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Hospital Map and Wayfinding
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Hospital Map and Wayfinding

There is a path-based wayfinding system for the entire main campus. The wayfinding system includes a simplified path map, colored path flooring stripes and simple, three-part directions.

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Advocacy Tools

Elected officials and their offices can gather the latest Nationwide Children's data and publications, take a virtual tour of the hospital, and find points of contact for the needs of your office.

Livingston Orthopedic and Surgery Center

Livingston Orthopedic and Surgery Center

The Livingston Orthopedic & Surgery Center is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to high-quality, multidisciplinary care in pediatric orthopedics and sports medicine, bringing together all facets of care and collaboration under one roof.

Clinics and Locations

Clinics and Locations

Our team of experts at Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo all work together to care for patients and families across a range of specialty services.

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Emergency Phone Numbers and Directions to Nationwide Children's

Keep this information by the phone nearest your child at home.

Locations
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Locations

With 336 beds dedicated to the care of newborns, Nationwide Children's Hospital provides the most comprehensive care for newborns in the region.

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Community Health Needs Assessment

This community health profile is the result of a broad collaborative effort, coordinated by the Central Ohio Hospital Council (COHC), and is intended to help hospitals and other organizations better understand the health needs and priorities of Franklin County residents.

Endocrinology Clinics
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Endocrinology Clinics

We diagnose and treat a wide range of general endocrine disorders through our endocrinology clinics. Access maps, directions and contact information for each clinic location.

Laboratory Services

View our Laboratory Services locations.

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Nationwide Children's Hospital Receives Grant from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for New Pressure Mapping System for Rehabilitation Patients

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is proud to announce that it has received a $5,495 Quality of Life grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.

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Family Health Information Center

The Family Health Information Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital is a consumer health library containing a multimedia collection of books, journals, pamphlets, videos/DVDs and databases.

Neuro-Oncology Comprehensive Clinic

Focusing on the needs of children, adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer of the central nervous system.

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Cochlear Implants

What to expect if your child is a candidate for cochlear implants.

Available Equipment

The Department of Radiology, located on the ground floor of the hospital’s main building, uses several different kinds of equipment.

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Mapping the 3D Structure of Rhabdomyosarcoma Chromatin

In a paper published in Nucleic Acids Research Cancer (NAR Cancer), researchers from the Center for Childhood Cancer Research at Nationwide Children’s and their collaborators report a comprehensive 3D chromatin structural analysis and characterization of rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS).

Mansfield Locations

Mansfield Locations

A national leader. Caring for kids. Right in Mansfield, Ohio. Health care for children and families is closer than ever. Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s presence in Richland County includes two Close To Home Centers, a school-based health center, the pediatric hospitalist program at

Your Visit

Your Visit

While things may look a little different when you step into Nationwide Children's Hospital, we still provide the same high-quality, compassionate care you expect and trust.

Donation Wish List
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Donation Wish List

A gift of toys, games or activity supplies can make a big difference to children and families spending time in the hospital. Our donation wish list contains some of the most-needed items.

Find a Location

Access maps and directions to Nationwide Children's Hospital's main campus and locations across Ohio.

First Person: Traveling to D.C. as a Youth Health Advisor

First Person: Traveling to D.C. as a Youth Health Advisor

Makayla Jackson, a senior at East High School in Columbus, OH, travelled to a national school-based health conference with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to learn more about health programming at school. In this column, she shares what she learned.

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Our Clinics

Dermatology operates clinics on Nationwide Children's Main Campus and offsite locations. Access contact information, maps and directions.

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Media Advisory: New Hospital Mock Rooms Media Open House

WHAT: New Hospital Mock Rooms Media Open House A sneak peak inside the new Nationwide Children’s Hospital WHEN: Wednesday, December 8, 2010 10:30 a.m.

