Posted by: Arleen Karczewski on Jan 27, 2026


MRIs can feel loud and scary—especially for kids—but practice can make a big difference. Discover how Nationwide Children’s MRI simulator and radiology child life specialists help children rehearse the experience, build coping skills, and, in many cases, complete their scan safely without anesthesia.

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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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MRI Without Sedation: How to Know if Your Child Is Ready

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The healthcare team wants your family to have a positive experience during your visit while making sure the requested images are gathered. Learn when your child is ready for an MRI without sedation. Read More

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All About Medical Ultrasound

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Here at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, we have three departments that provide medical, diagnostic ultrasound: Radiology, Cardiology, and a new Maternal Fetal Medicine department. Read More

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No More X-Ray Shields

Jan 21, 2021

If your child receives an X-ray at Nationwide Children’s Hospital after March 1, 2021, you’ll notice a difference. They won’t have to wear a shield, sometimes called a lead apron. Read More

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Managing Lymphatic Flow Disorders: Expanding Care Through Collaboration

Sep 11, 2020

Lymphatic disorders in children are rare conditions that arise when this system is disrupted by either abnormal development, injury, or as a result of some types of cardiac disease. These conditions can result in significant losses in important proteins, electrolytes and other nutritional elements. Read More

Sclerotherapy: Using Minimally Invasive Technology to Treat Disease

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Parents are understandably nervous when they learn their child has been diagnosed with a swelling or growth. Fortunately, many times the growth is not a cancerous life threatening tumor, but is instead a benign collection of abnormal blood vessels or fluid that is swelling and causing pain and Read More