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Salary and Housing
PPI externs will receive approximately $8200 for travel and living expenses. Housing provided free of charge by Nationwide Children's Hospital (at no cost to doctoral student). Housing is located within walking distance to Nationwide Children's main campus.
Neuropsychology
The Neuropsychology rotation provides opportunities for the extern to provide neuropsychologically informed care for children with medical conditions involving the central nervous system.
Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
The Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (IND) rotation provides training focused on children and adolescents either with or suspected of having a neurodevelopmental disability.
Child Clinical (Minor Rotation Only)
The Child Clinical rotation offers opportunities for intervention and assessment of children and adolescents presenting with a wide variety of behavioral health concerns.
Child Welfare Rotation with the Center for Family Safety and Healing (Minor Rotation Only)
The Center for Family Safety and Healing (TCFSH) an array of multidisciplinary programs focused on direct services and advocacy for social change to address all aspects of family violence, including child and elder abuse, teen dating violence, and domestic violence.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be in good standing at a doctoral psychology graduate program in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Pediatric Psychology
Nationwide Children's Hospital Pediatric Psychology offers a variety of clinical experiences in multiple outpatient multidisciplinary medical clinics located at or near Nationwide Children's main campus.
Application & Selection Process
The following materials must be submitted online using the application link below: Signed DCT Statement of support One recommendation letter (preferably from a clinical supervisor or professor/instructor) Unofficial graduate school transcript Two 500-word essays Essay 1: What type of clinical
Inpatient Pediatric Acute Treatment (Minor Rotation Only)
The PPI extern will have the opportunity to shadow psychologists one day per week in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Units. Common presenting concerns include suicidal ideation and attempts, non-suicidal self-injury, severe depression and anxiety, aggression, mania, and psychosis.
Education and Training
The focus of the PPI externship program is to provide exposure to new clinical populations and, treatment programs within an academic medical center setting.
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Going back to school is full of excitement and change. Whether you are sending your child to school for the first time or you are a seasoned pro, Nationwide Children's is always just a click or call away.
Our Experts
Meet our featured experts at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Clinical Outcomes
Clinical outcomes are changes in health that can be both measured and followed. They go beyond simply providing safe care. They can take the form of many different aspects of health care. Clinical outcomes, however, should focus on what is important to the patient and their caregivers.
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Big Lots
Through national in-store fundraising campaigns and live events, Big Lots, their associates and their customers are bringing vital funds and awareness to Nationwide Children's.
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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.
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Accessibility
Nationwide Children’s is committed to accessibility and strives to ensure its services are accessible to the broadest circle of people, including those with disabilities.
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Equity
Nationwide Children’s continuously works to identify potential gaps in the care we provide and the research we do to improve the care we provide to the diverse patient populations we serve, and goes on to examine if our interventions to address them are successful.
Radiology Locations
Radiology services are offered at 10 convenient locations around central Ohio.
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Nondiscrimination Notice
Nationwide Children’s Hospital complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
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Methods Core
This group addresses methodological and statistical challenges that impede progress toward effectively reducing the youth suicide rate. The overall goal of the MC is to strengthen the rigor, quality, and implementation success of the research projects within ASPIRES while simultaneously developing
Community Advisory Board
The Community Advisory Board was formed to advise the center, assess progress and accomplishments, and help strategize. The Community Advisory Board will be comprised of a diverse group of key stakeholders to bring distinct viewpoints relevant to enhancing practice-based suicide prevention
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Crossroads Registration
Registration for the clinics listed below will be in a central location on the main level near the middle of our campus. The new Crossroads Registration will make registration faster and easier. Crossroads Registration is near the Crossroads Welcome Desk.
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Patient Satisfaction Survey
Patient families may receive a survey after their child’s visit either via email or postal mail. If one is received, we hope you will take the short survey to share your thoughts about what we do well and what we can do better. This will help us improve the care we provide your family, friends and neighbors.
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Residency Wellness
Taking care of the emotional and mental well-being of our residents is a top priority at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Visiting Resident Rotation
The Department of Pediatrics Visiting Resident Rotation program welcomes residents from diverse backgrounds who are pursuing fellowship training in a pediatric subspecialty an opportunity to spend a four-week rotation in the specialty of their choosing.
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Insurance Q&A
Nationwide Children's Hospital contracts with health plans in order to include all of our services. However, even if Nationwide Children's Hospital is listed in your health plan's Provider Directory as a participating or preferred hospital, it does not mean that all of Nationwide Children's
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Employee Rights
If the health care plan you are offered does not meet your child's needs, ask your employer's human resources or personnel department about a child-friendly health care plan. Here are some questions you may want to ask your employer or health plan.
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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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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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COVID-19 Updates
We offer several services to support efforts against the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19, including a Patient Information and Testing Hotline, a Provider Information Line and a drive-up testing site.
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Medical Record Amendment Request Form
You have the right to request to amend health information we maintain about you or your child if you believe the health information is inaccurate or incomplete. Click here to submit an amendment request form.
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Childhood Cancer Research Grant Awarded to The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital
It takes life-saving research and access to clinical trials to help children with cancer. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research, awarded an infrastructure grant of $47,000 to the Biopathology Center (BPC), housed in
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Media Advisory: The Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon To Make Announcement on Wednesday, Jan. 18
WHAT: Announcement for the 33rd annual event which is slated for Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 10 a.m. WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Outpatient Care Center (OCC) entrance 555 S.
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Dr. Jonathan Thackeray Appointed Leadership Roles Supporting Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Jonathan Thackeray, MD, has been named medical director of The Center for Family Safety and Healing and chief of the Division of Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr.
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National Study Shows Majority of Self-Harming Adolescents Don't Receive a Mental Health Assessment During Emergency Room Visit
A national study of Medicaid data shows most young people who present to emergency departments with deliberate self-harm are discharged to the community, without receiving an emergency mental health assessment.
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Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon, Nationwide Insurance Partner with Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Today, the Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon and Nationwide Insurance are making Nationwide Children’s Hospital the title beneficiary of the annual running and walking event, renaming it the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon.
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Tickets On Sale for Seussical
Tickets are available for the production of Seussical presented by Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Seussical is a magical musical extravaganza featuring favorite Dr.
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Preeminent Pediatric Cancer Physician-Scientist Timothy Cripe Joins Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Oncologist and cancer researcher, Timothy P. Cripe, MD, PhD, has been appointed Chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Cripe will also be a member of the faculty at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
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Study: Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents Improves Obesity-related Diseases Within First Two Years
Today, about one in five children in the United States are obese. That means that in just one generation alone the number of obese kids in this country has quadrupled.
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Study: Muscle Regeneration May Provide Ideal Environment for Rhabdomyosarcoma
Inflammation, cell division and cell differentiation that occur during skeletal muscle regeneration may provide an ideal environment for the highly malignant tumor, rhabdomyosarcoma to arise.
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Three Marketing and Public Relations Internships Offered Summer 2012 at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
POSITION 1: Media Relations Intern FULL-TIME PAID This position will assist the media relations team with reactive and proactive media/public relations strategies for Nationwide Children’s Hospital and its entities.
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Study Shows Children with IBD Have Difficulty in School, Mostly due to Absences
Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have difficulty functioning in school, particularly because their tendency to internalize problems can impact attendance.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Neuromuscular Disorder Podcasts Now Available on iTunes
In 2010, the Center for Gene Therapy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital launched a monthly podcast entitled, “This Month in Muscular Dystrophy,” featuring internationally known scientists discussing the latest research in muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular disorders.
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Renowned Pediatric Cardiology Physician-Scientist Linda Cripe Joins Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Linda H. Cripe, MD, a distinguished pediatric cardiologist, has joined the Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Cripe will also be a member of the faculty at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr.
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Loves Travel Stops and Jeffersonville Hardees® Contribute $30,000 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
As a participant in the 2011 Children’s Miracle Network Hospital (CMNH) Campaign, Love’s travel stops in the Columbus market raised $30,357 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, making them one of the CMNH top locations for percentage increase from 2010.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Website Ranks in Top 10 National List
A study published in The Journal of Healthcare Management has named Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s website in the top ten on its list of 25 best hospital or health system websites in the U.S. “Effective U.S.
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Media Advisory: Support Ansleys Campaign and Support Patients at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
WHAT: Support “Ansley’s Campaign” and Support Patients at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Moochie & Co. at Tuttle hosts event Saturday afternoon featuring Nationwide Children’s very own four-legged “M.D.” – Medical Dog – Ansley; stock up for
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Guideline: Monitoring Spinal Cord During Surgery May Help Prevent Paralysis
The American Academy of Neurology is issuing an updated guideline that recommends monitoring the spinal cord during spinal surgery and certain chest surgeries to help prevent paralysis, or loss of muscle function, related to the surgeries.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, Visits Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Promotes Water Safety
On Wednesday, February 15 Rangers from the Scioto Area Office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will visit Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio to teach visitors and patients of the hospital about water safety.
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Volunteer registration opens for the 2012 Nationwide Childrens Hospital Invitational
Tournament officials announced today that volunteer registration for the sixth annual Nationwide Children’s Hospital Invitational opens today, February 16 at www.nchigolf.com. “Volunteer support is essential to the success of the Tournament,” said Tournament Director, Kip McBride.
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Gestational Weight Gain Generally Does Not Influence Child Cognitive Development
A child’s cognitive development is not generally impacted by how much weight his or her mother gained during pregnancy, according to a study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Ben Folds to play annual charity concert benefiting the Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Childrens Hospital alliance
Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance announced today the details of its 2012 benefit concert. IGS Energy Evening with Ben Folds presented by City of Dublin will benefit the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children’s Hospital
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Concussions May Lead to Lingering Symptoms that Could Impair a Childs Daily Functioning
Children who experience mild traumatic brain injury may be more likely to show increases in symptoms over time that could impact quality of life, more so than children who experience an orthopedic injury. Injury severity could play a role.
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Dempster Family Foundation Awards Nationwide Childrens Hospital Grant for First-Time 22q Conference for Families
The Ryan and Jenny Dempster Family Foundation recently awarded 15 charitable organizations grants through its second annual grant cycle. Nationwide Children’s Hospital was one of the 15 organizations awarded funds.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Neonatologist Receives March of Dimes Funding to Expand Education Program for Pregnant Women
Carl Backes, Jr., MD, a neonatologist and current cardiology fellow at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been awarded $35,000 from the March of Dimes Ohio Chapter for his project to expand an outpatient methadone education program.
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Kroger Recognized as Valuable Partner in Prenatal Support Program
The Kroger Company is being recognized as a valuable partner in a prenatal support program designed to improve pregnancy and birth outcomes in the Weinland Park neighborhood and Near Eastside of Columbus.
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The Antibiotic, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate, Before a Meal May Improve Small Bowel Motility
The common antibiotic, amoxicillin-clavulanate, may improve small bowel function in children experiencing motility disturbances, according to a study appearing in the June print edition of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Grand Reopening for Newly Renovated Strawser Park Playground
The Chillicothe Parks and Recreation department and the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (CIRP) invite Chillicothe’s residents to come celebrate the grand reopening of the newly renovated Strawser Park on Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 3:30 –
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Circle of Friends 9th Annual Run for the Rainbow June 15
Circle of Friends, a volunteer organization supporting Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will host its 9th Annual Run for the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run Friday, June 15 at New Albany Market Square, 180 Market St., New Albany, Ohio.
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Dr. Timothy Cripe of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Appointed to a Committee of the Food and Drug Administration
Timothy Cripe, MD, PhD, chief of Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplantation at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was recently appointed a member of the Cellular, Tissue and Gene Therapy Advisory Committee which reports to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Media Advisory: Ohios First Lady Karen Kasich to visit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
What: Ohio’s First Lady Karen Kasich to visit Nationwide Children’s Hospital F.A.N. Club at Livingston Elementary School When: Friday, May 18, 2012, from 4 to 4:40 pm Where: Livingston Elementary School, 744 Heyl Ave., Columbus 43206 (parking at Livingston Elementary on southeast side
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IGS Energy to serve as title sponsor for the Memorial Tournaments annual benefit concert through 2015
The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance announced today that IGS Energy has extended its title sponsorship of the Tournament’s annual benefit concert through 2015.
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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.
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The 5th Annual Megans Miles Run/Walk to be Held May 27
The 5th Annual Megan’s Miles Run/Walk, benefitting Muscular Dystrophy research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will be held on Sunday, May 27 at noon at Central Crossing High School.
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Ethan Bortnicks Its All About Music Tour Coming to Columbus and Benefits Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Ethan Bortnick, the 11-year-old musical sensation who has headlined more than 100 live shows across the globe and shared the stage with legendary artists such as Beyoncé, Reba McEntire and Natalie Cole, is partnering with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals on his “It’s
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Genomics: Colorectal cancer characterized
The genome-wide characterization of colorectal carcinoma was published online today in the journal, Nature. Nationwide Children’s Hospital was one of several institutions involved in this study.
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Helper T Cells, Not Killer T Cells, Might Be Responsible for Clearing Hepatitis A Infection
Helper cells traditionally thought to only assist killer white blood cells may be the frontline warriors when battling hepatitis A infection. These are the findings from a Nationwide Children’s Hospital study appearing in a recent issue of the Journal of Experimental Medicine.
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INFOGRAPHIC: Nationwide Children's Hospital, By the Numbers
On June 20, 2012, Nationwide Children’s Hospital opened its doors to a new, 12-story main hospital. Nearly four years after breaking ground, this state-of-the-art facility is part of the largest pediatric expansion project in U.S. history.
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Media Advisory: Dairy Queen Serves Cold Treats to Benefit Patients and Families at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
WHAT: Representatives from central Ohio Dairy Queen stores visit Nationwide Children’s Hospital, along with Brutus Buckeye from The Ohio State University, for a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the ‘Ice Cream Parlor’ in the Clinical Therapies Gym Local Dairy Queen stores donated
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Training Begins with RunFest July 7th
WHAT: The Third Annual FREE RunFest event to kick off the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon training season; announcement of entire field of the 26 “Patient Champions” who will represent each mile on the Marathon’s route WHEN: Saturday, July
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce Patient Champions Representing 26 Miracle Miles
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon announced its field of “Patient Champions” during an event held Saturday, July 7 – RunFest – the event’s kickoff celebration.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Primary Care Network Earns National Recognition for Patient-Centered Care
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) announced that Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Primary Care Network has received Recognition from the Physician Practice Connections –Patient-Centered Medical Home (PPC-PCMH) program for using evidence-based, patient-centered
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Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Are Not Replacing Milk in Kids Diets
National data indicate that milk consumption has declined among children while consumption of sweetened beverages of low nutritional quality has more than doubled.
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Harry Connick Jr. to Kick-Off Celebrations for Nationwide Childrens Hospitals New Main Campus
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce that Harry Connick Jr. will perform a private concert during The Opening Gala celebrating the completion of the hospital’s new main campus, the largest pediatric expansion ever undertaken in the United States.
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Network Approach Improves Outcomes in Crohns Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Despite Lack of New Treatment Options
Many children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis who received treatment through ImproveCareNow, a national quality improvement and research network, ceased to have symptoms and no longer needed to take steroids for disease management.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Opens First, Suburban Surgery Center in Westerville
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has opened its first suburban ambulatory surgery center. Located in Westerville, Ohio, the center is an extension of the current surgical services on the main campus, one that gives families an option for convenient access to a full spectrum of pediatric
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Preemies Still Receive Inhaled Nitric Oxide Despite Lack of Supporting Evidence and Standards
Many premature infants throughout the United States continue to receive inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) during their NICU stay, despite the lack of evidence to support its use.
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Potential Biomarkers Linked to Urinary Tract Infection-Related Pregnancy Complications Identified
Investigators in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have developed a mouse model in which a mother’s urinary tract infection negatively affects the offspring, an occurrence anecdotally observed in humans.
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The 9th Annual Evening of Hope benefitting The Center for Family Safety and Healing to be held April 21, 2012
The 9th Annual “Evening of Hope” to benefit The Center for Family Safety and Healing will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at 8 p.m. at Bon Vie Bistro, located at Easton Town Center.
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Media Advisory: 3rd Annual 'Rockin on the Run' 5K Run/Walk Saturday at Madison County Fairgrounds
WHAT: 3rd Annual “Rockin’ on the Run” 5K Run/Walk Saturday at Madison County Fairgrounds Benefits Nationwide Children’s Hospital WHEN: Saturday, May 19, 2012 10 a.m. – media opportunity WHERE: Madison County Fairgrounds 205 Elm St.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Introduces Feeding Your Kids Program
The Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, alongside partner, University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, recently launched a new program for parents, “Feeding Your Kids.” Feeding Your Kids, a partner of the Clinton Global
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New Study Examines Injuries Associated with Baby Bottles, Pacifiers and Sippy Cups in the U.S.
A new study by researchers in the Center for Biobehavioral Health and the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined pediatric injuries associated with baby bottles, pacifiers and sippy cups.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers The Columbus Wishing Tree Project to Community in Celebration of New Hospital Opening
In honor of its new hospital and research facility opening in June, Nationwide Children’s Hospital is offering ”The Columbus Wishing Tree Project” to the community.
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New Performance Measures for Adolescent Public Comment Now Opens
From Tuesday, May 8 - Tuesday, May 29, 2012 all parties are invited to comment on proposed new measures for Adolescent Health performance measures. These measures will be considered for the Children's Core Set of measures that are reported by states for children enrolled in Medicaid and the
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RNA Interference May Provide the First Therapy for Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
Scientists may one day be able to treat the third most common muscular dystrophy, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), by taking advantage of a system within living cells that helps control gene activation.
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$13.1 Million Innovation Grant Expands Pediatric Health Care for Underserved Children
Partners for Kids (PFK), Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Akron Children’s Hospital were recently awarded a $13.1 million Health Care Innovation Grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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New Mouse Model Helps Explain Gene Discovery in Congenital Heart Disease
Scientists now have clues to how a gene mutation discovered in families affected with congenital heart disease leads to underdevelopment of the walls that separate the heart into four chambers.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Opening Gala featuring Harry Connick Jr., Raises $3.8 Million
With a remarkable outpouring of support from the central Ohio community, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Opening Gala, featuring three-time Grammy award winner, Harry Connick Jr., raised an astounding $3.8 million, directly benefiting research at Nationwide Children’s.
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Kroger Delivering Joy to Central Ohio Area Hospitals, Care Centers for Mother's Day
Patients in various hospitals around Ohio will get a surprise delivery this Friday. Kroger associates will hand deliver 18,000 five-stem carnation bouquets on behalf of Kroger customers as part of the “Your Day in May” campaign on Friday, May 11.
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As Many Sick Kids Wait for Care, Upper Arlington Family Speaks Out for Preserving and Improving Childrens Access to Health Care
As federal legislators continue to grapple over the best way to bring better health care to all Americans, children’s health care hangs in the balance. That’s why a local Upper Arlington family is taking their story to Washington, D.C.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Earns Spot on Hospitals and Health Networks 2012 Most Wired List
Nationwide Children’s Hospital was named one of the most wired hospitals in the country in Hospitals and Health Network’s 2012 Most Wired list. This prestigious list includes more than 200 hospitals around the country who have proven to be leaders in healthcare information technology.
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New Gene Transfer Strategy Shows Promise for Limb Girdle and Other Muscular Dystrophies
The challenge of treating patients with genetic disorders in which a single mutated gene is simply too large to be replaced using traditional gene therapy techniques may soon be a thing of the past.
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New Study Finds Increase in Track-Related Injuries Among Youth in the United States
With the 2012 summer Olympic games about to take place in London, children everywhere are looking forward to watching their sports idols and role models take center stage.
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Grant Provides Funding Toward Gene Therapy Clinical Trial to Replace the DMD Gene in All of the Leg Muscles of Duchenne Patients
Investigators in the Center for Gene Therapy in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are working toward an approach to replace the defective gene in Duchene muscular dystrophy (DMD) by treating all of the muscles in the leg, thanks to funding from Jesse’s Journey.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Ironton Close to HomeSM Center and ChildLab Moves Back to Ironton, Ohio
Effective, March 19, 2012, the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Ironton Close To HomeSM Center has moved back into Ironton, Ohio. The new permanent location, located at 2301 South 7th St., Ironton, Ohio, will continue to offer cardiology, neurology and urology clinics in addition to ChildLab
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Opens Second Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has opened its second, free-standing Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in central Ohio. Located in Dublin, Ohio, the Dublin Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center offers services including sports medicine, orthopedics, sports and orthopedic physical therapy,
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Newborn Screening for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Shows Promise as an International Model
Investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, working with the DNA Sequencing Core Facility at the University of Utah, have developed an approach to newborn screening (NBS) for the life-threatening genetic disorder, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and potentially other muscular
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"Rockin on the Run" 5K Run/Walk Slated for May 19
The third annual “Rockin’ on the Run” 5K run/walk and family day will be held Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Madison County Fairgrounds in London. All proceeds benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Jayanthi Appointed Chief of Urology at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Venkata R. Jayanthi, MD, has been appointed chief of the Section of Pediatric Urology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Jayanthi has served as a urologist at Nationwide Children’s since 1994 while also holding a faculty position in the Department of Urology at The Ohio State
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New suits brighten outlook for young sickle cell patients
John Martin (Columbus, 43224) receives blood transfusions every four weeks and has done so since he was 4 years old. The 21-year-old continually smiles warmly and hopes to be healthy enough to land a job, and also coach basketball, in the future.
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Childrens Miracle Network in central Ohio receives $108,000 from Walmart Regional Distribution Center and Transportation Offices
Representatives from Walmart’s Grove City Regional Distribution and Transportation Facility today presented a check for $108,162 to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) to support Nationwide Children’s Hospital and its continued care for the children in central Ohio.
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Tickets Still Available for Weekend Performances of Seussical
Tickets are still available for this weekend’s production of Seussical presented by Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Seussical is a magical musical extravaganza featuring favorite Dr.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Invites Current, Former Patients to Become Special Part of the Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon
Recently, it was announced that Nationwide Children’s Hospital would be the title beneficiary of the newly named, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon, for the next three years.
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Kerry Waple Receives the 2012 Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association Dedicated Service Award
Kerry Waple, senior athletic trainer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine has received the GLATA Dedicated Service Award. Kerry earned her Bachelor’s degree from Canisius College and her Master’s degree from the University of Virginia.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon Training Kickoff Starts At RunFest on July 7
More than 1,000 people are expected to kick off the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon training season at the third annual RunFest celebration event on Saturday, July 7, 2012 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Landmark Aviation, 4130 E. Fifth Ave.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Earns AAHRPP Accreditation for Safe Research Practices
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) has renewed Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s full accreditation as an organization that demonstrates and emphasizes clinical study participant safeguards that surpass state and federal requirements.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Makes Honor Roll List of U.S. News & World Reports 2012-13 Best Childrens Hospitals
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has made U.S. News & World Report’s Honor Roll list of the 2012-13 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.
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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.
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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.
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Media Advisory: The Campus Dedication Ceremony at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
WHAT: The Campus Dedication Ceremony at Nationwide Children’s Hospital After nearly seven years, the largest pediatric expansion project in U.S.
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Daniel Barr Named Vice President and Service Line Administrator for Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplantation at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Daniel E. Barr, MHSA, FACHE, recently was appointed as the new vice president and service line administrator for Hematology/Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Besner Appointed Pediatric Surgery Chief At Nationwide Children's Hospital
Gail E. Besner, MD, has been appointed chief of Pediatric Surgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. She is program director of the Residency in Pediatric Surgery, principal investigator in the Center for Perinatal Research in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s and
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Honored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Leadership in Organ Donation
Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently earned the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Silver Medal of Honor for its leadership in organ donation.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Opens New Close To Home Center in Springfield
Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently opened a new Close To HomeSM Center in Springfield, OH. Effective August 1, 2012, the new facility will feature ChildLab laboratory services with extended hours and pediatric specialty clinics. Located at 1644 N.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host 2012 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth October 19
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host the 2012 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth Friday, October 19, 2012 in the Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Building at Nationwide Children’s, 575 S. 18th St., Columbus 43205.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Tests, Trains School Staff on How to Respond to Kids Severe Allergy Attacks
Many children with severe allergies carry injectable epinephrine (EpiPens) – syringes filled with epinephrine to delay an allergic reaction – but the EpiPens sometimes require the help of an adult to dispense.
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New Study Examines Injuries to U.S. Workers with Disabilities
A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University compared medically attended noncccupational and occupational injuries among U.S. workers with and without disabilities.
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Pleasure Guild donates more than $468,000 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital, elects new Board of Directors
Pleasure Guild, a 104-year-old organization committed to raising funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Hospice and Palliative Care program, recently presented a check totaling $468,249.00 to Dr. Steve Allen, CEO of Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Ohio Dominican University and Nationwide Children's Hospital Partnership Alters the Landscape of Sports Medicine in Central Ohio
Ohio Dominican University (ODU) is proud to announce a new partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to provide exceptional sports medicine services and education to student-athletes.
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Women's Board of Nationwide Children's Hospital to host Healthy Eating Habits Luncheon at Franklin Park Conservatory
Women’s Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s is hosting an informational luncheon called “Information Please!: Teaching Children Healthy Eating Habits” on Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Wexner Completes Seven Transformative Years as Nationwide Childrens Board Chair; Fischer Succeeds
After seven years as board chair of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Inc. and Nationwide Children’s Hospital – leading a period of unprecedented growth and success– Abigail Wexner stepped down as chair effective August 24.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Championship joins Web.com Tour Finals
Tournament Officials announced today a new name, date and format for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship. The Tournament, to be played the week of September 9-15, 2013, will help usher in a new era on the Web.com Tour as it will host the third of four tournaments that will
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Develops Prototype for Safer, Child-Resistant Spray Bottle
Researchers at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, in partnership with The Ohio State University have developed a prototype for child-resistant spray bottles for household cleaning products.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Honors Three Doctors with Career Contribution Award
Nationwide Children’s Hospital staff and friends gathered Wednesday, September 5, to honor three recipients of the 2012 Career Contribution Awards. The special distinction is awarded by Nationwide Children’s medical staff to a select few of its most highly respected peers.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Hosts Car Seat Safety Check October 13
Car seats save lives and they save your children’s lives. Unfortunately, it is estimated that 75 percent of car seats are installed incorrectly. K.I.S.S.
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New Intervention May Help Identify and Improve Care for Adolescents at Risk for Suicide
Investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center are hoping to better identify adolescents at risk for suicide and improve how these at-risk children receive follow up mental health treatment.
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New Tool Helps School Administrators Create a Comprehensive Academic Concussion Management Program for Student-Athletes
According to a recent study* by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a concussion sends students to the emergency room every five minutes in this country.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Earns Spot on the 2012 InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators Across America
For the second year in a row, Nationwide Children’s Hospital was named to the InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation’s most innovative users of business technology.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Sells Out For Sixth Straight Year
All 18,000 slots are filled for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon that will take place this Sunday, October 21, 2012. This marks the sixth straight year the event has sold out and the largest full marathon field in the history of the event.
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Study Suggests New Way to Prevent Recurrent Ear Infections
Eliminating bacteria’s DNA and boosting antimicrobial proteins that already exist may help prevent middle ear infections from reoccurring. These are the findings from a Nationwide Children’s Hospital study that examined how an immune defense protein common in the middle ear interacts
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Media Advisory: The 2012 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth Hosted by Nationwide Childrens Hospital
WHAT: The 2012 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth Hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital The only non-partisan, voter education forum dedicated to issues affecting children and youth WHEN: Friday, October 19, 2012 8 a.m.
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Kroger Makes $460,000 Contribution to Nationwide Childrens Hospital on Behalf of Customers and Associates
Kroger customers and associates have again proven they care about central Ohio children and their families by contributing $122,710.85 during Kroger’s second annual “Kids Come First” campaign.
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Exon-Skipping Shows Promise in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Results from a Phase IIb extension trial of the drug eteplirsen show an increased ability to walk in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy Eteplirsen, a drug that skips exon 51 of the dystrophin gene, may improve quality of life for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and slow disease
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Celebrates Completion of Seven-Year Campus Expansion, Largest Pediatric Expansion Project in U.S. History
As the City of Columbus celebrates its bicentennial, Nationwide Children’s Hospital celebrates the biggest achievement in its 120-year history, changing both the Columbus skyline and the future of pediatric care.
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Nationwide Childrens CEO to Co-Chair Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Event
Nationwide Children’s Hospital CEO Steve Allen, MD, will serve as co-chair of the first Transforming Duchenne Care workshop to be held June 27 and 28, 2012, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
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LOCATION CHANGE: The Campus Dedication Ceremony at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
WHAT: The Campus Dedication Ceremony at Nationwide Children’s Hospital After nearly seven years, the largest pediatric expansion project in U.S.
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Celebrex-Derived Drug Targets Common Childhood Bone Tumor
Jiayuh Lin, PhD, and colleagues at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have developed a drug to target the most common cancerous bone tumor in children, osteosarcoma, using a version of the FDA-approved drug, Celebrex.
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Study: Why Hot, Humid Air Triggers Symptoms in Patients with Mild Asthma
May is asthma awareness month, and with summer right around the corner, a study shows that doctors may be closer to understanding why patients with mild asthma have such difficulty breathing during hot, humid weather.
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Preeminent Tissue Engineering Team to Establish Program at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Christopher Breuer, MD, Toshiharu Shinoka, MD, PhD, and their tissue engineering team will be joining the faculty of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine this fall.
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Buy Your Rubber Duck Racers at Kroger for the First Ever Great Scioto Duck Race to Raise Funds for Pediatric Research
This Labor Day Weekend, something new is making waves. The Great Scioto Duck Race, organized by The Development Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will take place on Sunday, September 2 at Genoa Park on the Scioto Mile.
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Low Oxygen Levels May Decrease Life-Saving Protein in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital may have discovered a biological explanation for why low levels of oxygen advance spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) symptoms and why breathing treatments help SMA patients live longer.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital donates used kitchen equipment to Foodbank network
Partners across Mid-Ohio Foodbank’s network are reaping the benefits of a unique donation from Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Equipment from the hospital’s old kitchen was donated to help the Foodbank in its mission of feeding hungry people.
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SONGS FOR SOUND: Behind The Music
Join us for Songs for Sound: Behind The Music on Friday, September 21, 2012 at the Bluestone (583 East Broad St.). This intimate evening with the Nashville singer/songwriters directly benefits the ENT program at Nationwide Children’s.
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90th Anniversary of the TWIG Bazaar Slated for November 11 at Ohio Expo Center
Celebrating its 90th year, the TWIG Bazaar will offer attendees unique, handcrafted gifts and items as well as the beautiful Avenue of Trees and Wreaths 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2012 at the Lausche Building at the Ohio Expo Center.
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Seizure and Epilepsy Booklet Useful Resource for Parents of Children with Neurological Problems
In order to help educate families about childhood seizures, experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have developed a resource guide to help answer common questions about seizures and epilepsy in children and adolescents.
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Study: Gene Linked to Inflammation in the Aorta May Contribute to Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
A gene known to be involved in cancer and cardiovascular development may be the cause of inflammation in the most common form of aortic aneurysm and may be a key to treatment, according to research from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Breaks Participant Record
Near perfect running conditions, 25 patient champions from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 100-plus bands and entertainment along the course and a first-ever trip through Ohio Stadium for marathoners highlighted the 33rd annual race today.
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Poison Centers Save More Than $1.8 Billion Every Year
The Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and America’s 56 other poison centers save Americans more than $1.8 billion every year in medical costs and lost productivity, according to a report released last week by the American Association of Poison Control Centers
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Mouse Model Could Help Identify Viral Vectors that May Cause Tumors
Investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have identified a mouse model that could help evaluate the risk that viral vectors used in gene therapy might promote tumor formation as a side-effect. The study appears in Molecular Therapy.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Partners with Silicon Valley to Market High-End Diagnostic and Medical Research Software
The latest significant biomedical informatics technology is not coming from the biotech industry or a university. In fact, it’s coming from a children’s hospital.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Information Session on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents
On Tuesday, October 16, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host a Bariatric Surgery Information Session to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity. This session will begin at 5 p.m.
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Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Car Seat Safety Check
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hosts Car Seat Safety Check WHEN: Saturday, October 13, 2012 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. WHERE: Kohl’s 3360 Olentangy River Road, Columbus 43202 WHO/WHY: Car seats save lives and they save children’s lives.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Nationwide Children's Hospital Dedicates Family Lounge in CTICU in Honor of Kroger
Nationwide Children’s Hospital sees nearly 1 million patient visits every year. With a history of support, Kroger will present a $460,959.82 check to further Nationwide Children’s efforts to provide the highest quality of care for all children regardless of their ability to pay.
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Becker Hospital Review Names Dr. Steve Allen of Nationwide Childrens Hospital to its Top 100 Physician Leaders in Health Care List
Becker's Hospital Review recently released its list of 100 Physician Leaders of Hospitals and Health Systems which features some of the top physician leaders in health care including Steve Allen, MD, chief executive officer of Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Nationwide Childrens Specialists Collaborate on Manual of Pediatric Neurology
More than two dozen pediatric specialists from Nationwide Children’s Hospital contributed to the recently released “Manual of Pediatric Neurology,” published by World Scientific Publishing Co.
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Center for Injury Research and Policy Awarded CDC Injury Control Research Center Designation for an Additional Five Years
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has renewed the designation of the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital as one of the agency’s Injury Control Research Centers (ICRCs).
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Laughs Raise Money for Nationwide Childrens
Children receiving hospice care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will benefit from ticket sales to “Laughing, Living, Giving” — an event featuring live sketch comedy, a rock entertainment show, silent auction and raffle, as well as a cocktail buffet with complimentary beer
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TWIG of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announce Holiday Cards Artwork Contest
Is your child, grandchild, niece or nephew a budding artist? Have them submit holiday artwork for the 2012 Holiday Cards Contest! Each year, TWIG of Nationwide Children’s Hospital selects pieces of children’s artwork and creates beautiful holiday cards, which are then sold to raise
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Treating the Whole Person with Autism Conference Sets New Direction for Parent-Clinician Collaboration
Over 400 attendees from across the U.S. and around the world participated in the first national conference for families and professionals, “Treating the Whole Person with Autism: Comprehensive Care for Children and Adolescents with ASD.” Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism
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CDC Traumatic Brain Injury Study to Test Treatments, Examine Outcomes
Keith Yeates, PhD, director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been designated lead neuropsychologist for a five-year, multisite study of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among United States children, funded by the Centers for
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Kohls Donates More Than $300,000 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Support Community Education Program
Kohl’s Department Store, through the Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program, recently donated $301,046 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The donations were collected from Kohl’s stores located throughout central Ohio.
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'Cards for Kids' October 12 at Scioto Country Club Benefits Nationwide Childrens Hospital
TWIG III of Nationwide Children’s Hospital invites the public to their third annual Cards for Kids event Friday, October 12, 2012 at Scioto Country Club, 2196 Riverside Drive in Upper Arlington.
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Media Advisory: Kids Come First Campaign Kick-Off Celebrations at Three Central Ohio Kroger Locations
WHAT: “Kids Come First” Campaign Kick-Off Celebrations at Three Central Ohio Kroger Locations Kroger campaign benefits Nationwide Children’s Hospital; runs through June 30, 2012 WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 2012 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Dr. Randal Olshefski Appointed Section Chief of Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplantation at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Randal Olshefski, MD, recently was appointed chief of the Section of Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where he previously served as interim chief prior to January 2012.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: 'A Healthy You and 22Q' Conference Comes to Columbus
WHAT: 'A Healthy You and 22Q' Conference Comes to Columbus ‘22Q Mystery Bus’ to make a stop at the conference WHEN: Saturday, September 22, 2012, 8am to 4:30pm WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Education Center 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus WHO/WHY: This
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts 2nd Annual Small Baby Reunion
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hosts 2nd Annual Small Baby Reunion Small baby graduates celebrate with their families and the NICU staff WHEN: Sunday, September 9, 2012 1 to 4 p.m. *1:30 p.m. best media opportunity WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Stecker Auditorium 575 S.
