News You Can Use
(From the April 2026 issue of MedStat)
Grove City Close To HomeSM Center Opening in May
The Grove City Close To Home Center will provide convenient access to a wide range of pediatric services, including urgent care, Pediatrics of Grove City, laboratory and imaging services (EKG and x-ray), sports and orthopedic physical therapy and developmental occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech pathology.
Additional details about the opening date and community open house will be available in May. For more information, visit NationwideChildrens.org/GroveCity.
Congratulations to Anna Kerlek, MD
Anna Kerlek, MD
, has been appointed to the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training (AADPRT) for the 2026–2027 term. This prestigious, national role recognizes Dr. Kerlek for her dedication and leadership in psychiatric education.
At Nationwide Children’s, Dr. Kerlek serves as the training director for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship program. In addition to educating the next generation of mental health professionals, she is the medical director of the adolescent psychiatric unit and sees patients daily. She treats and educates hospitalized adolescents with severe and persistent mental illness, such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia and works closely with their families and caregivers.
Medical Alumni Program
Nationwide Children’s Medical Alumni Program celebrates the achievements of the pediatric residents and fellows who have trained with us and continue to lead in specialties across the country. Membership is free for all who trained with us for six months or more and offers benefits such as our quarterly Connect newsletter, event invitations, networking and more.
We invite all alumni to stay connected and keep their profiles updated so we can continue supporting and celebrating your career milestones. Update your profile today at NationwideChildrens.org/Alumni.