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Clinical Nutrition and Lactation

Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Children's Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43205
Phone: (614) 722-6550
Phone: (614) 722-5540 (for Outpatient referrals only)
Fax: (614) 722-5732 (for Outpatient referrals only)

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Medical Director:

Jane P. Balint, MD

Medical Director:

Christina J. Valentine, MD, MS, RD

Program Manager:

Lynda Peel, MA, RD, LD

Brief Description of Clinical Nutrition and Lactation :

Clinical Nutrition & Lactation are experts in nutrition and lactation care. We serve as active participants in the interdisciplinary team of health care professionals. This collaborative effort of consultation and education will facilitate and optimize the growth and development of pediatric, adolescent and select adult patients in our facility and community.

As an integral member of the health care team, we will strive to optimize the health care potential for our clients through nutrition and lactation expertise founded on evidence based practices. We will be recognized as experts for our involvement in research and education.

Clinics & Ambulatory Services:

Clinical Nutrition and Lactation
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
700 Children’s Drive
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 722-3080

Diagnoses or Conditions Treated:
  • Dialysis
  • Failure to thrive
  • Food allergies
  • Hypercholesteremia
  • Hypertriglyceridemia
  • Neonatal nutrition
  • Weight management
  • Breast feeding management
  • Normal nutrition for age
  • Tube-feeding management

Outreach & Support Services:
  • Student mentoring

  • Perinatal outreach

Services Available:
  • Inpatient/Outpatient Lactation Services

  • Weight management classes

  • Research

Referral Process:

Routine Outpatient Services
(614) 722-6200
Fax Referrals to (614) 722-4000
Online Referrals can be submitted at
www.NationwideChildrens.org

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Programs and Lectures         
In Support of our vision, our department also is involved with the following programs and lectures:

Programs:

  • Inpatient Lactation Program
  • Babysitting classes
  • Healthy Lifestyles Weight Management Class
  • National Nutrition Month
  • Research
  • Media Relations
  • Student Mentoring
  • Perinatal Outreach

    Lectures for:
  • Medical Students/Residents
  • Perinatal Outreach
  • Community Members
  • Healthcare Professionals         




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