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'Cards for Kids' Slated for October 18
TWIG III invites participants to ‘Deal A Hand’ for Nationwide Children’s Hospital by attending Cards for Kids on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Scioto Country Club, 2196 Riverside Drive in Upper Arlington.
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'Design Magic' to Benefit Safe Kids Central Ohio
The public is invited to hear “Design Magic” with renowned interior designer, Sally Morse on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the Worthington Hills Country Club, 920 Clubview Blvd. in Columbus. Tickets are $15 per person or two for $25 and proceeds benefit Safe Kids Central Ohio.
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Media Advisory: A special day for a Nationwide Childrens Hospital family as they prepare to move into newly built home
WHAT: A special day for a Nationwide Children’s Hospital family as they prepare to move into newly built home Nationwide Children’s Hospital partners with City of Columbus, United Way to build home near hospital to accommodate family’s needs WHEN: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 10
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Gail Besner, MD, Receives R01 Grant from National Institutes of Health to Continue Research on Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Gail Besner, MD, principal investigator in the Center for Perinatal Research in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been awarded a 4-year R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue her work on heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor (HB-EGF) and
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Media Advisory: Macys to Present Donation to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
WHAT: Macy’s to Present Donation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital Gift part of the Memorial Tournament Bears for Children’s Program WHEN: Friday, October 14, 2011 11:30 a.m. *11:15 a.m.
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Media Advisory: A Special Day for Those Who Cherish Every Day Survivorship Celebration
WHAT: A Special Day for Those Who Cherish Every Day Survivorship Celebration Nationwide Children’s Hospital cancer survivors celebrate with families, friends and hospital staff Sunday in Hilliard WHEN: Sunday, October 2, 2011 1:30 p.m. – media opportunity *event lasts until 5 p.m.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Clinical Trial to Use Drug to Boost Immune System Function in Critically Injured Children, May Prevent Infection
Thanks to funding from the National Institutes of Health, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will test the ability of a drug commonly used to improve immune function in pediatric cancer patients to help prevent hospital-acquired infection after severe trauma.
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Time Warner Cable, Mid Ohio to Donate Teddy Bears and Backpacks to Nationwide Children's Hospital Hematology/Oncology Unit
WHAT: Twenty employees from Time Warner Cable, Mid Ohio will donate custom made teddy bears and Connect A Million Minds backpacks to Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Unit staff for distribution to patients living with cancer.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Researchers Receive Neurology Award for Contribution to Clinical Neuroscience
Jerry Mendell, MD, director of the Center for Gene Therapy in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and his fellow researchers, are the latest recipients of the Annals of Neurology prize for an outstanding contribution to clinical neuroscience. The study which helped Dr.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Reminds Parents of Asthmatic Children to be Proactive This Flu and Allergy Season
With cold and flu season quickly approaching, and allergy season already upon us, doctors at Nationwide Children’s Hospital remind parents to take simple action steps that will protect their asthmatic children from having severe flare-ups.
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Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disorders Textbook Published
Two decades after the first edition, a third edition of the definitive textbook on stroke in children -- Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disorders -- has been published by Demos Medical Publishing of New York City. Lead author E.
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TWIG Bazaar Slated for November 13 at Ohio Expo Center
In its 89th year, the TWIG Bazaar is back and offers attendees the opportunity to purchase unique, handcrafted gifts created by TWIG members with all proceeds benefitting the Rehabilitation Unit at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The Bazaar will be held 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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AAPD Announces Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center Director
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized leader in children's oral health, today announced the appointment of Dr. Paul S. Casamassimo as Director of the AAPD Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center (POHRPC).
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The Diabetes Center at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Recognized by American Diabetes Association
The Diabetes Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital was awarded the prestigious American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for meeting National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education.
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The Center for Family Safety and Healing
The Family Violence Coalition at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has a new name. Effective immediately, it will be known as The Center for Family Safety and Healing.
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Survey details inconsistencies in how concussions are managed in high school athletes
Concussions account for nearly 15 percent of all sport-related injuries in high school athletes, according to researchers at Children's Hospital Boston.
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Study details the effects of computerized neurocognitive testing for high school athletes with concussions
Only 40% of United States (US) high schools use computerized neurocognitive tests when assessing sport-related concussions, according to researchers at Children’s Hospital Boston. This is unfortunate, as these neurocognitive assessments are capable of detecting incomplete recovery.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Transport Team Receives Award from the Association of Air Medical Services
The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) is proud to announce its 2011 Community Awards recipients. Each year, these national awards are presented to individuals and organizations that exemplify the best of the air-medical and critical-care-ground transport community.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Earns National Distinction as a Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Team
The Commission on the Approval of Teams of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) and the Cleft Palate Foundation (CPF) recently voted to fully approve the Cleft Lip and Palate Center and the Center for Complex Craniofacial Disorders at Nationwide Children’s Hospital as a
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Information Sessions on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents
On Tuesday, November 29 and Tuesday, December 13, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity. Both sessions begin at 5 p.m.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Announces New Surgeons Deans and Minneci to Lead Center for Surgical Outcomes Research
Katherine J. Deans, MD, MHSc, and Peter C. Minneci, MD, MHSc, have joined the Department of Pediatric Surgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and will co-direct the new Center for Surgical Outcomes Research (CSOR) at Nationwide Children’s.
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Ticket Sales Kick off for Seussical the Musical
Ticket sales began today for “Seussical,” presented by Pleasure Guild (PG) of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, with performances scheduled for March 2, 3 and 4, 2012, at the Palace Theatre in Columbus.
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"Christines Christmas" Concert Slated for December 10
During the holidays, we reflect on loved ones who have touched our lives and hearts. In 2003, Christine Wilson and four of her friends perished in a tragic arson near the campus of The Ohio State University.
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Bacteria Responsible for Middle Ear Infections, Pink Eye and Sinusitis May Protect Themselves by Stealing Immune Molecules
Bacteria responsible for middle ear infections, pink eye and sinusitis protect themselves from further immune attack by transporting molecules meant to destroy them away from their inner membrane target, according to a study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Eliminates Sugared-Sweetened Beverages from Campus
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, sweetened drinks are the primary source of added sugar in the daily diet of children. Each 12-ounce serving of a carbonated, sweetened soft drink contains the equivalent of 10 teaspoons of sugar and 150 calories.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Pilots GetWellNetwork
GetWellNetwork, Inc., today announced that Nationwide Children’s Hospital, ranked one of the best children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News and World Report, agreed to pilot GetWell Town as its possible bedside solution.
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New National Study Finds 34 Percent Increase in Number of Running-Related Injuries Among Children 6 to 18 Years Old Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments
Researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined running-related injuries among children and adolescents 6 to 18 years old and found that an estimated 225,344 cases were treated in U.S.
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Ohio Supercomputer Center, Nationwide Childrens use supercomputers to speed diagnoses
Worried about her high fever and severe abdominal pain, a young couple rushed their baby daughter to the emergency department of Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Unveils First Mobile Application
According to a recent Pew Internet & American Life Project survey, more than 80 percent of American adults own a cell phone, and about half of these users have used their cell phone at least once to get information they needed right away.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives Quality Care Award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
During a ceremony held November 5, 2011 in Anaheim, Calif., the Pulmonary Medicine team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital received the 2011 Quality Care Award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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Kinder Key Calls for Caroling Groups
Celebrate the holiday season by organizing a group of friends, family or co-workers to sing songs of cheer and bring new hope to young hearts for the annual Kinder Key holiday caroling drive – Caroling for a Cause.
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Columbus Physician Receives AMA Young Physician Award
The American Medical Association (AMA) today awarded Don Hayes, M.D., medical director of the Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, with the Dr. William Beaumont Award in Medicine.
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World AIDS Day Helps Community Remember the Past and Paves Steps for the Future
Hundreds of Central Ohioans will participate in World AIDS Day events on December 1. World AIDS Day, started in 1988, provides an opportunity for the community to raise funds, increase awareness about the HIV/AIDS epidemic, fight prejudice, and improve HIV education.
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Annette McClure Completes Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) Program
Annette McClure, Senior Marketing Strategist Tradeshows/Events at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has joined the ranks of the trade show industry’s top talent by completing EXHIBITOR’s Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) accreditation program, the only university-affiliated
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Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Announces New Brand
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® (www.CMNHospitals.org), formerly Children’s Miracle Network, announced today a new name and brand for its efforts in the United States.
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More Than 200 Nationwide Childrens Hospital Physicians Named to 2011-12 Best Doctors in America® List
More than 200 physicians from the medical staff of Nationwide Children’s Hospital have been highlighted nationally on the prestigious 2011-12 Best Doctors in America® list.
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Leading Autism Researchers Connected by New Ingram Fund
As the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports staggering increases in cases of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), top researchers in Columbus, Ohio, have an unprecedented opportunity to unlock and address this growing public health crisis thanks to the generosity of Bill Ingram, CEO
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Break Ground in 2011 for Second Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
In order to meet growing sports medicine and orthopedic service needs, Nationwide Children’s Hospital plans to open a second Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center.
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Patient-Derived Embryonic Stem Cells Help Deliver Good Genes in a Model of Inherited Blood Disorder
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital report a gene therapy strategy that improves the condition of a mouse model of an inherited blood disorder, Beta Thalassemia. The gene correction involves using unfertilized eggs from afflicted mice to produce a batch of embryonic stem cell lines.
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Bob Evans Farms and Nationwide Childrens Hospital Partner to Improve Pediatric Diabetes Care
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is proud to announce a partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to fund the Bob Evans Family Clinical Diabetes Pediatric Research Fund. Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
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Columbus Hospitals Awarded Grant for Neuroscience Trials
As part of a select group of 25 national clinical sites, The Ohio State University Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital received a seven year grant which supports clinical trials for neurologic diseases.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Earns Spot on the 2011 InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators Across America
Nationwide Children’s Hospital was named to the InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation’s most innovative users of business technology. Nationwide Children’s ranked 107 on the list.
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Study Finds that Childrens Asthma Care Measure Compliance is Not Associated with Reductions in Readmissions or Emergency Room Visits
One of three Children’s Asthma Care (CAC) core measures adopted by the Joint Commission shows no significant link between measure compliance and a decrease in asthma-related readmission or emergency care following an initial admission for treatment of asthma, according to a study in the
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Study Finds Orally-Fed Infants Experience More Instances of Acid Reflux than Tube-Fed Infants
Infants who are fed through a tube from the nasal cavity to the stomach are not at an increased risk for acid reflux events. However, that is not the case for infants who are orally-fed; these infants having a higher risk of developing acid reflux.
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Study: Children Experience Differing Changes One Year After a Siblings Death from Cancer
The majority of children experience personal changes and changes in relationships one year after their sibling has died from cancer; however, positive and negative changes are not universal.
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Shepherd Appointed Neonatology Section Chief at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Edward G. Shepherd, MD, has been appointed Chief of the Section of Neonatology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Shepherd has served as a neonatologist at Nationwide Children’s since 2005 while also holding a role as assistant professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State
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Songs for Sound: Behind The Music
Join us for Songs for Sound: Behind The Music on Friday, December 9, 2011 at the Bluestone (583 East Broad St.) from 7 to 11 p.m. This intimate evening with the Nashville singer/songwriters directly benefits the ENT program at Nationwide Children’s.
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Physicians at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Warn Consumers of the Dangers of Button Batteries
With the increasing production of electronic products in the consumer market, more button batteries are found in the home setting. From remote controls and watches to musical greeting cards and toys, these small, shiny objects are the perfect size for a curious child to swallow or even push into
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Kroger Matches Customer Contribution for $200,000 Donation to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Kroger customers confirmed “Kids Come First” when they donated $100,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, during Child Safety Month in September.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announces Successful Completion of Miracles At Play Challenge Supported by Nationwide Insurance and Wolfe Associates, Inc.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today the successful completion of the Miracles At Play challenge with 100,000 people signing up to support the movement, resulting in a $100,000 gift from Wolfe Associates, Inc.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital and Ohio State Researchers Design a Viral Vector to Treat a Genetic Form of Blindness
Researchers at Ohio State University Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have developed a viral vector designed to deliver a gene into the eyes of people born with an inherited, progressive form of blindness that affects mainly males.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Joins Autism Treatment Network
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been selected to join the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network (ATN), connecting Columbus with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the University of Missouri as the nation’s only ATN institutions in the Midwest region.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Open GI Clinic at Mansfield Close to Home Center
To help meet the growing demand of gastroenterology needs in the Mansfield area, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will open a Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition clinic at the Mansfield Close To HomeSM Center.
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SPAGIO and SPAGIO Cellars Presents Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars Slated for February 28
SPAGIO and SPAGIO Cellars announces its 14th Annual “Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars” to benefit the Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s, a program that supports the Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Program.
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Dr. Sudarshan Jadcherla Receives Pediatric Science Award from International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)
Sudarshan Jadcherla, MD, FRCPI, DCH, AGAF, was awarded the Senior Investigator, Pediatric Science Award at the 9th International Symposium on Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in early April. Dr.
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Merger Creates New Family Violence Coalition
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Board of Directors Chair Abigail Wexner announced today the merger of the Center for Child and Family Advocacy (CCFA) with the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence (CCAFV).
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Media Advisory: The inaugural Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide Insurance
WHAT The inaugural Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide Insurance. A new and unique philanthropic event in the central Ohio. Speakers will include Jack Nicklaus, LPGA Hall of Fame member and 2011 Memorial Tournament Honoree, Nancy Lopez and CBS golf commentator, David Feherty WHO Jack and
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Expands Plastic Surgery Services; Focuses on Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach
When it comes to plastic surgery, the changing of one’s physical appearance is normally just the first step of a long process. Expert surgery is only the beginning, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital recognizes the importance of caring for the whole child.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Information Session on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents
On Tuesday, April 26, 2011, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host a Bariatric Surgery Information Session to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity. The session begins at 5 p.m.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Enlists Medical Animatics to Launch Innovative Child Safety Game
Medical Animatics, a 3D animation company, was asked by Ohio based Nationwide Children’s Hospital to provide the technology component expertise for the hospital’s “Play It Safe” innovative educational flash game for youth.
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New National Study Finds Increase in Football-Related Injuries Among Youth
A new study conducted by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that an estimated 5.25 million football-related injuries among children and adolescents between 6 and 17 years of age were treated in U.S.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Study Identifies Second Gene Associated with Specific Congenital Heart Defects
A gene known to be important in cardiac development has been newly associated with congenital heart malformations that result in obstruction of the left ventricular outflow tract.
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New charity event brings to life Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Childrens Hospital alliance
The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance introduced today the inaugural Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide Insurance, a new tradition that brings to life the recently established alliance between the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide
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Public Invited to Join Credit Unions for Marching Miles Event to Support Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Credit Unions throughout Columbus and surrounding areas are hosting a walk to benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Anyone interested in contributing is encouraged to participate in the walk to be held on Monday, April 4.
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The Ohio State University Medical Center Testing New Approach for Aortic Valve Stenosis
A new approach to aortic valve replacement holds promise for better outcomes and more treatment options for patients who are considered inoperable today.
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2011 BIA Parade of Homes Slated for June 11 - 26
The 2011 Parade of Homes, presented by the Building Industry Association (BIA) of central Ohio, will run Saturday, June 11 through Sunday, June 26 at Olentangy Falls in Delaware, Ohio. The BIA/Fifth Third Bank Preview Party will take place 6 – 10 p.m. Friday, June 10.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Adds Three to Neonatology Team
Nationwide Children’s Hospital welcomes three new neonatologists to the Section of Neonatology: Thomas Bartman, MD, PhD, Susan Lynch, MD, and Nehal Parikh, DO, MS.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Reminds Parents to Stay Alert During Holidays
The holidays are an exciting and busy time of year as parents race to finish the shopping, decorating and baking. As the number of days left in the calendar year winds down, be sure to allow plenty of time in that hectic schedule for playing with your child and sharing holiday traditions as a
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Media Advisory: Christines Christmas Saturday Evening
WHAT: “Christine’s Christmas” Saturday Evening Concert honors and celebrates the life of Christine Wilson; benefits the Burn Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital WHEN: Saturday, December 10, 2011 8 p.m. – media opportunity *doors open at 7 p.m.
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Investigators to Study a New Way to Assess Heart Function in Children on Life Support
Investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are evaluating a new way to assess cardiac function while children are supported by mechanical life support, thanks to a $110,000 two-year grant from the American Heart Association.
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Media Advisory: 2nd Annual Bariatric Surgery Celebration
WHAT: 2nd Annual Bariatric Surgery Celebration Bariatric surgery patients and families welcomed back to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to celebrate their successes WHEN: Monday, December 12, 2011 6 p.m.
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Dr. Gary Smith Receives CPSC Chairmans Circle of Commendation Award
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Chairman Inez Tenenbaum has awarded the first Chairman’s Circle of Commendation Awards to five individuals and groups for their exceptional contributions to consumer product safety.
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Dr. Don Hayes Appointed Medical Director of Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Programs at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Don Hayes, MD, MS, MEd, recently joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital as medical director of the Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant programs. He comes to Nationwide Children’s from the University of Kentucky Medical Center where he served as the medical director of various programs
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Ohio Healthy Weight Outcomes Coalition Part of Elite Group Participating in National Program
With obesity levels in the United States at all-time highs, healthcare leaders are working together to address local concerns through “Collaborate for Healthy Weight,” a nationwide initiative led by the National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Quality (NICHQ) and the Health
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Dental Health Experts at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Remind Parents About Scheduling Infants for Dental Visits
While infants under 12 months old may only have a few teeth, experts say they should been seen by a dentist within the first year of life. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s revised guidelines on infant oral health recommend infants 6 to 12 months old should to be seen by a
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Tobias Elected Chairperson-Elect of AAP Section on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine has elected Joseph D. Tobias, MD, FAAP, Chief of the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, to the position of Chairperson-Elect. Dr.
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Doctors deliver high-tech training to Central America
Two surgeons from Central Ohio recently traveled to Nicaragua on a humanitarian mission to treat children with serious ear, nose and throat conditions.
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Media Advisory: Brain Injury Town Hall to be held at Nationwide Children's Hospital
WHAT: The town hall is part of the Sarah Jane Brain Project’s 40+ state national brain injury tour. This particular event will be a panel discussion addressing “Community Reintegration after Traumatic Brain Injury.” WHEN: Friday, March 11, 2011 2:00 p.m.
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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.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Named Semi-Finalist for TechColumbus Innovation Awards
On Thursday, February 2, 2012 the annual TechColumbus Innovation Awards will showcase Central Ohio’s many achievements by honoring its top innovators. It is a night of networking, prestige, and celebration. Winners in 13 award categories will be announced to an audience of 1,100+ attendees.
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Distinguished Guests Recognized at Youth Sports Safety Summit for Contributions to Education, Research and Legislation
The Youth Sports Safety Alliance is dedicated to bringing attention to the issue of safety in youth sports. With 65 member organizations, there are literally hundreds of individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing preventive measures and interventions.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Information Session on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents
On Monday, March 28, 2011, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host a Bariatric Surgery Information Session to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity. The session begins at 5 p.m.
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Media Advisory: Read Across America Celebration at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
WHAT: Read Across America Celebration at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Ohio First Lady Karen Waldbillig Kasich to participate in literacy event with more than 100 head start children from Franklin County WHEN: Friday, March 4, 2011 1:15 p.m.
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Pedal-with-Pete Foundation Donates $28,000 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital for Cerebral Palsy Research
In August 2010, the Pedal-with-Pete Foundation hosted its annual Ride for Pete’s Sake Bike Ride to raise awareness for Cerebral Palsy. With more than 630 riders, attendees raised more than $40,000 for Cerebral Palsy research.
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New National Study Finds Boxing Injuries on the Rise; Youth Head Injury Rates Also Concerning
The risk and nature of injury in the sport of boxing has generated a great deal of controversy in the medical community, especially in relation to youth boxing.
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U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Celebrates Quality Improvement Efforts, Patient Safety Results with Ohio Hospitals
An effort to improve quality and make Ohio the safest state in the nation for health care has garnered national attention. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius visited Nationwide Children’s Hospital today to celebrate the achievements of Solutions for Patient Safety,
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Winifred Payne of Nationwide Children's Hospital Receives Award from Lifeline of Ohio
Several individuals and institutions were honored Saturday, March 5, 2011 by Lifeline of Ohio for their roles in saving lives through organ and tissue donation.
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$1.9 Million NIH Grant Supports Research in the Most Common Soft Tissue Tumor in Children
A nearly $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will help investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital search for biomarkers that may be linked to the development and outcome of hemangiomas, the most common soft tissue tumor in children.
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Keith Yeates of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives Arthur Benton Award
Keith Yeates, PhD (43085), director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and chief of Psychology at Nationwide Children’s, is the latest recipient of the Arthur Benton Award from the International Neuropsychological Society
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Media Advisory: Giant Children to Invade Downtown Columbus on Valentines Day
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital to launch “Miracles At Play,” with the unveiling of a dramatic new downtown wallscape donated by Nationwide.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Break Ground in 2011 for First, Suburban Surgery Center in Westerville
To help accommodate the growth of pediatric surgical services, Nationwide Children’s Hospital plans to open its first suburban surgery center. Located in Westerville, Ohio, the center will be an extension of the current surgery services on the main campus, giving patient families another
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: March is National Athletic Training Month
To Air: March 2011 Contact: Media Relations Nationwide Children’s Hospital (614) 355-0495 March is National Athletic Training Month and the Sports Medicine staff at Nationwide Children's Hospital reminds parents that only a physician or athletic trainer may clear an athlete to return to
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Launches Miracles At Play
Today, on Valentines Day, Nationwide Children’s Hospital joined with partners from Nationwide Insurance and the City of Columbus to introduce “Miracles At Play” – what the hospital hopes to be a community-wide movement aimed at celebrating the many miracles that take place
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Accepted to Neonatal Research Network
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been accepted to join an elite group of research centers dedicated to studying neonatal medicine. The Neonatal Research Network, developed by the National Institute of Child Health and Development (NICHD), is comprised of 18 research centers focused around
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New Study Conducted by Nationwide Childrens Hospital Finds Compounds Show Promise in Blocking STAT3 Signaling As Treatment for Osteosarcoma
A study appearing in the journal Investigational New Drugs and conducted by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, discovered that two new small molecule inhibitors are showing promise in blocking STAT3, a protein linked to the most common malignant bone tumor, osteosarcoma.
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2011 BIA Parade of Homes CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
TWIG of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is searching for volunteers for the 2011 BIA Parade of Homes slated for June 11-26 at Olentangy Falls in Delaware, Ohio. Volunteers are being sought to serve as hosts in select homes during the Parade.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Researchers Receive NIH Grant for the Move Toward Clinical Trials Targeting the Lysosomal Storage Disease MPSIIIB
Investigators at Nationwide Children’s have received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to help move a therapy for MPS IIIB that has been shown effective in mice toward clinical trials in humans.
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Columbus Hyundai Dealers Join Hyundai Motor America to Support Childhood Cancer Research Through 2011 Hope on Wheels Program
The Columbus Hyundai Dealers joined Hyundai Motor America today in awarding Nationwide Children’s Hospital with a Hyundai Scholar Grant in the amount of $50,000. The funds will be given to Dr.
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As Budget Battles Are Waged, Central Ohio Family Speaks Out for Preserving Childrens Access to Care
One Pickerington family is bringing their story of heartache and hope to Washington D.C. this month to help Congress understand the importance of protecting pediatric care in face of growing budget concerns.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Receives Nonprofit IT Creativity Awards from GroundWork group
Eleven Central Ohio nonprofits were honored and the nonprofit community was celebrated this afternoon at GroundWork group Columbus’s inaugural Nonprofit IT Creativity Awards before a crowd of 200 nonprofit organization representatives, business and community leaders at the OSU Fawcett Center
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Junior Golf Classic Slated for July 18 at The Ohio State University Golf Club
The 19th Annual Junior Golf Classic, presented by the Women’s Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is set for Monday, July 18, 2011 at The Ohio State University Golf Club, Gray Course, and is open and free to spectators. Event proceeds benefit Nationwide Children’s.
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Human-Cell-Derived Model of ALS Provides a New Way to Study the Majority of Cases
For decades, scientists have studied a laboratory mouse model that develops signs of the paralyzing disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) as they age.
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New Study Helps Clarify Symptoms and Characteristics of Acid Reflux in Neonates
Modifying stomach acid levels may not be enough to treat symptoms in neonates suspected of having gastroesophageal reflux disease. According to a study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, this is the first study to classify reflux and its associated symptoms in neonates based on how and what
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New Program Educates Teachers about Working with Students Post-Concussion
According to a recent study by the American Academy of Pediatrics, concussions among middle and high school students are skyrocketing sending more than 100,000 adolescents and children a year to the emergency room.
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Catheterization Recommended for Treating Pediatric Heart Conditions
Doctors should consider using catheterization as a treatment tool in addition to its established role in diagnosing children with heart defects, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement.
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Media Advisory: Kick-Off Planting Party for New Community Garden Located Near Nationwide Childrens Hospital
WHAT: Kick-Off Planting Party for New Community Garden Located Near Nationwide Children’s Hospital Garden intended for neighbors, community of the hospital; maintained by Nationwide Children’s employees through the summer months WHEN: Saturday, May 14, 2011 8:30 a.m.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Ironton Close To HomeSM Center and ChildLab Moves to New Site in South Point, Ohio
Effective, May 2, 2011, the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Close To HomeSM Center in Ironton, Ohio will move to 55 Township Road, 508E, South Point, Ohio 45680 for approximately six months.
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Lavender Ribbons Hosts a dvine affair June 3
Lavender Ribbons, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for cancer support in central Ohio including cancer support offered at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will host a d’vine affair Friday, June 3, 2011.
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Fairfield Medical Center Uses Telemedicine Technology
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Fairfield Medical Center have come together to provide families from rural areas the chance to benefit from the pediatric expertise Nationwide Children’s specialists have to offer.
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Joliet Franciscan Sisters announce the 2011 Honorees of the Mother Alfred Moes Award and The Franciscan Heritage Award
The Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate of Joliet, Illinois, are pleased to announce the 2011 honorees for the Mother Alfred Moes Award and The Franciscan Heritage Award. Among the honorees are three from the Joliet-area and a Columbus, Ohio, resident.
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Media Advisory: Countdown Celebration for the Opening of the New Main Hospital at Nationwide Children's
WHAT: Countdown Celebration for the Opening of the New Main Hospital at Nationwide Children’s Hospital unveils new look and new design elements as part of less than one year to go celebration WHEN: Monday, August 22, 2011 10 a.m.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Information Sessions on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents
On Tuesday, August 30 and Tuesday, September 6, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity. Both sessions begin at 5 p.m.
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MEDIA ALERT: CareSource Presents "The Best Defense is a Strong Offense" Dominique Wilkins Visits Nationwide Children's Hospital to Educate Families on Diabetes Management
CareSource presents “The Best Defense is a Strong Offense” with NBA Hall of Famer and former player of the Atlanta Hawks, Dominique Wilkins. This event is free and open to the public.
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Nationwide Childrens Counts Down to New Campus Opening
Today, Nationwide Children’s Hospital marked a major milestone toward the opening of its expanded downtown campus by unveiling concepts for new hospital interiors, outdoor green space as well as a refreshed identity and logo.
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Media Advisory: Songs for Sound Event Friday Evening at the Bluestone
WHAT: “Songs for Sound” Event Friday Evening at the Bluestone Event benefits the ENT program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital WHEN: Friday, December 9, 2011 7-11 p.m. – media opportunity WHERE: Bluestone 583 East Broad St.
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Program at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Improves Neurodevelopmental Outcomes and Lowers Readmissions
The use of an interdisciplinary team approach has led to better outcomes for infants who suffer from bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), the most common pulmonary complication of prematurity.
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BRAVO! Donates $11,877 to Nationwide Children's Hospital
BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, a BRAVO I BRIO Restaurant Group concept, donated $11,877 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to celebrate BBRG’s new partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as well as their new restaurant at Lennox Town Center, which opened on February 9, 2011.
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Evening of Hope Featuring Edwin McCain to Benefit the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The Eighth Annual “Evening of Hope” to benefit the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2011, at 8 p.m. at Bon Vie Bistro and Wine Bar, located at Easton Town Center.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Sports Medicine Provides Recommendations for Return-to-Play After Sustaining a Concussion
The number of kids who participate in youth sports has grown exponentially over the last 10 years, which gives way to the importance of athletic trainers who care for injuries that may occur.
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Ride 4 Autism Bike Tour Slated for April 30
The 5th Annual Ride 4 Autism, presented by Cyclist Connection, will be held on Saturday, April 30 in Canal Winchester. This year, all proceeds will benefit patients and families served at the Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Moss Appointed Surgeon-in-Chief at Nationwide Children's Hospital
R. Lawrence Moss, MD, has been named Surgeon-in-Chief at Nationwide Children's Hospital, effective February 1, 2011. He will also be appointed Professor of Surgery at The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Medicine and will serve as the primary surgical liaison between Nationwide
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Dr. William E. Shiels, II, Awarded the Dr. Floyd J. Trenery Memorial Medal at the American Osteopathic College of Radiology (AOCR) Convention
William E. Shiels, II, DO, FAOCR, was awarded the 2011 Dr. Floyd J. Trenery Memorial Medal at the American Osteopathic College of Radiology (AOCR) Annual Convention held in Palm Beach, Florida in early April. The Dr. Floyd J.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Selected a 2011 Leapfrog Top Children's Hospital
The Leapfrog Group’s annual class of top hospitals – 65 from a field of nearly 1200 – was announced yesterday in Washington, D.C., and included Nationwide Children’s Hospital on the list of only ten children’s hospitals.
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Board Member of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Receives National Leadership Award From Peers
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society honored one of its board members, Marcie Rehmar Rogell, with a National Leadership Award, at a special awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, March 18, 2007.
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'An Evening of Hope' Event to Benefit Center for Child and Family Advocacy
An Evening of Hope will be hosted by Abigail and Les Wexner to benefit the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Columbus Childrens Hospital. Slated for Saturday, April 14, 2007, the event is underwritten by Easton Community Foundation and Bravo! Development, Inc.
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Columbus Childrens Research Institute Plays Major Role in Autism Genome Project
Preliminary results from the largest genome scan ever attempted in autism research have just been published in Nature Genetics. Investigators from Columbus Childrens Research Institute at Columbus Childrens Hospital, joined scientists from around the world to form the first-of-its-kind autism
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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.
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Healthy Lifestyles and Weight Management Educational Program Offered for Parents and Children
Columbus Childrens Hospital and the YMCA of Central Ohio are offering a four-week educational program Healthy Lifestyles Weight Management beginning April 17.
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Columbus Childrens Research Institute Selects Rescentris for Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software
Rescentris, the leading provider of electronic lab notebook (ELN) software for the life sciences industry, today announced that Columbus Childrens Research Institute (CCRI) has selected its award-winning Collaborative Electronic Research FrameworkTM (CERF) solution for their electronic lab
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Call for Artists and Sponsors for Via Colori in September
Via Colori®, a street painting festival, will be held Saturday, September 8 through Sunday, September 9, 2007 at Goodale Park in Columbus. The festival showcases more than 150 artists, professional and amateur, who paint original masterpieces in a pastel medium on the streets.
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Columbus Childrens Hospital Endorses Senate Bill to Address Need for Quality and Performance Measures for Childrens Health Care
Columbus Children’s Hospital has endorsed a bill to provide federal authority and $100 million over five years to invest in the development and testing of quality measures for children’s health care.
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Wizard of Oz Production This Weekend at the Palace Theater
Grab your ruby slippers and follow the yellow brick road to the Wizard of Oz Friday through Sunday, March 9-11 at the Palace Theater, 34 W. Broad St., Columbus.
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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.
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Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon Slated for April 19-21
Tune in! And turn it up! Radio One Columbus goes on the air to fight childhood cancer Thursday, April 19 through Saturday, April 21. Columbus Childrens Hospital is the beneficiary of the three-day 2nd Annual Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon to support its cancer and blood disease programs and research.
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Media Advisory: Pinwheels in the Park Kick-Off Monday
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Pinwheels in the Park Kick-OffKick-off ceremony for the 3rd Annual Pinwheels for Prevention CampaignWHEN: Monday, April 2, 2007 10 a.m.
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Ohio State and Children's Form Perinatal Care Program
A collaboration between Ohio State University Medical Center and Columbus Childrens Hospital offers a unified source of medical care for unborn babies who require specialized attention before, during and after pregnancy.The new Perinatal Care Center joins together physicians from the maternal-fetal
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An Evening with Bruce Hornsby to Benefit the Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Columbus Childrens Hospital
“An Evening With Bruce Hornsby” at Digger & Finch Grille & Pub in Dublin will benefit the Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Columbus Children’s Hospital.
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Prevent Child Abuse Ohio and the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Childrens Hospital Sponsor Reception
M E D I A A D V I S O R YWHAT: Prevent Child Abuse Ohio and the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Childrens Hospital are sponsoring a reception in conjunction with the Ohio Domestic Violence Network to honor county initiatives on behalf of Ohios children.WHEN: Thursday, April 26, 2007 from
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Protecting Ohios Children 2007 Conference
M E D I A A D V I S O R YWHAT: Protecting Ohios Children 2007 ConferenceWHEN: Friday, April 27, 2007 from 9am to 4pmWHERE: The Conference Center at NorthPointe9243 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH 43035TOPICS: I am the Child that the Village Helped to RaiseThe Ohio Childrens Trust FundA Personal
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American Equity Mortgage Presents $250,000 Gift to Columbus Childrens Hospital
American Equity Mortgage, one of the leading mortgage bankers in the country, presented a check for $250,000 to Columbus Childrens Hospital Tuesday, May 1 during a reception at Childrens Hospital.
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Columbus Childrens Hospital Reach Out and Read Program Book Drive Celebration
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Columbus Childrens Hospital Reach Out and Read Program Book Drive Celebration WHEN: Tuesday, March 20, 2007; 1:50 p.m. media opportunityWHERE: Ohio at Kent Elementary School Gymnasium1414 Gault St.Columbus, Ohio 43205ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: With more than 3,100 Reach Out and
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Media Advisory: Planting of the Pinwheels Sunday
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Planting of the PinwheelsCommunity event with the planting of 7,244 pinwheels for 3rd Annual Pinwheels for Prevention campaignWHEN: Sunday, April 1, 2007 media opportunityPlanting will begin at 1 p.m.
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Ohio Boy Receives Gift of Hearing
Although born deaf, 15-month old Jonah Knueve is now able to hear his parents voices. Weeks before his first birthday, Knueve became one of only a handful of children in the country under the age of one to receive simultaneous, bilateral cochlear implants.Doctors at Columbus Childrens Hospital
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2007 BIA Parade of Homes to Run June 9-24
The 2007 Parade of Homes, presented by the Building Industry Association (BIA) of central Ohio, will run from Saturday, June 9 to Sunday, June 24 at Pinnacle in Grove City, Ohio.
