C ommunity n E w S Barnabas Health Leader Joins Harbor

House Board

TOMS RIVER – Ocean’s Harbor House announced the appointment of Deanna Sperling, President & Chief Executive Office of Barnabas Health Behavioral Health (BHBH) Center and Vice President for Inpatient Services for the RWJBH/UBHC Behavioral service line, to its Board of Directors. In her role, Sperling oversees the clinical and administrative leadership in achieving quality, safety and financial outcomes for BHBH and for 500 inpatient health beds across the Robert Wood Johnson Behavioral service line.

“I have been involved with caring for youth with mental health concerns throughout my career and understand the impact social determinants of health have on our youth, particularly in Monmouth and Ocean Counties,” stated Sperling. “Ocean’s Harbor House is a rare and much-needed service for this at-risk group. I am happy to contribute my time and talents to help support this very important organization. “

Founded in 1985, Ocean’s Harbor House began with a vision to create a place where homeless and abused youth could go to be free from danger and victimization. Its 12-bed shelter opened in 1988 and has housed over 6,000 youth. The organization opened its Supervised Transitional Living Program, a 12-bed group home setting where homeless and abandoned youth can live for up to 18 months. Now in its 35th year of service to the community, it has grown from an emergency shelter to a multi-service organization with their work focused on three areas:

• Youth Homelessness

• Youth and Families in Crisis

• Sexual Exploitation of Children

All services are provided free-ofcharge. More information is available on their website oceansharborhouse. org.

WHEN THINGS AREN’T AS BRIGHT

Any change in vision could be a sign of serious issues, but one of the more common changes people notice is darker or less colorful vision in one eye. This can be a symptom of macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, optic neuritis, or retinal detachment. Light enters the eye through the retina, which translates the data to the optic nerve. If either of those parts are damaged, it can result in dimmer vision. Cataracts are more likely to develop in both eyes, but it is possible for only one eye to be affected. If you’re experiencing darkened vision when you first wake up, it could be a sign of eye stroke caused by decreased blood flow to the optic nerve.

When you call to make an eye appointment, be prepared to describe any current vision problems. In addition, ask if the eye examination will affect your vision temporarily and if you will need someone to drive you home. To schedule an eye exam, please call SIGHTMD NEW JERSEY SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622. We offer evening hours most nights of the week. P.S. Darkness or dimness in one eye can be a sign of diabetic retinopathy, a serious condition that can lead to permanent blindness.

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