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.

Head Injury

A head injury is a broad term that describes many injuries that occur to the scalp, skull, brain, and underlying tissue and blood vessels in the head. Head injuries are also commonly referred to as brain injury, or traumatic brain injury, depending on the extent of the head trauma.

Healing From Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

People who feel they can't regain control of their lives because of their responses to trauma may have posttraumatic stress disorder.

Health Newcomer: The Patient Advocate

Patient advocates fulfill many roles. They can can provide answers, education, support, and care to patients. Read on to learn more.

Health Risks of Not Being Physically Active

Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for many health problems. Read on to learn more about these risks, and how to get started being active.

Health Screening Guidelines for Children from Birth to Age 2

Here are the screening tests and immunizations for children from birth to age 2. Talk with your child's healthcare provider to make sure this schedule is appropriate for your child.

Health​ Screening ​Guidelines,​ Ages ​2 ​to ​18

This is a summary of the preventive healthcare schedules for children and teenagers. The schedules are mainly for children who don't have special health risks.

Healthier Macaroni and Cheese

A healthier version of an all-time family favorite.

Healthy Cooking Tips for People with Diabetes

Read on for healthy cooking tips to help lower your calorie intake, fats, and sugars.

Healthy Guacamole

Looking for a snack that’s delicious and easy to make? Try guacamole! Serve with baby carrots, bell peppers, or low-calorie pretzels.

Healthy Pregnancy Quiz

Test your knowledge of which behaviors are most helpful and harmful to your developing baby.

Hearing Hazards in Everyday Life

It doesn't take a thunderous rock concert to cause hearing loss. Any repeated high-volume experiences or 1-shot booms can damage the delicate nerve cells of your inner ear. Here's what you need to know.

Heart Attacks and Women

Heart attacks and their aftermath tend to be more deadly in women. Yet for many women, the warning signs of a heart attack are very subtle and easy to ignore. Read on to learn more about the signs and risks.