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Study Published in JAMA Finds Benefits of Antidepressants Out-Weigh Risks in Treating Pediatric Depression and Anxiety Disorders
According to a new study, conducted by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Columbus Childrens Hospital researchers and published in the April 18 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), there is more information for parents about the risks and benefits of
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Childrens Miracle Network Telethon June 2-3
Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Telethon celebrates its 25th anniversary on air with WBNS10-TV Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3, 2007. All local segments of the Telethon will be broadcast live from Columbus Children’s Hospital – offering a “behind the scenes” view --
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Media Advisory: Pleasure Guild S.A.F.E. Program Bike Helmet Event Thursday
M E D I A A D V I S O R YWHAT: Pleasure Guild S.A.F.E. Program Bike Helmet EventFree Bike Helmets for S.A.F.E. Program Preschool ParticipantsExplore COSI little kidspace®Visits with Stinger from the Columbus Blue JacketsWHEN: Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 10 a.m.WHERE: COSI Columbus333 West Broad
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Ladder-Related Injuries Increasing in the U.S.
Falls from ladders can result in serious injury and affect people of all ages. The general public is at risk for ladder injuries, yet receives little, if any, instruction on ladder use and safety.
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Targeted Genetics and its Collaborators Reports Advances in HIV Vaccine Manufacturing Capabilities at ASGT
Targeted Genetics Corporation (Nasdaq: TGEN) announced today that its academic collaborators at Columbus Childrens Research Institute (CCRI) and Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) presented data describing a novel cell line-based method for manufacturing AAV-based vaccines.
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Media Advisory: An Evening with Bruce Hornsby to Benefit the Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Columbus Childrens Hospital Friday
M E D I A A D V I S O R YWHAT: An Evening with Bruce Hornsby to Benefit the Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Columbus Childrens HospitalWHEN: Friday, May 18, 2007, doors open at 6pm; 8pm concertWHERE: Digger & Finch Grille & Pub in DublinWHO: Three-time Grammy Award
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OSU Alum, Milwaukee Bucks Player Michael Redd Honorary Chair of Woody Hayes Celebrity Golf Classic
Legendary Buckeye football coach Woody Hayes taught those he coached to pay forward. Student-athletes at The Ohio State University (OSU) have since continued that tradition off the field/court and in their communities.
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Stimulator Device Offers Treatment Option for Children with Incontinence
Incontinence is typically a condition associated with adults; however, many children also struggle with incontinence – bladder, bowel or both. In order to help these children, doctors at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have turned to a device, typically used in adult patients, to help
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BuckeyeThon Raises More Than $608,000 for Nationwide Childrens Hospital
BuckeyeThon, the annual dance marathon, which took place Friday and Saturday in the Ohio Union on the campus of The Ohio State University, raised $608,623 for Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital — an increase of nearly 34 percent from
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Study: Monitoring of Immune Function in Critically Ill Children with Influenza Reveals Severe Immune Suppression in Non-Survivors
Investigators from 15 children’s medical centers, including Nationwide Children’s Hospital, observed and evaluated critically ill children with influenza to evaluate the relationships between levels of systemic inflammation, immune function and likelihood to die from the illness.
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Dr. Kan Hor Appointed Pediatric Cardiologist, Director of Cardiac MRI in The Heart Center at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Kan N. Hor, MD, recently was appointed as a pediatric cardiologist in The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and as The Heart Center’s Director of Cardiac MRI. Dr.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Announces New Mobile Car Seat App
Car seats save lives and choosing the correct car seat, accompanied by correct installation, are two of the most important things adults can do to keep the children in their lives safe.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Ranks on Parents Magazines 10 Best Childrens Hospitals List
Parents magazine announced today its exclusive list of the 10 Best Children’s Hospitals, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital ranked 9th overall on the 2013 list. The list provides a comprehensive family-focused, data-driven comparison of pediatric facilities.
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New Study Finds Increase in Dance-Related Injuries Among Children and Adolescents in the U.S.
Dance is a beautiful form of expression, but it could be physically taxing and strenuous on the human body, particularly for children and adolescents.
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New Study Finds Water Tubing-Related Injuries Up 250 Percent
Water tubing, a recreational activity in which participants ride an inner tube which is pulled behind a boat by a tow rope, has grown in popularity in recent years. Unfortunately, the number of injuries related to this activity has also increased.
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Five Marketing and Public Relations Internships Offered Summer 2013 at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
TO APPLY To apply for a summer internship in Marketing and Public Relations at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, go to www.nationwidechildrens.org/healthcare-career-opportunities.
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Blanchard Valley Health System Partners with Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have joined hands in a collaborative partnership. This partnership allows pediatric and neonatal patients at Blanchard Valley Hospital to receive the expertise and resources offered by Nationwide Children's in
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Registration Open for Junior Golf Classic Slated for July 8 at The Ohio State University Golf Club
Registration is open for the 21st Annual Junior Golf Classic slated for Monday, July 8, 2013 at The Ohio State University Golf Club – Gray Course. The event is organized by the Women’s Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital with proceeds benefitting the hospital.
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OSU Alum, ESPN Analyst Joey Galloway Named Honorary Chair of Woody Hayes Celebrity Classic
Legendary Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes taught those he coached to “pay forward.” Joey Galloway, former wide receiver on the 1991-94 Ohio State football team, is doing just that by accepting the honorary chairmanship of the 37th Annual Woody Hayes Celebrity Classic slated for
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Local Business Owners Pay It Forward to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Two local businesses have raised nearly $10,000 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Owner of Reverse Vanity Spa, Nicole DiTommaso, and Jacob Neal of Jacob Neal Salon, hosted a fundraiser last month – the “Diamond Society” event – in an effort to pay it forward to
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First-Year Partnership Yields Nearly $1 Million For Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Ohio’s largest marathon will celebrate the first year of its new charitable partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital with a 50-percent hike in financial support from the Columbus Marathon’s board to the hospital.
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Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Dedicates New Helicopter
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Dedicates New Helicopter Helicopter dedicated to neonatal and pediatric transports receives official blessing; up-close look at new aircraft WHEN: Wednesday, January 30 *10:15 a.m.
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Di Lorenzo Appointed President-elect of the North American Society for Pediatrics Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
Carlo Di Lorenzo, MD, chief of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology has been appointed President-elect of the North American Society for Pediatrics Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN), the largest society in the world dedicated to serving pediatric gastroenterology and
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Dr. Daniel B. Herz Named Director of Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Daniel B. Herz, MD, a pediatric urological surgeon, has joined the Section of Urology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital as director of Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Expand Transport Services
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is expanding their critical care transport services by establishing a fully dedicated helicopter for neonatal and pediatric transports.
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Wal-Mart Raises $10 Million for Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals During May Campaign Including $84,424.74 for Columbus Childrens Hospital
The following clarification is reflected in the news release:Wal-Mart and Sams Club associates, customers and members in Central Ohio raised $84,424.74 of the $10 million total for Columbus Children's Hospital during the month of May.
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Wal-Mart Raises $10 Million for Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals During May Campaign Including $84,424.74 for Columbus Childrens Hospital
Childrens Miracle Network announced today that Wal-Mart and Sams Club associates met their goal to raise $10 million during the month of May in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their partnership with Childrens Miracle Network.
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More than 200 Physicians from Nationwide Childrens Hospital Named to Best Doctors in America® List
More than 200 physicians from Nationwide Children’s Hospital appear on the Best Doctors in America® List for 2013, officials announced recently. Only five percent of doctors in America earn this prestigious honor, decided by impartial peer review.
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Study Presented before the American Headache Society Finds Parents May Play Role in their Kids Migraine Headache Pain
According to preliminary results of an ongoing study at Columbus Childrens Hospital, to be presented at the American Headache Societys June meeting in Chicago, parents of adolescents with migraines may have an influence on the level of pain reported.
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Sophias Cure Foundation Donates $650,000 in 2012 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Brian Kaspar, PhD, principal investigator in the Center for Gene Therapy at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, along with a team of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) researchers and clinicians, received $650,000 in grants in 2012 from Sophia’s Cure Foundation for SMA
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New Appointments Strengthen Perinatal Programs at Nationwide Childrens Hospital and The Ohio State University
Catalin S. Buhimschi, MD, has been appointed Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Ohio State University and Irina A.
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Study: Bariatric Surgery in Extremely Obese Adolescents
This time of year many people make resolutions to live a healthier lifestyle, exercise more, lose weight and eat better. For the adolescents who are extremely obese in this country, diet and exercise alone often are not enough to get their weight down.
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BuckeyeThon Raises More Than $608,000 for Nationwide Childrens Hospital
BuckeyeThon, the annual dance marathon, which took place Friday and Saturday in the Ohio Union on the campus of The Ohio State University, raised $608,623 for Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital — an increase of nearly 34 percent from
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2013 Technology Showcase Presented by The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Office of Technology Commercialization in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present the “2013 Technology Showcase” Thursday, March 14, 2013 from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Media Advisory: Exclusive Performance of Peter Pan for Patients of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Sunday
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y WHAT: Exclusive Performance of “Peter Pan” for Patients of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sunday Cast members of the play, presented by Pleasure Guild, an auxiliary of Nationwide Children’s, will take patients on a journey to “Neverland”
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SOMC Partnering with Nationwide Childrens Hospital for Pediatrics, Neonatal Care
Southern Ohio Medical Center has announced it will be partnering with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to bring additional resources and care to pediatric and neonatal patients.
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The Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament and Post Party Slated for March 9
TWIG III of Nationwide Children’s Hospital invites the public to their 12th annual Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament and Post Party event on Saturday, March 9, 2013. All proceeds from the event will benefit the pediatric cancer program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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MacDonald Appointed Associate Editor of The Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine
James MacDonald, MD, has been appointed an associate editor of the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, effective immediately. MacDonald is a physician with Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Family Medicine at The Ohio
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Families of SMA and Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announce Multi-Million Dollar Award from NINDS to Advance CNS-Directed Gene Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Elk Grove Village, IL) announce the award of a multi-million dollar cooperative agreement from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) to advance a gene therapy development program for Spinal
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Media Alert: Nationwide Childrens to Receive Stuffed Bunny Donations from Local H&R Block Thursday
PHOTO OPP: For Further Information Contact: Lisa Patterson, 816-305-4421, lisa.patterson@hrblock.com WHAT: Associates and clients will celebrate Easter a few days early when they make a donation of nearly 500 stuffed bunnies to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. WHEN: 3 p.m.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital to Collaborate in Healthy New Albany Center
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will be providing services in the Healthy New Albany Center when the building opens in 2014. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has already committed to bringing services to the Healthy New Albany program.
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Round-Up for Nationwide Childrens Friday, March 22 at Central Ohio Speedway Locations
Score big for Nationwide Children’s Hospital on Friday, March 22, 2013! On Friday, all central Ohio Speedway locations will be asking customer’s to “Round-Up” their purchases and donate to Nationwide Children’s.
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Public Service Announcements: National Poison Prevention Week March 17-23, 2013
15-second Every day, four people die in Ohio due to misuse and abuse of prescription medications. Take a pledge during Poison Prevention Week to keep your family safe! For more information visit the Central Ohio Poison Center’s Facebook Page or call the toll free Poison Help line at
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce 2013 Patient Champions, Addition of Encore Mile
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce its field of “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26.2 miles on this year’s course.
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Dr. Ivor Hill Named Director of Celiac Disease Center at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Ivor Hill, MD, MB, ChB, DCH, FCP(SA), FAAP, pediatric gastroenterologist, has been named medical director of the Celiac Disease Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr.
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Tips to Safely Eat Gluten-Free at a Summer Cookout from Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Celiac Nutrition Expert
Grilling out, particularly pot-luck style, can make gluten-free summer barbeques challenging for families with children who are living with celiac disease.
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Columbus Area Child and Family Travel to Capitol Hill to Push for Childrens Health Care Access and Research
One local family is taking their story to Capitol Hill to deliver an important message to their members of Congress. Nationwide Children’s Hospital patient, Patrick Bibbee, 2 (Columbus, 43235), and his family will join nearly 30 other child patients and their families to meet with members of
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Develops First Pediatric-Focused Diabetes Calculator
Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently developed an online resource to help parents manage their child’s diabetes more effectively and care for their health at home.
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Study Finds Missing Piece of Pediatric Cancer Puzzle
Most of the time, it takes decades of accumulating genetic errors for a tumor to develop. While this explains the general occurrence of cancer in adults, it leaves a gap in understanding of the cause of pediatric tumors.
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Farm Safety Day Camp for Ross County Kids July 2
The Safe Play Areas for Ross County Kids (SPARK) Project in the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has teamed up with the Ohio State University Extension Office and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation to host a Farm Safety Day Camp 9 a.m.
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Call for Volunteers for Upcoming Races at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course;Benefits Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is currently seeking volunteers for two races taking place at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio – the Buckeye Super Bike Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire slated for July 12-14, 2013 and The Honda Indy 200 scheduled for August 2-4, 2013.
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Dr. Brian Kaspar First Recipient of Grant Morrow, III, MD, Endowed Chair in Pediatric Research at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
During a recent ceremony, Brian Kaspar, PhD, was named the first recipient of the Grant Morrow, III, MD, Endowed Chair in Pediatric Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. This endowed chair is supported by Arthur E. Shepard and Dorothy D.
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Legends Luncheon Presented by Nationwide Insurance Continues to Highlight Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Childrens Hospital Alliance
The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance hosted today the third annual Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide Insurance, a unique, award-winning fundraiser to central Ohio that brings to life the alliance between the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide
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Media Advisory: Third Annual Legends Luncheon Presented by Nationwide Insurance
WHAT The third annual Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide Insurance A unique, award-winning philanthropic event in central Ohio WHO Jack and Barbara Nicklaus Nationwide CEO, Steve Rasmussen and his wife Cindy Nationwide Children’s Hospital CEO, Steve Allen, MD, and his wife Jamie Special
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Tee Jayes Country Place Restaurants Supports the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
In light of Autism Awareness Month and throughout the entire month of April, central Ohio Tee Jaye’s Country Place Restaurants will be asking customers to round up their bill to support the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Women's Auxiliary Council Hosts Event for Prospective Members on May 7
The Women’s Auxiliary Council of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is hosting an informational dessert and coffee event for prospective members at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Brookside Golf and Country Club, 2770 West Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43235.
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$1.6 Million Study of Appendicitis Treatment Could Help Children Avoid Surgery
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In the first study of its kind in the United States, researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will examine the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy alone to treat appendicitis in children, research that could allow patients to avoid a surgery many may not need.
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American Academy of Pediatrics Appoints Dr. Ihuoma Eneli to Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight Steering Committee
Ihuoma Eneli, MD, MS, medical director for the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was recently named as a member of the Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight Steering Committee by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Central Ohio Walmart Locations Launch Fundraising Campaign
Now through June 21, 2013, Walmart stores throughout central Ohio are raising needed charitable funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a member of Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals.
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Circle of Friends 10th Annual Run for the Rainbow June 14
Circle of Friends, a volunteer organization supporting Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will host its 10th Annual Run for the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run Friday, June 14, 2013 at New Albany Market Square, 180 Market St., New Albany, Ohio.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Plans to Extend Healthcare to More Children in Central Ohio Area through a Pilot with HealthSpot
HealthSpot™, a pioneer in telehealth technology, has teamed up with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, one of the largest and most respected children’s hospitals in the nation, to expand access to affordable healthcare to more children via four HealthSpot Station units in and around
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New Study Finds 20 Children a Day During the Summer are Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments for Amusement Ride-Related Injuries
A new study by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined injuries to children related to amusement rides, which included rides at amusement parks (fixed-site rides), rides at fairs and festivals (mobile rides)
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New Study Says Summer Brings Increase in Gasoline and Other Chemical-Related Injuries in Young Children
Hydrocarbons, a chemical compound commonly found in household items from cleaning products to gasoline, are among the top 10 causes of pediatric poisoning deaths in the United States.
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Technique Could Identify Patients at High Risk of Stroke or Brain Hemorrhage
Measuring blood flow in the brain may be an easy, noninvasive way to predict stroke or hemorrhage in children receiving cardiac or respiratory support through a machine called ECMO, according to a new study by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Study Shows Preschoolers Affected by Medication-Related Poisonings at Alarming Rate
Poisonings in young children have increased over the past decade, mainly due to medications in the home. A new study led by the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, found that medication-related poisonings in children younger than 6 increased by 33 percent during the
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Joins Statewide Health Information Exchange
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is the first hospital in Central Ohio to join the new statewide health information exchange (HIE) that will allow sharing of patient health information among medical professionals across the state.
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Technique Could Identify Patients at High Risk of Stroke or Brain Hemorrhage
Measuring blood flow in the brain may be an easy, noninvasive way to predict stroke or hemorrhage in children receiving cardiac or respiratory support through a machine called ECMO, according to a new study by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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The 10th Annual Evening of Hope Benefitting The Center for Family Safety and Healing Slated for April 20
The 10th Annual “Evening of Hope,” which benefits The Center for Family Safety and Healing, will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at 8 p.m. at Bon Vie Bistro located at Easton Town Center.
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Study: Evidence Supports Blocking Immune Response to Enhance Viral Therapy against Solid Tumors
Following several years of study, investigators have found more evidence that viral therapy to treat solid tumors can be enhanced by blocking the body’s natural immune response.
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Kroger Campaign Kids Come First Launches, Benefits Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The Kroger “Kids Come First” campaign runs now through June 22, 2013. Customers at all central Ohio and Ohio Valley Kroger grocery check-outs will have the opportunity to purchase a paper bear for $1 (or donate more) with every dollar raised benefitting Nationwide Children’s
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Nationwide Children's Part of Multi-Million Dollar Research Center to Solve the Mystery of Premature Birth
Three major Ohio universities and four hospitals have joined with the March of Dimes Foundation to establish a new collaborative research program aimed exclusively at finding the unknown causes of premature birth. The March of Dimes intends to invest $10 million in the program over five years.
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10th Annual a dvine affair Slated for April 19
The 10th annual “a d’vine affair” will be held 6:30 – 11 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2013 at The Boat House at Confluence Park. Proceeds from this wine tasting event benefit Lavender Ribbons Inc., a non-profit organization raising funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Denim & Diamonds Gala Slated for April 20
The eighth-annual Denim & Diamonds Gala, benefiting The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will be held 7 – 11 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Brookside Golf and Country Club located at 2770 West Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43235.
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Media Advisory: Auntie Annes Raises Dough for Nationwide Children's Hospital
EVENT DETAILS Auntie Anne's Eastland Mall location is celebrating National Pretzel Day by donating 100 percent of its pretzel and drink sales for the second year in a row to Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Study: Research Reveals Protective Properties of Influenza Vaccines
Collaborating scientists from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Baylor Institute for Immunology Research, and Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified an important mechanism for stimulating protective immune responses following seasonal influenza vaccinations.
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TWIG Hosts Meet & Greet for Prospective Members April 16
TWIG, an auxiliary of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will host an informational “Meet & Greet” for prospective members 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at The Wine Bistro in Upper Arlington (1750 W. Lane Ave. Suite 100).
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IGS Energy Evening with Don Felder and Toad the Wet Sprocket presented by City of Dublin
WHEN: Friday, May 10, 2013 6 p.m. (EDT) VIP Doors Open 7:45 p.m. performance by Toad the Wet Sprocket 9:15 p.m. performance by Don Felder WHERE: The LC – Lifestyle Communities Pavilion 405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215 WHO: Don Felder is renowned as the former lead guitarist of The
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Family Foundations Fund Critical Study Necessary For Clinical Trials And Enter Into Agreement With Nationwide Childrens Hospital To Ensure Data Access For Lysosomal Storage Disease MPS III
Nearly 50 years to the day since Dr. Sylvester Sanfilippo first characterized the disease Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) III in a presentation to the American Pediatric Society, three parent-run foundations have awarded investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH with a
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Dr. Prashant Solanki Malhotra Appointed in Otolaryngology, Director of the Hearing Program at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Prashant Solanki Malhotra, MD, FAAP, recently was appointed a physician in Otolaryngology and director of the Hearing Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospitals South High Primary Care Center to Move Location
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s South High Primary Care Center is moving and will begin seeing patients at the new location on June 25. The move will enhance the patient experience by providing newly renovated facilities with more free parking. The clinic will move to 1405 S.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Again Ranks in All Specialties in U.S. News & World Reports 2013-14 Best Childrens Hospitals Rankings
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has again been ranked in all 10 specialties in U.S. News & World Report’s 2013-14 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. Nationwide Children’s ranked in all 10 specialties, including four specialties ranked in the top 10.
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New Drug Improves Walking Performance for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients
Results from a clinical trial of eteplirsen, a drug designed to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, suggest that the therapy allows participants to walk farther than people treated with placebo and dramatically increases production of a protein vital to muscle growth and health.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Information Session on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents
On Tuesday, September 17, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host a Bariatric Surgery Information Session to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity. This session will begin at 5 p.m.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host 22q Conference Sept. 21
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host “A Healthy You and 22q Conference” 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the hospital. The conference is designed for and intended to educate parents, caregivers and patients with 22q.
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Nationwide Childrens Pediatric Podcast, PediaCast, Now Playing on iHeartRadio
PediaCast is now available to listeners on iHeartRadio Talk, Clear Channel’s free, all-in-one digital radio service featuring the best in Talk Radio. iHeartRadio Talk enables listeners to stay connected with their favorite talk personalities, such as Dr.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Earns Ohio Department of Healths Healthy Ohio Breastfeeding Friendly Employer Award
Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently was honored with Ohio Department of Health’s (ODH) Healthy Ohio Breastfeeding Friendly Employer Award. Nationwide Children’s is one of 22 employers in the state to be honored by ODH, and just one of 11 to receive the award.
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TWIG of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announce Holiday Cards Artwork Contest
Now through August 31, 2013, TWIG of Nationwide Children’s Hospital invites kids 16 years and younger to submit holiday artwork for the 2013 Holiday Cards Contest.
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HB-EGF Protects Intestines from a Variety of Injuries, Pair of Studies Suggests
It’s not often that one treatment offers therapeutic potential for multiple conditions. However, after more than two decades of research, Gail Besner, MD, principal investigator for the Center for Perinatal Research and pediatric surgeon for the Department of Pediatric Surgery at Nationwide
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Dr. Kevin Klingele Appointed Chief of Orthopedics at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Kevin E. Klingele, MD, recently was appointed chief of Orthopedics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. In his previous role, Dr. Klingele was the interim chief of Orthopedics. He will continue to serve as the surgical director of Sports Medicine at Nationwide Children’s. Dr.
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Delaware Hayes High School, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Sports Medicine Partner to Benefit Students Health, Wellness
Delaware Hayes High School will begin a partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine this month to provide sports medicine services and health and wellness education to student athletes.
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Central Ohio Dairy Queens® celebrate Miracle Treat Day Thursday to benefit Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Dairy Queen® and DQ Grill & Chill® restaurants of central Ohio will celebrate the 8th Annual DQ® Miracle Treat Day on Thursday, August 8 when $1 or more from every Blizzard® Treat sold will be donated to Nationwide Children's Hospital, one of the 170 hospitals supported
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Grand Challenge Grant Awarded to Team Led by Nationwide Childrens Researcher
The Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development recently shortlisted 53 finalists from around the world from more than 400 entries. Only 22 teams were awarded grants for their bold, new ideas to save the lives of mothers and newborns in developing countries.
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Cardinal Health Donates $1 Million to Nationwide Childrens Hospital Supporting the Work of its Tissue Engineering Program
Cardinal Health recently donated $1 million to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to help advance the work and research of its Tissue Engineering Program.
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Diets Low in Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids May Be a Problem for Youngsters
In the first study to closely examine the polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) intake among U.S. children under the age of 5, Sarah Keim, PhD, principal investigator in the Center for Biobehavioral Health at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has found what might be a
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Doctors Look at Treating Specific Types of Pediatric Cancer with Viral Therapy
Parents do everything they can to protect their children against all of the nasty germs floating around classrooms across the country this time of year.
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James P. Digan Named President of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation
James P. Digan has been appointed president of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation, effective today. He brings a wealth of diverse fundraising experience to this role including previous foundation leadership roles at other health systems, foundations and higher education
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Media Alert: Kohls Department Stores, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announce Program Gift
WHAT: Kohl’s Department Stores check presentation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital at the Home & Garden Show and Holiday Fest WHO: The gift supports the K.I.S.S. program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which supports injury prevention and safety education programs.
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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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Northwestern Mutual Kemelgor Financial Group and Cheeriodicals Use Team Building Activity to Spread Cheer to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Northwestern Mutual – The Kemelgor Financial Group and Cheeriodicals brought cheer in the form of 240 big green boxes to children fighting childhood cancer and other diseases at Nationwide Children’s Hospital during its “Cheeriodicals Day” event held on June 7, 2013.
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New Albany Breaks Ground on The Core
The City of New Albany broke ground today on a 52,000 square foot center for healthy living in partnership with some of central Ohio’s most well-known health and wellness organizations.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Open Close to Home Center with Urgent Care in Marysville
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present conceptual renderings of a Close To Home Center with Urgent Care to the Marysville City Design Review Board at its June 12 meeting.
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Gluten Free Gang Walk to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital Celiac Disease Center
An upcoming walk and silent auction for celiac disease awareness and research will benefit the Celiac Disease Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Chronic Illness Puts Pediatric Trauma Patients at Higher Risk
In a recent study published in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Policy in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that pediatric trauma patients with preexisting chronic conditions have longer hospital
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Country Jam for Kids Country Music Celebration Slated for September 6
Country Jam for Kids, a music celebration hosted by 92.3 WCOL radio, will be held on Friday, September 6, 2013 at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Outdoor Amphitheater located at 405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, 43215.
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TWIG of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Pumpkinpalooza September 28 at Lynd Fruit Farm
The 5th Annual TWIG Pumpkinpalooza, benefiting the Rehabilitation Unit at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will be held 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Lynd Fruit Farm in Pataskala.
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Combined Therapy Could Repair and Prevent Damage in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
New research on two promising gene therapies suggests that combining them into one treatment not only repairs muscle damage caused by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, but also prevents future injury from the muscle-wasting disease.
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Media Advisory: The Don Johnson Family Picnic for Nationwide Childrens Hospital patients living with diabetes and their families
The Don Johnson Family Picnic for Nationwide Children’s Hospital patients living with diabetes and their families is an afternoon ‘country hoedown’ picnic with food, games, magicians and face painting.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Names Orthopedic Center Lobby for Aladdin Shriners Hospital Association for Children
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been the proud beneficiary of Aladdin Shriners Hospital Association for Children (ASHAC) for decades with gifts totaling more than $1.3 million.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Sells Out In Record Time
The 34th Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon has sold every last spot in the race for the seventh consecutive year. A field of 18,000 athletes will compete Sunday, October 20, 2013. This is the fastest the marathon has ever sold all its space.
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New Study Finds Increase in Nonfatal Food-Related Choking Among Children in the U.S.
Choking is a leading cause of injury among children, especially for children 4 years of age and younger. A new study by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and colleagues at the Centers for Disease Control and
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Parents Don't Fully Understand Biobank Research, Study Finds
Researchers who collect genetic samples from children for medical research need to explain the process more clearly to parents, according to a new study that suggests many parents don’t fully understand the finer details about how these samples will be used and stored.
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Nanofiber Solutions Receives Award from Ohio Third Frontier to Further Develop Tissue Engineered Intestine Technology
Nanofiber Solutions, LLC, in collaboration with Gail E. Besner, MD, chief of Pediatric Surgery, program director of the Residency in Pediatric Surgery and co-director of the Burn Program all at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, recently was honored with the Ohio Third Frontier Technology
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Researchers Identify Genetic Mutation Linked to Congenital Heart Disease
A mutation in a gene crucial to normal heart development could play a role in some types of congenital heart disease—the most common birth defect in the U.S.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Appoints Dr. David Axelson as Chief of Psychiatry
Dr. David A. Axelson, MD, has been appointed chief of Psychiatry and medical director of Behavioral Health at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He will also serve as chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Ohio State’s Wexner Medical
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Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius Appoints Dr. Gail Besner to National Advisory General Medical Sciences Council
Gail E. Besner, MD, chief of Pediatric Surgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the H. William Clatworthy, Jr. Professor of Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, has been appointed to the National Advisory General Medical Sciences Council by Health and Human Services
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Global Collaborative Effort Will Study Abuse-Related Pediatric Traumatic Injury in China
Child abuse and neglect are considered a serious public health problem in modern China. A number of factors, including social and cultural traditions and a lack of public awareness regarding appropriate child discipline, have caused child abuse to remain an understudied issue.
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$6.3 Million Grant To Further Childhood Sarcoma Therapeutic Research
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will use a $6.3 million grant to further their study of pediatric sarcomas, a rare form of the disease that affects bone or soft tissue and accounts for 11 percent of all childhood cancers.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Among Hospitals and Health Networks Most Wired
Nationwide Children’s Hospital was named one of the most wired hospitals in the country in Hospitals and Health Network’s 2013 Most Wired list. This prestigious list includes more than 250 hospitals around the country who have proven to be leaders in healthcare information technology.
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Liberty Union High School, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Sports Medicine Partner to Benefit Students Health, Wellness
Liberty Union High School will begin a partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine this month to provide sports medicine services and health and wellness education to student athletes.
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Multidisciplinary Initiative Reduces Airway Infection in Pediatric Intensive Care Patients
An initiative that combines a multidisciplinary health care approach with a range of preventive measures could cut the rate of a common airway infection among children in intensive care by more than half, a new study suggests.
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New Initiative Could Help Improve Surgical Outcomes in Children, Study Suggests
A group of pediatric surgeons at hospitals around the country have designed a system to collect and analyze data on surgical outcomes in children – the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) is the first national database able to reliably compare outcomes among different
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TWIG Bazaar Invites Outside Vendors to Participate In Event for First Time
Celebrating the 91st anniversary of the Bazaar this year, TWIG of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is excited to announce they have opened up the event to include and feature the work of outside vendors.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital 200 Pinewood Derby June 19
WHAT: Pinewood Derby event with Nationwide Children’s Hospital patients and NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers; media availability to follow the racing action WHO: Austin Dillon, driver of the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing.
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Northwestern Mutual Kemelgor Financial Group and Cheeriodicals Spread Cheer to Patients at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y WHAT: Northwestern Mutual – Kemelgor Financial Group and Cheeriodicals Spread Cheer to Patients at Nationwide Children’s Hospital 240 big green boxes made up of age-appropriate magazines, toys and crafts will be delivered to patients Friday WHEN: Friday, June
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Amanda Clearcreek High School, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Sports Medicine Partner to Benefit Students Health, Wellness
Amanda Clearcreek High School will begin a partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine this month to provide sports medicine services and health and wellness education to student athletes.
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Developmental Care
From kangaroo care to tummy time, this section is all about your baby's developmental milestones and how you can help him/her reach them.
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Your Part in Research
Research is an important part of our NICUs. Find out more about how and why to participate in research studies.
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Resources at Home
We want to help you take care of your baby once he/she is discharged. These resources cover everything from fevers to colic.
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Insulin
Did you know there are two different types of insulin? This chapter will teach you the difference between the two and when to use each.
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High Blood Glucose (Hyperglycemia) and Ketones
Learn to manage high blood glucose and ketones.
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Healthy Coping
Have you or a family member recently been diagnosed with diabetes? Read this chapter to learn how to properly cope and prepare.
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Common Terms
Educate yourself and your child about terms you are not familiar with. This chapter breaks them all down and gives you definitions of some of the terms you may not understand.
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Special Situations
Special situations can include: travel, driving, pregnancy, tobacco use or drinking alcohol. Properly prepare for these with help from this chapter.
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Complications
When you have diabetes it is possible to get acute problems or chronic problems (complications). Learn more about possible complications and what you can do to prevent them.
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School
Children need adult help to manage their diabetes during the school day. Use this chapter to make a school health plan and ensure that your child can go to school and do school activities.
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Being Active
Daily exercise is important for people with diabetes. This chapter will teach you how to balance food, insulin, and activity.
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Sick Days
Blood glucose levels are often harder to control when a person with diabetes is sick. Properly prepare for sick days with this chapter.
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Resources
Find some of the many resources available to help you manage your child's diabetes here.
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Nutrition
Children need good nutrition to grow into healthy adults. This chapter will teach you about the nutritional value of different foods and how to measure serving sizes.
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Tests, Procedures and Treatments
This section has some more in depth information about the tests all babies receive before leaving the hospital.
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Common Terms
You are going to hear a lot of medical jargon in the NICU. You can always ask question but this list of common terms will be a great guide to reference during your stay.
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Oral Stimulation
Oral stim is positive touch to the mouth and face. The purpose of oral stim is to improve bottle and breastfeeding outcomes for your premature infant.
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Low Blood Glucose (Hypoglycemia)
Hypoglycemia can happen very quickly. Read this chapter to prevent low blood glucose and be prepared if yours drops too low.
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Calculating Bolus Injections
You will need to figure out (calculate) your bolus insulin dose based on carbohydrate eaten, blood glucose level or both added together. Read this chapter to learn how!
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Insulin Dose Changes
Blood glucose levels can go up and down a lot. Make the right changes to your child’s or your own basal and bolus insulin doses for these patterns with information from this chapter.
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Clinic Visits
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that every 3 months anyone with diabetes should be seen by a healthcare provider who can help manage diabetes. This chapter will help you make sure you are ready for each appointment.
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Glucagon and Mini-Dose Glucagon
Properly administer glucagon in an emergency with instructions in this chapter.
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Your Child's Health Care Team
There are many different members of the health care team that you may meet in the NICU. Besides a bedside nurse, every baby has a NICU medical team managing the overall care of your baby. Each team is supervised by an attending neonatologist.
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Family Guidelines in the NICU/NSCU
We want to make sure your stay at Nationwide Children’s is comfortable. These guidelines were designed to make a safe environment for your baby here in the NICU/NSCU.
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Communication With the Health Care Team
Communication between you and other members of the health care team is important so your baby can receive the best care possible. We know that many parents can’t be here during the day, but we still want you to be able to communicate with other members of the health care team.
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Kangaroo Care
Kangaroo care, or skin-to-skin contact, is good for your baby for many reasons, like keeping your baby warm. This care was first used to keep babies warm in countries that did not have warmers or incubators.
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Developmental Milestone Checklist
This checklist helps you understand your baby’s movement, environment, and most importantly, what activities you can enjoy with your baby. Only do the activities for your baby’s developmental age or younger. Learn more about your baby's developmental milestones.
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Insurance Information
As soon as you can, talk to your unit social worker to discuss your baby’s insurance coverage and any financial programs you qualify for. Please let the doctor or nurse know if you have any questions regarding insurance.
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Sounds of Love
Parents—you are your baby’s favorite singer in the world. Even if you don’t think you can sing, your babies do and they want to hear you. Nationwide Children’s Sounds of Love program can help
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Medical Equipment in the NICU
This page will help you navigate the different medical equipment your baby is currently using.
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Breastmilk For Your Hospitalized Infant
Mothers who need to express milk for several weeks or months will need to use a hospital grade electric breast pump.
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Growth and Nutrition
Nutrition is an important part of your baby’s growth and development. During your stay, your baby’s growth and nutrition status will be watched often by a dietitian. Growth charts are used to keep track of a baby’s weight, length, and head circumference over a period of time.
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Taking Insulin
There are three different ways you can take insulin. Learn about all of the options and how to take insulin safely.
