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.

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Hand Tool Safety

Although hand tools do not pose the same lethal threat as some power tools, they are still a factor in a high number of accidents each year.

Handling Hazardous Materials at Home

Many common household products contain chemicals that can cause injury or death if they are handled, stored, or used incorrectly.

Handprint Flower

Turn your handprint into art with this craft.

Handwashing

At home or work, it's important to wash your hands often and correctly. Read on to learn how.

Have a Hazard-Free Halloween

Read on for helpful Halloween safety tips--from costumes and pumpkin carving to trick-or-treating.

Have a Hearty Workout for Your Heart

Read on for helpful tips about heart-smart exercise.

Hazardous Substances Demand Your Respect

Depending on where you work and the substances you handle, you may be at risk of accidental poisonings, chemical burns, or suffocation. Read on to learn about the safety steps that can help keep you safe.

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.