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Posted by: Kelly J. Kelleher, MD on Feb 17, 2025

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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6 Ways to Support a Child During Their Hospital Stay

Whether you're a family member, friend, or caregiver, here are six impactful ways you can support a child in the hospital.
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD): When Helping Preemies Breathe Leads to Complications
Sometimes, when a baby is born too early and their lungs aren’t developed enough, they need to be given oxygen through a machine in order to breathe. Unfortunately, over time, this can damage the lung’s fragile airways and air sacks, ultimately leading to a condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).

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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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Dear New NICU Mom

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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