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Lifelong Considerations
Things to consider like parenting tips, future pregnancies, and stress
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Discharge Planning
What happens when your baby is ready to leave the cardiac intensive care unit
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Lawyers for Kids
Nationwide Children’s Hospital can provide patients free legal help through Lawyers for Kids (LFK). Patients can meet with LFK attorneys to receive free and confidential legal help on issues affecting their health and well-being.
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Allergy Shots for Your Child
You have allergies, and your doctor thinks allergy immunotherapy, or allergy shots, might help you feel better.
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Developmental Milestones
Nationwide Children's Hospital provides a number of resources, including videos, to help you better understand your NICU baby's milestones and stay involved in his or her developmental care. Read and watch what to expect.
Well Baby Visits
From shots and nutrition to developmental milestones and safety, learn what to expect at your baby's first well visits.
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Additional Resources for Parents
Check out some additional resources that could help your child's journey with asthma.
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Asthma Resources for Professionals
Check out some additional resources that can be helpful to professionals dealing with asthma.
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Medicine and Steroid Use
There are two types of medicines for treating asthma. They are called rescue (quick-relief) medicines and controller medicines.
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What is Asthma?
Asthma is a disease of the lungs. When you have asthma, the airways are very sensitive to many things in the air. The airways may get smaller when you are around things that trigger your asthma. This is called a flare-up.
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Asthma Triggers
Many things can start an asthma flare-up. They are called triggers. Know your asthma triggers and avoid them.
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Using an Asthma Action Plan
Sit down with your doctor to develop an Asthma Action Plan. A plan can be very helpful, especially during an asthma flare-up.
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In today’s world, everyone uses the Internet. It’s a good way to find quick answers to our questions. Here are some tips for finding information about your mental health online!
Health Numeracy: Understanding Numbers in Health
In today’s world, everyone uses the Internet. It’s a good way to find quick answers to our questions. Here are some tips for finding information about your mental health online!
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Asthma Teamwork: Working with Your Doctor
Come prepared. Bring all of your medicines, spacer and any questions you may have. Tell your doctor about any asthma symptoms you have had.
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Quiz: Is Your Asthma Under Control?
Do you take your rescue (quick-relief) medicine more than TWO times PER WEEK?
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Ranks in All Ten Specialties in U.S. News Media Group's 2011-2012 Best Children's Hospitals Rankings
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been ranked in all 10 specialties in U.S. News Media Group’s Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, now available online at www.usnews.com/childrenshospitals.
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A New Study on Self-Injury Behavior Encourages Quick and Targeted Intervention
While the disturbing act of self-injury is nothing new to adolescents, researchers and physicians at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have identified a more severe type of behavior that is raising some concern among medical professionals.
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St. Ritas Medical Center and Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announce New Relationship
The Pediatric Spring Symposium held May 7, 2011, at St. Rita’s Auxiliary Conference Center marked the beginning of a new relationship for St. Rita’s Medical Center (SRMC) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives Honorable Mention in 2011 RACE for Results
Nationwide Children’s Hospital was one of four hospitals to receive recognition for successful improvement projects by the Child Health Corporation of America (CHCA).
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The 4th Annual Megans Miles Run/Walk to be Held May 29
The 4th Annual Megan’s Miles Run/Walk, benefitting Muscular Dystrophy research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will be held on Sunday, May 29 at noon at Central Crossing High School.
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Two Brothers Born With Forms of Cleft Lip and Palate Raises Awareness of Condition and Risk Factors
Carter and Mason Osborne have a lot in common. Not only are they brothers who love to laugh, they also share one unique characteristic; they were born with forms of cleft lip and palate.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Sean Gleeson Appointed to the American Academy of Pediatrics Steering Committee on Quality Improvement and Management
Sean Gleeson (43081), MD, a physician in Ambulatory Pediatrics and vice president of Community Health and Wellness at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was recently appointed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Board of Directors as a member of the national Steering Committee on Quality
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Information Sessions on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents
On Tuesday, June 21 and Thursday, July 7, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity. Both sessions begin at 5 p.m.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Staff Exceeds Goal for Operation Feed Campaign
While times may be tough, the staff at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has come together to help give back to the central Ohio community. Through Nationwide Children’s 2011 Operation Feed Campaign, staff exceeded its original 2011 goal and raised more than 184,000 meals for the Mid-Ohio
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Researchers at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receive New Grant to Study How Pediatric Brain Tumor, Ependymoma, Develops
Armed with new grant support, investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital plan to examine how a common gene of the nervous system leads to the development of a devastating brain tumor, ependymoma. Robert A.
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6-year-old Boy Receives "Bloodless" Heart Transplant at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Between injuries from severe storms that ripped across the country this spring, to the typical blood donation shortage seen each and every summer, experts say that the nation’s blood supply is running low.
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Pleasure Guild Announces Nearly $350,000 Donation to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Pleasure Guild, a 103-year-old organization committed to raising funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Hospice and Palliative Care program, recently presented a check totaling $346,238.20 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Nelin Appointed Neonatology Division Chief at Nationwide Childrens Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Leif Nelin, M.D., has been appointed Chief of the Division of Neonatology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Medicine. “Dr.
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'Grab the Bull by the Horns' and Take On This Year's Bull Run
The 8th Annual Bull Run, presented by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, will kick off Saturday, August 6, 2011 at McPherson Commons, also known as Arch Park, located at 218 West Street in Columbus.
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MDA Collaborates with AVI BioPharma on First Phase 2 Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of Exon-51 Skipping Drug as Potential Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
More than a decade of targeted Muscular Dystrophy Association-funded research, made possible as a result of generous public support of the MDA Labor Day Telethon and thousands of grassroots special events, has culminated in MDA providing financial assistance for the start of the first phase 2
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New Study Examines Window Fall-Related Injuries Among Youth
Windows are a part of everyday life for children in the United States. While many parents know that windows can be a hazard for their child, they may not be aware just how often things can take a turn for the worse.
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Ohio Dental Association Foundation Surpasses $544,000 in Scholarships and Grants Awarded
The Ohio Dental Association Foundation (ODAF), largely supported by Ohio Dental Association member dentists, has now awarded more than half a million dollars to support dental education to students and programs throughout Ohio.
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Patient Conference on Little-Known Brain Disorder To Be Held at Nationwide Children's Hospital, August 13-14, 2011
Intracranial hypertension (IH) patients, their families and others will travel from across the country, Canada and the Mideast to attend the 2011 Intracranial Hypertension Research Foundation Patient Conference at Nationwide Children's Hospital on August 13-14, 2011.
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Team Benjamin Sets Its Sights on Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon
Seven-year-old Benjamin Cox is almost certain to cross the finish line of the Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon one small step ahead of his father, Matt Cox (the Cox family is from Cleveland, OH 44114).
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TWIG N Treasures Tag Sale September 23-25 to benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
WIG 2 and 3 will host TWIG N’ Treasures Tag Sale benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital Friday-Sunday, September 23-25, 2011 in the Bexley Square Shopping Center located at 2216 E. Main St. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon – 4 p.m.
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Media Advisory: Kroger Kids Come First Campaign Kick-Off Celebration
WHAT: Kroger “Kids Come First” Campaign Kick-Off Celebration Kroger campaign benefits Nationwide Children’s Hospital; runs through October 1, 2011 WHEN: Friday, September 9, 2011 4 - 6 p.m.
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Autism Speaks Launches "Blood Draw" Tool Kit; Practical Guidance for Parents and Providers
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), routine medical procedures such as having their blood drawn can be very difficult. Communication and social interaction deficits and reliance on fixed routines experienced by many children with ASD are the significant factors to be considered when
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HIMSS Analytics Honors Nationwide Childrens Hospital with Stage 6 Recognition
HIMSS Analytics announced Nationwide Children’s Hospital has achieved Stage 6 on the EMR Adoption ModelSM (EMRAM). Nationwide Children’s is one of only five hospitals in Ohio and the first Ohio children’s hospital to achieve Stage 6.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Honors 2011 Career Contribution Award Recipients
Nationwide Children’s Hospital staff and friends gathered Wednesday, September 7, to honor four recipients of the 2011 Career Contribution Awards. The special distinction is awarded by Nationwide Children’s medical staff to a select few of its most highly respected peers.
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Kohls Donates More Than $300,000 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Kohl’s Department Store, through the Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program, will announce a $306,153 donation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital during a check presentation ceremony Sunday, September 18, 2011 at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium’s Fall Festival.
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Pumpkinpalooza Rescheduled for October 8 Due to Weather
The 3rd annual TWIG Pumpkinpalooza, benefiting the Rehabilitation Unit at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Lynd Fruit Farm in Pataskala due to the weather and wet conditions.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives Award for Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers in the Workplace
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the first businesses in the state to be awarded the Healthy Ohio Breastfeeding Friendly Employer Award by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).
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Inaugural Live Comedy Event to Help Terminally Ill Kids
Pleasure Guild, an auxiliary women’s volunteer group of Nationwide Children’s Hospital that fundraises specifically on behalf of the hospital’s Hospice and Palliative Care Program, will host “Laughing, Living, Giving” on October 5, 2011 from 6 to 9 p.m.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Applauds House of Representatives for Passing Reauthorization of Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program
Nationwide Children’s Hospital applauds the House of Representatives for voting in favor of H.R. 1852 which reauthorizes the Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program.
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Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Cleft Lip and Palate Center and 22q Center Family Support Groups Kick-Off
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Cleft Lip and Palate Center and 22q Center Family Support Groups Kick-Off WHEN: Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 1 to 2:30 pm (all will take a break from enjoying The Zoo and gather together) WHERE: The Columbus Zoo Waters Edge Boardwalk Shelters (near
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Research Program Gives High School Students the Opportunity to Work Next to Researchers at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
For the past six years, a special group of high school students trade in their summer nights to research cancer and disease topics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Neonatal and Infant Feeding Disorders Program Saves Infants from Lifetime of Feeding Tubes
An innovative approach to treating neonatal feeding problems at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has allowed infants who were struggling to feed orally to be discharged earlier and without feeding tubes, subsequently saving millions of annual healthcare charges.
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Media Advisory: Lauren Cheney of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Visits with Patients at Nationwide Children's Hospital
WHAT: Lauren Cheney of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Visits with Patients at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Cheney, treated for a congenital heart defect as a child, visits with cardiac patients at the hospital WHEN: Friday, September 9, 2011 8:30 a.m.
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Childrens Sports Medicine Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Award Winners Announced
In celebration of the grand opening of Columbus Childrens Hospital Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in Westerville, two area high school students, Corinne Hoffman (43081) and Sara Hall (43110), were awarded the Childrens Sports Medicine Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Award.
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Circle of Friends Announces Events Slated for June
Circle of Friends, a volunteer organization of Columbus Children’s Hospital, announces its 2007 events presented by Merrill Lynch. Proceeds from both events will benefit the Center for Childhood Cancer at Columbus Children’s Research Institute.
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Columbus Children's Hospital Introduces New Logo
For only the third time in its 115-year history, Columbus Childrens Hospital is introducing a new institutional logo in preparation for the hospitals September 24, 2007, community dedication as Nationwide Childrens Hospital.In June 2006, Columbus Childrens announced a ten-year, $50 million gift
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Columbus Childrens Hospital Offers Kenpo Personal Defense Program
Columbus Childrens Hospital is offering a self-defense program Kenpo Personal Defense for children age 12-years or older. This interactive program teaches the basics of personal protection.
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International Symposium Explores Hybrid Approach to Congenital Heart Disease
Interventional cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons from throughout the United States, North and South America, Europe, Australia and Asia will gather at Columbus Childrens Hospital from June 27-29, 2007, for the second International Symposium on the Hybrid Approach to Congenital Heart Disease
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Gary Smith of Columbus Childrens Hospital Honored with Dimon R. McFerson Endowed Chair in Injury Research
Gary Smith, MD, DrPH (43230), director of the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) at Columbus Childrens Hospital, is honored today with the Dimon R. McFerson Endowed Chair in Injury Research. The Dimon R.
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Media Advisory: Childrens Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center Grand Opening Reception Tuesday
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Childrens Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center Grand Opening ReceptionWHEN: Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:30 p.m. media opportunityWHERE: Columbus Childrens Hospital Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center 584 County Line Rd.
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OLBH Announces Partnership with Columbus Childrens Hospital; Offers Pediatric Outpatient Cardiology Services
Officials at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital (OLBH) have announced a partnership with the Heart Center at Columbus Childrens Hospital (Ohio). The center is now providing outpatient pediatric cardiology services at OLBH.The Heart Center at Columbus Childrens Hospital is internationally recognized
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Reynoldsburg Family to Meet Members of Congress and Share Story of Bone Marrow Transplant to Cure Sickle Cell
The afternoon of June 18, 12-year-old Kimmi Desir of Reynoldsburg begins the field trip of a lifetime. Kimmi, a patient at Columbus Children’s Hospital where she received a bone marrow transplant for sickle cell disease, will participate in the June 19-20 National Association of
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2013 Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Breaks Multiple Records
Athletes in the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon lucked out with weather conditions, but it wasn’t luck that broke the following Columbus Marathon records this year: The event raised a record-breaking $1.25 million and counting for Nationwide
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Columbus Blue Jackets Players Recognize Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Month with Visit to Nationwide Children's Hospital Wednesday
MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: In recognition of the National Hockey League’s Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness month, the Columbus Blue Jackets players and mascot Stinger will visit patients and their families at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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91st Annual TWIG Bazaar Scheduled for November 10 at Ohio Expo Center
Celebrating its 91st year, the TWIG Bazaar will offer attendees unique, handcrafted gifts created by TWIG members and outside artisans 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2013 in the Lausche Building at the Ohio Expo Center.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Wexner Medical Center Partner to Teach Patient-Centered Care
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center have been selected to pilot a national initiative to enhance primary care training in the departments of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
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Scientists Identify Genetic Link Between Language Impairment and Autism
In the first molecular genetic study of families with a history of both language impairment and autism, scientists may have uncovered a shared origin for the two conditions, an important step toward explaining why some cases of autism are accompanied by language difficulties and others are not.
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Pregnant Women with Hepatitis C May Pass Swifter Viral Strain to Newborns, Study Suggests
Infants who get hepatitis C from their mothers during childbirth may inherit a viral strain that replicates more quickly than strains found in non-pregnant hosts, according to a new study published Oct. 27 in Nature Medicine.
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Study: Researchers Identify Way to Increase Gene Therapy Success
Scientists in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found a way to overcome one of the biggest obstacles to using viruses to deliver therapeutic genes: how to keep the immune system from neutralizing the virus before it can deliver its genetic payload.
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Columbus Resident Joan Wallick Donates $1 Million to Nationwide Childrens Hospital Supporting the Joan Fellowship in Pediatric Hemostasis-Thrombosis
Joan Wallick, a Columbus resident (43209), recently donated $1 million to Nationwide Children’s Hospital establishing the Joan Fellowship in Pediatric Hemostasis-Thrombosis which will train the next generation of physicians in the discipline.
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Pediatric Biomedical Research Bill Passes Congress
A bill eight years in the making to strengthen pediatric biomedical research is headed to President Obama’s desk to be signed into law. The legislation, known as the National Pediatric Research Network Act and strongly supported by The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s
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PDL-1 Antibody Could Help Immune System Fight Off Influenza Viral Infection, Study Suggests
An antibody that blocks a component of a key signaling pathway in the respiratory airways could help the immune system rid the body of the influenza virus, a new study suggests.
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New Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction Announced at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
With the recruitment of internationally-known colorectal surgeon, Marc Levitt, MD,Nationwide Children’s Hospital will establish a one-of-a-kind Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Reminds Parents to Stay Alert during the Holidays
The holidays are an exciting and busy time of year as parents race to finish the shopping, decorating and baking. As the number of days left in the calendar year winds down, be sure to allow plenty of time in that hectic schedule for sharing holiday traditions as a family.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Selected as a 2013 Leapfrog Top Childrens Hospital
For the third consecutive year, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named a Top Children’s Hospital on The Leapfrog Group’s annual list of Top Hospitals. The Top Hospitals list was announced today in Baltimore, Maryland during Leapfrog’s Annual Meeting.
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Therapy Slows Onset and Progression of Lou Gehrigs Disease, Study Finds
Studies of a therapy designed to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) suggest that the treatment dramatically slows onset and progression of the deadly disease, one of the most common neuromuscular disorders in the world.
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Media Advisory: Ohio First Lady Karen W. Kasich and Nationwide Childrens Hospital Introduce Time For 10! Fitness Program to Ohio Schools
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y WHAT: Ohio First Lady Karen W. Kasich and Nationwide Children’s Hospital Introduce “Time For 10!” Fitness Program to Ohio Schools A collaboration between Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Ohio First Lady Karen Waldbillig Kasich, Time For 10! is a
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Whats Big, Green and Coming to the Palace Theatre? Shrek!
To raise funds for central Ohio’s only pediatric hospice and palliative care program, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present Shrek the Musical March 7-9, 2014 at Columbus' historic Palace Theatre, 34 West Broad Street.
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Abusive Head Trauma Injuries Linked to Socioeconomic Status, Age and Gender
A new study estimates that more than seven children under the age of five with abusive head trauma were treated each day in U.S. emergency departments between 2006 and 2009.
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Findings Announced from Landmark Study on Safety of Adolescent Bariatric Surgery
Initial results of a first and largest of its kind study focusing on the safety of adolescent bariatric surgery were published this week in JAMA Pediatrics.
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Local Bruegger's Bagels Hosts Free Coffee Day Today; Benefits Nationwide Children's Hospital
Bruegger’s Bagels hosts its annual Free Coffee Day today, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, and kicks off its annual fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals with a coffee campaign that benefits children’s hospitals across the U.S.
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Genetic Signature Identified for RSV, the Leading Cause of Infant Hospitalizations Worldwide
Scientists have identified the genetic signature of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the leading cause of infant hospitalizations around the world. The work is a key step toward a better understanding of the immune response to RSV, which will aid the development of a vaccine and a tool that could
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New Study Helps Explain Why Some Ear and Respiratory Infections Become Chronic
Scientists have figured out how a bacterium that causes ear and respiratory illnesses is able to elude immune detection in the middle ear, likely contributing to chronic or recurrent infections in adults and children.
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Public Service Announcements
Public Service Announcements Start: November 2013 End: December 31, 2013 Contact: Media Relations Nationwide Children’s Hospital (614) 355-0495 mediarelations@nationwidechildrens.org 60 seconds Are you worried about HIV status or that you may have contracted Syphilis? The Nationwide
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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).
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American Electric Power Foundation Donates $1 Million to Nationwide Childrens Hospital Supporting Telemedicine Services
The AEP Foundation recently donated $1 million to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to support the expansion of its telemedicine services into rural areas of southeast Ohio.
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Olentangy Youth Athletic Association, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Sports Medicine Partner to Benefit Community Health, Wellness
Olentangy Youth Athletic Association (OYAA) has entered into a partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine to provide sports medicine services and health and wellness education to student athletes.
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Leonard Appointed Chief of Neurosurgery at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Jeffrey R. Leonard, MD, has been appointed Chief of Neurosurgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and is slated to arrive late spring. “I am extremely pleased to announce Dr. Leonard as our new Neurosurgery Chief,” said R.
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Study Examines Ways to Restore Immunity to Chronic Hepatitis C Infection
The hepatitis C virus hijacks the body’s immune system, leaving T cells unable to function. A new study in animal models suggests that blocking a protein that helps the virus thrive could restore immune function, allowing the body to fight infection.
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Predicting Kidney Damage Risk
A new study of the megabladder mouse model suggests that tracking changes in the expression of key genes involved in kidney disease could help physicians predict the severity of urinary tract obstruction in pediatric patients, which could help identify children at the greatest risk of chronic
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Nationwide Children's Radiologists Train Military Physicians in Foreign Body Removal Techniques
William E. Shiels II, DO, chief of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Department of Radiology and president of Children’s Radiological Institute, Inc., is leading a team of radiologists for the training of military physicians to remove shrapnel foreign bodies from warfighters with
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers Resources for National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been a national leader in fighting childhood obesity through The Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition, which offers patients and families a comprehensive approach to weight management in children, including programs for both prevention and treatment.
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$25.4 Million Awarded to Center for Clinical and Translational Science to Continue Critical Bench to Bedside Translational Research
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $25.4 million grant to the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), a collaboration between The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s Hospital created to accelerate basic science discoveries into life-saving medical
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AveXis and BioLife Announce The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Received Fast Track Status for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treatment
AveXis and BioLife, synthetic biology platform companies, today announced that The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital received Fast Track designation from the U.S.
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Loves Travel Stops in Jeffersonville and Baltimore, Ohio, raise combined $22,173 for Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Love’s Travel Stop 352 in Jeffersonville, Ohio and 221 in Baltimore, Ohio, raised more than $20,000 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Love’s set a new fundraising record during this year’s five-week campaign by raising more than $2 million for Children’s Miracle
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AveXis- BioLife Licenses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Patent Portfolio from Nationwide Childrens Hospital and The Ohio State University
BioLife, a synthetic biology platform company soon to be renamed AveXis, has been granted exclusive rights to the spinal muscular atrophy gene therapy program developed at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
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Study Shows Buying Breast Milk Online is Likely to Cause Illness in Infants
Results from a study led by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found more than three-fourths of breast milk samples purchased over the Internet contained bacteria that can cause illness, and frequently exhibited signs of poor collection, storage or shipping practices.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Asks: Whats Your Favorite Thing about the Holidays?
On Tuesday, Dec. 3, also known nationally as “Giving Tuesday,” Nationwide Children’s Hospital launches a two-week social media campaign aimed to raise donations for the hospital during this Holiday season.
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Ticket Sales Kick Off for "Shrek" the Musical
Make way for Ogre-sized family fun! Ticket sales kick off today, Monday, Dec. 2 for “Shrek” presented by Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, with performances scheduled for March 7-9, 2014 at the historic Palace Theatre in Columbus.
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Huntington Bank Grants $2 Million to Nationwide Children’s Hospital “Be The Reason” Campaign
Huntington Bank announced a 10-year, $2 million grant to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in support of innovative programs to improve overall health and wellness in the community.
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Isabella Santos Foundation Raises $30,000, Gift Supports Neuroblastoma Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
The Isabella Santos Foundation has raised and donated $30,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to honor the memory of their daughter, Isabella, and to advance pediatric cancer research.
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Covelli Enterprises And Nationwide Children's Hospital Cut Ribbon At Panera Bread Location Friday
Colton Meier, Panera Bread Director of Operations, Dr. Steve Allen, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Chief Executive Officer and Jim Digan, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation President will cut the ribbon at a formal event this Friday, January 13 at 10:00 a.m.
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Formerly Conjoined Twins Find Separate Strides
Two-year-old twins Acen and Apio Akello, born conjoined, are now walking and playing independently thanks to specialists at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Healthy and happy, the girls recently returned to their home country of Uganda.
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Flanigan Named to Neuromuscular, Gene Therapy Leadership Roles
Beginning January 1, 2017, Kevin Flanigan, MD, will become the director of the Center for Gene Therapy and the Neuromuscular Disorders program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr.
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IHOP to Raise Funds on Behalf of Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Central Ohio IHOP franchises have begun the new year with a two month effort to raise funds on behalf of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospital.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Spirit of Children to Present Check Donation to Nationwide Childrens Hospital's Child Life Services Program
MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Spirit of Children will present a check to Nationwide Children’s Hospital announcing donations raised during its 2016 Spirit Halloween in-store campaign. The Child Life Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is the beneficiary. WHEN: Friday, Jan.
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Nationwide Partners with Hendrick Motorsports, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Chevrolet to Donate $400,000 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Nationwide, in partnership with Hendrick Motorsports, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Chevrolet, donated $400,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The donation equaled the sale price for a 1970 Chevelle SS and Nationwide No. 88 stock car auctioned off in tandem at the Jan.
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Sarepta Therapeutics Enters Into Research Agreement and Option Agreement with Nationwide Childrens Hospital for Microdystrophin Gene Therapy Program
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRPT), a commercial stage developer of innovative RNA-targeted therapeutics, today announced it has entered a research agreement with Nationwide Children’s Hospital on their microdystrophin gene therapy program.
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TaxSlayer Donates Percentage of New E-Filers Fees to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and TaxSlayer will join efforts during the 2017 tax season. TaxSlayer, which provides online tax preparation software for electronic filing of federal and state tax returns, will donate 15 percent of new e-filers’ tax preparation fees to support
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Donatos & Cheryl’s® Sweetness of the Holidays Returns Benefitting Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Donatos Pizza and Cheryl’s Cookies have once again partnered this Holiday season in an effort to support life-saving research and care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The Sweetness of the Holidays campaign began Nov. 14 and will run until Jan. 8, 2018.
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Low Back Pain in School-Aged Children a Common Occurrence
Low back pain in school-aged children is a common occurrence, and the prevalence of low back pain increases once children reach school age – one percent at age seven years; six percent at age 10 years; and 18 percent at ages 14-16 years.
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NIH-Sponsored Expert Panel Issues Clinical Guidelines to Prevent Peanut Allergy
An expert panel sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, issued clinical guidelines today to aid health care providers in early introduction of peanut-containing foods to infants to prevent the development of peanut
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Nationwide Partners with Hendrick Motorsports, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Chevrolet at Barrett-Jackson Auction
Nationwide, in partnership with Hendrick Motorsports, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Chevrolet, will highlight the star-studded Barrett-Jackson classic car auction on Jan. 21 with a pair of custom vehicles. On the block will be a 1970 Chevelle co-designed by Earnhardt and Chevrolet, and the No.
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Sarepta Therapeutics Enters Into License Agreement with Nationwide Childrens Hospital for Galgt2 Gene Therapy Program
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRPT), a commercial stage developer of innovative RNA-targeted therapeutics, today announced it has entered a license agreement with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, for their Galgt2 gene therapy program developed by researcher Paul Martin, PhD.
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The Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament slated for February 25
TWIG 3, an auxiliary of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, invites the public to its Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, February 25. All proceeds from the event benefit Big Lots Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Dr. Edwin Horwitz Appointed Director of Blood and Marrow Transplant at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Edwin M. Horwitz, MD, PhD, recently was appointed director of Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Horwitz, board-certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, comes to Nationwide Children’s from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
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URAC and The Leapfrog Group Announce Winners of the 2013 Hospital Website Transparency Awards Program
URAC and The Leapfrog Group announced today the winners of the 2013 Hospital Website Transparency Awards Program. The two organizations have partnered for a second year to identify outstanding hospital websites that promote transparency of safety and quality measures in a manner that is useful and
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Dr. Richard E. Kirschner Recipient of The Robert F. and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Chair in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
During a ceremony held Friday, Richard E. Kirschner, MD, chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and director of the Cleft Lip and Palate-Craniofacial Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was announced as the first recipient of The Robert F. and Edgar T.
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Legislation to Provide Allergy Medication in Schools is Crucial to Save Lives
An act recently signed by President Obama will make it easier to provide epinephrine to children with severe food allergies in schools, even without a prescription.
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Injuries from Window Blinds Send Two Children to the Emergency Department Every Day
Most homes have them. They help keep our rooms warm or cold and even add a pop of color to tie the décor together. But window blinds can cause serious injuries or even death to young children.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Reminds Parents to Stay Alert during the Holidays
The holidays are an exciting and busy time of year as parents race to finish their shopping, decorating and baking. As the countdown of the calendar year winds down, be sure to allow plenty of time in that hectic schedule for sharing holiday traditions as a family.
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Dr. E. Steve Roach Recipient of The Robert F. and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Chair in Pediatric Neurology
During a ceremony held yesterday, E. Steve Roach, MD, Chief of Neurology and Vice-Chair of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was announced as the first recipient of The Robert F. and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Chair in Pediatric Neurology.
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Dr. Carlo Di Lorenzo Recipient of The Robert F. and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Chair in Pediatric Gastroenterology
During a ceremony held yesterday, Carlo Di Lorenzo, MD, chief of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was announced as the first recipient of The Robert F. and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Chair in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
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Media Advisory: The Great Toy Drop-Off Saturday at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y WHAT: “The Great Toy Drop-Off” Saturday at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toy donations accepted for patients of Nationwide Children’s WHEN: Saturday, December 14, 2013 9 a.m.
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Big Lots Scholarship
The Big Lots Behavioral Health Scholarship is an award of up to $10,000 to the support of a graduate student pursuing education and training in Behavioral or Mental Health, Psychology, or Social Work.
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Inhalation Anesthesia and Procedural Sedation Materials
View reference materials for Inhalation Anesthesia in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Procedural Sedation.
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Dr. Loren Wold of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Appointed Editor-in-Chief of Life Sciences
Loren E. Wold, PhD, FAHA, principal investigator in the Center for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Research at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of Life Sciences effective January 1, 2013.
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Kinder Key Calls for Caroling Groups for Holiday Season
Celebrate the holiday season by organizing a group of friends, family or co-workers to sing songs of cheer and bring new hope to young hearts for the annual Kinder Key holiday caroling drive – Caroling for a Cause.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Survey Finds Dangerous and Toxic Toys on Store Shelves
What: News conference to release Ohio PIRG’s 27th annual Trouble in Toyland report and list of dangerous toys. The report highlights that, while product safety reforms have improved the marketplace, there are still dangerous toys on store shelves that pose a safety hazard.
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Mika Matthews, MD, Honored at AAP Section on Surgery Meeting
Mika Matthews, MD, received the Jens Rosenkrantz Resident Research Award at the recent American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Surgery meeting held in New Orleans. Dr.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Biorespository Receives Accreditation from Prestigious College of American Pathologists
Biorepositories are highly complex research facilities with expert staff to process, store, characterize and secure biological specimens and their corresponding clinical information.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Information Session on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents
On Tuesday, December 11, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host a Bariatric Surgery Information Session to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity. This session will begin at 5 p.m.
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New Study Finds Alarming 15-fold Increase in Inflatable Bouncer-Related Injuries Among Children
A new study by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined pediatric injuries associated with inflatable bouncers, such as bounce houses and moonwalks.
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Exercise Program Helps Pediatric Cancer Survivors Regain Physical Strength, Balance, Encourages Weight Loss
There are many health effects that a patient may need to overcome after winning a battle against cancer. Cancer treatments can affect the patient’s balance, agility, coordination, prompt weight gain and other physical ailments.
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Nationwide Insurance Partners with Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for Inaugural Nationwide Children's Hospital 200
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course announced a three-year partnership with Nationwide Insurance and Nationwide Children’s Hospital earlier today to bring the NASCAR Nationwide Series to Ohio for the first time.
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Dr. John Barnard First Recipient of Ann I. Wolfe Endowed Chair in Research Leadership at Nationwide Children's Hospital
During the December 6 meeting of the Joint Boards of Directors at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, John Barnard, MD, President of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s was announced as the first recipient of the Ann I. Wolfe Endowed Chair in Research Leadership.
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Global Collaborative Efforts Help Delineate Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Causes, Characteristics and Trends in China
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among children in China are a growing public health concern. Two new studies by researchers of the International Program at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Wuhan Children’s
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Roach Appointed Editor-in-Chief of Renowned Journal
E. Steve Roach, MD, Chief of Neurology and Vice-Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the prestigious Pediatric Neurology journal, effective January 2013.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: 3rd Annual Bariatric Surgery Celebration
WHAT: 3rd Annual Bariatric Surgery Celebration Bariatric surgery patients and families welcomed back to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to celebrate their successes WHEN: Monday, December 10, 2012 5 p.m.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Selected as a 2012 Leapfrog Top Childrens Hospital
For the second consecutive year, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named a Top Children’s Hospital on The Leapfrog Group’s annual list of Top Hospitals.
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Study Identifies Potential New Pathway for Drug Development
A newly found understanding of receptor signaling may have revealed a better way to design drugs. A study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital suggests that a newly identified group of proteins, alpha arrestins, may play a role in cell signaling that is crucial to new drug development.
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High Fever and Evidence of a Virus? Caution, it Still May Be Kawasaki Disease
Clinicians should take caution when diagnosing a child who has a high fever and whose tests show evidence of adenovirus, and not assume the virus is responsible for Kawasaki-like symptoms.
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Christines Christmas Concert Presented by Macys Slated for December 8
During the holidays, we reflect on loved ones who have touched our lives and hearts. In 2003, Christine Wilson and four of her friends perished in a tragic arson near the campus of The Ohio State University. To honor her precious life, the 9th annual Christine’s Christmas will be presented.
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National Study led by Hasbro Childrens Hospital Shows Protective Eyewear Reduces Eye, Head, and Facial Injuries in High School Field Hockey Players
A new study conducted by researchers at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Fairfax (VA) County Public Schools, and Boston Children’s Hospital has found that high school field hockey
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Holiday Toy Drive
Each year around the holidays, Nationwide Children’s Hospital receives countless phone calls and emails from the community asking about donating toys to our patients. Well, you asked, so we listened.
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Study: Adenotonsillectomy May Help Resolve Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome
Children with Prader-Willi syndrome may receive relief from sleep disorders after undergoing an adenotonsillectomy, suggests a new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital published in the November print issue of the Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
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Dr. Jeffery Auletta Appointed Physician in Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplantation and Infectious Diseases at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Jeffery Auletta, MD, recently was appointed a physician in Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) and also in Infectious Diseases at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr.
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Infants with Severe RSV Disease May Be Immunosuppressed
Infants with severe lower respiratory tract infection caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) may have a dysfunctional innate immune response that relates to the severity of their disease.
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The Torch Relay for Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals Comes Through Columbus
Columbus residents will join upwards of 10,000 participants from 22 cities for an 11th annual coast-to-coast event: The Torch Relay for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a charity that raises funds for children’s hospitals. The Columbus event will take place on Sunday, Oct.
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Guidelines Developed for Extremely Premature Infants at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Proven to be Life-Changing
For the last decade, prematurity has been the leading cause of infant mortality in the United States. As a result of prematurity many infants enter this world too early with a small chance of survival.
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Busting Common Myths about the Flu Vaccine
With cold and flu season upon us, many companies have geared up for what is predicted to be a busy flu season producing 150 million doses of the influenza vaccine, up 17 million from last year.
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Fall Under the Spell of Neverland: Peter Pan Comes to Life at Palace Theatre
To raise funds for central Ohio’s only pediatric hospice and palliative care program Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present Peter Pan March 8-10, 2012 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre, 34 West Broad Street.
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Media Advisory: The 2012 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth Hosted by Nationwide Childrens Hospital
WHAT: The 2012 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth Hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital The only non-partisan, voter education forum dedicated to issues affecting children and youth WHEN: Friday, October 19, 2012 8 a.m.
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Become a Heart Safe School
With our expertise and resources, becoming heart-safe is now easier and more time-efficient than ever. Learn more about how to become a heart safe school.
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Watch teens explain the 3 steps to finding health information online 1 Search It! How do you find health information? Teens usually start looking stuff up by typing their symptoms into Google.
Your Guide to Congenital Heart Defects
Your baby has been prenatally diagnosed with a heart condition and will require services at Nationwide Children’s. Our goal is to provide you with the information and care you need to prepare for the birth of your baby.
Your Guide to Single Ventricle Heart Defects
Your baby has been prenatally diagnosed with a single ventricle heart condition and will require services at Nationwide Children’s. Our expert team of fetal medicine specialists is here to guide and support you each step of the way.
Treatment
There are many types of treatment requirements related to the process of the procedure
Grocery Store Video Guides to Healthy Eating
Watch these videos to learn more about good nutrition, healthy eating and grocery store tips for your family.
Resources
Here are some extra resources related to congenital heart defects
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Tests Before Going Home
Your baby will have to undergo a series of tests before going home to be sure that they do not require any more care at that time.