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Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Hilliard Close To Home Center Family Day

WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital hosts free Hilliard Close To Home Center Family Day that will include fun activities, refreshments and a tour of the new facility WHEN: 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2014 WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hilliard Close To Home Center

Locations

The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition holds outpatient clinics on the main campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, as well as at other convenient locations around Ohio. 

Boost
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Boost

Nationwide Children’s offers free training and coaching for community residents designed to help you get a job and grow your career.

Remembrance Mile
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Remembrance Mile

One special mile of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon is dedicated to the children who are no longer here with us.

Nationwide Children's - Toledo

Nationwide Children's - Toledo

Nationwide Children's Hospital continues the legacy and vision developed by Mercy Health Children's Hospital while giving children in the Toledo area more local access to procedures and therapies.

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Heart Month

February is dedicated to increasing awareness for conditions that effect hearts of all sizes, both congenital and acquired heart disease and defects.

Nephrology
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Nephrology

2222 Cherry Street
Suite 2300
Toledo, OH, 43608
(419) 251-8030

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Jeremy Y Jones

Jeremy Jones, MD, is Neuroradiology Section Chief in the Department of Radiology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. His interests include patient specific brain mapping in the setting of epilepsy  and oncology with advanced MR techniques (fMRI, DTI), the MR assessment of CNS tumor response to treatment and its complications, imaging of CNS vascular disease, and application of motion insensitive MR sequences in unsedated children.

Nationwide Children's Mobile App Makes Life Easier for Parents
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Nationwide Children's Mobile App Makes Life Easier for Parents

Apps are everywhere - in fact, Apple is counting down to the 50 billionth app to be downloaded in their App Store. In celebration of this milestone, I wanted to highlight Nationwide Children's updated mobile app, myChildren's.

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Adolescent Medicine Clinics

We maintain clinics at many sites. View our locations and access maps and contact information.

Meeting Space Rentals at Our Education Center
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Meeting Space Rentals at Our Education Center

Uniquely suited to host educational programs, meetings, symposia and classes for both professionals and the public, colleges and community groups, we offer an environment conducive to meet your learning needs.

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Pediatric Acute Treatment Track

The Pediatric Acute Treatment track (PAT) is dedicated to training interns in the treatment of children and adolescents in acute care and brief treatment settings.  

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Concussion Health, in partnership with Nationwide Childrens Hospital, will host The Concussion Health Summit

MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Concussion Health, in partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will host The Concussion Health Summit in Columbus, Ohio, at the Hyatt Regency. WHEN: Saturday, July 29, 2017; 12:30 p.m.

myLearningResource
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myLearningResource

myLearningResource is a mobile tool designed for easy access to Nationwide Children's Hospital medical education conferences materials and information.

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Thank You

Thank you for submitting a request for a Child Life Surgery Tour at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Once your form is reviewed, you will receive an email or phone call to confirm the date and time for your surgery tour.

OTC Events
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OTC Events

Learn more about our available technologies and commercialization success stories at our technology showcase events.

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Our Clinics

Massage Therapy maintains clinics on the main campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and at other locations in Ohio.

Facilities Expansions
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Facilities Expansions

A new inpatient hospital tower, an orthopedics and surgery center, new research facilities and more are on the horizon for Nationwide Children's.

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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Invites Community to Celebration Event June 10

You made it possible. Now it’s time to celebrate! Nationwide Children’s Hospital extends an invite to the central Ohio community to check out THEIR new children’s hospital.

Conference Center
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Conference Center

The two-story Conference Center, located on Nationwide Children's Main Campus, is ready to host your next meeting. This beautiful new facility has flexible and open spaces to meet your needs.

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Our Clinics

View our physical therapy clinic locations. 

Preparing for a Primary Care or Clinic Visit
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Preparing for a Primary Care or Clinic Visit

When you come to Nationwide Children's for a primary care visit or a clinic appointment, knowing what to bring and where to go can make the visit go smoothly.

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New Employee Resources

Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital! We are happy to have you as part of our staff.

