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Posted by: Sean P. Gleeson, MD , Kimberly J. Conkol, MSN, RN, CCM on Sep 16, 2026

Dealing with the health care system can be frustrating no matter who you are.  For many families, keeping all those pieces connected can feel like a full-time job.  That is why Partners For Kids (PFK) continues to invest in care coordination programs that help children and families get the care and support they need.

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Dear New NICU Mom
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.
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Blake's Journey: Transport to Nationwide Children's Hospital
When Blake was born with spina bifida, getting him to the right care was urgent. Discover how Nationwide Children’s Hospital ensured a safe transport and gave Blake the best start possible.

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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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Born with Spina Bifida: Blake’s Journey Home

Dec 10, 2025

Born with spina bifida, Blake faced challenges from day one—but his story is one of strength, expert care, and a family’s unwavering love. Discover how Nationwide Children’s helped Blake overcome obstacles and thrive at home. Read More

Dear NICU Mom: You Are Finally Going Home

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. Read More

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Housing: The “Vaccine” Every Child Needs

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. Read More

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6 Ways to Support a Child During Their Hospital Stay

Jul 11, 2024

Whether you're a family member, friend, or caregiver, here are six impactful ways you can support a child in the hospital. Read More

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD): When Helping Preemies Breathe Leads to Complications

Aug 29, 2016

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). Read More