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Lifelong Considerations
As a parent, you may have some concerns going forward. Here are some tips and tricks regarding stress, parenting, and future pregnancies throughout life.
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Common Terms
Find definitions to terms you will commonly hear during your time at Nationwide Children's.
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Discharge Planning
Depending on your baby’s heart condition, hospital stay after birth may be as short as a couple of days, or may be as long as weeks to months.
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Planeando sus comidas - Peso saludable y nutricion
MyPlate puede ayudarlo a comer saludablemente al mostrar qué alimentos y qué cantidad de cada uno debe tener en su plato a la hora de comer.
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Picking Your Dairy: Healthy Weight and Nutrition
Learn how to shop for healthy dairy options by choosing fat-free or low-fat options.
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Cereal and Granola: Healthy Weight and Nutrition
Love granola bars and cereal? Learn how to shop for healthier granola bars and cereal options.
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Meal Planning: Healthy Weight and Nutrition
MyPlate can help you eat healthy by showing which foods and how much of each should be on your plate at mealtimes.
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Feeding
For all babies, growth and nutrition are an important part of their care. Because all babies with congenital heart disease are unique, the medical team will allow your baby to eat as soon as he/she is stable and safe.
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Looking Ahead
Moving forward, there are many considerations to be made as the child develops.
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Frutas y vegetales frescos - peso saludable y nutrición
Obtenga consejos para ahorrar dinero al comprar productos frescos y por qué es importante comer una variedad de colores.
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Información nutricional, etiquetas e ingredientes - peso saludable y nutrición
La etiqueta de información nutricional y la lista de ingredientes pueden ayudarlo a comprender el valor nutricional de sus alimentos. Obtenga consejos sobre qué buscar en la etiqueta.
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Other Common Tests
With congenital heart defects, there are other common tests that can be performed to ensure that your baby's care providers are checking on many other functions of their bodies.
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Surgery
The decision about surgery is based on your baby’s heart problem. Some heart problems have to be fixed within the first several days to weeks after birth. Other problems can wait until the child is older.
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Frozen Produce: Healthy Weight and Nutrition
Frozen produce is another healthy option that’s budget friendly. See how to make healthy choices when shopping.
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Canned Produce: Healthy Weight and Nutrition
Another budget-friendly option is canned produce. Get tips on what to look for on the label to make sure it is your healthiest option.
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Bread, Tortillas and Pasta: Healthy Weight and Nutrition
What are whole grains? What are other names for added sugar? Watch this video to find out the answers to these questions and more.
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Frutas y verduras enlatadas - peso saludable y nutrición
Otra opción económica es el producto enlatado. Obtenga consejos sobre qué buscar en la etiqueta para asegurarse de que sea su opción más saludable.
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Precios unitarios - Peso saludable y nutrición
Descubra cuál es el precio unitario y cómo puede ayudarlo a obtener el máximo rendimiento de su dinero.
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Fresh Produce: Healthy Weight and Nutrition
Learn money-saving tips to use when shopping for fresh produce and why it’s important to eat a variety of colors.
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Cereales y granos - peso saludable y nutrición
Me encantan las barras de granola y el cereal? Aprenda cómo comprar barras de granola más saludables y opciones de cereales.
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Nutrition Facts, Labels and Ingredients: Healthy Weight and Nutrition
The nutrition fact label and ingredients list can help you understand the nutritional value of your food. Get tips on what to look for on the label.
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Elegir tu lechería - peso saludable y nutrición
Aprenda cómo comprar opciones lácteas saludables eligiendo opciones sin grasa o bajas en grasa.
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Picking Your Protein: Healthy Weight and Nutrition
Protein is important to keep you and your family healthy and strong. Check out how to identify healthy protein options and get tips on stretching your budget.
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Frutas y vegetales congelados - peso saludable y nutrición
Los productos congelados son una opción excelente y saludable que es económica, sin importar la temporada.
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Elegir tu proteína - peso saludable y nutrición
La proteína es importante para mantener a usted y su familia sanos y fuertes. Vea cómo identificar opciones de proteínas saludables y obtenga consejos para ampliar su presupuesto.
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Pan, granos enteros, tortillas y pasta - peso saludable y nutrición
¿Qué son los granos enteros? ¿Cuáles son otros nombres para agregar azúcar? Mire este video para descubrir las respuestas a estas preguntas y más.
Treatment
Information on treatment, care, and surgeries before and after your baby is born
Conditions
Information on heart anatomy and types of defects
Resources
Resources on common topics and list of common terms
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Treatment During Pregnancy
If a test finds that you are carrying a baby with a heart defect, you will continue to get care from your pregnancy doctor (obstetrician). Your obstetrician may refer you to a maternal fetal medicine (MFM) specialist.
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Care After Baby Born
At the delivery hospital, a doctor who specializes in working with sick infants (neonatologist) will manage the care of your baby.
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Pre-Operative Care Testing
When your baby gets to the CTICU at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, he/she will have many tests.
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Unit Prices: Healthy Weight and Nutrition
Find out what a unit price is and how it can help you get the most for your money.
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Article Highlights Needs of Rural Children, Families with Mental, Behavioral and Developmental Disorders
In the latest of a series of reports on child mental health, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention documents that rural children from small communities have more mental, behavioral and developmental disorders (MBDDs) than those living in cities and suburbs.
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Heart Drug Improves or Stabilizes Heart Function in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Researchers at The Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have shown early treatment with the heart failure medication eplerenone can improve heart function in young boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and stabilize heart function in older boys
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Lane Bryant Launches New Campaign to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Lane Bryant, the nation's leading women's plus size apparel brand, is excited to announce that its newest campaign in benefit of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Inspired to Give, has launched today.
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OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital to open new, expanded Nationwide Childrens Hospital NICU
The expanded Nationwide Children’s Hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital will open on April 11, 2017.
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Big Lots And Its Customers Raise More Than $2.3 Million Dollars Benefiting Nationwide Children's Hospital
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Lots announced today their spring national point-of-sale campaign benefiting Nationwide Children's Hospital raised more than $2.3 million dollars.
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Lane Bryant Raises $331K in Donations for Nationwide Childrens Hospital
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lane Bryant, the nation's leading women's plus size apparel brand, is thrilled to announce that the brand has raised $331K in donations for Columbus-based Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Mardis Receives Prestigious Luminary Award
The Precision Medicine World Conference has awarded Elaine R. Mardis, PhD, with a 2017 Luminary Award, recognizing her for her role in shaping health care through her leading work in genome sequencing and therapeutic application development.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: CancerFree KIDS will present a check to the Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens and will announce the 2017 CancerFree KIDS grant recipients
MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: CancerFree KIDS will present a check to the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and will announce the 2017 CancerFree KIDS grant recipients from Nationwide Children’s. WHEN: Friday, May 12, 2017 at 10 a.m.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Research Partnership Receives 2017 Distinguished International Engagement Award
In 2004, Nationwide Children’s Hospital began an international program in partnership with collaborators in the U.S. and China, with a specific research focus on pediatric violence and injury prevention.
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NIH Grant to Support Biomedical Research at Nationwide Childrens Hospital and The Ohio State University
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently awarded Aaron J. Trask, PhD, principal investigator in the Center for Cardiovascular Research at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a $315K Shared Instrumentation grant (S10) to support existing, federally-funded
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The First Study of Oncolytic HSV-1 in Children and Young Adults With Cancer Indicates Safety and Tolerability
HSV1716 – an oncolytic herpes simplex virus-1 – has been studied in adults via injection into the brain and superficial tumors. Now, a team of researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center have completed the first phase 1 trial
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Combining Immunotherapies Effective Against Mouse Model of Cancer
Rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer made up of cells that normally develop into skeletal muscles, is the most common soft tissue cancer in children. If it is detected early and localized in certain areas, rhabdomyosarcoma is usually curable with traditional therapies like surgery, radiation and
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Concussion Health, In Partnership with Nationwide Children's Hospital, Announces Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz as Keynote Speaker
Concussion Health, in partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will host The Concussion Health Summit in Columbus, Ohio, at the Hyatt Regency Friday, July 28-Saturday, July 29.
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Honda Pledges $1 Million to Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Improve Mobility for all Children
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Honda announced today a $1 million gift from the automaker to establish the Honda Center for Gait Analysis and Mobility Enhancement designed to enhance pediatric mobility.
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Immune Profiling Leads to Implications for Immunotherapy for NF1-Associated Tumors
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) — an autosomal dominant disorder affecting approximately one in every 3,500 people — results in dysfunctional neurofibromin, a protein expressed throughout the body and involved in the RAS signaling pathway.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Once Again Named to Honor Roll List of U.S. News & World Reports Best Childrens Hospitals
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has once again been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospital Honor Roll, moving up to #7. This top distinction is awarded to only ten children’s hospitals with the most exceptional performance across the rankings.
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A Prescription for Touch: Early Experiences Shape Preterm Babies Brains
Newborn babies experience the world through touch. Now, researchers who have measured the brain responses of 125 infants—including babies who were born prematurely and others who went full-term—show that a baby’s earliest experiences of touch have lasting effects.
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Big Lots Partners With Nationwide Children's Hospital On Fundraising Campaign To Support Lifesaving Research
Big Lots (BIG), announced today the relaunch of their national point-of-sale fundraising campaign to benefit Nationwide Children's Hospital, in their efforts to provide care to children in all 50 states and over 50 different countries from around the world.
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First Implant Of Harmony Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve in Clinical Study
Nationwide Children’s Hospital today announced its first implant of the Medtronic Harmony™ Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve (TPV)—an investigational heart valve designed to help patients with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)—as part of a new clinical study that will evaluate the
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Tickets on Sale Now for Pleasure Guilds 60th Celebration
For its 60th celebration of past play productions, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is pleased to present A Whimsical Soiree on April 8th at The Lincoln Theater, 769 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203.
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The Dale Jr. Foundations Driven to Give Gloves Program Kicks Off in April
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (March 28, 2017) – The successful Driven to Give Gloves campaign will kick off at Martinsville Speedway this weekend to benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital and four Patient Champions, The Dale Jr. Foundation announced today.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Takes Another Lap at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
On Thursday, Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS, his wife Amy and Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick came to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to participate in a special dedication ceremony in the hospital’s rehabilitation unit.
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Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion Will Transform Care for Children, Adolescents with Mental Illness
Nationwide Children’s Hospital celebrated the groundbreaking today of the Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion, a freestanding facility fully dedicated to children and adolescents with behavioral health conditions.
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Media Advisory: Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion Groundbreaking Ceremony
WHAT: Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion Groundbreaking Ceremony WHEN: Friday, June 16 at Noon WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital 444 Butterfly Gardens Drive SPEAKERS: David Campisi, CEO and President of Big Lots, Inc Steve Allen, CEO of Nationwide Children’s Alex Fischer,
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Fifth Annual International Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor Conference
MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Fifth Annual International Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor Conference hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Germ cells are a specific cell that grows during the development of a fetus. These cells go on to become sperm in the testicles or eggs in the ovaries.
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Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide sets record donation to Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Childrens Hospital alliance
Dublin, Ohio – The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide hosted the seventh annual Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide today, a unique, award-winning fundraiser that brings to life the alliance between the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide
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David Gray set to play 11th annual charity concert benefiting the Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Childrens Hospital alliance
Dublin, Ohio – Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide announced today the details of its 2017 benefit concert. Entering its 11th year, IGS Energy Evening with David Gray presented by City of Dublin will benefit the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and
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Spine Surgery Helps Girl with Cerebral Palsy Walk
Bhoomi Manjunatha, 5, has been able to rely less on her walker and wheelchair, and more on her own two feet, because of a surgery performed at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Cotton Tip Applicators are Sending 34 Kids to the Emergency Department Each Day
While cotton tip applicators can be used for household cleaning, crafts and applying cosmetics, they are unfortunately also causing injuries to children.
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Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund Accelerating Lifesaving Progress at Newly-Formed Institute For Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The Nationwide Foundation today announced a new $10 million gift for the Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to help accelerate the most promising research and clinical discoveries at Nationwide Children’s.
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Three-Year-Old Boy from Bolivia Received Life-Saving Surgery at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Three-year-old Nicolas (Nico) Sempertegui, was born with a complex congenital heart condition. He had multiple ventricular septal defects (VSD), an uncommon type of congenital heart defect, which leaves openings in his septum between the two lower chambers of the heart that can lead to
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Honda to Donate Funds for Every "Like" of New Video Featuring Children and ASIMO
In June, a $1 million gift from Honda established the Honda Center for Gait Analysis and Mobility Enhancement at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio Now, for every fan who 'Likes' or 'Shares' a new video about the project on Facebook or Twitter, Honda will donate an additional $1 to
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce 2017 Patient Champions
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce its “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26 miles on this year’s course.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Named 2017 Most Wired Hospital for Use of Technology
Technology is making it easier for patients and providers to interact, thus improving communication, safety and patient-provider relationships. Nationwide Children’s Hospital applies technology in innovative ways to more effectively serve patients, families, staff and the community, earning
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Study Finds Rate of Medication Errors Resulting in Serious Medical Outcomes Rising
About every two minutes someone in the United States calls Poison Control because of a medication error. A new study from the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital analyzed calls to Poison Control Centers across the country
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Research Team Awarded Innovative Development Grant from American Heart Association for Precision Cardiovascular Medicine
The American Heart Association (AHA) Institute for Precision Cardiovascular Medicine is dedicated to preserving and prolonging health by harnessing the power of big data to improve outcomes in cardiovascular care.
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Dairy Queen Blizzard® Sales to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital on Miracle Treat Day, July 27
On Miracle Treat Day, July 27, $1 or more from every Blizzard® Treat sold at participating DQ® locations will be donated to local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
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Lett Family Travels to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Childrens Health Care Funding
As Congress continues working on legislation that could impact the health care of all Americans, the Lett family is delivering an important and timely message on Capitol Hill.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: 99.7 The Blitz is hosting its annual Christmas in July Toy Drive at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: 99.7 The Blitz is hosting its annual Christmas in July Toy Drive at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. WHEN: Friday, July 21, 2017; 9:30 a.m. Parking Instructions – Parking for media is available in the Orange Parking Garage on the corner of Mooberry St.
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Study Finds 275,000 Calls to Poison Control Centers for Dietary Supplement Exposures from 2000 through 2012
U.S. Poison Control Centers receive a call every 24 minutes, on average, regarding dietary supplement exposures, according to a new study from the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Center, both at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital and OhioHealth partner to bring emergency services for children and adults to Lewis Center
OhioHealth Contact: Mark Hopkins, Director, Media Relations mark.hopkins@ohiohealth.com (o) 614.544.4248 (c) 614.309.8674 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Contact: MediaRelations@nationwidechildrens.org (o) 614.355.0495 (c) 614.519.5130 Beginning at 8 a.m.
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New Study Finds Children and Adolescents at Risk from Medicine Intended for Pets
Almost two thirds of households in the US own a pet and many of these households have children that either live in or visit the home. As pet owners know, it is common for pets to need medications either to treat health conditions or to prevent things like fleas, ticks, and heartworm.
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Tween Clothing Retailer Justices National Holiday Fundraising Campaign Raises More than $1 Million for Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Thursday morning, tween clothing retailer, Justice presented Nationwide Children’s Hospital officials with a check totaling $1,472,837. The amount represented the total dollars raised during Justice’s national holiday campaign that benefited The Research Institute at Nationwide
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FORE! Miler Presented by OhioHealth Set to Kick Off 2017 Tournament Week
Dublin, Ohio – Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide announced today the return of the FORE! Miler presented by OhioHealth, a 4-mile road race that will kick off the 42nd playing of the prestigious PGA TOUR event hosted annually by golf legend Jack Nicklaus at Muirfield
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Can Childhood Cancer Treatments Affect Survivors' Sex Lives in Adulthood?
A recent analysis showed that although adult survivors of childhood cancer did not differ overall from their peers in terms of their satisfaction with their sex lives and romantic relationships, those who received cancer treatments that were especially toxic to the nervous system were least likely
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The Congenital Heart Collaborative Performs Ohios First Fetal Cardiac Intervention
A mother and her 29-week-old unborn child are doing well after a team of physicians performed a successful in utero procedure at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital (UH Rainbow) last week.
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#ChildrensHospitalsWeek Announced for March 20-27, 2017
SALT LAKE CITY [February 28, 2017] – To shine a light on the importance of children’s hospitals and how donations help kids get the best care when they need it, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) is announcing the first #ChildrensHospitalsWeek, scheduled for
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Bakaletz Lab Biofilm Work Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
The laboratory of Lauren Bakaletz, PhD, director, Center for Microbial Pathogenesis and vice president of basic sciences, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s, studied the biofilm construction capabilities of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHI), a bacterium responsible for
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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.
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Two Investigational Antitumor Agents Work Better Together Against MPNST and Neuroblastoma
Two investigational agents, Aurora A kinase inhibitor (alisertib) and HSV1716, a virus derived from HSV-1 and attenuated by the deletion of RL1, have shown some antitumor efficacy in early clinical trials as monotherapies.
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Alliance Data Donates $1 Million to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS) today announced its Columbus, Ohio-based card services business, a premier provider of branded private label, co-brand and business credit programs, presented a $1 million gift to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, building on the company’s
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American Electric Power Foundation and AEP Ohio Donate $2.25 Million to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the American Electric Power Foundation and AEP Ohio announced today that the Columbus-based utility will donate $2.25 million to the hospital’s “Be The Reason” fundraising campaign.
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More Than a Cold, Doctors Warn of a Common Respiratory Illness in Children
Like most moms, Shanisty Ireland had dealt with many bugs being passed between her three children. Last winter, she thought her newborn, Adam, had the same cold that had caused her older children to cough and sniffle.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Pediatrician Honored for Furthering the Mission of Ohio AAP
The Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (Ohio AAP), representing more than 2,900 members in the state of Ohio, is proud to announce the recipient of the Leonard P. Rome Award is Charles H. Spencer, MD, FAAP.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives Upward Bound Math and Science Grant
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded an Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) grant to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for $1.3 million over the next five years through the hospital’s Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families initiative to help high school students recognize and
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Abercrombie & Fitch to Support Nationwide Children’s Hospital this Holiday Season
Starting today, Abercrombie & Fitch customers in the U.S. will have an opportunity to support The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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NASCAR Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announce and Launch the Dale and Amy Earnhardt Fund
[CHARLOTTE] (November 28, 2017) – As he retires from his legendary NASCAR racing career, Dale Earnhardt Jr. builds on his long-term commitment to philanthropy by announcing the creation of the Dale and Amy Earnhardt Fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Lane Bryant and Catherines Launch New Campaign in Support of Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Plus size apparel brands Lane Bryant and Catherines will partner with Columbus-based Nationwide Children’s Hospital to help kids everywhere – and will offer opportunities for clients to help by raising donations through a dedicated holiday campaign.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Annual Holiday Toy Drive
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Annual Toy Drive to benefit patients at the hospital will take place Saturday, December 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Downtown Urgent Care parking lot.
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Justices Give Hope Holiday Campaign Benefitting Nationwide Childrens Hospital Kicks-Off Nov. 5
During the 2017 Holiday season, Ascena retailer Justice will offer multiple opportunities for customers to give back to Nationwide Children’s Hospital throughout the “Give Hope” campaign, which will begin Nov. 5, 2017. Customers in all U.S.
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Phase 1 Study Shows Encouraging Data for Gene Replacement Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
A one-time intravenous infusion of the high dose of gene therapy extended the survival of patients with spinal muscular atrophy type 1 (SMA1) in a Phase 1 clinical trial, according to a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study was conducted by Researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in collaboration with AveXis, Inc. and The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
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Record-setting charitable donation announced for 11th playing of the Nationwide Childrens Hospital Championship
Tournament officials announced today that the 11th playing of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship, held August 28 – September 3, 2017, at The Ohio State University Golf Club – Scarlet Course, raised a total of $2,116,065 for central Ohio charitable organizations,
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14th Annual Bull Run, presented by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The 14th Annual Bull Run, presented by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, will take place Aug. 19 at the McFerson Commons (Arch Park) in the Arena District. Since the event’s inception in 2004, the Bull Run has raised more than $880,000 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Dr. Alex Kemper Named Division Chief in Ambulatory Pediatrics
Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, has been appointed division chief of Ambulatory Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and a professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: 14th Annual Bull Run, presented by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: 14th Annual Bull Run, presented by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management The official training run for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon and ½ Marathon WHEN: Saturday, August 19, 2017 Kid’s Fun Run starts at 8:15 a.m. 5K and 10K at 8:30 a.m.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship extends agreement with Web.com Tour for additional three years
Tournament Officials announced today a three-year extension of the agreement between the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship and the PGA TOUR that insures the tournament will continue as a Web.com Tour Finals event through 2021.
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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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Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals, Walmart and Sams Club kick off 30th Annual Fund-Raising Campaign
The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, in partnership with Walmart and Sam’s Club, officially kicked off its annual campaign to raise money for critical medical care for local children.
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JPMorgan Chase Announces $1.5 Million Commitment to Support Affordable Housing on Columbuss South Side
JPMorgan Chase & Co. today announced a $1.5 million investment over five years to support new affordable housing opportunities for the residents of the city’s South Side.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital First To Implement New International Cerebral Palsy Guidelines
While diagnosis of cerebral palsy typically occurs when children are 2 years of age or older, Nationwide Children’s has decreased the average age of diagnosis to 13 months, allowing for earlier therapy.
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Media Advisory: Hyundai Hope On Wheels To Award $250,000 Research Grant To Nationwide Children's Hospital In Honor Of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
On Thursday, September 28, 2017, Hyundai Hope On Wheels® will present Nationwide Children's Hospital with a $250,000 Hyundai Scholar Hope Grant. The grant funds will support the research of Timothy Cripe, MD, PhD, principal investigator and division chief of Hematology/Oncology and BMT. Dr.
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Kentucky Speedway and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Donate Crosley Jukebox to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Today, Nationwide Children’s Hospital welcomed the personalized Crosley jukebox Kentucky Speedway gifted to Dale Earnhardt Jr. in honor of his retirement and soon afterwards was donated to the hospital in the racer’s name.
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Stephen P. Testa, Jr. Named President of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation
Stephen P. Testa, Jr. has been appointed president of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation, bringing his extensive philanthropic experience to one of America’s leading pediatric institutions.
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Tickets on Sale for Beauty and the Beast The Broadway Musical
For its 60th-annual production, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is pleased to present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast February 23 to February 25 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre, located at 34 W. Broad St.
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Lane Bryant And Catherines Raise Over $787K For Nationwide Children's Hospital
Plus size apparel brands Lane Bryant and Catherines are thrilled to announce that the brands have raised over $787K in donations to support Columbus-based Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Biospecimen Core Resource Wins NIH Contract to Further Cancer Research
The Biospecimen Core Resource (BCR) in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has received a new $4.5 million federal contract — with the potential of reaching more than $49.9 million over five years — to accept, process, ensure quality, and distribute tumor
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JR Motorsports Unveils Paint Scheme with a Purpose
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 20, 2018) – JR Motorsports will support Nationwide Children’s Hospital in a prominent way during the NASCAR Xfinity Series season in 2018.
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Keith Urban and Memorial Community Partner, NetJets, join annual benefit concert
Dublin, Ohio – Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide announced today the details of its 2018 benefit concert, including the addition of NetJets as the concert’s newest partner and four-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Keith Urban as the headline artist.
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Registration Now Open for the Fourth Annual Fore! Miler Presented By OhioHealth
Dublin, Ohio – Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide announced today the return of the FORE! Miler presented by OhioHealth, a 4-mile road race that will kick off the 43rd playing of the prestigious PGA TOUR event hosted annually by golf legend Jack Nicklaus at Muirfield
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Elaine R. Mardis, PhD, Named American Association for Cancer Research President-Elect 2018-2019
The members of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) have elected Nationwide Children's Hospital's Elaine R. Mardis, PhD, as their President-Elect for 2018-2019.
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Adolescents Show Decreased Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Later in Life After Bariatric Surgery
Adolescents with severe obesity who had bariatric surgery showed significant improvements in cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to the most recent “Teen Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery” (Teen-LABS) study, published online today by Pediatrics.
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IHOP to Raise Funds on Behalf of Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Throughout the month of February, central Ohio IHOP franchises and their customers will have an opportunity to raise funds on behalf of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospital.
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Dean A. Lee, MD, Recipient of The DiMarco Family Endowed Chair in Cell Based Therapy
During a ceremony on Jan. 15, Dean A. Lee, MD, PhD, Director of the joint Cellular Therapy and Cancer Immunotherapy Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center, was announced as the first recipient of The DiMarco Family Endowed Chair in Cell Based
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Spirit of Children to Present Check Donation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital's Child Life Services Program
MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Spirit of Children will present a check to Nationwide Children’s Hospital announcing donations raised during its 2017 Spirit Halloween in-store campaign. The Child Life Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is the beneficiary. WHEN: Wednesday, Jan.
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New Study Finds Large Increase in Non-Powder Gun-Related Eye Injuries
A new study conducted by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital investigated sports- and recreation-related eye injuries during a 23-year period and found a slight decrease in eye injuries overall; however, the rate
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Invites Public to Attend Nursing and Respiratory Therapy Career Fair
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is inviting members of the general public to attend their Nursing and Respiratory Therapy Career Fair. Who: Experienced registered nurses and respiratory therapists and new graduates who are interested in a career in pediatrics are invited to attend.
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Laws Banning Hand-Held Cellphone Calls More Effective than Texting Bans for Teen Drivers
A new study led by the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital used data from a national survey to examine the effectiveness of state-level cellphone laws in decreasing teens’ use of cellphones while driving.
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The Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament Slated for March 3
TWIG 3, an auxiliary of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, invites the public to its Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 3. All proceeds from the event benefit Big Lots Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children’s.
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Big Lots Announces National Spring Campaign To Fundraise On Behalf Of Nationwide Children's Hospital And Its Behavioral Health Program
Big Lots announced today the relaunch of their national point-of-sale fundraising campaign. Now through April 22, all Big Lots stores will collect donations and 100 percent of the dollars raised will support Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Mayday Fund Announces 2018-19 Winners of The Pain and Society Fellowship
For more information, contact: Gideon Hertz, 301-280-5734, ghertz@burness.com Nick Seaver, 301-280-5727, nseaver@burness.com NOTE TO EDITOR: Sharon Wrona DNP, RN-BC, PNP, PMHS, AP-PMN, Administrative Director Comprehensive Pain & Palliative Care Services, Nationwide Children's Hospital, is a
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Bringing Halloween To Kids At Nationwide Children's Hospital
WHO: Volunteers from local Spirit Halloween stores, patients and families at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Spirit of Children Program has raised more than $220,208.00 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital to date WHAT: Spirit of Children will host a Halloween party for pediatric patients
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Novembeard Kicks Off Seventh Year of Fundraising Benefiting the Hospice and Palliative Care Programs at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
For the seventh-consecutive year, Novembeard will raise money for the Hospice and Palliative Care Programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Created in 2011 by then-Nationwide associate David Rhodeback and several of his co-workers, Novembeard encourages men in central Ohio to make a
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Ohio Early Childhood Initiative Keeps Kids in Preschool Centers and Home Childcare
Expulsion rates of children prior to kindergarten are at rates up to 34 times higher than the rates of children expelled from kindergarten through 12th grade, combined.
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The Butterfly Run Presented by Big Lots Foundation Premieres in Arizona November 11
One in every five children under the age of 18 is coping with a mental or behavioral disorder. Big Lots Foundation is presenting The Butterfly Run to increase national awareness, break stigmas and raise funds for much-needed behavioral health research to help children and adolescents everywhere who
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Study Shows TBI Laws Effective at Reducing Rate of Recurrent Concussions among High School Athletes
Between 2009 and 2014, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have enacted one or more traumatic brain injury (TBI) laws, more commonly known as concussion laws.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Novembeard Shave-Off Party
MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: The Novembeard Shave-Off Party WHY: For the seventh-consecutive year, Novembeard participants raised money for the Hospice and Palliative Care Programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Big Lots Raises More Than 3 Million Dollars For Nationwide Children's Hospital For The Fall 2017 Campaign
Big Lots announced today the completion of the company's fourth Give Big for Kids point-of-sale fundraising campaign benefiting Nationwide Children's Hospital. The four-and-a-half-week campaign collected donations in all 1,426 Big Lots stores, raising an impressive $3.1 million dollars.
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NIH grant funds research in boosting healthy infant immune development
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has awarded a grant totaling $2,619,262 over five years to researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) to find new and better ways to boost the immune systems of infants and young children against
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The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital Receives Accreditations for Quality, Care and Outcomes
The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has recently received external validation as a national leader in cardiology care with several accreditations for outstanding quality, care and outcomes.
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Build-A-Bear Foundation Gives 20,000 Teddy Bears to Childrens Hospitals Across the Country in Partnership with United Way and UPS
(ST. LOUIS) October 10, 2017 – In honor of the company’s 20th Birthday, Build-A-Bear today announced a donation of 20,000 teddy bears that will be distributed among two dozen children’s hospitals across the United States.
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Two classes of GGAA-Microsatellites in a Ewing Sarcoma Context
In a study published in PLOS ONE, researchers describe two types of GGAA-microsatellites and their roles in EWS/FLI binding and gene regulation in Ewing sarcoma. Ewing sarcoma is the second most common pediatric bone malignancy.
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The Memorial Tournament Presented by Nationwide Sets Giving Record to Nationwide Childrens Hospital with $1,875,000 Donation
Dublin, Ohio – Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide announced today that the 43rd playing of the prestigious invitational, concluded June 4, 2017, raised $2,250,000 for charitable organizations in central Ohio, including a record-setting $1,875,000 for Nationwide
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Small Trial of Omega Fatty Acid Supplementation in Toddlers Born Preterm Shows Promising Results: Larger Scale Trial Indicated
Researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital have shown that omega fatty acid supplements may improve autism spectrum disorder symptoms in toddlers who were born very preterm (more than 11 weeks early). The study was published online recently by The Journal of Nutrition.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Study Named Among Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Awards by the Clinical Research Forum
The first clinical trial to test the functional replacement of the mutated gene responsible for SMA1 will be recognized at the 2018 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Awards at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on April 18, 2018.
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Lane Bryant And Catherines To Support Nationwide Children's Hospital Through Give.Love.Share. Campaign
Plus size apparel brands Lane Bryant and Catherines will partner with Columbus-based Nationwide Children's Hospital once again to help kids everywhere – and will offer opportunities for clients to help by raising donations through the Give.Love.Share. campaign. Throughout the Give.Love.Share.
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Liquid Nicotine Used in e-Cigarettes Still a Danger to Children Despite Recent Decline in Exposures
A new study published online today by Pediatrics and conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that there were more than 8,200 calls to US poison centers regarding exposures to liquid nicotine and e-cigarettes among children younger than 6 years of age from January 2012 through April 2017, averaging 129 calls each month or more than 4 a day.
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Townsend Appointed Chief of Dentistry at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Janice A. Townsend, DDS, MS, has been appointed chief of Dentistry at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and is slated to arrive in July. “I am extremely pleased to announce Dr. Townsend as our new dentistry chief,” said R.
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Big Lots "Give BIG for Kids" Point of Sale Donation Campaign Raises $2.6 Million in Support of Nationwide Children's Hospital
Big Lots announced today this spring's national point-of-sale fundraising campaign raised $2.6 million dollars over the last three and a half weeks. With this spring campaign's results, Big Lots and their generous customers have now raised over $13.5 million dollars in support of the life-saving research and care provided by Nationwide Children's.
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"The Butterfly Run" Presented by Big Lots Foundation Debuts in Columbus August 11
A family-fitness event focusing on reducing the stigma often associated with behavioral disorders and mental illnesses, The Butterfly Run, taking place Aug. 11 in Columbus, also will feature Butterfly Village where families can participate in pre and post-race activities.
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Baby is Discharged After Uniquely Successful Fetal Heart Procedure at University Hospitals
A newborn boy, who underwent a successful in utero procedure at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital (UH Rainbow) at 24 weeks of gestation, was born full-term and discharged with his mother at just four days old. The Congenital Heart Collaborative, in conjunction with UH MacDonald Women’s Hospital, is the only program in Ohio to offer the in utero procedure known as Fetal Aortic Valvuloplasty.
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Family Advocacy Day
One central Ohio family is traveling to Washington D.C. next week to seek support for the reauthorization of the Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Act (CHGME). Funding from the program enables children’s hospitals around the country to increase training for pediatric specialists, a field of great shortage in children’s health care.
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Jiabin Shen Selected as Chair of Pediatric Trauma Society Committee
Jiabin Shen, PhD, a research scientist in the Center for Pediatric Trauma Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital was selected as chair of the Pediatric Trauma Society Injury Prevention/Advocacy Committee. Dr.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Named To Forbes' 'America's Best Employers' List
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named to Forbes’ “America’s Best Employers” list for 2018 in the top large employers category (companies with more than 5,000 U.S.-based employees).
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Ingesting Honey After Swallowing Button Battery Reduces Injury and Improves Outcomes
A team of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists has demonstrated that eating honey after swallowing a button battery has the potential to reduce serious injuries in small children.
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DQ® Blizzard® Treat Sales to Benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital
On Thursday, August 2, participating Dairy Queen® locations in central Ohio will come together to raise funds for Nationwide Children's Hospital, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.
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Guidance on Counseling Children At Risk for Fertility and Sexual Function Issues
While fertility and sexual function are most often considered adult issues, even very young children may have conditions that will have an impact on reproductive health later in life.
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Columbus Duck Race and Food Truck Festival
America’s largest food truck festival and the Development Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital are again joining forces on the Scioto Mile. The Columbus Food Truck Festival and the annual Columbus Duck Race will take over Bicentennial Park Aug. 17-18.
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MEDIA ADVISORY South Side Renaissance Fund
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The City of Columbus, Community Development for All People, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and our partners invite media to attend The South Side Renaissance Fund Celebration. The announcement of an innovative loan fund seeks to transform the South Side of Columbus.
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Nationwide Children’s Becomes Certified Site for CAR-T Cell Therapy
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been designated a certified treatment center for the FDA-approved Novartis CAR-T cell therapy Kymriah™ (tisagenlecleucel) and can now offer the therapy to patients.
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Age Related Racial Disparities in Suicide Rates Among Youth Ages 5 to 17 Years
A new study from researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital and collaborators published today in JAMA Pediatrics shows that racial disparities in suicide rates are age-related.
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Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund Making Significant Patient Impact at the Institute For Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Nationwide Foundation today announced a new $10 million gift for the Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund at Nationwide Children's Hospital to help accelerate the most promising research and clinical discoveries at Nationwide Children's.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Earns "LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader" Designation in HRC Foundation's Healthcare Equality Index
Today, Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced its “LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was awarded in the 11th edition of the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).
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Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide shines a bright light on Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children's Hospital alliance
The eighth annual Nicklaus Youth Spirit Award Recipient is announced.
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Four in Five Americans Favor Increase in Mental Health Support For Kids
According to new public opinion research released today, 87 percent of Americans agree there needs to be more mental health support (including increased treatment, therapy and prevention resources) available to help children and adolescents in their communities.
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96th TWIG Bazaar Scheduled for November 11 at Ohio Expo Center
Celebrating its 96th year, the TWIG Bazaar will offer attendees unique, handcrafted gifts created by TWIG members and outside artisans from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11th in the Lausche Building at the Ohio Expo Center. Proceeds will benefit the areas of greatest need at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Cumulative Sub-concussive Impacts in a Single Season of Youth Football
COLUMBUS, Ohio – In an investigation of head impact burden and change in neurocognitive function during a season of youth football, researchers find that sub-concussive impacts are not correlated with worsening performance in neurocognitive function.
