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Posted by: Mark Smith, MS RT R (MR), ABMP Physicist on Dec 23, 2025

MRI can do much more than take still pictures—it can show how a child’s brain thinks and how their heart beats in real time, all without using x-rays. Discover how today’s powerful MRI technology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital helps doctors diagnose and treat kids more precisely, while keeping them comfortable with movies, music, and a kid-friendly environment.

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What Do All Those Letters Mean? Nursing Credentials Explained!

Nurses have so many important duties, like caring for patients, administering medicine and communicating with doctors. They work hard to care for the overall health of patients by conducting physical exams, checking vital signs and talking to and comforting patients. Nurses also work in many different settings from homes to ambulatory clinics to inpatient units and operating rooms.

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The Story Behind the Ranking: What It Means to Be Named One of America’s Top 10 Children’s Hospitals by US News and World Report
We work every day to provide the best possible care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and our most important seal of approval is the trust of the families we serve.

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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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Residents, Fellows, Attendings...Oh, My! Who Are All These People?

Jul 14, 2016

When your child is in the hospital, the number of doctors who will visit during the day and on rounds can be overwhelming. Who are all of these people? Are they real doctors? Read More

Helping the Sickest Children Navigate the Health Care System

May 23, 2016

Dealing with the health care system can be frustrating no matter who you are, or how healthy you tend to be. Think, though, of the children who have long-term, serious conditions. A child with cerebral palsy, for example, may need special equipment just to survive. Read More

Research to Improve The Lives of Children

Mar 16, 2016

Did you know that Nationwide Children’s Hospital is home to one of America’s top 10 pediatric research centers? On our campus, more than 180 scientists are researching cures for the biggest challenges in child health. Read More