Community Provider Corner

(From the May 2025 Issue of Medstat)

New Antipsychotic Lab Monitoring Toolkit for Primary Care Available

This Partners For Kids toolkit is designed to assist health care professionals in monitoring and managing antipsychotics. It includes resources for providers and patient families to support decision-making and enhance patient understanding. The information is regularly updated based on current clinical guidelines, recommendations and data. View the Toolkit Here.

Giggle ‘N Groove Music Therapy

Giggle 'n Groove is a research-based music therapy class to aid a baby’s growth and development through music and play. Five one-hour sessions are held every Wednesday for 5-24 months old, (adjusted age if born early) This class is led by Nationwide Children’s music therapists at two locations:

  • East Columbus Close To HomeSM (6435 E. Broad St.) at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
  • Westerville Close To Home (433 N. Cleveland Ave.) at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

There is no fee for NICU follow-up and Cardiac Clinic families, $5 per class for all others. Register for classes and dates at Community Education Program | Nationwide Children's Hospital. For questions, call Community Education at (614) 355-0589 or email Sheri.Brock@NationwideChildrens.org.

Transform Pediatric Health Care With Project ECHO

Are you ready to make a difference in pediatric care? Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) offers a free virtual program to bridge gaps in care. The program is an opportunity to connect with other experts, enhance patient outcomes and master best practices through dynamic communities and educational sessions.

Sign up today for these upcoming series:

Visit NationwideChildrens.org/ECHO-series to learn more. For your patient families, Family ECHO is available.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Let’s spark joy and learning in our youngest patients this summer. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library sends a free book each month to children ages 0-5, promoting early childhood development and creating fun summer reading habits. Patient families can enroll for free at NationwideChildrens.org/ImaginationLibrary.

Unlocking a Summer of Fun and Learning With CAP4Kids

With school out and summer just around the corner, it’s important to keep kids engaged and connected to essential resources. The Children’s Advocacy Project (CAP4Kids) is your go-to website for a variety of free and low-cost summer programs that can make a big difference for patient families. From free meal programs to arts and science camps to college prep courses, CAP4Kids offers countless opportunities to keep kids active, learning and having fun all summer. Encourage your patient families to explore these resources and make the most of their summer break.