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.

We're Pregnant—Tips for the Expectant Dad

More than ever, men are actively involved throughout the pregnancy experience. The term expectant father really fits, as men support, worry, and plan right along with their pregnant partners. Some of the more common experiences for expectant dads are included here.

What Are the Health Effects of Air Pollution?

A look at some of the major air pollutants and how they can affect you.

What Can Diabetes Disease Management Do for You?

Learn about the benefits of a diabetes disease management program and how they work.

What Every Parent Should Know About Immunizations

Where can you as a parent turn to for the facts about vaccine safety? The first place to go is your child's healthcare provider.

What Is a Patient Portal?

Wouldn't it be convenient to peek into your medical history and personal health information anytime, anywhere? That's the idea behind the patient portal.

What Is a Transient Ischemic Attack?

A transient ischemic attack (TIA), also called a ministroke or warning stroke, causes symptoms similar to those of a stroke.

What Is an Electronic Medical Record?

Handwritten medical charts are a thing of the past. Today's healthcare providers enter your medical information into a computer, creating an electronic medical record (EMR).

What Is Cardiac Asthma?

Cardiac asthma can the same symptoms as true asthma. But the symptoms are caused by heart failure, which leads to fluid buildup in the lungs.

What Is Motivational Interviewing?

Motivational interviewing is a counseling style that uses conversation to help you identify and change problematic behaviors. It helps motivate you to make positive changes in your life.

What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

For some people, frightening memories of a terrible event can come back months or even years after the ordeal. In reliving the event, people become fearful and unable to cope with daily life. Read on to learn more about PTSD.

What Is Spinal Stenosis?

Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal narrows and pinches the nerves. This results in back and leg pain.

What Is Ulcerative Colitis?

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic illness. It begins with inflammation in the rectum and can progress to involve much or all of the large intestine.