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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Introduces New Mobile App

With more adults utilizing mobile technology to locate information, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has created a new, easy-to-use mobile app called “myChildren’s” to help consumers navigate and learn more about the hospital.

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
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Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

From preventative adolescent gynecologic care to treatment for complex conditions requiring reconstructive surgery, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology provides care for girls from birth through young adulthood.

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Our Clinics

Learn about our Occupational Therapy clinic locations.

Resources for Surgery
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Resources for Surgery

Whether your child is preparing for an outpatient procedure or an inpatient hospital stay, the Child Life team at Nationwide Children's Hospital offers resources for your family.

Neurodiagnostics
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Neurodiagnostics

Neurodiagnostics provides testing of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. Testing may include routine and long-term EEG testing, evoked potentials and ambulatory EEG. We work closely with multiple departments to help patients with problems of the nervous system.

Endocrinology
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Endocrinology

2222 Cherry Street
Suite 2300
Toledo, OH, 43608
(419) 251-8025

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Road Construction
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Road Construction

Due to state and city road construction around Nationwide Children’s Hospital, please plan additional travel time. Click here for a summary of current and upcoming construction. Check back for updates as these projects progress.

Therapeutic Recreation
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Therapeutic Recreation

Therapeutic Recreation uses play activities to treat children with disabled function caused by trauma or disease.

Endocrinology
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Endocrinology

Through clinical and academic excellence, The Section of Endocrinology diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions including adrenal disorders, calcium and bone disorders, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, puberty and sexual development disorders, growth disorders, pituitary disorders and more.

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After the Surgery

Our nurses, social workers, case managers and your child's physician team are always available to answer any questions you might have about your child's long-term care. 

Oregon City Schools Primary Care Center

Oregon City Schools Primary Care Center

5665 Seaman Rd.
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 696-5533

Specialty Pharmacy
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Specialty Pharmacy

The Specialty Pharmacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital manages and provides specialty medications for pediatric patients.

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Other Resources

Learn more about culturally-specific resources, immigration help, mental health assistance, legal help, and more.

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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Named a CMT Center of Excellence

The Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association has named Nationwide Children’s Hospital a CMT Center of Excellence, in recognition of the comprehensive care and expertise provided to children with the most common form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, CMT1A.

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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Proves to be an Innovator in Web Excellence

In 2011, Nationwide Children’s Hospital was awarded several web awards in a variety of categories including overall website, blogs and social media channels. The website, www.NationwideChildrens.org, was redesigned in 2011 to reflect a new look and enhanced social media integration.

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
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Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

2222 Cherry St.
Suite 2000
Toledo, OH 43608
(419) 251-8015

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Defiance Primary Care Center

Defiance Primary Care Center

1400 E. Second Street, Suite 100 
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 783-3226

Audiology
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Audiology

2222 Cherry Street
Suite M800
Toledo, OH, 43608
(419) 251-1022

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Fungus Among Us: What Patients and Parents Need to Know About Histoplasmosis
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Fungus Among Us: What Patients and Parents Need to Know About Histoplasmosis

Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by the fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum, which is found as spores in soil, bird and bat droppings and some decaying materials. It is the most common fungal infection in North America.

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Our Speech Pathology Clinics

Speech Pathology maintains both inpatient and outpatient clinics on the main campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, as well as at other locations in Ohio.

Sylvania Primary Care Center

Sylvania Primary Care Center

3020 N. McCord Rd.
Suite 100
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 517-7658

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Media Advisory: Community Celebration Day at Nationwide Childrens Hospital

WHAT: “Community Celebration Day” at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Central Ohio community invited to check out THEIR new children’s hospital - the largest pediatric expansion in U.S.

Franklin Avenue Primary Care Center

Franklin Avenue Primary Care Center

2213 Franklin Avenue
Toledo, OH 43620
(419) 251-2415

Navarre Primary Care Center

Navarre Primary Care Center

2702 Navarre Avenue, Suite 202
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 696-6336

Gastroenterology
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Gastroenterology

2222 Cherry Street
Suite 1000
Toledo, OH, 43608
(419) 251-4880

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Provider Information

Access resources for referring providers and homecare health professionals.

