Nationwide Children's Family Health & Safety

Oct 29, 2007

Childhood Apraxia of Speech Cases on the Rise

Speech pathologists at Nationwide Childrens Hospital report an increasing number of patients diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech, a motor speech disorder in which children have difficulty saying basic sounds and words.

Oct 17, 2007

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers Halloween Safety Tips

On a night known for its mischief, parents do not have to live in fear. To help ensure little witches and warlocks enjoy a safe Halloween, Nationwide Childrens Hospital offers a few quick safety tips.SAFETY MEASURES Be sure your childs costume is large enough to be worn over warm clothes but isnt

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.