Craniofacial Family Retreat
Join Us!
Date: June 22, 2024
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Nationwide Children's Hospital Education Center, Columbus, Ohio
Join us for:
- Friday family dinner
- Educational sessions and small group discussions
- Separate sessions designed for teens, school age and young children
- Family luncheon at the conference
Craniofacial Resources
During the child’s recovery time, families can stay at the Ronald McDonald House, conveniently located across the street from the hospital. Nationwide Children’s Hospital also provides families with a wide range of concierge and travel services to help them plan every detail of their trip. Contact Global Patient Services to learn more.
The broader medical needs of some conditions requiring reconstructive surgery can seem overwhelming at first. Here are external resources that can provide additional information.
- American Cleft Palate Craniofacial (ACPA) organization’s parent and family resource website Cleft Palate Foundation contains a variety of printable brochures addressing a range of conditions and treatments, plus FAQs.
- Ameriface, a non-profit patient group offering education and support services
- The Children’s Craniofacial Organization, a patient-focused non-profit group
- Information by Hanger, manufacturer of helmets for deformational positional plagiocephaly