Tiffin Primary Care Center

Tiffin Primary Care Center

500 W. Market Street
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 455-8150

General Surgery
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General Surgery

2222 Cherry Street
Suite 1800
Toledo, OH, 43608
(419) 251-4300

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Our Clinics

Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy maintains both inpatient and outpatient clinics on main campus, as well as at other locations in Ohio.

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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Transform Main Campus with Phase II Facilities Plan and Behavioral Health Pavilion

Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced the details of a phase two master facilities plan today. The approximate $730 million investment will accommodate growth of Nationwide Children’s; America’s largest not-for-profit freestanding pediatric healthcare network.* A centerpiece of

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Homecare Update

During May, Homecare recognizes the nurses who founded Homecare 35 years ago. 

Telehealth and Health Care Concerns in Southeast Ohio

Telehealth and Health Care Concerns in Southeast Ohio

Ohio Rep. Adam Holmes talked about telehealth, health policy and challenges facing Southeastern Ohio with Charlie Solley, vice president of Government Relations at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

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Temporary Housing and Accommodations

When your child needs care at the hospital, we know that being away from home can be stressful and overwhelming. Learn more about temporary housing and accommodations.

Sibling Support (Sibling Clubhouse)
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Sibling Support (Sibling Clubhouse)

The Children's Clubhouse is a special place for preschool and school-aged children to play and learn while their siblings are in the hospital.

How to Keep a Child Still at Home While Recovering from Surgery
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How to Keep a Child Still at Home While Recovering from Surgery

Recovering after surgery is an individualized experience. In many cases, it is important to keep your body still for safety and to promote continued coping throughout recovery.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion Community Open House

WHAT: Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion Community Open House WHEN: Sunday, March 1, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Media are recommended to arrive at 1 p.m. for the best visual opportunities.

Mood and Anxiety Program
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Mood and Anxiety Program

The Mood and Anxiety Program is dedicated to serving the needs of adolescents with a primary diagnosis of a mood or anxiety disorder

Central Ohio Poison Center
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Central Ohio Poison Center

The Central Ohio Poison Center provides central and southeastern Ohio residents with state-of-the-art poison prevention, assessment and treatment.

Nationwide Innovation Fund
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Nationwide Innovation Fund

Since 2014, the Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund has contributed $140 million to accelerate the most promising treatments and discoveries at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Village Square Primary Care Center

Village Square Primary Care Center

1103 Village Square, Suite 202
Perrysburg, OH 43551
(419) 872-3243

Cardiology
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Cardiology

2222 Cherry Street
Suite 2800
Toledo, OH, 43608
(419) 251-7716

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Arriving at the Hospital
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Arriving at the Hospital

When you come to Nationwide Children's Hospital, we are here to help your arrival go smoothly.

Maumee Pediatric Associates

Maumee Pediatric Associates

500 The Boulevard, Suite 504
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 389-1444

The Adaptive Sports Medicine Program
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The Adaptive Sports Medicine Program

Our program provides specialized resources for young athletes with physical disabilities to help them enter and excel in athletics. We utilize state-of-the-art technology and multidisciplinary care to individualize treatment for each athlete.

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INC Exclusive

In the Fall 2019 issue of Inside Nationwide Children’s, we shared stories of our employees who spent time at the hospital as patients.

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Campus Housing

For more than 10 years, the International Scholars Program has made visitors welcome in their home away from home by providing a comfortable, private space to relax in after a hard day’s work.

Gastroenterology,  Hepatology & Nutrition
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Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Our diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities are some of the most advanced in the world. From rumination syndrome to gastroparesis to food allergies or constipation, we are blazing the trail to provide the best possible outcomes for all patients.

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Locations

Our Urology department maintains locations on the main campus, as well as at other areas in Central Ohio.

