sicknesses. Andrew Handel, MD, a board-certified pediatric infectious illness specialist, who led the Lyme Lab exercise on the expo, additionally threw out the primary pitch. 

The expo is coordinated by the University and Medicine Community Relations Office, in partnership with the Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, the Department of Pediatrics and Stony Brook Medicine’s Marketing and Communications Office. 

“The Kids Health and Safety Expo has long marked the official start of summer for our office, and we hope that attendees feel prepared for a safe and healthy summer following the expo,” mentioned Erika Karp, affiliate director of University and Medicine Community Relations. 

Continuing with the summer season theme, the Pediatric Injury Prevention crew featured water safety and drowning prevention actions for teenagers and knowledge for households. Stony Brook Children’s Injury Prevention Professional Jamie Ryan mentioned it’s particularly essential to remain vigilant round water, significantly in environments like trip properties and social gatherings the place distractions are frequent. 

“There is no single action that prevents drowning,” Ryan mentioned. “The safest approach is to build multiple layers of protection, including designating Water Watchers, four-sided pool fencing, life jackets, and swimming at lifeguarded beaches and pools whenever possible.” 

One of the volunteers on the Injury Prevention desk was Emily P. from Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Troop 237, who’s working towards attaining her Gold Award. Emily shared water security info and demonstrated correctly put on and match a private flotation gadget.

The night additionally served as a possibility for Stony Brook Children’s to showcase their Stony Brook pleasure. More than 400 tickets have been distributed to volunteers, staff, pals and households, and Wolfie made a particular look.