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Bringing Halloween to Kids at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Spirit of Children will host a Halloween party for pediatric patients and their families at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, complete with costumes, games and crafts.
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The Butterfly Run Presented by Big Lots Foundation Returns to Tempe/Phoenix Region Nov. 3
The Butterfly Run is returning to the Tempe/Phoenix, Ariz., region Nov. 3 after the city hosted the first-ever Butterfly Run last year.
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Lane Bryant And Cacique Announce Give.Love.Share. Campaign In Support Of Nationwide Children's Hospital
Plus size apparel brand Lane Bryant and intimates brand Cacique are thrilled to announce the continuation of the Give.Love.Share. campaign in support of Columbus-based Nationwide Children's Hospital and the hospital's mission of providing the highest quality care to all children and their families, regardless of their ability to pay.
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Youth TBI Laws Promote Head Injury Evaluation in Emergency Department
To help reduce the effects of TBIs in youth sports, all 50 states and the District of Columbia enacted state youth TBI laws between 2009 and 2014. A new study from researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined the effectiveness of these laws by looking at sports and recreation mild TBI (mTBI)-related emergency department (ED) visits for children ages 5 to 18 years before and after TBI legislation was enacted in each state. Specifically, researchers looked at ED visits from 2006 through 2014 for diagnosis of mTBI and compared them with diagnoses of moderate to severe TBI, minor head injury, and long bone fracture.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Researchers Review Influences of Maternal Diabetes on Fetal Heart Development
In a comprehensive review recently published in Birth Defects Research, Vidu Garg, MD, and Madhumita Basu, PhD, offer a “state of the science” look at the impact of maternal diabetes, and potential gene-environmental influences in that context, on fetal heart development.
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Catherine Krawczeski, MD, Named Division Chief of Cardiology at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Catherine Dent Krawczeski, MD, has joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital as division chief of Cardiology.
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Lorina Wise Named Chief Human Resources Officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has selected Lorina Wise as chief human resources officer.
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Prenatal Magnesium Sulfate May Not Reduce Cerebral Palsy Severity as Once Believed
A new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center calls into question whether these labor-intensive magnesium administrations have an effect outside of the controlled environment of a trial.
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Novembeard Event, Benefitting Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Begins Nov. 1
The annual Novembeard event that raises funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Hospice and Palliative Care programs begins Nov. 1. Created in 2011, Novembeard encourages men in central Ohio to make a difference in the local community.
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Tickets for Disney’s The Little Mermaid Go On Sale Nov. 1
For its 61st annual production, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is pleased to present Disney’s The Little Mermaid February 22-25 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre.
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Omega Fatty Acid Supplement for Toddlers Born Preterm
Premature birth can affect children’s early brain development, such that children born preterm sometimes struggle in school or with behavior problems. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty act that plays important roles in early brain development.
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Big Lots Raises $3.2 Million Dollars During "Serve Families, Give BIG" Campaign for Nationwide Children's Hospital
Big Lots announced today the completion of the company's sixth point-of-sale fundraising campaign benefitting Nationwide Children's Hospital. The "Serve Families. Give Big" campaign included all 1,416 Big Lots stores and over 35,000 Big Lots associates working to collect over $3.2 million dollars in customer donations.
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Donatos & Cheryl’s Cookies® Sweetness of the Holidays Returns To Benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Donatos Pizza and Cheryl’s Cookies have joined together this Holiday season to support life-saving research and care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The Sweetness of the Holidays campaign will run Nov. 20, 2018 through Jan. 6, 2019 or while supplies last.
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Justice Launches “Believe in Magic, Believe in Justice” Holiday Campaign Benefitting Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Ascena tween retailer Justice is supporting Nationwide Children’s Hospital this Holiday season with its “Believe in Magic, Believe in Justice” campaign running November 1 through January 5, 2019.
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Region’s First Proton Therapy Facility to Treat Cancer Patients
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute are collaborating with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to bring the first proton therapy treatment facility to central Ohio. This will offer state-of-the-art radiation oncology treatment for adult and pediatric cancer patients in one place.
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New Study Sheds Light on Football-Related Injuries at High School, Collegiate Levels
Football, one of the most popular sports in the United States, is also the leading cause of sports-related injuries. During the 2005-06 season, high school football players sustained more than half a million injuries nationally.
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Pediatric Gastroenterology Conference to Discuss Functional Abdominal Pain and IBS
The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Columbus Childrens Hospital will support a one-day thematic educational and research conference titled, New Insights into Childhood Functional Abdominal Pain and IBS, as a pre-conference meeting, prior to the 2007 North American Society
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Children's Hospital Honors 2007 Career Contribution Award Recipients
Childrens Hospital staff and friends gathered September 5, to honor four recipients of the 2007 Career Contribution Award. The special distinction is awarded by Columbus Childrens medical staff to a select group of its most highly respected peers.
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Columbus Children's Hospital Becomes Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus Childrens Hospital officially became Nationwide Childrens Hospital today in honor of a transformational gift from Nationwide Foundation and the landmark impact it will have on the delivery of world-class pediatric health care in central Ohio and beyond.In June 2006, the hospital announced
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Columbus Childrens Hospital Offers Babysitter Training Workshop
Columbus Childrens Hospital is offering a public babysitter training workshop now through December Babysitter Training from A-Z. Babysitter Training from A-Z teaches students how to be a sitter the parents will want to invite back.
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John P. Cheatham, MD, Receives the Pediatric Interventional Cardiac Symposium & Adult Interventional Cardiac Symposium Lifetime Achievement Award
The Pediatric Interventional Cardiac Symposium (PICS) & Adult Interventional Cardiac Symposium (AICS) Lifetime Achievement Award for 2007 was recently presented to John P.
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Media Advisory: Columbus Childrens Hospital Staff Appreciation Picnic Sunday in Livingston Park
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Columbus Childrens Hospital Staff Appreciation Picnic Sunday in Livingston ParkWHEN: Sunday, September 23, 2007Noon - 3 p.m. media opportunityWHERE: Livingston Park*Located across the street from Columbus Childrens Hospital700 Childrens Dr.Columbus, OH 43205**Media parking
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New Study Shows Motor Vehicle Crash-Related Injuries Take Heavy Toll on National Pediatric Population
Motor vehicle crashes (MVC) are the leading cause of death due to unintentional injury from ages 1 to 64 years. According to a new study published in the September edition of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and conducted by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy at
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Virtual Reality Games Used to Distract Young Burn Victims from Pain and Anxiety
Nurses and physicians at Nationwide Childrens Hospital are using the latest technology to help young burn victims endure the extreme pain of dressing changes and wound care.
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Local Pizza Shops Partner to Benefit Columbus Childrens Hospital; Slice of Columbus Slated for Sept. 12
‘Slice of Columbus’ returns for its 18th year as Columbus’ largest pizza event 5-10 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 at Lifestyle Communities Pavilion.
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Local Pizza Shops Partner to Benefit Columbus Childrens Hospital; Slice of Columbus Slated for Sept. 12
Slice of Columbus returns for its 18th year as Columbus largest pizza event 5-10 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 at Lifestyle Communities Pavilion. Twenty area pizza shops will serve their most savory pies as they vie to be named Best of Columbus by a panel of local celebrities and chefs.
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Media Advisory: Columbus Childrens Hospital Rehabilitation Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Reunion at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Saturday
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Columbus Childrens Hospital Rehabilitation Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Reunion at the Columbus Zoo and AquariumWHEN: Saturday, August 11, 20071:30 p.m.
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Media Advisory: Columbus Children's Hospital to Host Public Meeting Tuesday
M E D I A A D V I S O R YWHAT: COLUMBUS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL TO HOST PUBLIC MEETINGCommunity input to help shape Childrens 2012 campusWHEN: Tuesday, August 7, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m.(brief formal program at 7pm)WHERE: Columbus Public Health Department240 Parsons Ave.
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Media Advisory: DQ Blizzard Taste Test Monday
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Dairy Queen Blizzard® Taste TestWHEN: Monday, August 6, 20072:30 p.m. media opportunityWHERE: Columbus Childrens Hospital555 S. 18th St. Columbus, Ohio 43205*parking located in visitors parking garage on the corner of S. 18th St.
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Mingo Appointed Director of Community Relations at Columbus Children's Hospital
Angela Mingo has been appointed to the newly created position of director of Community Relations at Columbus Childrens Hospital. We are delighted that Angela has accepted the position of directing our community relations strategy in support of our mission and vision while maintaining our commitment
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The Heart Center Echocardiography Laboratory at Columbus Childrens Hospital Granted Accreditation by the ICAEL
One American dies every 32 seconds of cardiovascular disease defined as disorders of the heart and blood vessels. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, costing society over 83.7 billion dollars each year in health services, medications and lost work time due to
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Two Men and a Truck® Make Donation to Columbus Childrens Hospital
During the month of August, the local franchise of Two Men and a Truck® will donate a portion of their moving and storage proceeds to Columbus Childrens Hospital.
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Adoption Academy for Prospective Adoptive Parents Offered at Columbus Childrens Hospital
Columbus Childrens Hospital is teaming up with The National Center for Adoption Law & Policy at Capital University Law School to offer Adoption Academy: Taking the Mystery Out of the Adoption Process.
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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
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Columbus Childrens Hospital Ranks 12th in U.S. News & World Reports 2007 Edition of Americas Best Childrens Hospitals
Columbus Childrens Hospital has ranked 12th on U.S. News & World Reports list of Americas Best Childrens Hospitals, moving up an impressive 10 places from 2006. For the first time, the pediatrics ranking is separate from the adult specialty listings and published in a separate issue of U.S.
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Columbus Childrens Hospital Study Sheds Light on Vocal Chord Dysfunction and Treatment
Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is the sudden, abnormal narrowing closure of the vocal cords during inhalation causing obstruction of the airflow, and is characterized by a noise that can mimic the sound of wheezing.
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Columbus Children's Hospital to go Smoke Free
Effective October 1, Columbus Childrens Hospital and all affiliated campuses will be entirely smoke free. While Childrens has been smoke free for all employees since 2004, visitors have been able to smoke in designated smoking areas.
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Columbus Children's Hospital to Host Public Open Houses
Columbus Childrens Hospital will be hosting public meetings to gather community input on future expansion plans for its downtown campus. The Childrens 2012 public open houses will be held Tuesdays, August 7 and 21, from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Dairy Queen Hosting DQ Miracle Treat Day Thursday
Feel guilt free by treating your taste buds to a Dairy Queen Blizzard® on Thursday, August 9 for DQ Miracle Treat Day, when all proceeds from Blizzard sales at participating Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill® stores around the country directly benefit 170 Childrens Miracle Network hospitals,
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Pediatric Experts Help Families Navigate Difficult Conversations About Health and Illness During the Holidays
During the holiday season, families are more likely to interact with friends and relatives, including loved ones they may not have seen since a child’s medical diagnosis or hospitalization. While conversations about the diagnosis or hospital stays are well meaning, families might not be prepared to have the discussion or answer these personal questions.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship sets giving record to Nationwide Children’s Hospital with $2,104,254 donation
The 12th playing of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship raised a total of $2,218,004 for central Ohio charitable organizations, including $2,104,254 for pediatric cancer research and treatment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Record-Setting Charitable Donation Announced for 43rd Playing of the Memorial Tournament Presented by Nationwide
More than $2 million raised in 2018 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital through alliance with Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation
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Jeffrey Gifts to Bolster Psych Program at Children's Hospital and OSU
An endowment and fellowship established by Robert H. and Nancy Jeffrey will help foster an ongoing collaboration between Columbus Childrens Hospital and Ohio State University Medical Center and also attract to Columbus some of the countrys most talented mental health professionals early in their
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Merrill Lynch Bull Run 5K Run/Walk Slated for August 11
The fourth-annual Merrill Lynch Bull Run 5K Run/Walk is set to trounce the streets of Columbus on Saturday, August 11 with registration beginning at 8 a.m. in downtowns Arena District. Activities begin at 8:30 a.m. with the Kids Fun Run, followed by the 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m.
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More than 10,000 Children Involved in School Bus Crashes Annually in Ohio
Each year in the United States, 25.5 million children travel an estimated 4.3 billion miles on school buses. New research findings by investigators in the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) at Columbus Children’s Hospital emphasize the large number of children involved in school bus
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New Study Highlights the Risks of All Non-Automobile Motorized Vehicles to Children
Although all-terrain vehicle (ATV)-related injuries are a serious concern, so are pediatric injuries related to other types of non-automobile motorized vehicles.
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Smoke Alarms Using Mother’s Voice Wake Children Better than High-Pitch Tone Alarms
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – When residential fires happen at night while people are sleeping, deaths are more likely to occur. Smoke alarms are important for preventing these deaths, yet many young children don’t wake up to traditional high-pitch tone alarms.
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Wishes Help Keep Pediatric Patients Out of the Hospital
Cimone Stills, 15, has a medical condition that has caused her to have multiple seizures a day for most of her life. Specifically, she has treatment-resistant generalized epilepsy because of a genetic variation. Like many patients with such a serious illness, it affects her daily life and as a result, she was diagnosed with clinical depression. But Cimone’s outlook on life completely changed for the better after her wish of going to Paris.
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St. Baldrick's Foundation Funds $8.9 Million in Grants to Support the Most Promising Childhood Cancer Research
No hospital has a monopoly on good ideas. This is why the St. Baldrick's Foundation funds the most promising research — no matter where it takes place – from your backyard institution to other cutting edge research facilities treating childhood cancers around the globe. Since 2005, this philosophy has translated to more than 1,674 grants in 31 countries, totaling more than $322 million. Thanks to the tremendous efforts of volunteers, donors, partners and advocates across the country this past year, St. Baldrick's is proud to announce $8.9 million has been awarded in new grants.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Selected as Clinical Coordinating Center in Large National Clinical Trial Sponsored by National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced that Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been selected for funding as the Clinical Coordinating Center for the multicenter randomized trial: “Percutaneous intervention versus observational trial of arterial ductus in lower gestational age infants (PIVOTAL)”.
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Investigators Develop Technique to Effectively Edit NK Cells to Target Specific Cancer Cells
Originally, NK cells seemed promising for a natural therapy to fight cancer due to their innate ability to recognize any cells expressing stress or signs of infection. But investigators quickly realized they faced three key challenges: first, it was difficult to grow a large enough number of NK cells in the lab to offer useful infusions at a reasonable cost; second, an ideal universal donor solution was needed to make NK cell products faster, more reliably and with off-the-shelf availability; and third, NK cells were resistant to genetic modifications that might help them better target specific types of cancer cells. Nationwide Children’s Hospital investigators and their collaborators painstakingly solved the first two problems over the past decade. Now, they’ve conquered the third.
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Early Phase Gene Therapy Study for SMARD1/CMT2S Disease Now Enrolling
Nationwide Children's Hospital has launched a new Phase I/IIa gene replacement clinical study to evaluate the safety of a gene therapy for IGHMBP2-related diseases, specifically spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress type 1 (SMARD1) and Charcot Marie Tooth disease type 2S (CMT2S). SMARD1 and CMT2S are rare inherited conditions that are both caused by mutations in the IGHMBP2 gene, of which more than 60 have been found to date. SMARD1 is the most severe form of these diseases and causes muscle weakness and respiratory failure in infancy.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Announce 2022 Patient Champions
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon is pleased to announce the 2022 “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26 miles on the course. The other two miles, the Encore Mile, will honor former Marathon Patient Champions, and the Angel Mile, will celebrate the lives of those who are no longer with us.
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Catherine Krawczeski, MD, Named Chief of the Department of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Catherine Dent Krawczeski, MD, has been named Physician-in-Chief and Chief of the Department of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Krawczeski will also serve as Chair of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, pending approval from The Ohio State University Board of Trustees. Dr. Krawczeski will begin this new role in Summer 2022.
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A Single-Dose Cancer Immunotherapy via Gene Transfer
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital report proof-of-principle results for a new gene therapy cancer treatment. The off-the-shelf, single-dose immunotherapy serves as an alternative to CAR-T therapy and can be engineered to be on-demand.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Designated Rett Syndrome Foundation Center of Excellence
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been honored today with the International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) Center of Excellence designation. Nationwide Children’s joins three new institutions designated for excellence in Rett syndrome care in the Center of Excellence Network. The designation recognizes Nationwide Children’s continued dedication to providing best-in-class clinical care for Rett syndrome, a rare neurological and developmental disorder.
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Steve Allen, MD Appointed Chair Childrens Hospital Association 2016 Board of Trustees
Steven Allen, MD, CEO of Nationwide Children's Hospital has been appointed chair the Board of Trustees of the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA). He began his term as board chair on January 1, 2016.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Patients & Staff to Attend Preview of Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical
Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will give Nationwide Children’s patients and staff an exclusive sneak peek of Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical Sunday, Feb. 21 before the show premiers at the Palace Theatre in March.
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Loss of MHCI in Motor Neurons Leads to ALS Astrocyte Toxicity
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a devastating progressive neurodegenerative disease that results in the death of motor neurons, the nerve cells that control muscles.
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Stakeholder Involvement in Clinical Trial Design Leads to Greater Recruitment and Retention Rates
By seeking the advice of patients, families and other stakeholders in designing a clinical trial investigating pediatric appendicitis, researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found a way to significantly increase the number of people recruited and retained in the trial.
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Study Evaluates Pay-for-Performance Program for Medicaid Children in an ACO
The first pay-for-performance (P4P) evaluation of pediatricians under a full-risk Medicaid accountable care organization (ACO) for children shows P4P incentives were partially responsible for higher performance on quality measures across Partners for Kids’ primary care network of employed and
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Washburn To Lead Transplant Divisions At Ohio State, Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital announce the joint appointment of Dr. W. Kenneth Washburn as director of transplant programs at each hospital, beginning in March.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Big Lots Announce 2022 Recipient of Big Lots Behavioral Health Scholarship
Christy Chacko, a graduate student at the University of Southern California, is the 2022 recipient of the Big Lots Behavioral Health Scholarship—a scholarship made possible by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Big Lots, an Ohio-based home discount retailer.
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Addressing Persistent Racial Disparities in Infant Mortality
Since public and private partners came together to form CelebrateOne in 2014, Franklin County, Ohio has seen gradual but real improvement in its overall infant mortality rate. But since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, rates have risen again, and the disparities between Black and White families have become worse.
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“The Ripple Effect” New Study Illustrates Vast Influence Children’s Mental Health Concerns have on Workforce Challenges in America
“The Ripple Effect” study from On Our Sleeves found that the mental health of their children remains a concern for the large majority of working parents, with almost half of all parents reporting that in the past year their child's mental health has been somewhat or extremely disruptive to their ability to work on most days.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Invites Public to Attend Nursing Career Fair
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is inviting members of the general public to attend their Nursing Career Fair. Who: Experienced nurses and new graduates who are interested in a career in pediatrics are invited to attend.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Research Building III Receives LEED Gold Certification
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce that its Research Building III has received LEED Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Welcomes Miracles & Magic in Support of Hospitals Family and Volunteer Services
Miracles & Magic, a comedy magic and illusion show supporting Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will be held Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Lincoln Theatre. The show will feature some of the best magicians in the world coming together for hours of family-friendly entertainment.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Researchers Receive Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Grant to Study Cell Therapy
A team of physician-scientists led by Susan D. Reynolds, PhD, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently received a grant from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to study the safety and effectiveness of cell therapy for the treatment of cystic fibrosis.
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New Nationwide Childrens Hospital Program to Help Students Learn the Real World of Science, Explore Research Careers
Looking toward the future of medical research, a team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently received a five-year $540,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to support a program to help students experience science in action and encourage them to consider careers in maternal and
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Justice Stores Third Annual National Fundraising Campaign to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital Begins Feb. 26
For the third-consecutive year, tween retailer Justice (an Ascena Retail Group, Inc. company) will launch a national fundraising effort in their stores to benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The “Give Hope” campaign will begin Feb.
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Novel Approach Obtains Protein Signatures from Host and Pathogen With One Small Sample
A novel study from researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital has shown that it is possible to obtain both host and bacteria protein signatures in a sample smaller than the average human biopsy.
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Expanded Westside Primary Care Center Opens, Thanks to Collaborative West Side Fund Donation
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will open their expanded Westside Primary Care Center today. In 2014, Hollywood Casino Columbus and the City of Columbus donated a gift of $500,000 to make the expansion possible.
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Toddler Avoids Transplant, Mended Heart is Second Chance at Life
Just two years old at the time, Zoey Jones was told she would need a heart and lung transplant for her failing organs, a complication due to the single ventricle heart defect she was born with.
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The Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament and Post Party Slated for February 27
TWIG 3, an auxiliary of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, invites the public to its 15th annual Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament and Post Party presented by the Westwater Family on Saturday, February 27.
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The Dale Jr. Foundation Driven to Give Gloves Program Set for 16 Debut
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 25, 2016) – The Dale Jr. Foundation (TDJF) announced today that its successful Driven to Give Gloves program will focus on four Patient Champions from Nationwide Children’s Hospital for its 2016 initiative.
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Neurologists at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Edit Neurocutaneous Syndromes Volume
A pair of neurologists at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Monica P. Islam, MD, and E. Steve Roach, MD, are the editors behind “Neurocutaneous Syndromes,” a recently published book that highlights the insights of neurocutaneous syndromes research and shows that “classic
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IHOP to Raise Funds on Behalf of Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Central Ohio IHOP franchises will begin a month-long effort to raise funds on behalf of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospital, beginning Monday, Feb. 1.
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Becker's Hospital Review Names 110 Physician Leaders of Hospitals and Health Systems | 2016
NOTE TO EDITOR: Steve Allen, MD, CEO of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is included in this list. CHICAGO (September 6, 2016, 10 a.m. CST) — Becker's Hospital Review is pleased to release the 2016 edition of its list of 110 Physician Leaders of Hospitals and Health Systems | 2016
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Becker's Hospital Review Names 100 ACOs to Know
NOTE TO EDITOR: Partners For Kids at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is included in this list. CHICAGO (September 1, 2016, 10 a.m. CST) — Becker's Hospital Review is pleased to release the 2016 edition of its list of 100 ACOs to Know, featuring standout accountable care organizations
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Community Development For All People, Nationwide Childrens Hospital, City of Columbus & NRP Group Celebrate Launch of The Residences at Career Gateway, a $12 Million Workforce Housing Community
An innovative concept of workforce housing will be coming to Columbus’s South Side with the launch of The Residences at Career Gateway. Fifty- eight new garden style and town homes, along with on-site workforce training, will be located at 755 E. Whitter.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Leads Effort for Gene Therapy Treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Sarepta Therapeutics announced yesterday that the FDA has granted accelerated approval for eteplirsen for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Nationwide Children's Hospital was the sole original site for the clinical study that resulted in this approval, led by Dr.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: The Nationwide Childrens Hospital Championships Pros Fore Patients is Tuesday, September 20 from 4-5:30 p.m.
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship’s Pros Fore Patients returns to tournament week and will be held Tuesday, September 20 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
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Hyundai Hope on Wheels Awards $250,000 Research Grant to Nationwide Childrens Hospital in Honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Hyundai Hope On Wheels® (HHOW) and Columbus-area Hyundai dealers presented Kevin Cassady, MD, and Principal Investigator in the Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital with a $250,000 Scholar Grant to be used to improve
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Nationwide Children's Hospital to Host 2016 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth October 17
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host the 2016 Candidates Forum on Children and Youth Monday, October 17 in the Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Building at Nationwide Children’s in Stecker Auditorium, located at 575 S. 18th St., Columbus 43205.
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Oligodendrocytes Induce Motor Neuron Death in ALS
A first-of-its-kind oligodendrocyte in vitro model shows that human cells normally supportive of motor neuron function play an active role in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis pathogenesis – and this discovery may point the way toward therapeutic timing and targets.
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Two Nationwide Childrens Hospital Physicians Receive Prestigious Statewide Pediatrics Awards
The Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (Ohio AAP), representing more than 2,900 members in the state of Ohio, is proud announce two Nationwide Children’s Hospital physicians received prestigious pediatric awards during the Ohio AAP’s annual awards ceremony on Friday, September
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Rev1 Ventures and Nationwide Childrens Hospital Launch New Fund to Support Healthcare Innovators
Today, Rev1Ventures, the seed-stage venture fund that combines investment capital and strategic services, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, one of America’s largest not-for-profit freestanding pediatric healthcare systems, launched the Life Sciences Fund to support the growth and
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SUBWAY® to Support Nationwide Childrens Hospital During the Month of September
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and SUBWAY® restaurants announced today that during the month of September, SUBWAY® customers will have an opportunity to donate to Nationwide Children’s by giving $1 or more at checkout.
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Nick & Janelle Foligno Donate $500,000 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital in Support of Pediatric Congenital Heart Care and Research
National Hockey League Columbus Blue Jackets Captain Nick Foligno and his wife, Janelle, today announced a $500,000 gift to Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Christopher Iobst, MD, Leading New Center for Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
With the recruitment of Christopher Iobst, MD, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has established the Center for Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction within the Department of Orthopaedics. Dr.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Encourages Families To Share Their Stories
Each year, there are more than one million visits to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Each patient goes through their own journey, and has their own story to tell.
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Holiday Magic to Arrive in Bicentennial Park
Holiday lights will illuminate the Scioto Mile beginning Friday, December 2 during the Grand Illumination presented by Justice. Columbus Recreation and Parks Department will decorate Bicentennial Park and the Scioto Mile Promenade in all seasonal decorations featuring more than 250,000 energy
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Mazdas Drive for Good Winter Event to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) have partnered during this holiday season to raise awareness and funds that will benefit the lifesaving research and care at Nationwide Children’s.
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Free Track It! Wearable Tracks Seizures on Apple Watch
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and SeizureTracker.com are introducing a new wearable app to help track seizures called Track It! – available for the Apple Watch in the Apple Store today.
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New Study Points to a Possible Cause of Many Preterm Births
Most spontaneous preterm births do not have causes that are easy to identify. Physicians frequently have not known why uterine contractions begin weeks earlier than they should, in one major form of preterm birth; or why a mother’s water breaks well before the fetus is fully developed, in
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Annual Holiday Toy Drive
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Annual Toy Drive to benefit patients at Nationwide Children’s will be held Saturday, December 3, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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The Memorial Tournament Presented by Nationwide Sets New Giving Record to Nationwide Childrens Hospital with $1,676,500 Donation
Dublin, Ohio – Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide announced today that the 41st playing of the prestigious invitational, concluded June 5, 2016, raised $2,166,000 for charitable organizations in central Ohio, including a record-setting $1,676,500 for Nationwide
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Tween Clothing Retailer Justice Launches Holiday Campaign That Will Support Life-Saving Research at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
For the first time in the three-year corporate partnership between Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Justice, the tween clothing retailer will invite customers to give a donation to the pediatric hospital during the holiday season.
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Covelli Enterprises Opens First Panera Bread Location at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Covelli Enterprises, the largest franchisee of Panera Bread, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its newest Panera Bread location at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) on Tuesday, December 13 at 6:00 a.m. The new bakery-café will be located at 611 E.
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Big Lots' 'Give Big For Kids' Campaign Raises $3.6 Million To Support Nationwide Children's Hospital
Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) announced today that its 2016 "Give Big for Kids" campaign raised $3.6 million for lifesaving pediatric research and care at Nationwide Children's Hospital, a $1.4 million increase over last year's campaign donation to the hospital of $2.2 million.
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Hormonal Contraception Safer Than Expected For Women With Diabetes
Strokes and heart attacks are rare for women with diabetes who use hormonal contraception, with the safest options being intrauterine devices (IUDs) and under-the-skin implants, new research published in Diabetes Care shows.
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Local Learning Health System Model Demonstrates High-Quality Patient Care While Reducing Costs
Providing high-quality patient care while reducing costs is a significant goal in the current health care reform environment. The Institute of Medicine has specifically called for the establishment of “learning health systems” to address this challenge.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Earns Coveted 2016 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award
The Leapfrog Group announced today Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named a Top Hospital. Widely acknowledged as one of the most prestigious distinctions a hospital can receive in the U.S., the recognition showcases Nationwide Children’s commitment to patient safety and quality.
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New Study Finds Handheld Phone Ban May Reduce Drive-time Conversations
Distracted driving is a prevalent safety hazard for everyone, but especially for drivers in their first several years behind the wheel. A new study from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital shows that universal handheld phone
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Rebecca Baum Named Chief of Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Division and Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Rebecca A. Baum, MD, will become the new chief of the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital effective January 1, 2017. Dr.
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Big Lots And Its Customers Rally To Support Nationwide Children's Hospital
Continuing its commitment to giving back to health care and children in need, Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) announced today the launch of its national point-of-sale campaign to support Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Greater Columbus area SUBWAY® shops September campaign kick-off event
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y WHAT: Greater Columbus area SUBWAY® shops September campaign kick-off event. Proceeds from campaign will benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 1 at 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Grandview SUBWAY® shop 1576 W.
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New Study Finds Rate of Injuries Among Youth Soccer Players Doubled; Rate of Head Injuries Increased 1600%
Soccer is an increasingly popular sport in the United States, both professionally and recreationally, with over 3 million registered soccer players under 19 years of age playing in leagues every year.
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Researchers Find Relationship, Behavioral Differences between Children and Early Adolescents Who Die by Suicide
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide was the 10th leading cause of death for children ages 5 to 11 in 2014. This was the first time suicide had shown up in the CDC’s top ten leading causes of death for children in this age group.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: 2016 Candidates Forum on Children & Youth
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host the 2016 Candidates Forum on Children and Youth WHEN: Monday, October 17, 2016 Breakfast at 7:30 a.m., program begins at 8 a.m. WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Building, Stecker Auditorium 575 S.
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Becker's Hospital Review Names 50 Hospitals with Innovation Programs
NOTE TO EDITOR: The Center for Innovation in Pediatric Practice in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the 50 programs listed CHICAGO (October 3, 2016, 10 a.m.
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Media Advisory: Bringing Halloween to Kids at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
WHO: Volunteers from local Spirit Halloween stores, patients and families at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Spirit of Children Program has raised more than $156,830.00 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital to date WHAT: Spirit of Children will host a Halloween party for pediatric patients
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MEDIA ADVISORY: NHL Columbus Blue Jackets Captain Nick Foligno and his wife, Janelle, announce significant, far-reaching financial gifts to Boston Childrens Hospital and Nationwide Childrens Hospital
MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: National Hockey League Columbus Blue Jackets Captain Nick Foligno and his wife, Janelle, announce significant, far-reaching financial gifts to Boston Children’s Hospital and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. WHEN: Tuesday, October 11, 2016, 1:30 p.m.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce 2016 Patient Champions Mile Themes
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce the mile themes for its field of “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26.2 miles on this year’s course.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Neuromuscular Disease Researchers Receive $7.5 Million NIH Grant
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) of the National Institutes of Health announced four new Centers of Research Translation awards today.
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New Study Finds Exercise Treadmills Significant Cause of Hand Burns in Children
In recent years, home exercise equipment has become increasingly common, and treadmills have continued to be the largest selling exercise category by a large margin.
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Solving the Problem of Managing Big Genomic Data
The influx of genomics data resulting from the increasing affordability of whole exome/genome sequencing and President Obama’s Precision Medicine Initiative requires a novel technological solution to data storage, communication with other clinical decision support systems and health
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Researchers Develop Effective Strategy for Disrupting Bacterial Biofilms, Cause of Many Chronic and Recurrent Diseases
Biofilms are communities of bacteria that adhere to a surface and are nearly impossible to eradicate when they are pathogenic, or disease-causing. Fortunately, a discovery from the laboratories of Lauren Bakaletz, PhD, and Steven Goodman, PhD, in The Research Institute at Nationwide
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AveXis Receives U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for AVXS-101 Gene Replacement Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
AveXis, Inc., (Nasdaq:AVXS) a clinical-stage gene therapy company developing treatments for patients suffering from rare and life-threatening neurological genetic diseases, today announced the U.S.
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Dairy Queen Blizzard® Sales to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital on Miracle Treat Day, July 28
On Miracle Treat Day, July 28, $1 or more from every Blizzard® Treat sold at participating DQ® locations will be donated to local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce 2016 Patient Champions at RunFest
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce its “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26 miles on this year’s course.
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Dean Lee, MD, PhD, to Lead Cell Therapy Programs at Nationwide Childrens Hospital and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dean Lee, MD, PhD, has been named the director of the Cellular Therapy and Cancer Immunotherapy Program for Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT and Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases. Dr.
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Specialized test detects bacterial infections in youngest infants with fever
Physicians from Children’s Hospital of Michigan, UC Davis Medical Center and Nationwide Children's Hospital, in collaboration with 19 other pediatric emergency departments around the country, have established a “proof of principle” for measuring patterns of ribonucleic acid
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University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Childrens and Nationwide Childrens Hospital report a successful first year of The Congenital Heart Collaborative
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s (UH Rainbow) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital became Ohio’s leading heart center for kids and adults with congenital heart disease last summer by combining their talent and resources in pediatric heart care and cardiothoracic
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Thirty-One Gifts, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announce Girls Take Flight Partnership
Thirty-One Gifts, through its philanthropic initiative, Thirty-One Gives, recently announced a bold partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital called “Girls Take Flight.” The partnership between the direct selling company and pediatric hospital is dedicated to helping girls
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Distraction Techniques Can Soothe Shot Anxiety During This Years Flu Season
A typical visit to the pediatrician when it is time for a child to get a shot can include tears, tantrums and might not seem worth the trouble. But with the FluMist not being offered by many physicians this year due to ineffectiveness, doctors at Nationwide Children’s Hospital recommend your
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Fifth-Annual Great Columbus Duck Race & Run
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y WHAT: The Fifth-Annual Great Columbus Duck Race & Run. Organized by The Development Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the yellow rubber ducks will be “racing” to the finish line.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announces Be The Reason Fundraising Campaign
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced the unveiling of the “Be The Reason” campaign today. The comprehensive campaign will serve as the foundation to continue establishing Nationwide Children’s as the country’s most integrated pediatric healthcare system.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Major Philanthropic Announcement with Big Lots and Big Lots Foundation
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y WHAT: Major Philanthropic Announcement with Big Lots and Big Lots Foundation ARRIVAL: Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 2:15 p.m. WHERE: Greater Columbus Convention Center Union Station Ballrooms 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215* WHO: Steve Allen, CEO, MD, Nationwide Children’s
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Open Therapeutics Gains Antitumor Drug for Inhibiting Cancerous Tumors
Open Therapeutics announces licensing a new class of anticancer drugs from Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The drug, amphiphilic amines (RCn), shows promise against mouse models of cancer, including pediatric and adult sarcomas, lymphoma, and neuroblastoma.
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Study Finds Average of Two Injuries Every Hour in the U.S. from Strollers and Carriers
Although strollers and carriers are typically used to safely transport children, injuries do occur while using these products. Astudy conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that, over a 21-year period from 1990
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Two genes linked to postpartum immunity revival in women with persistent hepatitis C
Alternative forms of two genes are associated with a boost in immunity to hepatitis C after childbirth, a study led by a Nationwide Children's Hospital physician-researcher shows.
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School Based Asthma Therapy Helping Students Better Manage Asthma
When 9-year-old Anila, who attends Fairmoor Elementary in Columbus City Schools, experienced increased asthma symptoms, the School Based Asthma Therapy team collaborated with her primary care physician and mom to make changes to her care plan.
