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Posted by: Callista Dammann on Oct 08, 2025

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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The Power of Nurses to Transform Health

Nationwide Children’s nurses and advanced practice providers (APPs) impact beyond the bedside and point of care. We have nurses and APPs involved in education, quality initiatives, research and advocacy for all families, everywhere.

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Meet the Staff: What is an Advanced Practice Nurse?

Let’s break down what an APRN is and what you can expect when they’re part of your child’s healthcare team.

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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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Who Cleans the Hospital?

Sep 14, 2022

Environmental Services Week is a time to show appreciation for the workers who make sure health care facilities are kept clean, sanitary, and safe. Read More

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

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Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction: Why Nationwide Children’s?

Apr 18, 2014

If your child needs colorectal or pelvic reconstruction services, he or she deserves caregivers and administrative staff who know each other and operate as a well-oiled machine in their quest to solve a patient’s colorectal or pelvic problem, and that is our goal here at Nationwide Children's. Read More

Blake's Journey: Transport to Nationwide Children's Hospital

Mar 04, 2014

Yesterday we introduced you to the Mompher family, whose son Blake was born with spina bifida and needed to be transported to Nationwide Children’s within hours of his birth. Care for babies like Blake is carefully planned out months in advance. Read More

Born with Spina Bifida: Blake’s Journey Home

Mar 03, 2014

We start taking care of many patients before they are even born. All this week, we’re taking you on a journey with one of those babies. Nationwide Children’s spent 5 months documenting key moments in the lives of the Mompher family. Read More

What Is a Hero?

Aug 02, 2013

Growing up, I always thought I knew what a hero was. At first, my heroes were Batman and Superman. Later, as I learned to love sports, my heroes became talented athletes who played on my favorite teams. Read More

What to Expect When Seeing a Pediatric Specialist

Jul 24, 2013

When your child is referred to a specialist, it can be a daunting experience. You often have to wait weeks (or months) for an appointment and may need to travel a significant distance just to get to the doctor’s office. 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