Community Provider Corner

(From the November 2025 issue of MedStat)

Nationwide Children’s Offers Guidance on Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy

Nationwide Children’s has issued updated guidance for parents following recent federal announcements from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration regarding potential links between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder. Click here to view guidance. 

Register for the Last Behavioral Health Training in 2025

Registration is now open for the December training, “Balancing Act: Navigating Competency and Bias in Suicide Care Ethics,” on Friday, December 12, from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Register Now.

Introducing the SPRING Clinic

The SPRING (Specialized Program that Respects Individuals and Nurtures Growth) Clinic focuses on complex urologic and gynecologic care, along with support for rare conditions affecting the reproductive organs. Previously part of the THRIVE program, the team includes clinical medical social work, pediatric psychology, urology, endocrinology, gynecology and genetics. 

Together, providers work closely with families from birth to adulthood to provide support, education and clinical expertise to help individuals and families make informed decisions about their care. Learn more about the clinic.

Support Families With CAP4Kids

As colder weather approaches, many of our patient families will face seasonal challenges beyond staying healthy. CAP4Kids is a valuable resource you can share to help connect families with essential winter support, all in one place. From housing and job assistance to affordable produce, warm clothing programs and utility support, CAP4Kids makes it easy to guide families toward the resources they need to stay safe, warm and well. Visit CAP4Kids.org/Columbus to explore and share these resources. You can also request free brochures for your clinics and waiting rooms.

TIP Program Earns Gold Rating for Excellence in Early Childhood Care

The Therapeutic Interagency Program (TIP), a behavioral health preschool for children who have experienced trauma, has been recognized as a gold-rated Step Up to Quality program, Ohio’s highest distinction for early learning centers. This rating reflects TIP’s commitment to high standards in education, staff qualifications and family engagement. 

TIP’s success is strengthened through its collaboration with the Child Development Council of Franklin County Head Start, working together to provide safe, supportive spaces where children can heal, grow and thrive. Gold-rated programs are linked to stronger emotional development and improved kindergarten readiness rates, helping children build a foundation for lifelong learning. Congratulations to the TIP team for their dedication to excellence in early childhood care!

Revolutionize Pediatric Health Care With Project ECHO

Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a free virtual program that empowers providers with the tools and knowledge to make a lasting impact. Through expert-led presentations and real-world case discussions, you’ll gain clinical confidence, strengthen care delivery and expand specialty access for families — all while learning alongside a network of peers and pediatric specialists.

Save your spot today for these upcoming series starting early 2026:

Visit NationwideChildrens.org/ECHO-series to learn more. For your patient families, Family ECHO offers a supportive space to learn and connect.