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Perky Jerky® to Support Nationwide Childrens Hospital Beginning in October
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Perky Jerky® announced today that from October through December, customers at 16 participating Kroger stores will have an opportunity to donate to Nationwide Children’s by purchasing Perky Jerky®.
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Record-setting charitable donation announced for 10th playing of the Nationwide Childrens Hospital Championship
Tournament officials announced today that the 10th playing of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship, held September 19-25, 2016 at The Ohio State University Golf Club - Scarlet Course, raised a total of $1,723,105 for central Ohio charitable organizations, including $1,604,500 for
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Invites Public to Attend Nursing and Respiratory Therapy Career Fair
Nationwide Children’s Hospital invites members of the general public to attend their Nursing and Respiratory Therapy Career Fair. Who: Experienced registered nurses and respiratory therapists and new graduates who are interested in a career in pediatrics are invited to attend.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Reminds Parents to Stay Alert during the Holidays
The holidays are an exciting and busy time of year as parents race to finish their shopping, decorating and baking. As the countdown of the calendar year winds down, be sure to allow plenty of time in that hectic schedule for sharing holiday traditions as a family.
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Researchers at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Describe New Type of Cancer Therapy
A study conducted at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has found that a new chemotherapy is effective against both pediatric and adult cancers, and that it allows other chemotherapies to more readily reach their targets.
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Dayton Children's And Nationwide Children's Hospitals Partner to Offer Urology Services
(DAYTON, Ohio) -- Further strengthening the relationship between Dayton Children’s and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the hospitals are partnering to offer Urology services under the Ohio Pediatric Care Alliance.
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New Study Finds Low Transfer Rates of Pediatric Burn Patients in the U.S.
According to a new study from researchers in the Center for Pediatric Trauma Research and the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, nearly 127,000 kids in the U.S had burn injuries in 2012.
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Researchers Report First Validated Canine Behavioral Genetics Findings of Nine Fear and Aggression Traits in Dogs
Anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental illness in the United States. And while much is understood about the biochemistry of anxiety, little is known about the genetic variation associated with it.
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A Painful Reality: Care providers tend to underestimate pain during pediatric burn dressing changes
Dressing changes have been identified as one of the major contributors to perceived pain during burn care, and so it is important that pain be assessed accurately.
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Pediatric Clinic Tests Virtual Reality for Hemophilia Patients during Procedures
As a nurse clinician in the comprehensive hemophilia treatment center at Nationwide Children's Hospital for nearly 30 years, Charmaine Biega, RN, has watched her patients endure hundreds of needle sticks for infusions and other procedures which can mean tears, frustration, wiggling and –
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Bellville, Ohio, Teen and Family Travel to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Pediatric Cancer Research
The Reed family of Bellville, Ohio, is taking their story to Capitol Hill to deliver an important message to their members of Congress. Nationwide Children’s Hospital patient, Grant Reed, 15, and his family will join more than 40 other pediatric patients and their families to meet with
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Donatos Pizza and Cheryls® Cookies Partner to Support Nationwide Childrens Hospital
For the third-consecutive year, patrons of Donatos Pizza will once again have an opportunity to support life-saving research and care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital this holiday season. During the “Sweetness of the Holidays” campaign from Nov. 14 to Jan.
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Despite Safety Concerns, Nearly 1 in 4 Babies in NICUs Receive Acid Suppressing Medication Originally Formulated for Older Children, Adults
Since 2006, several published studies have associated the use of some acid suppression medications in hospitalized high-risk babies with infections, necrotizing enterocolitis and increased risk of death.
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Lane Bryant Debuts New Campaign in Support of Nationwide Children's Hospital
Lane Bryant, the nation's leading women's specialty size apparel brand, is partnering with Columbus-based Nationwide Children's Hospital to support the hospital and its efforts through a national omni-channel campaign this spring.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Pediatric Trauma Center Re-verified
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has received a three-year re-verification as a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center by the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
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Nationwide and Golf Channel Establish Strategic Partnership to Elevate the Profile of the Memorial Tournament Presented by Nationwide
ORLANDO, Fla., May 9, 2016 – In celebrating more than 40 years as a marquee event on the PGA TOUR, Golf Channel and Nationwide announced today a new partnership that will honor the legacy of tournament host and founder Jack Nicklaus, and showcase the rich philanthropic tradition of
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Justice Stores National Fundraising Give Hope Campaign Raises More Than $521,000 for Nationwide Childrens Hospital
After the launch of tween retailer Justice’s “Give Hope” national store campaign in February, the fundraising effort raised $521,315.82 during a six-week period benefitting The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital App Aims To Help Families Manage Asthma
Very early on in her life, 3-year-old Karma Taylor found herself frequently in the Emergency Department in the middle of the night as a result of breathing problems. Karma’s mom, Joyce Kelso, felt like she was chasing after her daughter’s asthma rather than staying ahead of it.
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Counseling Guidelines Necessary for Pediatric Patients Receiving Fertility, Sexual Function Treatment
COLUMBUS, Ohio; TAMPA, Fla. and BOSTON — The drugs and therapies used to treat medical conditions often come with side effects. Doctors, pharmacists and other health care professionals strive to be sure we are made aware.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Staff and Kids Star in Fashion Show Hosted and Styled by Designer Christian Siriano
Lane Bryant, the nation's leading women's specialty size apparel brand, and Columbus-based Nationwide Children’s Hospital partnered to present an exclusive fashion show last night, aligning with the brand’s Give. Share. Love.
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New Study Finds Child E-Cigarette Exposures up 1,500%
As the household presence of e-cigarettes and liquid nicotine has increased, so have exposures among young children. A new study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute and the Central Ohio Poison Center, both at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, found
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New Guidelines for Nausea, Stomach Pain and Other Problems Help Physicians Better Diagnose, Treat Kids
A child feels nauseated all the time, but no medical test can find what is wrong. Or a child vomits regularly, but there’s no illness or eating disorder to explain it. These, and other stomach and bowel-related problems with no obvious causes, are called functional gastrointestinal disorders.
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First Implantable Hemodynamic Monitoring Device in Single Ventricle Fontan Anatomy
While the Fontan procedure has improved the short- and mid-term outcomes for patients born with single ventricle anatomy, long-term complications of Fontan circulation include heart failure.
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Germain of Columbus, Reach Out and Read to Accept Book Donations on Behalf of Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Germain of Columbus will partner with Reach Out and Read to accept book donations on behalf of Nationwide Children’s Hospital from April 1-30. Donations can be made at any of the five local Germain dealerships. (See locations below).
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Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide shines a bright light on Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Childrens Hospital alliance
Dublin, Ohio – The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide hosted the sixth annual Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide today, a unique, award-winning fundraiser that brings to life the alliance between the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide
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New Franklin County Psychiatric Crisis Line for Youth now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Effective April 4, 2016, the Franklin County Psychiatric Crisis Line for youth and adolescents ages 17 and under is provided exclusively by Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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New Study Finds Laundry Detergent Packets More Dangerous than Other Types of Detergent
A new study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center found that exposure to laundry detergent packets is more dangerous to young children than exposure to other types of laundry and
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Often Unreported, a Gray Matter Abnormality Predicts Neurodevelopmental Problems in Smaller Premature Babies
Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain is increasingly used to predict neurodevelopmental outcomes in premature infants, but the existing systems of analyzing or “scoring” those MRIs rely heavily on expert opinion.
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Babies Fed Directly from Breast May Be at Less Risk for Ear Infections
Feeding at the breast may be healthier than feeding pumped milk from a bottle for reducing the risk of ear infection, and feeding breast milk compared with formula may reduce the risk of diarrhea, according to a recent study by researchers at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital's Inpatient Rehabilitation Program Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation
The Inpatient Rehabilitation Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been accredited for a period of three years by CARF International. This latest qualification earned by Nationwide Children’s is the ninth consecutive Three-Year Accreditation awarded by CARF – the
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Approved for $2.9 Million Research Funding Award to Lead Multi-Center Study of Antibiotics to Treat Uncomplicated Appendicitis
Clinical-scientists at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have been approved for a $2.9 million funding award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) for a multi-institutional trial of non-operative management of appendicitis.
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Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund bolsters recruitment of international genomics leaders to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has recruited world-renowned researchers Richard K. Wilson, Ph.D. and Elaine R. Mardis, Ph.D. marking a transformational milestone for its genomics research program.
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Biosortia Pharmaceuticals Announces Three New Oncology Research Projects Using Microalgal Compounds
Biosortia Pharmaceuticals has launched three new oncology research projects. The projects will investigate Biosortia’s unique libraries of consortia microbial compounds for potential drug discovery in pediatric cancer (neuroblastoma), liver cancer (Hepatitis C virus) and an alternative
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Participating in International Childrens Hospitals Patient Safety Effort That is Saving Lives and Expanding Efforts to Employee/Staff Safety
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is part of a collaborative patient safety effort of 100+ children’s hospitals across North America that is getting results and is expanding the scope of its work to incorporate employee/staff safety.
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abercrombie kids Launches Big Change Starts Small Campaign to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and abercrombie kids, a division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), announced today, the start of their “Big Change Starts Small” campaign.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Once Again Makes Honor Roll List of U.S. News & World Reports Best Childrens Hospitals
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has once again made U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospital Honor Roll, a distinction awarded to only 11 children’s centers nationwide, with exceptional performance in three or more pediatric specialties.
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Calls to Central Ohio Poison Center About Lamp Oil Increase 80 Percent
While summer weather and festivities keep everyone outside and active, parents should take every precaution to protect their children from injuries and poisonings. Data from the Central Ohio Poison Center demonstrate that pediatric exposures to lamp oil are increasing more this summer than last.
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Lionel Racing Gifts More Than $46,000 on Behalf of Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Lionel Racing, the official Die-cast of NASCAR and agency of the Racing Collectables Club of America, raised more than $26,000 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital during its annual RCCA member’s event May 21 in Concord, N.C.
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Media Advisory: Accelerating Our Strategic Plan: Advancing Best Outcomes for Children Everywhere
WHEN: Friday, June 10 10 a.m. WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Stecker Auditorium 555 S. 18th Street* WHO: Steve Allen, MD, CEO Alex Fischer, Board Chairman Mayor Andrew J.
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Columbus Childrens Hospital Breaks Ground on New Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Center in Westerville
Columbus Childrens Hospital broke ground May 23 on its new Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center located at 584 County Line Rd. West, Westerville, Ohio 43082.
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Study Finds Suicidal Youths Can Be Successfully Identified at Regular Medical Check-ups
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among adolescents, according to the Centers for Disease Control. In such a preventable tragedy, early detection of the various risk factors and treatment could help save many lives.
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Use of Standard Protocol in Care of Extremely Premature Infants Finds Improved Outcomes
A recent study conducted by the Columbus Childrens Hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) staff at Childrens main campus was designed to determine if the implementation of a standardized set of guidelines for the care of extremely premature infants in their first week of life would improve
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$10 Million Abercrombie & Fitch Gift Benefits Columbus Childrens Hospital
Columbus Childrens Hospital is the recipient of a $10 million gift from Abercrombie & Fitch, to be directed to a new emergency department and trauma center scheduled for construction on the hospitals downtown campus.
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Columbus Children's Hospital Receives $5 Million Gift From Too, Inc.
Columbus Childrens Hospital is the recipient of a $5 million gift from Too, Inc. which operates Limited Too and Justice stores. The gift will be directed toward construction projects scheduled as part of Childrens strategic expansion plan announced last fall. We are extremely grateful to Too, Inc.
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Columbus Children's Hospital Receives $50 Million Gift From Nationwide Foundation
Columbus Childrens Hospital today announced that it has received a ten-year, $50 million commitment from Nationwide Foundation to support expansion of programs and construction of a new main hospital that will further position the hospital as one of the nations top pediatric health care and
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International Symposium Explores New Hybrid Approach to Congenital Heart Disease
Interventional cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons from throughout the United States, North and South America, Europe, Australia and Asia will gather at Columbus Childrens Hospital from June 28-30, 2006, for the inaugural International Symposium on the Hybrid Approach to Congenital Heart
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The Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Named at Columbus Children's Hospital
The Memorial Tournament and Columbus Childrens Hospital announced today the dedication ceremony for the Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Childrens.
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Study Finds Safety Intervention Successfully Increases Use of Child Safety-Restraints in Shopping Carts
More than 20,000 children were treated in United States hospital emergency departments in 2005 for shopping cart-related injuries. According to a study published in the August issue of Pediatrics and conducted by Gary Smith, MD, DrPH, director of the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) in
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Mental Health Concerns and Traumatic Events Are Common Among Young Children Who Die By Suicide
A study published today by Nationwide Children’s Hospital researchers found that although the circumstances around any suicide death are complex, there are often shared characteristics and experiences among young children who die by suicide.
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The Collaboratory for Kids & Community Health Launched by Nationwide Children’s Hospital to Share Best Practices for the Health of the Whole Child and Communities
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has launched The Collaboratory for Kids & Community Health, to provide community partners, corporate leaders, policy makers, health care systems and researchers a resource for sharing best practices in pediatric population health strategies. The hospital will fuel the Collaboratory with content based on their extensive experience working with diverse partners to improve communities, implement school-based health, provide high-quality housing, address mental and physical health and more. The site will also collate and share best practices from leaders in the community health space.
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Columbus Children's Hospital Named To U.S. News & World Report America's Best Hospitals List
Columbus Childrens Hospital has been named to the U.S. News & World Reports 17th annual Americas Best Hospitals 2006 list. For its first time on the list, Columbus Childrens ranked 22nd, joining 176 U.S. hospitals (out of 5,189 evaluated) ranked in 16 specialty areas.Since U.S.
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Consumer Fireworks Found To Cause Preventable Injury To Children In U.S.
Conscientious parents would not knowingly hand their children dangerous explosive devices to play with and yet every Fourth of July thousands purchase firecrackers and sparklers for their kids.
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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.
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First U.S. Trial of DMD Gene Therapy
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2006Contacts: Bob Mackle Pam Barber Jade Samulski Director of Public Information Director of Media Relations and Support Services Director of Program Management Muscular Dystrophy Association Columbus Childrens Hospital Asklepios
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Passive Injury Prevention Strategies Credited with Decrease in Baby Walker-Related Injuries
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: March 6, 2006 Researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Columbus Children’s Hospital have shown that mobile infant walker-related injuries decreased 76% between 1990 and 2001, thanks to the use of passive injury prevention strategies, such as baby
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New Study Finds Hands-free Cellphone Laws Associated with Fewer Driver Deaths
A recent study led by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital looked at drivers, non-drivers (passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists), and total deaths involved in passenger vehicle crashes from 1999 through 2016 in 50 U.S. states, along with the presence and characteristics of cellphone use laws.
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Study Shows Lawn Mowers Injure Thousands of U.S. Children Annually
Despite current safety efforts, thousands of U.S. children need emergency medical care for preventable lawn mower-related injuries each year. According to a study published in the August issue of Pediatrics and conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) in the
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Study Finds Limited Availability of Child Safety Seat Types For Obese Young Children
Childhood obesity is a critical health issue. And the use of child safety seats is required by law. But how many child safety seat types are available for the increasing number of obese children? Not nearly enough—according to a study published in the April issue of Pediatrics and conducted
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Study Shows Vagus Nerve Stimulation Offers Better Quality of Life for Children With Epilepsy
Epilepsy, a brain disorder that occurs when electrical signals in the brain are disrupted, affects approximately 2.7 million people in the United States. Of this number, more than 325,000 are children. While most of these children respond well to medication, 36% of them do not.
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Cheerleading Injuries Found to be Significant Source of Injury to Girls
First-of-its-kind research conducted by staff of the Center for Injury Research and Policy in the Columbus Children’s Research Institute at Columbus Children’s Hospital indicates that cheerleading has emerged as a significant source of injury to girls.
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Young Woman Undergoes First Heart/Double Lung Transplant at Columbus Children's Hospital
The first heart/double lung transplant at Columbus Childrens Hospital occurred Saturday, December 24, 2005, when 22-year-old Sandy Shreck received a heart and lungs provided by an out-of-state donor.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Dayton Children’s Hospital Announce Cancer, Blood Disorder and Bone Marrow Transplant Collaborative
The collaborative will enhance services, create more research opportunities for both institutions and allow more patients from the Dayton region to stay closer to home during treatment.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Invites Public to Attend Nursing and Respiratory Therapy Career Fair
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is inviting members of the general public to attend their Nursing and Respiratory Therapy Career Fair.
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Achea and Michael Redd Named Honorary Chairs of Woody Hayes Celebrity Classic
Dollars raised at the golf outing will support behavioral health research and care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Named Among “Accelerating Investments for Healthy Communities” Participants for Efforts to Increase Affordable Housing
The Center for Community Investment (CCI) at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy announced today the launch of Accelerating Investments for Healthy Communities (AIHC), and named Nationwide Children’s Hospital as one of six participants for its Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families (HNHF) initiative.
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Wexner Family Fund Donates $20 Million to The Center for Family Safety and Healing
TCFSH’s mission is to fully address all aspects of family violence, including child abuse and neglect, teen dating abuse, domestic violence and elder abuse.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announces Plans to Dedicate the Abigail Wexner Research Institute
Ms. Wexner’s partnership with her fellow board members, Chief Executive Officer Steve Allen, MD, and the Nationwide Children’s executive team made this evolution possible. In recognition of Dr. Allen’s role, Nationwide Children’s will also establish the Allen Distinguished Scholar in Pediatric Research.
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Suicide Deaths Among Incarcerated Youth
According to a U.S. Department of Justice survey, from 2000 to 2014, suicide rates were two to three times higher for youth in custody than those in the general population. In a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), researchers from Nationwide Children's Hospital looked at circumstances preceding suicide to understand better why this disparity in suicide rate exists.
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Beeler Family Donates $1 Million to Support Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
The gift will focus on services aimed at prevention efforts in the community, as well as researching the causes, treatment, and prevention of behavioral health conditions.
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Poison Control Centers Receive 10 Calls Every Hour for Eye Exposures
A new study published recently by Ophthalmic Epidemiology and conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that from 2000 through 2016 there were nearly 1.5 million calls to US poison centers for eye exposures associated with pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical substances.
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Lane Bryant And Cacique Raise Over $419k For Nationwide Children's Hospital Through Give.Love.Share. Campaign
Since 2016, Lane Bryant and Cacique have raised over $2.1M dollars for Nationwide Children's through multiple initiatives, in support of the hospital's mission of providing the highest quality care to all children and their families, regardless of their ability to pay.
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Study provides new clinical guidance that avoids painful tests for infants with fever
A national research team led by UC Davis Health clinicians and researchers from the University of Michigan, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Columbia University, has derived and validated a new protocol for emergency departments that can determine which infant patients with fevers, age 60 days or younger, are at low risk of significant bacterial infections.
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The Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament Slated for March 2
TWIG 3, an auxiliary of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, invites the public to its Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 2. All proceeds from the event benefit Big Lots Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children’s.
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New Study Finds Dramatic Increase in Calls to U.S. Poison Control Centers for Kratom Exposure
A new study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that there were more than 1,800 calls to U.S. Poison Control Centers regarding exposures to kratom from January 2011 through December 2017.
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Increase in Foreign Body Ingestions Among Young Children
A new study from researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Nationwide Children’s Hospital analyzed data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) for children younger than six years who were treated in a U.S. emergency department due to concern of a foreign body ingestion from 1995 through 2015.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Legends Luncheon presented by Safelite AutoGlass shines a bright light on Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children’s Hospital alliance
The final highlight of the Legends Luncheon presented by Safelite AutoGlass was the presentation of the Nicklaus Youth Spirit Award, which is given annually to a patient or family who in some way has demonstrated a strong, driving spirit in overcoming obstacles, an unwavering optimistic outlook, and a strong conviction for their connection to Nationwide Children’s.
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St. Baldrick's Foundation Awards Over $2.7 Million in Grants to Fund the Next Generation of Pediatric Oncologists
The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital was one of 32 institutions across the U.S. to be awarded a childhood cancer research grant from the St. Baldrick's Foundation.
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Anne M. Connolly, MD, Named Division Chief of Neurology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Anne M. Connolly, MD, has joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital as division chief of Neurology and a member of the Center for Gene Therapy.
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Denim & Diamonds Set For April 26 at The Exchange at Bridge Park
The 14th-annual Denim & Diamonds Gala, benefiting The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will be held from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, April 26th at The Exchange at Bridge Park.
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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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Suicide Rates Spike Nationally Among Youth After “13 Reasons Why” Release
A recent study revealed approximately 195 more youth suicide deaths than expected were associated with the television series “13 Reasons Why” in the nine months immediately following the series release.
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Big Lots Raises $2.6 Million Dollars During Its Spring “Serve Families. Give Big” Campaign for Nationwide Children’s Hospital
The “Serve Families. Give Big” campaign raised a total of $2.6 million dollars in more than 1,400 stores with over 35,000 Big Lots associates advocating for the lifesaving research and care at Nationwide Children’s.
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National Survey of Emergency Department Management of Self-Harm Highlights Successes, Room for Improvement
In a study published today in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital describe the results of a national survey to evaluate how frequently evidence-based management practices are used in EDs when treating patients who present for self-harm.
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Thirty-One Gifts Launches Spring Fundraising Campaign in Support of Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Thirty-One Gives, has launched a spring fundraising campaign on behalf of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Now, through May 31, Thirty-One Gifts will offer Customers the opportunity to support the hospital’s On Our Sleeves behavioral health platform by rounding up to the nearest dollar or donating an amount of their choice.
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The Center for Family Safety and Healing Partners with City of Westerville to Expand Adult Services
Adult Services will also continue to see clients at The Center for Family Safety and Healing’s primary location at 655 E. Livingston Ave. in Columbus.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Raising Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour beginning in July, with full implementation by the end of 2020. The increase is the first for a central Ohio hospital and comes in acknowledgement of the discussions taking place among Columbus leaders and the community regarding the importance of a living wage for local residents.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the United Arab Emirates Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Health and Prevention have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the care of children from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund Makes Sixth Annual Gift for Significant Impact at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
The Nationwide Foundation established the Pediatric Innovation Fund in 2014 and has so far contributed $60 million to it, including the gift announced today. With Nationwide Foundation’s initial $50 million to the hospital in 2006, its gifts to the hospital have now reached $110 million.
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Big Lots Announces National Fundraising Campaign Benefitting Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Now through April 21st, Big Lots customers can donate $1, $2, $5 or more at checkout. One hundred percent of the dollars raised supports lifesaving research and care at the hospital.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine Provides Specialized Baseball Performance Training to Help Prevent Common Injuries
Because many of the most common baseball arm injuries are preventable, experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine have designed a unique baseball performance-training program for all skill levels to help address the majority of injuries caused by overuse and improper throwing technique.
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Experts Note Children with Mental Health Disorders May Be More Sensitive to Daylight Savings Time Change
Physicians at Nationwide Children’s Hospital say they notice several changes in sleeping patterns around daylight savings time, which can particularly affect patients with a mental health diagnosis.
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Lynn Rosenthal Announced as President of The Center For Family Safety and Healing
The Center for Family Safety and Healing (TCFSH) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has announced the appointment of Lynn Rosenthal as President, effective March 25.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Dedication of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
WHAT: The dedication of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and announcement of the Allen Distinguished Scholar in Pediatric Research WHEN: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 10:30 a.m. – Media Tour of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute 11:30 a.m.
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Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Changes Name to The Butterfly Guild
For more than 100 years, The Butterfly Guild has raised money for the hospice and palliative care programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Corporate Partners Join the On Our Sleeves Movement for Mental Health Awareness Month
On Our Sleeves was launched in October 2018 by Nationwide Children’s Hospital to help break the stigma around child and adolescent mental and behavioral health.
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On Our Sleeves Movement Launches Nationally to Transform Childhood Mental Health
On Our Sleeves was created with the goal of raising awareness about the one in five children living across America with mental illness and to ending the stigma often associated with these conditions.
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Suicide Attempts by Self-Poisoning Have More Than Doubled in Teens, Young Adults
A new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center found rates of suicide attempts by self-poisoning among adolescents have more than doubled in the last decade in the U.S., and more than tripled for girls and young women.
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The Harlem Globetrotters Announce the Creation of The Harlem Globetrotters Fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Deeply committed to bringing the message of positive mental health to their fans and communities around the world, the Globetrotters will support advocacy for breaking the stigma, mental health education and fundraising for mental health research, which is significantly underfunded.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital is Now Recognized as a Jeffrey Modell Diagnostic and Research Center for Primary Immunodeficiencies
Designation as a Jeffrey Modell Diagnostic and Research Center is an honor and testament to the one team, comprehensive approach that Nationwide Children’s provides in diagnosing and caring for patients with primary immunodeficiency disorders.
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Pinterest Homemade Sunscreens: A Recipe for Sunburn
A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Brooks College of Health at University of North Florida examined how homemade sunscreens were portrayed on Pinterest.
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Despite Safety Standard, Laundry Packet Exposures Increase in Older Children, Adults; Decrease in Young Children
A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center found a modest decrease in calls for children younger than 6 years of age following adoption of a 2015 product safety standard but an increase in calls for older children and adults.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives $2.8 Million Grant to Participate in Federally-Funded Pediatric Research
The Emergency Medicine department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently received a four-year, $2.8 million grant to continue leading one of the six U.S. Research Node Centers for the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN), the first federally-funded pediatric emergency medicine research network.
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Hyundai Hope On Wheels Presents Nationwide Children's Hospital with a $100,000 Hyundai Impact Award Grant to Support Pediatric Cancer Research
Hyundai Hope On Wheels® (HHOW), a 501c3 non-profit organization supported by Hyundai and its U.S. dealers, announces a $100,000 Hyundai Impact Award Grant to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to continue its long-standing fight against pediatric cancer.
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Thirty-One Gifts Raises More Than $160,000 in Support of On Our Sleeves™
Thirty-One Gifts and its charitable program, Thirty-One Gives, raised more than $163,000 in support of On Our Sleeves™, the movement to transform children’s mental health. From March through the end of May, Thirty-One Gifts customers had an opportunity to round up to the nearest dollar or donate an amount of their choice.
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Study Finds No Correlation Between Brain Function and Head Impacts After Two Seasons of Youth Tackle Football
To date, most studies that have attempted to understand connections between neurocognitive function and sub-concussive head impacts have been retrospective – and inconclusive.
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Screening for Cervical Spine Risk Factors Could Reduce CT Scans by Half
Study finds identifiable risk factors ED staff can use for evaluation, avoiding over 100,000 unnecessary scans annually.
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TDJF, Nationwide Children’s ‘Sock It to Childhood Cancer’
In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, The Dale Jr. Foundation and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have teamed up to ‘Sock It to Childhood Cancer.’
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announces the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today that its nationally known genomic medicine institute is being renamed to honor the transformational support of Steve and Cindy Rasmussen.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Awarded Nuestra Familia Award
For outstanding support of Ohio’s Latino and Hispanic community, Nationwide Children’s Hospital is being awarded the 2019 Nuestra Familia Award by the Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs. The Nuestra Familia Award - which the Commission announced today - is given every year to non-Hispanic leaders or organizations “performing service of exceptional benefit to Latino Ohioans.”
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Childhood Cancer Research Team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Awarded $10.2 Million Moonshot Grant
The National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health announced it has awarded one of its Cancer Moonshot grants to Timothy Cripe, MD, PhD, chief of the division of Hematology, Oncology & Blood and Marrow Transplant and Elaine Mardis, PhD, co-executive director of the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Ashley Eckstein Reveals Stigma-Breaking Dress for Childhood Mental Health with On Our Sleeves™ Themed Dress at San Diego Comic-Con International
The whimsical, color blocked dress features a custom printed fabric with various On Our Sleeves symbols. Eckstein completed the look with heels adorned with a butterfly, the main icon of Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Oluyinka O. Olutoye, MD, PhD, Appointed Surgeon-In-Chief at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Oluyinka O. Olutoye, MD, PhD, has been appointed Surgeon-In-Chief at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, effective August 1.
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Audition Registration Opens September 1 for Butterfly Guild’s Showing of Mamma Mia!
To raise funds for central Ohio’s only pediatric hospice and palliative care programs, Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present Mamma Mia! February 28-March 1, 2020 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre.
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Premature Infant Heads to Home State after Spending More Than a Year in Unique NICU for Babies with Lung Disease
New data released in 2017 shows a ventilation protocol developed at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, coupled with the treatment of the whole child, are improving severe BPD survival rates to 99%, while the national average is 80%.
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Cystic Fibrosis Research and Development Program Awarded $2 Million Grant From Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
A team of researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Medicine recently was awarded a $2 million grant over four years to continue development of the Cure CF Columbus Research and Development Program (C3 RDP).
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The Butterfly Run Presented by Big Lots Foundation is Sept. 14
The Butterfly Run presented by the Big Lots Foundation is Sept. 14 at Alum Creek Park North, 221 West Main Street, Westerville, Ohio, and is a family-fitness event created to help bring awareness to childhood behavioral and mental health.
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Columbus Duck Race benefitting Nationwide Children's Hospital is Saturday, Aug. 17 at 8th Annual Columbus Food Truck Festival
One lucky duck will win a first-place prize of a $5,000 cash and the second-place prize winner will win $2,500 cash. The third-place duck winner will win $1,000 cash.
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Big Lots Announces Fall National Fundraising Campaign Benefitting Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Now through October 27, Big Lots customers can donate $1, $2, $5, or more at checkout. One hundred percent of the dollars raised supports lifesaving research and care at the hospital.
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Ohio State, Nationwide Children's Hospital First to Offer 'Flash' Proton Therapy
A highly targeted form of proton therapy – known as “FLASH” – will be investigated in clinical trial participants with certain newly diagnosed, recurrent or advanced cancers as part of central Ohio’s first and only proton therapy center, a collaborative effort of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Stopping Progression of Tissue Injury after Button Battery Ingestion
Button battery injuries in children have been increasingly severe, resulting in devastating injuries and even death. Button batteries damage esophageal tissue through isothermic hydrolysis reactions, resulting in alkaline caustic injury, which leads to tissue necrosis. Prompt removal of the battery is critical to minimizing damage. However, when children swallow a button battery, the injury can progress even after it is removed.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: In Support of the On Our Sleeves™ movement, Butterfly Run Presented by the Big Lots Foundation is Sept. 14
The Butterfly Run presented by the Big Lots Foundation is a 5K run/walk family-fitness event created to help bring awareness to childhood behavioral and mental health. In its second year in Columbus, the Butterfly Run will support the national On Our Sleeves™ movement. Participants will help champion the platform’s goal of ending the stigma by raising awareness and advocacy about the one in five children living across America with a mental illness.
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Hidden in Plain Sight: New Study Finds Personal Care Products Send a Young Child to the Emergency Room Every Two Hours
A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that 64,686 children younger than five years of age were treated in U.S. emergency departments for injuries related to personal care products from 2002 through 2016 – that is the equivalent of about one child every two hours.
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Weight-Loss Surgery in Teens with Severe Obesity Offers Greater Benefits Than Waiting Until Adulthood
A study from the New England Journal of Medicine has revealed that adolescents who underwent gastric bypass were more likely to experience a complete remission of diabetes and hypertension by 5 years after surgery compared to adults — who also had severe obesity as adolescents — who underwent the procedure.
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Study Finds Narrowing Gender Gap in Youth Suicides
New research from Nationwide Children’s Hospital finds a disproportionate increase in youth suicide rates for females relative to males, particularly in younger youth aged 10-14 years.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce 2019 Patient Champions
To help fund the lifesaving research and care taking place at Nationwide Children’s, marathon and ½ marathon participants are encouraged to fundraise as “Children’s Champions.”
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The Day Family Announces the Creation of The Ryan and Christina Day Fund for Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Wellness at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Ryan and Christina Day have joined On Our Sleeves™, the movement to transform childhood mental health developed by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, with the creation of The Ryan and Christina Day Fund for Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Wellness at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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The Janet Orttung-Morrow, MD and Grant Morrow, III, MD Endowed Chair in Pediatric Behavioral Health Announced
The first recipient of the chair is Cynthia A. Gerhardt, PhD, director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Columbus Family Travels to Washington D.C. to Advocate for Children’s Health and Patient-Centered Research
The Gibson family’s advocacy efforts this week are in conjunction with the annual Children’s Hospital Association’s Speak Now for Kids Family Advocacy Day, June 25-26. Family Advocacy Day provides families, like the Gibson’s, the opportunity to meet members of Congress and discuss issues that affect children’s healthcare.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2019-20 Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has once again been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll at number 7. The Honor Roll is a top distinction awarded to only 10 children’s centers nationwide.
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Study Shows Increase in Ingestions of Marijuana by Children in U.S.
In a study published online in Pediatric Emergency Care, researchers at the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined the relationship between state marijuana legalization and the rates of unintentional ingestions of marijuana in children under six years old.
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Study Finds Increase in Pediatric Eye Injuries from Nonpowder Firearms
A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital investigated nonpowder firearm injuries treated in U.S. emergency departments (EDs) among children younger than 18 years from 1990 through 2016. It found an overall decrease in the rate of nonpowder firearm injuries during the study period, but an increasing rate of eye injuries related to nonpowder firearms.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Offers Many Ways to Give to Patients During the Holiday Season
There are many opportunities for the local community and supporters of Nationwide Children’s Hospital around the country to give back to help patients during the holiday season.
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Study Finds Increase in Calls to U.S. Poison Control Centers for Natural Psychoactive Substances, Driven by Increase in Marijuana Exposures
A new study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found there were more than 67,300 calls to U.S. Poison Control Centers regarding exposures to natural psychoactive substances. The study looked at calls from January 2000 through December 2017, which totaled an average of 3,743 exposures each year, or approximately 10 calls every day.
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Triple Medication Combination Could be Life-changing for Majority of Patients with Cystic Fibrosis
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – A Phase III clinical trial shows that elexacaftor added to ivacaftor and tezacaftor improves lung function and quality of life in cystic fibrosis patients with the most common genetic mutation, F508del.
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Redirecting the Natural Immune Response to Disrupt Bacterial Biofilms
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Most bacterial species prefer to live in biofilms, where they are protected from antibiotic treatments and can lead to chronic and recurrent diseases in humans.
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Dr. Jonathan Finlay Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Society for Neuro-Oncology
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Jonathan Finlay, MB, ChB, FRCP, program director of Neuro-Oncology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has become the first pediatric specialist to receive the Society for Neuro-Oncology’s Lifetime Achievement Award, which may be awarded to anyone connected to
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Record-setting charitable donation of $2,305,854 announced for 2019 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship
Tournament officials announced today that the 13th playing of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship, concluded August 18, 2019, at The Ohio State University Golf Club - Scarlet Course, raised a total of $2,437,194 for central Ohio charitable organizations, including $2,305,854 for pediatric cancer research and treatment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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44th Playing of the Memorial Tournament Presented by Nationwide Sets Charitable Giving Record
Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide announced today that the 44th playing of the prestigious invitational, concluded June 2, 2019, raised a total of $2.65 million for charitable organizations in central Ohio, including a record-setting $2,200,000 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital through an alliance with the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation.
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American Academy of Pediatrics Releases First Policy Statement on Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released its first policy statement for the multidisciplinary care of metabolic or bariatric surgery for pediatric patients with severe obesity. The statement, published in Pediatrics, provides recommendations for practitioners and policy makers, and accompanies a technical report which provides additional details and supporting evidence.
