Host Defense Program
Caring for Immunocompromised Children
Host Defense Program
The Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Hematology, Oncology and BMT at Nationwide Children’s have developed the country’s first Host Defense Program specifically designed to address the needs of immunocompromised patients.
Our collaborative and comprehensive approach ensures that the unique needs of your patient will be reviewed and provided by fellowship-trained Host Defense Specialists, who are supported by an interdisciplinary team of experts in immunocompromised conditions.
About
The Host Defense Program provides individualized consultation services for immunocompromised patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings for a wide variety of conditions and needs, including:
- Bone Marrow Failure or Cytopenias
- Oncology
- Primary immunodeficiency
- Bone marrow transplant
- Solid organ transplant
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Autoimmune or autoinflammatory conditions, such as Lupus or Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Patients receiving medications that suppress the immune system
- Vaccine Clinic
Meet Our Host Defense Program Team
A variety of specialists work together to provide the best care to immunocompromised patients. These specialties include hematology, oncology, infectious disease, gastroenterology and other support staff roles.
Host Defense Education Opportunities
Resources for Parents and Patients
For Providers
Host Defense Program consultations are available for Nationwide Children's physicians through an EPIC order.
If you're a referring physician interested in a consult, please call: 614-722-4452.
To make a referral, please request an appointment online or fax information to (614) 722-4458.
Referral Requirements:
- Immunization record
- Written reason for referral
- Records of office visits
- Reports of other consultants
- Lab and imaging study results pertinent to the referral