One Mom's Story: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
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One Mom's Story: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a complex and rare heart defect. The left side of the heart does not form properly and cannot effectively pump blood to the body.

Primary Care Locations

Every detail. Every decision. Every aspect of the care we provide for every child. From the child who comes to us needing a vision exam to the child who has a concerning cough. Everything matters to us. Because when it’s your child, everything matters to you.

During Your Stay
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During Your Stay

You will have questions during your child's stay at Nationwide Children's Hospital. We are here to put your mind at ease and share what you need to know.

Lymphedema in Kids: What Parents Need to Know
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Lymphedema in Kids: What Parents Need to Know

As a microsurgeon and assistant professor at The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, I know that lymphedema affects more children and teens than you might expect. Here are common questions about this condition.

TWIG
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TWIG

TWIGS are groups of women throughout central Ohio who support Nationwide Children’s Hospital through a wide variety of fundraising projects.

Homecare
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Homecare

Our goal is to return each child to the most normal life possible. We provide a full range of homecare services to central Ohio children of all ages, from newborns through young adults.

Creating a School-Based Health Model in Southern Ohio

Creating a School-Based Health Model in Southern Ohio

In an effort to expand kids’ access to health care, Nationwide Children’s created the School Health Learning Collaborative, engaging and funding 13 school health teams across nine mostly Appalachian counties in southern Ohio.

Westerville Locations

Westerville Locations

Testing, treatment and care for children and families are closer to you than ever. Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s strong presence in Westerville, including three Close To Home℠ Centers, a Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center, a Surgery Center and a Child Development and Autism Center, brings a

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CareSource Donates More than $350,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition

COLUMBUS, Ohio – CareSource, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan, announced today a $361,000 gift to Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition.

Advanced Cardiac Imaging
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Advanced Cardiac Imaging

The Advanced Cardiac Imaging Laboratory is a comprehensive center that utilizes multidisciplinary expertise to provide the most accurate and timely diagnosis for our patients.

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Melanoma & Pigmented Lesion Clinic

The Melanoma & Pigmented Lesion Clinic at Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers comprehensive, interdisciplinary care for benign and malignant pigmented lesions in children.

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Nationwide Children's Hospital Awarded $250,000 Childhood Cancer Research Grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels

Hyundai Hope On Wheels® and Central Ohio Hyundai dealers will today award Nationwide Children’s Hospital with a $250,000 Hyundai Hope Grant for pediatric cancer research.

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Two Faculty in The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Named AAAS Fellows

Brian K. Kaspar, PhD, and Veronica J. Vieland, PhD, principal investigators in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Behavioral Health
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Behavioral Health

Big Lots Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children's Hospital addresses the needs of children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral or developmental problems.

A “Best Friends Conference” to Combat Digital Dating Abuse

A “Best Friends Conference” to Combat Digital Dating Abuse

The Best Friends Conference, a partnership between Black Girl Rising and The Center for Family Safety and Healing, brings together young black women to learn more about new friendships, safe digital connections, and the traits of safe and healthy relationships.

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Whole Body Cooling

In the NICU, your baby may get a special kind of care, called whole body cooling (also called therapeutic hypothermia). This treatment lowers body temperature so the body slows down and uses less energy.

Using Brain MRI to Fight Delays in Preemies
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Using Brain MRI to Fight Delays in Preemies

When I started working as a neonatologist almost 15 years ago, I loved helping premature babies cope with the problems of being born too early. But I hated having to tell worried parents that they would just have to “wait and see” if their baby would have developmental problems.

New Cardiac MRI Leads to Better Diagnosis
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New Cardiac MRI Leads to Better Diagnosis

Imagine a device that allows physicians to see how a patient’s brain responds when the patient performs basic mental tasks. Or a machine that provides 3-D images of a patient’s heart with details so sharp, technicians can use them to create a movie of the heart as it works.

Bike Safety 101
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Bike Safety 101

Many people are ditching their cars in favor of two-wheels. Why this huge increase in biking over the past decade? Bicycling doesn’t just get you somewhere.

