Nationwide Children's Family Health & Safety
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Aug 20, 2007
Central Ohio Poison Center Offers Lead Poisoning Information
In light of the recent national recalls of products containing lead, the Central Ohio Poison Center at Columbus Childrens Hospital offers advice to parents related to the need for testing of lead levels in children.Any child who has eaten or repeatedly sucked on a lead-contaminated object needs a
Apr 24, 2007
Dramatic Increase in Number of Injuries and Deaths Caused by ATVs
Nationally, the number of All-TerrainVehicle (ATV)-related emergency department visits has more than doubled in recent years, from 52,800 in 1997 to 136,100 in 2004. In Ohio there are now more than 10,000 hospital visits each year for ATV-related injuries.
Mar 05, 2007
New Program Introduces Local EMTs to Seriously Ill Patients in Their Communities
With increasing medical advancements in treatment and technology, patients battling life-threatening conditions are living longer and heading home sooner than ever before.
Apr 04, 2005
New One-Stop Concept Helps Child Abuse Victims
The Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Columbus Childrens Hospital provides children who are sexual abuse victims with a special program to prepare them to testify in court.