Natalie Marks,Advanced Aortic Aneurysm Center
of the Vascular of New York
Established in 1992
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he new coronavirus has
thrown the world into
crisis—and this new reality
may be frightening for
children. It’s important to
have an open conversation
with them about the outbreak
and keep them informed.
While many parents’ natural
instinct is to protect their kids
from scary things, shielding
them from coronavirus news
is not the answer. To help children
process changes and find
some normalcy, the best thing
to do is to talk to them about
what’s going on.
NewYork-Presbyterian’s
Health Matters offers tips
from experts on how talk to
kids about the outbreak of the
new coronavirus.
By now, even young children
have heard of the new
coronavirus (which causes
the disease being called
COVID-19), either from seeing
it on TV, learning about
it when their schools were
closed, talking to friends,
or overhearing parents and
other family members’ discussions.
The concept of a virus
or a pandemic may be difficult
for them to grasp, but you
can help them understand the
topic better by giving them a
point of reference they can
relate to, such as a virus that
may have occurred at their
schools or in your family.
Remember, this is a twoway
conversation. Start by
asking your kids what they
know about the outbreak,
then make that your starting
point for a meaningful
discussion. Encourage your
kids to talk about their feelings
— it might be hard for
them to identify emotions like
fear and anxiety — and to ask
questions, even if you don’t
have answers.
It’s important you validate
what they want to know and
don’t dismiss their concerns.
Telling a child ‘not to worry’
likely will not allay their
fears. Remind them of other
challenges they have faced
and overcome in their lives.
While many adults may
have to actively work to stay
calm during the outbreak,
doing so is the best way to
take care of yourself and
your family during this uncertain
time. Your children
will pick up on your words
and behavior, which will affect
how they react. Try your
best to model staying calm
and model hand washing and
careful hygiene. They will
follow your lead.
With social distancing being
encouraged to protect
us from the virus, it’s as important
as ever to find ways
to connect with your kids at
home. Activities like movies,
jigsaw puzzles, cooking and
baking are easy ways to connect
as a family when everyone
is at home.
For more information,
please call 718.499.2273 to speak
with a NewYork-Presbyterian
Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
health professional. To read
more about how to stay healthy
amid the outbreak, please
visit: NewYork-Presbyterian’s
Health Matters blog at https://
healthmatters.nyp.org
Enrico Ascher, MD
ELEANORA IADGAROVA,Anil Hingorani, MD
Advanced Aortic Aneurysm Center
of the Vascular Institute of New York
Established in 1992
Extraordinary techniques by internationally
recognized vascular specialists...
Drs. Enrico Ascher, Anil Hingorani and Natalie Marks have introduced
for the very fi rst time in New York City a minimally invasive tecnnique to repair
an abdominal aortic aneurysm via a tiny puncture in each groin under local anesthesia.
Patients may be discharged home the very same day and have supper with the family!
Aortic aneurysms are more common than you think!
They are known to be “silent killers”.
If you are 60 years of age or older you may benefi t
from a visit to a board certifi ed vascular specialist.
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ELEANORA IADGAROVA, NP
Enrico Ascher, MD
Anil MD
Natalie Marks, MD
Dear patients and doctors.
Total Vascular Care is open every day to continue
serving New York community vascular needs.
We do all vascular sonograms, essential arterial
and venous procedures, treating wounds in our main office
at 960 50th Street. With much lower patients load,
mandatory screening and frequent premises disinfection
we are able to provide safe distancing and prevent virus spread.
We also offer telemedicine visits via smartphone,
computer, tablet or any phone.
If you have pain, swelling in the legs, wounds and ulcers,
do not wait, do not go to the hospital emergency room,
call for appointment
718-438-3800 right now!
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