Clinical Informatics
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Clinical Informatics

The Division of Clinical Informatics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital works at the intersection of medicine, technology and people to improve care and support best outcomes for patients everywhere.

Summer 2025 Training Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
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Summer 2025 Training Opportunities for Undergraduate Students

Rising juniors and seniors can explore science careers and experience multidisciplinary research at AWRI firsthand through a 10-week, paid summer research opportunity funded by the American Heart Association.

Epilepsy Center
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Epilepsy Center

As a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, we are a referral center for epilepsy patients from across our region and beyond. In addition to standard clinical services, we provide complex neurodiagnostic monitoring, as well as extensive medical, neuropsychological and psychosocial treatment.

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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Genomics Team Honored for Innovation in Unraveling Medical Mysteries

A team from Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been honored as the winner of the 2015 international CLARITY Undiagnosed Challenge. The announcement was made on November 10, 2015 at the Global Pediatric Innovation Summit in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Adolescent and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program Earns Accreditation from the Adult Congenital Heart Association

In recognition of its expertise in serving adults with congenital heart disease (CHD), the Adolescent and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program at Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is one of the first in the U.S.

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Nationwide Children’s Hospital to Host the On Our Sleeves 5K Presented by The Big Lots Foundation May 6 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

The On Our Sleeves 5K presented by The Big Lots Foundation, scheduled for Saturday, May 6 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is a community run and walk to grow awareness, break stigmas, and raise funds for The On Our Sleeves® Movement For Children’s Mental Health. The On Our Sleeves Movement For Children’s Mental Health, created by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, works to provide expert-created resources to all U.S. communities so everyone can understand and promote mental health for children.

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October Recognized As Fire Prevention Month

Fires in the home can start in an instant and spread in seconds, leaving families with as little as two minutes to escape from a residential fire. However, with smoke alarms, escape plans and good fire safety practices, two minutes is enough time for families to evacuate unharmed.

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The Biomedical Interpretation & Training Team

The Biomedical Informatics & Training Team analyzes genomic data from several translational research studies at the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to study the genetic basis of conditions that affect children, particularly rare diseases, epilepsy and pediatric cancers.

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Next Steps and FAQs

Review frequently asked questions about the application process. 

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Microscopy Core

The Microscopy Core provides training, consultation and advanced support for optical microscopy and image analysis to investigators throughout Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

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Wedemeyer Lab Staff

Learn more about principal investigator Michelle Wedemeyer, MD, PhD, and her dynamic team in the Wedemeyer Lab.

Ohio Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) District 3 and 5
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Ohio Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) District 3 and 5

Find the answers to all of your questions about the Personal Responsibility Education Program - PREP.

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Doctors Collaborate To Spare Kids the Scars of Surgery After Removing Facial Tumors

COLUMBUS, OhioJuvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma (JNA) is a benign tumor around the cheek area, occurring exclusively in adolescent boys. The symptoms, which are easy to overlook initially, include repeated nose bleeds, nasal congestion, nasal discharge and hearing loss.

What Is Proton Therapy?
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What Is Proton Therapy?

Proton therapy is an advanced type of radiation treatment that uses protons instead of X-rays to kill cancer cells.

Urology
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Urology

We provide a full array of diagnostic and therapeutic services for urological disorders in children and adolescents. From pioneering minimally invasive procedures to conducting research within the Abigail Wexner Research Institute, we are committed to the best outcomes for children everywhere.

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Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Thyroid Biopsy

The doctor has seen or felt a nodule or bump on your child’s thyroid. The ultrasound confirmed the presence of a nodule. Now it is time to take some fluid from inside the nodule and get it tested.

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Clinical Partnerships

We are proud to collaborate and lend our pediatric expertise to several adult hospitals in the state of Ohio.

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Promoting Youth Fitness

Youth fitness has steadily declined over the past decade and childhood obesity is at an all time high. Here are some ideas to help empower the kids to make good activity choices.

