Family Resources: Health Library

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a leading pediatric care facility. Please use our A-Z listing below to find information about the disease, condition, procedure or test you need.

Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home

Home blood pressure monitoring can be a good way for you and your healthcare provider to learn how your blood pressure changes during the day. Read on to learn about the two different types of home devices, along with helpful tips for buying one.

Checking Your Own Blood Pressure

Did you know you can purchase your own blood pressure monitor and check the reading yourself at home?

Cheerleading Safety

A safe cheerleading program has direct adult supervision, proper conditioning, skills training, and warm-up exercises.

Chicken Soup

Enjoy this delicious, healthy soup recipe.

Chickenpox

Chickenpox is a common childhood disease that causes an itchy, blistering rash and is easily spread to others. Read more about it.

Child Health Emergencies

A good guideline to follow is that a medical emergency is any time your child has an injury or illness you believe threatens their health or may cause permanent harm.

Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Cookies

Why not introduce a new cookie to your holiday rotation? These pack in a lot of flavor but very little sugar.

Cholesterol in the Blood

The cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver. Your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs.

Choosing a Hospital

You don't have time to choose a hospital if you have a health emergency. But if you're facing surgery or treatment for a particular health condition, taking time to find a hospital that meets your needs is well worth the effort.

Chronic Bronchitis

Chronic bronchitis is long-term inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi). It is common among smokers. People with chronic bronchitis tend to get lung infections more easily. They also have episodes of acute bronchitis, when symptoms are worse.

Chronic Liver Disease/Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is when scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue. This stops the liver from working normally.

Ciabatta Pizza

Ciabatta, the Italian flat bread popular in toasted sandwiches, makes a handy pizza base. You can reduce the carbs and calories slightly by pulling out some of the soft interior.