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Posted by: Matthew Washam, MD, MPH on Oct 31, 2025

Sometimes it is necessary for Nationwide Children’s to take extra precautions to protect the health of patients, their visitors and staff. With these considerations in mind, learn more about our latest mask and visitor guidelines.

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Dear NICU Mom: You Are Finally Going Home
First published November 2013 Updated October 2025 I am a NICU mom. For 175 days, I was a NICU mom. I watched my daughter grow and thrive inside the walls of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. I rode the NICU rollercoaster, with all of its ups and downs, and it was a tumultuous, bumpy ride.
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Housing: The “Vaccine” Every Child Needs
Vaccines work by stimulating the immune system to fight against infections and are a mainstay of pediatric prevention around the world. But there is also a nontraditional type of vaccine: Housing.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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From a Former NICU Mommy

Dec 06, 2013

Benjamin Miller filmed his son’s first year, posted the video online on his wife’s birthday and the beautiful touching story went viral on YouTube with currently more than 7 million views. Ward finally got to go home after spending more than 100 days in our NICU. Read More

When Work Hits Home: Hailey’s Leukemia Story

Sep 06, 2013

Read one Nationwide Children's Hospital employee's journey with her daughter, Hailey's, leukemia. Read More

Dear New NICU Mom

Jul 29, 2013

At 24 days old, my little girl developed necrotizing enterocolitis and was transferred in the middle of the night to Nationwide Children’s. It was at that moment that I became eternally grateful to have a top neonatology department so close to home. Read More

The Columbus Blue Jackets Family Resource Center Goes Above & Beyond

Jun 21, 2013

Funded through support from our local NHL hockey team, the Family Resource Center offers a place of respite for families – where they can quietly relax, exercise, do laundry, take a shower, use a computer – all within a short walk of their child’s bedside. Read More