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Economic Development

Work readiness training, career development, experiential learning, free tax preparation, credit education and financial coaching are available to help residents.

Visitors
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Visitors

To make the most of your visit with a patient at Nationwide Children's Hospital, you can learn more about visiting hours, how to get in touch with a patient, parking information and more.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announces Strategic Plan: $3.3 Billion Commitment to Address  Health of the Whole Child in Unique Care Model
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announces Strategic Plan: $3.3 Billion Commitment to Address Health of the Whole Child in Unique Care Model

COLUMBUS – Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today the most ambitious strategic plan in its 129-year history. A five-year, $3.3 billion commitment aimed at transforming health outcomes for children locally and around the world, will invest in hallmark programs, talent, and

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Technology Development Laboratory

Technology and applications development is an essential component of the IGM vision.

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Level 4 Epilepsy Program

The National Association of Epilepsy Centers has accredited the Epilepsy Center at Nationwide Children’s as a Level 4 epilepsy program, a designation reserved for programs offering the highest level of comprehensive and specialized care.

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Curriculum

Our child adolescent psychiatric curriculum includes rotations at different facilities, including Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University Medical Center.

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Clinical Services Team

The Heart Center Clinical Services Team is a highly specialized group of nursing and allied health professionals.

Nursing Student Experience
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Nursing Student Experience

Nationwide Children’s Hospital partners with nearly 50 nursing schools to provide educational experiences for nursing students. The Professional Development Department offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate nursing student placements.

Self-Care for Parents of Children with Mental Health Needs
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Self-Care for Parents of Children with Mental Health Needs

While no parent would choose for their child to have a mental illness, facing this reality head on helps families realize what life experiences are truly important and how to create satisfaction and meaning in their everyday lives.

Cerebral Palsy Program
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Cerebral Palsy Program

Our program emphasizes excellence in clinical care while focusing on international research to improve therapies for children and adults. Our interdisciplinary team works with parents to build a family-centered patient care plan.

Center for Suicide Prevention and Research
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Center for Suicide Prevention and Research

The Center for Suicide Prevention and Research (CSPR) at Nationwide Children's Hospital was created to address the growing problem of suicide among youth in central Ohio.

Proton Therapy
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Proton Therapy

Nationwide Children’s offers a new type of treatment for brain and spinal tumors. Proton therapy is a new type of radiation treatment that can more precisely target cancerous tissue without harming healthy tissue around it.

Helping Ohio Preschoolers Excel
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Helping Ohio Preschoolers Excel

Helping Ohio Preschoolers Excel (previously known as the Ohio Preschool Expulsion Prevention Partnership) is an evidence-informed, statewide program that connects early learning professionals who work with children ages 0-8 to long-term support.

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Otros Recursos

Para Español Seleccionar... Todas las páginas Líneas Directas de Emergencia Alimento Alojamiento Transporte Utilidades Qué Esperar Otros Recursos ---- Inglés Busque en los enlaces a continuación para obtener más recursos, incluidos recursos

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Past Events

Lymphatic Malformation
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Lymphatic Malformation

A lymphatic malformation is the result of abnormal formation and development during fetal development of the otherwise normal lymphatic vessels in the body. This is usually in one area of the body: neck, chest, abdomen and extremities.

3 Things You Need to Know About West Nile Virus
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3 Things You Need to Know About West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus (WNV) is an arthropod-borne virus (arbovirus) spread most frequently through the bite of infected mosquitoes (Culex sp.). Mosquitoes become carriers of WNV after feeding on infected birds and can then transmit the virus to humans through subsequent bites.

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Medical Leadership

Meet Nationwide Children's Hospital's medical leadership.

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Fellowship Experience

Learn more about all of the rotations, experiences and opportunities that our cardiology fellows participate in. 

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
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Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)

Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect that is made up of 4 problems and results in not enough blood flow to the lungs.

Announcements
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Announcements

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