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Study Finds Black Youth are Attempting Suicide More Often than All Other Racial and Ethnic Groups
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the second leading cause of death in youth 12-18 years old in the United States, and in 2017 alone, suicide accounted for more than 2,200 deaths among this age group.
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Elaine R. Mardis, PhD, Elected to the Prestigious National Academy of Medicine
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Today, Elaine R. Mardis, PhD, co-executive director of the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), the first faculty member from Nationwide Children’s to
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Recognized as Blackdoctor.org 2019 Top Hospital for Diversity
Featured hospitals represent all regions of the United States and each hospital on this distinguished list delivers quality care at the highest level, while promoting equity and inclusion in their operations, programs services and staffing.
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Big Lots Raises $3 Million During Its Fall “Give Big for Kids” Campaign for Nationwide Children's Hospital
The “Give Big for Kids” campaign raised a total of $3.05 million in more than 1,400 stores that employ over 35,000 Big Lots associates. Over the past four years, the dedicated Big Lots team has raised nearly $23 million through point-of-sale operations.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Emirates of Abu Dhabi Sign Medical Services Agreement
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the United Arab Emirates have entered into a Medical Services Agreement to provide quality medical care for children in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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$3 Million Grant Awarded to Children’s Hospitals in Ohio, Michigan to Establish Regional Disaster Center of Excellence
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services of the Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response recently awarded a $3 million grant that will establish The Eastern Great Lakes Pediatric Consortium for Disaster Response as a Center of Disaster Excellence.
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Study Shows Media Overlook Best Practices when Reporting a Celebrity Suicide Death
A study published today in JAMA Network Open by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined suicide reporting guideline adherence by the media for the suicide deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. The study found that some media coverage of the Spade and Bourdain deaths did not adhere to several of the suicide reporting guidelines.
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Study Identifies Barriers High Schools Face When Implementing and Enforcing State Concussion Laws
A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital investigated the barriers high schools across the country face when implementing state concussion laws.
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New Chief Scientific Officer Joining Nationwide Children's Hospital
Joanne Turner, PhD, BSc, is returning to Columbus, Ohio, to serve as the chief scientific officer at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Inaugural Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium Grant Recipients Announced
The Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium (MPDC), led by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Ohio State University, Cincinnati Children’s, and Cleveland Clinic Children’s is the result of an initiative from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that focuses on increasing pediatric device development and providing resource funding for inventors and their projects. The consortium has announced its first grant recipients working to advance pediatric medical devices into clinical use.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Names Ahna Pai, PhD, Director of Center for Biobehavioral Health
Nationwide Children’s Hospital welcomes Ahna Pai, PhD, as the hospital’s director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health.
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Nationwide Children’s Expands Children’s Mental Health Movement as The Kids Mental Health Foundation
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today that The On Our Sleeves Movement For Children’s Mental Health is expanding its mission, moving forward as The Kids Mental Health Foundation. The new foundation aims to create a world where mental health is a vital part of every child’s upbringing.
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Partnership announcement for Woody Hayes/Play Yellow Golf Classic
The 48th Annual Woody Hayes Celebrity Classic, a new featured event of Play Yellow, will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, and will honor Jack and Barbara Nicklaus. Over the last 47 years, this event has raised more than $2.9 million to support children in central Ohio and beyond.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Expands Free Summer Events for Families
PlayStreets events are expanding to reach more children and families this summer with the announcement of two new locations in the Linden and South Side communities. Maize Manor United Methodist Church and The Reeb Avenue Center will be the new locations, inviting children and families to get outdoors with free games, food trucks, music, activities and more.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: On Our Sleeves 5K at Columbus Crew’s Lower.com Field to Support Children’s Mental Health
WHAT: The On Our Sleeves 5K for Children’s Mental Health will take place at the home of the Columbus Crew, Lower.com Field, for the first time this weekend.
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While Study Finds Decrease in Eye Exposures Associated with Household Cleaning Products, Experts Still Urge Proper Storage
A new study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital analyzed data regarding eye exposures associated with household cleaning products from 2000 through 2016 and found a decrease in the number of exposures during this period. However, the number of these exposures among young children remains high.
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Tim Hortons Raises More than $32,000 in Support of On Our Sleeves™
From Sept. 16-22, participating Tim Hortons restaurants and their associates raised $32,964.72, a record- breaking effort, in support of the On Our Sleeves movement.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hosts Annual Holiday Toy Drive with Special Appearance by Harlem Globetrotter and Columbus Native Zeus McClurkin
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will collect new toys and gift cards for patients during its annual holiday toy drive.
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Study Shows Three-Day Intensive Crisis Intervention is Associated with Reduced Suicidality in Adolescents
When an adolescent is acutely suicidal and cannot safely remain in the community, inpatient psychiatric hospitalization is the traditional intervention. But a lack of appropriate facilities across the United States, combined with an increasing demand for inpatient psychiatric services, means many young people who are at critical risk often cannot get the help they need.
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Study Shows Over-The-Counter Medications Most Commonly Used in Cases of Attempted Suicide by Self-Poisoning in Youth, Adolescents
A new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center found rates of suicide attempts by self-poisoning among youth and adolescents are higher in rural communities, higher during the academic school year and involve common medications found in many households.
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Christina and Ryan Day Encourage Students to Take a “Day Time Break” for Mental Health as Part of On Our Sleeves Movement
Christina and Ryan Day are partnering with the On Our Sleeves™ movement to launch an interactive school-based program to help break stigmas, start important conversations and improve mental health awareness for students in more than 200 middle and high schools in Franklin and surrounding counties.
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A Better Way to Administer Probiotics?
Researchers have designed a delivery system to treat premature infants with necrotizing enterocolitis that may have applications beyond the NICU
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Dale Jr. Foundation sets 2018 Gloves Program
As has been for the past four years, The Dale Jr. Foundation will support Nationwide Children's Hospital with a Driven to Give Gloves program, but this year the program features 32 NASCAR Cup Series drivers and all four of JR Motorsports' NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers, Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced.
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St. Baldrick’s Foundation Announces $19.1 Million in Grants to Fund Lifesaving Childhood Cancer Research
Physician scientists in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are St. Baldrick’s Foundation grant recipients
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Lane Bryant And Catherines Raise Over $281 Thousand For Nationwide Children's Hospital
Plus size apparel brands Lane Bryant and Catherines are thrilled to announce that the Give.Love.Share campaign has raised over $281K in donations to support Columbus-based Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Cannabidiol is effective in children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
Children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome can have hundreds of brief seizures every day. This complex form of epilepsy often does not respond to conventional epilepsy medication, leaving children at serious risk of injury from their seizures, or confined to wheelchairs and beds.
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Children Hospitalized for Injuries Have Increased Mental Health Needs
A study, published in The Journal of Pediatrics, looked at children ages 0-18 years who were hospitalized for unintentional injuries from June 2005 through May 2015. Researchers found that children hospitalized for an injury had on average a 63% increase in mental health diagnoses and a 155% increase in medications prescribed to treat a mental illness.
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Ontario Close To HomeSM Center Now Open for Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Developmental Therapy Patients
Beginning today, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will provide developmental occupational therapy, developmental physical therapy and speech pathology at the new Ontario Close To HomeSM Center in Richland County, located at 2003 West Fourth Street, Suite 205.
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Nationwide Children’s Researcher Wins Distinguished Clinical Research Achievement Award
The Clinical Research (CR) Forum, a non-profit membership association of top clinical research experts and thought leaders from the nation’s leading academic health centers, presented the Distinguished Clinical Research Achievement Award to two outstanding studies at the Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Awards on April 18th at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announces 2018 Patient Champions
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce the 2018 “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26 miles on the course.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2018-19 Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has once again been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll at number seven. Honor Roll is a top distinction, awarded to only 10 children’s hospitals nationally.
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Study Finds Why Obese Women Have More Surgical Infections After Cesarean Delivery
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Even though all pregnant woman typically undergo a standardized antiseptic preparation before a cesarean delivery, obese women are twice as likely to develop a surgical site infection after the procedure as women with a normal body mass index.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: The Butterfly Run
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nationwide Children’s Hospital is introducing The Butterfly Run, a 5k and Kids “Fun Dashes” sponsored by the Big Lots Foundation.
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Big Lots Announces National Fundraising Campaign to support Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Big Lots announced today the launch of its Fall point-of-sale campaign, “Serve Families. Give Big.” in support of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Now through October 28th, Big Lots customers have the opportunity to donate $1, $2, $5 or more at checkout with 100 percent of the dollars raised benefiting Nationwide Children’s.
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“The Butterfly Run” Presented by Big Lots Foundation Debuts in Charlotte Oct. 20.
McAlpine Creek Park is the site for the Oct. 20 Butterfly Run in Charlotte.
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Injuries Associated with Infant Walkers Sending Kids to the Emergency Department
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Although infant walkers provide no benefit to children and pose significant injury risk, many are still being used in US homes.
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Hyundai Hope on Wheels Presents Nationwide Children’s Hospital with Hyundai Hope Scholar and Young Investigator Grants Totaling $500,000 to Support Pediatric Cancer Research
In the newest rounds of grants marking its 20th anniversary, Hyundai Hope On Wheels® 501(c)(3) celebrates National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by awarding grants totaling $500,000 to Dean Lee, MD, PhD, and Ryan Roberts, MD, PhD, physician-scientists in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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10th Annual TWIG Pumpkinpalooza to Take Place at Emswiler Farms September 29th
The 10th annual TWIG Pumpkinpalooza is Saturday, Sept. 29th at Emswiler Farms in Pataskala. The event benefits Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation unit.
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Parents Magazine Announces Nationwide Children's Hospital As One Of The 20 Most Innovative Children's Hospitals
Parents magazine today named Nationwide Children's Hospital as one of the 20 most innovative children’s hospitals based on the results of its comprehensive survey.
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Family Focus Restructures Single Ventricle Care
Children with single ventricle anatomy, one of the most harrowing of congenital heart defects, face unique challenges that require multiple procedures and hospital admissions to treat.
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A New Paradigm for Treating Transcription Factor-Driven Cancers
In the current issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital describe a new paradigm for treating transcription factor-driven cancers.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Women's Board Celebrates 125 Years
On Friday, October 20, the Women’s Board at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will celebrate 125 years of outstanding service to the hospital. In preparation for this event, the Celebration Committee is looking for any memorabilia pertaining to the Women’s Board.
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Hyundai Hope On Wheels Awards $250,000 Research Grant To Nationwide Children's Hospital In Honor Of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Hyundai Hope On Wheels® will today present Nationwide Children's Hospital with a $250,000 Hyundai Scholar Hope Grant. The grant funds will support the research of Timothy Cripe, MD, PhD, principal investigator and division chief of Hematology/Oncology and BMT. Dr.
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Nearly 2 in 5 Teen Drivers Text While Driving
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Cellphone use while driving has been estimated to increase crash risk by 2-9 times and texting while driving may be especially risky because it involves three types of driver distraction: visual (eyes off the road), manual (hands off the wheel), and cognitive (attention
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Housing for Health
In a recent publication in the journal Pediatrics, researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital present a case study for treating a neighborhood as a patient.
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A Novel Approach to Patient Safety Proactively Addresses Common Health Care System Successes
Clinical researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have published one of the first health care studies to examine how behavior aligned with Safety II concepts impacts patient safety. Safety II is a novel approach to patient safety that focuses on why processes perform correctly in high-performing units, as opposed to its predecessor, Safety I, which focuses on why processes fail.
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Big Lots Partners With Nationwide Children's Hospital On Fall Fundraising Campaign To Support Kids Everywhere
Big Lots announced today the relaunch of their Give Big for Kids national point-of-sale fundraising campaign to benefit Nationwide Children's Hospital and its efforts to provide care to children in all 50 states and more than 52 countries from around the world.
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15th Annual Bull Run, Presented by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, to Benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital
The 15th annual Bull Run, presented by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, benefitting Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will take place August 18 at the McFerson Commons (Arch Park) in the Arena District.
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Media Advisory: 15th Annual Bull Run, Presented by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
The 15th Annual Bull Run, presented by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, is the official training run for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon and ½ Marathon.
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5th Annual Trot for Tots 3K and 10K Slated for November 11
The 5th Annual Trot for Tots is slated for Sunday, November 11 at Dublin Coffman High School in Dublin, Ohio. Proceeds from this 3K run/walk and 10K run will benefit Hospice at Nationwide Childrens Hospital.Registration opens at 7 a.m. with a shot gun start for both races beginning at 9 a.m.
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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.
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Kosnik Named Neurosurgeon of the Year
Edward J. Kosnik, MD, FACS, FAAP, associate medical director of the Department of Surgery and chief of the Section of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, was honored with the Ohio Neurosurgeon of the Year Award by the Ohio State Neurosurgical Society (OSNS) at the Societys
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National Study First to Describe Sport-Related Concussion Among High School, Collegiate Athletes
An estimated 300,000 sport-related traumatic brain injuries, predominately concussions, occur annually in the United States. In fact, for young people 15- to 24-years-old, sports are second only to motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of traumatic brain injury.
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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
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Receives $50,000 from Hyundai Hope On Wheels Program to Fund Pediatric Cancer Research
Hyundai Motor America and its dealerships will present Nationwide Childrens Hospital with a check for $50,000 to aid the hospitals pediatric cancer research efforts today in an event at 10 a.m.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives Grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Nationwide Childrens Hospital received a $299,779 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation made under its Interdisciplinary Nursing Quality Research Initiative to identify the linkages between the quality of nursing care processes and the quality of outcomes.The two-year grant (September 2007
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Selected Cooperative Education Newcomer of the Year by Wilberforce University
Nationwide Childrens Hospital has been awarded the 2007 Cooperative Education Newcomer of the Year Award by Wilberforce University, Xenia, Ohio. The staff of the Wilberforce University Office of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies annually honors organizations which have significantly
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New National Study Finds Pediatric Bicycle-Related Injuries Result in Nearly $200 Million in Hospital Charges Annually
A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital concludes that bicycle-related injuries among children and adolescents in the U.S. may be a more significant public health concern than previously estimated.
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Stephen Qualman, MD, Honored with the Distinction of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow
Stephen J. Qualman, MD, retired* chief of Laboratory Medicine at Nationwide Childrens Hospital and director of the Center for Childhood Cancer at The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, has been awarded the distinction of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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TWIG to Host 85th Annual Bazaar November 18
In its 85th year, the TWIG Bazaar will again offer shoppers unique and traditional merchandise during a one-day event 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, November 18 at the Ohio Expo Center.
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Christines Christmas Slated for December 9 at Dublin Jerome High School
Christines Christmas, a unique concert in tribute to Christine Wilson who, along with four of her friends, died in a tragic fire near The Ohio State University campus on April 13, 2003, will be held Sunday, December 9 at Dublin Jerome High School.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Announces Expanded Vision For New Main Hospital
Nationwide Childrens Hospitals campus master plan, first announced in 2005, has been revised and expanded. Architects renderings of the cornerstone of the plan -- a new main hospital building -- showcase expansion to 12 floors now encompassing 700,000 square feet (a 200,000 square foot increase
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6th Annual BuckeyeThon to Benefit Childrens Hospital
The 6th Annual BuckeyeThon dance marathon will be held February 17-18 at the Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC) on The Ohio State University campus in Columbus.
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Balderrama Appointed Vice President at Columbus Children's Hospital
Jose Balderrama has been appointed vice president of Human Resources (HR) at Columbus Childrens Hospital. He is responsible for administering all areas of the HR function, including employment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, payroll, employee health and organizational development.
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Columbus Childrens Hospital Named One of Americas Top 10 Childrens Hospitals by Child Magazine
Child magazine today announced the results of its fourth exclusive survey to identify the best children's hospitals in America and for the first time Columbus Children's Hospital is selected among the top 10 by securing sixth place.
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Columbus Childrens Research Institute Leaders Receive Three Top CAT Awards
Two individuals and one team of staff members from Columbus Childrens Research Institute at Columbus Childrens Hospital were recognized with Top CAT Awards Top Contributors to the Advancement of Technology from TechColumbus at a special ceremony held January 18, 2007.
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Spagio Hosts 10th Annual A Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars to Benefit Columbus Childrens Hospital Hospice Program
Spagio and Spagio Cellars today announced its 10th Annual A Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars to benefit Columbus Childrens Hospital Hospice Program through Pleasure Guild, a volunteer organization of the hospital. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m.
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The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital Opens First Hybrid Congenital Cardiac Operating Suite in U.S.
The innovative spirit of the cardiothoracic surgery and interventional cardiology teams in The Heart Center at Nationwide Childrens Hospital have come together again to bring technology first developed in its Hybrid Catheterization Suites to a state-of-the-art operating suite the first Hybrid
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Holiday Hazards
The holidays are an exciting and busy time of year as parents race to finish shopping, decorating and baking. As the number of days left in the year winds down, be sure to allow plenty of time in the hectic schedule for playtime with your child and sharing holiday traditions as a family.
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Kinder Key Calls for Caroling Groups for December
Celebrate this holiday season by organizing a group of friends to sing songs of good cheer and bring new hope to young hearts for the annual Kinder Key Holiday Caroling Drive.
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Mark Galantowicz, MD, and John P. Cheatham, MD, of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Honored with Endowed Chairs
Mark Galantowicz, MD (43220), chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery and co-director of The Heart Center at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, and John P. Cheatham, MD (43215), director of Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Therapy and co-director of The Heart Center at Nationwide Childrens, were
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Change Their Tomorrow Campaign Surpasses $200 Million Mark
The Nationwide Childrens Hospital Change Their Tomorrow campaign has raised a total of $207 million toward the announced goal of $250 million. The five-year comprehensive campaign launched in 2006 serves as the foundation for Nationwide Childrens Hospitals vision to provide world class
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Involved In Expanded Access Program for Treatment of PKU
Nationwide Childrens Hospital announced today its involvement in an expanded access program for sapropterin dihydrochloride, or sapropterin, an investigational treatment for phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic metabolic disorder that, if left unmanaged in infants and children, can result in
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Transport Team Receives March of Dimes Health Care Support Award
The March of Dimes hosted the fifth annual Health Leadership Awards Luncheon honoring individuals and organizations that have supported the mission of the March of Dimes by their extraordinary contributions in maternal and infant health. All finalists were nominated by their peers.
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Second Annual Gingerbread House Holiday Celebration Slated for December 6
Legacy Commercial Flooring, Inc. will host the Second Annual Gingerbread House Holiday Celebration to benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital 5:30 8:30 p.m.
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Pleasure Guild Calls for 2008 Volunteers
Pleasure Guild, a volunteer organization of Nationwide Children's Hospital, invites the public for membership of its new class with service beginning January 2008. Pleasure Guild is one of the oldest women's organizations in Columbus, originating in the 1890s.
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Sugary Diets Blamed for Increase in Tooth Decay among Toddlers
With the holidays upon us and sugary snacks, candies and beverages around every corner, dentists at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, one of the countrys largest hospital-based pediatric dental clinics, are warning parents that high-sugar diets are likely to blame for a spike in cavities among young
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TWIG Annual Holiday Cards Available through December 31
Available now through December 31, 2007, TWIG, a volunteer organization of Nationwide Childrens Hospital, will sell their annual Holiday cards to support various programs at the hospital.
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16th Annual Rock N Bowl Slated for February 17
Dust off your bowling shoes for the 16th Annual Rock ‘N Bowl Saturday, February 17, 2007 at Columbus Square Bowling Palace, Rt. 161 and Cleveland Ave., Columbus.
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Researchers from Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receive Awards from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio
Research led by Jeff Bridge, PhD (43209), principal investigator in the Center for Innovation in Pediatric Practice (CIPP) at The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, received the 2007 Ohio Health Policy Research Award from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational Announced
Nationwide, The Ohio State University, the PGA TOUR and Columbus Childrens Hospital announced today the creation of the Nationwide Childrens Hospital Invitational, a new annual stop on the Nationwide Tour, to be played July 9-15, 2007 at The Ohio State University Golf Club - Scarlet Course.We are
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Study Reveals 1.6 Million Pediatric Soccer Injuries from 14-Year Period
Soccer, one of the most prevalent sports in the world, has continued to grow in popularity in the United States. As the number of children participating in organized and unorganized soccer leagues increases, so does the number of children at risk for injury.
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Adoption Academy for Prospective Adoptive Parents Offered at Columbus Childrens Hospital
Columbus Childrens Hospital is teaming up with The National Center for Adoption Law & Policy at Capital University Law School to offer Adoption Academy: Taking the Mystery Out of the Adoption Process beginning in March.
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Columbus Childrens Hospital Involved in an Investigational Clinical Trial Using a Gastric Band in Adolescents
Columbus Childrens Hospital is one of several pediatric institutions in the country involved in an investigational clinical trial using a gastric band in severely obese adolescents 14-years-old to 17-years-old.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Launches ‘Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life’ to Brighten Lives of Patients in the Hospital for the Holidays
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is launching “Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life” – a new holiday tradition that builds hope and joy for hospitalized children, families and the health care heroes caring for them.
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Fans Will Celebrate Setting the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title for Longest Chain of Sports Fan Scarfs During On Our Sleeves® Day at Columbus Crew’s May 21 Home Match
Fans and partners from the Columbus Crew, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Nationwide and On Our Sleeves will celebrate becoming a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title holder for longest chain of sports fan scarfs during On Our Sleeves Day at the Columbus Crew home match on Saturday, May 21, drawing attention to childhood mental health. The record-setting scarf tied together a community wide commitment through the Wrap Them In Support campaign, where all proceeds benefit the mission of On Our Sleeves.
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Epilepsy Centers in United States Expand in Size and Specialized Testing Services with Accreditation
New research from the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has found that as a result of the increased number of accredited epilepsy centers in the United States, drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) patients have easier access to specialized testing and services. The report, which describes level 3 and level 4 epilepsy centers that were accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) from 2012 to 2019, published this week in Neurology.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Researcher Lauren Bakaletz, PhD, Honored by AAAS as Lifetime AAAS Fellow
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, has elected Lauren Bakaletz, PhD, director of the Center for Microbial Pathogenesis in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to the newest class of AAAS Fellows, among the most distinct honors within the scientific community.
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Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children's Hospital Names Three New Associate Chiefs
After a decade of immense growth in its behavioral health and psychology services, Big Lots Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has established new associate section chief roles and has promoted three of its own medical directors to provide additional clinical and psychiatric leadership.
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Fostering Generosity in Children Makes the Holiday Season Bright for All
The holiday season often brings sharing, caring and providing joy for others. Whether families donate food, clothes or toys, spend time together volunteering in the community, or work to bring holiday cheer to pediatric patients in the hospital, generosity in all forms has an impact – including on one’s mental health.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Ranked #1 Hospital in Ohio and in Top 10 among Hospitals in U.S. on Forbes List of “America’s Best Employers”
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes. Joining 35 hospitals and health systems named to the national list of 500 top large employers (companies with more than 5,000 U.S.-based employees), Nationwide Children’s is the top ranked hospital in Ohio and 9th among all hospitals in the United States.
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The Great Collide: The Impact of Children’s Mental Health On the Workforce
The pediatric and adolescent mental health crisis –brought to new attention and made more urgent by the stresses of the pandemic – is now showing to have direct and dramatic implications in the workplace. On Our Sleeves, the movement for children’s mental health, recently conducted a first-of-its-kind national study in spring 2021, funded by the Nationwide Foundation, to specifically evaluate the impact of children’s mental health on parents' work performance and, in turn, on companies’ success.
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Denim & Diamonds Gala February 24 at BOMA
Kinder Key, a volunteer organization of Columbus Childrens Hospital, announced today its second annual Denim & Diamonds Gala to benefit Columbus Childrens Heart Center, home to one of the leading heart centers in the nation. Denim & Diamonds will be held at 7 p.m.
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Media Advisory: Grand Opening of the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation Family Resource Center at Columbus Childrens Hospital
M E D I A A D V I S O R YWHAT: Grand Opening of the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation Family Resource Center at Columbus Childrens HospitalWHEN: Monday, February 12, 20074:30 pm - Blue Ribbon Cutting CeremonyMedia is invited to arrive at 4 p.m.
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Media Advisory: National Black Nurses Day Celebration Thursday
M E D I A A D V I S O R YWHAT: National Black Nurses Day CelebrationThe Columbus Chapter of the National Black Nurses Association 10th Annual National Black Nurses Day Reception: Power of Nursing: Impact of Culturally Competent Health Care DeliveryWHEN: Thursday, February 8, 2007, 6 p.m.WHERE:
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Study supports virotherapy as a potential treatment for brain tumors
A new study provides additional evidence of the efficacy of virotherapy for glioblastoma, the most deadly type of brain tumor. The research findings, published Feb. 1, 2022, in Clinical Cancer Research, indicate that an oncolytic herpes simplex virus, G207, appears to boost immune response and that this is associated with better overall survival for patients with glioblastoma.
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GoNoodle Partners With On Our Sleeves®, To Introduce New Series, The Mooderators
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, children’s mental health was in crisis, with the past few years exacerbating those concerns. With an increased need for mental health resources at home and in the classroom, GoNoodle has partnered with On Our Sleeves®, the movement for children’s mental health, to launch the company’s first property dedicated solely to social emotional learning (SEL) content: The Mooderators.
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Dennis Durbin, MD, MSCE, Named President of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Beginning March 1, 2022, Dennis Durbin, MD, MSCE, will become the third president of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Dr. Durbin joined Nationwide Children's in 2018 as its first chief scientific officer.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Earns National Pancreas Foundation Designation as Academic Center of Excellence
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nationwide Children’s Hospital has earned the National Pancreas Foundation’s (NPF) recognition as an Academic Center of Excellence. This is in addition to the Clinical Center of Excellence designation that Nationwide Children’s received in 2020, which has now been renewed.
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New Initiative Aims to Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of Children with Solid Tumors Through Molecular Analysis
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, Children’s Oncology Group (COG), and Nationwide Children's Hospital are poised to change the direction of pediatric cancer diagnosis and care. New results from international efforts to characterize pediatric cancers have led to the Molecular Characterization Initiative: a project that aims to collect, analyze, and report clinical molecular data to support COG-affiliated clinicians in choosing the best treatment for each child. This program is part of the NCI Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI).
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Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio Welcomes Lynn Rosenthal to its Ohio Advisory Board
COLUMBUS – The Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio (CDF-Ohio) is proud to announce that Lynn Rosenthal, the President of The Center for Family Safety and Healing (TCFSH) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will join its Ohio Advisory Board. Ms. Rosenthal brings to the board her voice as a nationally known champion for the prevention of family violence.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Named PCD Foundation Clinical Center
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named a PCD Foundation Clinical Center. The hospital is one of only two pediatric centers in Ohio with this designation. With this official accreditation, Nationwide Children’s joins a select group of North American centers with demonstrated expertise in diagnosis and care of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD).
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Tickets for Butterfly Guild’s Production of Sound of Music on Sale November 25, 2022
For its 65th annual production, Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Sound of Music will take place on March 3, 4 & 5, 2023 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre located at 34 W. Broad St. This family-friendly, Broadway-quality production benefits the Hospice and Palliative Care Programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the only programs of its kind in central Ohio.
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Columbus Crew Fans Set GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Longest Chain of Sports Fan Scarfs to Support On Our Sleeves® , the Movement for Children’s Mental Health
Fans and partners from the Columbus Crew, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and On Our Sleeves, the national movement for children’s mental health, wrapped the Lower.com Field pitch, setting the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for longest chain of sports fan scarfs, to draw attention to childhood mental health. The record-setting ceremony was celebrated this morning at the Crew’s new and modern Lower.com Field. The prized scarf tied together a community wide commitment through the Wrap Them In Support campaign, where all proceeds benefit On Our Sleeves to provide free mental health educational resources to every community in America.
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PANERA’S INAUGURAL ‘CHIP IN FOR CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH’ CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT ON OUR SLEEVES MAY 9-22
Covelli Enterprises, the largest franchisee of Panera Bread, is partnering with On Our Sleeves, the movement for children’s mental health, through the launch of its inaugural Chip in for Children’s Mental Health campaign. In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, from May 9-22, a portion of proceeds from all Chocolate Chipper cookies sold at thirty-nine Covelli-owned and operated Panera Bread locations in Columbus and Central Ohio, will support this vital initiative, powered by Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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$2 Million Grant Awarded to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to Increase Access to Trauma Services
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been awarded a $2 million grant from The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to increase access to trauma services in Franklin and Licking Counties.
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Behavioral Health Research, Genomics Programs Highlight $10 Million Nationwide Foundation Donation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Behavioral health research and genomics are among several programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital that will continue to benefit from funding as part of a new $10 million gift that the Nationwide Foundation is making through their Pediatric Innovation Fund.
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New Study Finds Battery-Related Injuries in Children More than Doubled in Recent Decade
Pediatric battery-related emergency department (ED) visits have increased considerably in the last decade, particularly among children 5 years old and under, according to a new study published today in Pediatrics by a team of researchers from Safe Kids Worldwide and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Local and Regional Corporate Partners Pledge Their Support to On Our Sleeves® During Mental Health Awareness Month
In partnership with On Our Sleeves®, the movement for children’s mental health, several local and regional corporate partners have pledged their support in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May. These corporate activations help On Our Sleeves, which is powered by behavioral health experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, achieve its mission of providing access to free mental health educational resources to every community in America, including those in the central Ohio area, and empower advocates of children’s mental health. On Our Sleeves supports access to services by connecting families to trusted local resources.
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Ohio Legislators Visit The Center for Family Safety and Healing
The Center for Family Safety and Healing and the Ohio Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers (ONCAC) hosted an open house today at The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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JENI’S SUNSHINE FLAVOR RAISES AWARENESS FOR CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH
Today, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, announces the return of Sunshine, the deceptively gray yet citrusy flavor, in honor of Mental Health Awareness month, and in partnership with On Our Sleeves®, a nonprofit organization on a mission to break stigmas around children’s mental health.
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On Our Sleeves® Survey Reveals Most Parents Believe Their Children Will Have Mental Health-Related Challenges Going Back to School
Every new school year comes with its own set of emotions – from worry to excitement – for kids. After years of a global pandemic, safety concerns and other stresses of today, we have to prioritize checking in with children to understand what they are thinking and feeling.
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New Disorder of Copper Metabolism Identified, Caused by Variants in CTR1 Gene
Copper is essential for many cellular functions, including cellular respiration, antioxidant defense, neurotransmitter biosynthesis and neuropeptide amidation, among others. Until recently, only two inborn errors of copper metabolism were well established. Both are rare. Wilson's disease and Menkes disease result from mutations in the copper-transporting P-type ATPases; ATP7B and ATP7A, respectively.
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On Our Sleeves® Survey Reveals Many Parents Need Support in Starting Mental Health Conversations with Children
Between the challenges of everyday life and more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, kids face more pressure and distraction than ever before, a combination of factors that has led to a mental health crisis among children in the United States. That crisis means that, more than ever, caregivers need to be equipped to talk daily to their children about thoughts, feelings and emotions, which in turn can help caregivers better support children if they have a mental health concern.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Columbus Crew Announce Wrap Them In Support Campaign, Benefiting On Our Sleeves
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Columbus Crew and Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today the beginning of the Wrap Them In Support campaign, supporting the hospital’s On Our Sleeves movement for children’s mental health.
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Tickets for Butterfly Guild’s Production of Cinderella on Sale November 26
For its 64th annual production, Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella will take place on March 4, 5 & 6, 2022 at the historic Palace Theatre located at 34 W. Broad St. This family-friendly, Broadway-quality production benefits the Hospice and Palliative Care Programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the only programs of its kind in central Ohio.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Joins New NORD Rare Disease Centers of Excellence Network, Committed to Improving Access and Care for Rare Disease Patients
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been selected as a Rare Disease Center of Excellence by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), a nonprofit patient advocacy organization committed to the identification, treatment and cure of rare disorders through education, research and patient services
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Annual Holiday Wish Drive at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is Saturday, Dec. 4
A gift of toys, games and activity supplies can make a big difference to children and families spending time in the hospital and the community’s generosity is appreciated.
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Jonathan Price, MD, FAAP, Named Pediatrician of the Year
The Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (Ohio AAP), representing more than 2,900 members in the state of Ohio, is proud to announce the recipient of our highest honor, the 2021 Elizabeth Spencer Ruppert, MD, FAAP, Outstanding Pediatrician of the Year Award, is Jonathan Price, MD, FAAP. This award recognizes a pediatrician for distinguished achievements and outstanding contributions to the advancement of pediatric care and education for patients and physicians in Ohio and across the country
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Young Professional Council Fundraising in Collaboration with Lion Cub’s Cookies
Lion Cub’s Cookies has created a special edition cookie, inspired by two Nationwide Children’s Patient Champions, that will be sold from Nov. 11-14 at their Grandview bakery.
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When Dismantling Bacterial Biofilms, the First Line of Defense Comes From Within
Researchers identified the mechanism behind the anti-biofilm properties of a protein found in all vertebrates. Too little of this protein allows disease-causing bacteria protected by biofilms to spread, while too much can lead to septic shock. Could a molecule of this protein be engineered to destroy biofilms without negative effects on the body?
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Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide shines a bright light on Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children’s Hospital alliance
The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday hosted the 11th annual Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide today, a unique, award-winning fundraiser that brings to life the alliance between the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. All proceeds of the Legends Luncheon directly benefit the young patients and families that Nationwide Children’s compassionately serves each day.
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An Alarming Connection Between Justice System Involvement and Child Health
A new study conducted at Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Abigail Wexner Research Institute and published in the journal Health & Justice, appears to be the first to use electronic medical records and link children’s personal or family involvement in the correctional system to diagnoses – and the authors say the findings are so alarming they should be a call to action for pediatric providers.
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Renowned Pediatric Transplant Surgeon Jaimie Nathan, MD, Named Chief of Pediatric Abdominal Transplant and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Jaimie Nathan, MD, has been named Chief of Pediatric Abdominal Transplant and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Balamurugan N. Appakalai, PhD, has been appointed as principal investigator in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute and will lead the pancreatic islet cell isolation laboratories at Nationwide Children’s. Both appointments are effective September 1, 2021.
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Linden Fresh Market and Charitable Pharmacy Opens to Provide Needed Access to Fresh Produce and Health Care Services in Historic Neighborhood
During a celebratory opening ceremony, Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced the Linden Fresh Market and Charitable Pharmacy are officially open and will serve as the Linden neighborhood’s destination for free fresh and nutritious food and pharmacy services. Until now, the Linden community had limited access to healthy food alternatives.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Big Lots Announce 2021 Recipient of Big Lots Behavioral Health Scholarship
Originally launched in 2019, the Big Lots Behavioral Health Scholarship is awarded to a student who plans to pursue, or is currently pursuing, a graduate degree in the fields of behavioral or mental health, social work, or psychology. Recipients of the award receive $10,000 towards their education.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce 2021 Patient Champions
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce the 2021 “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26 miles on the course.
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On Our Sleeves’ Million Classroom Project Achieves Child Mental Health Milestone
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – In May 2021, to mark the launch of Mental Health Awareness Month, On Our Sleeves, the national movement for children’s mental health, set an ambitious goal to provide free mental health resources for more than 1 million teachers and classrooms across America.
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Alarming Upward Trend in Black Youth Suicide From 2003 to 2017
In the United States, the rates of suicide and suicidal behavior among youth, children and adolescents 5-17 years of age, have been steadily increasing over the last decade, and Black youth, 5-12 years, are approximately two times more likely to die by suicide than their White counterparts. However, the literature investigating Black youth suicide is extremely limited. For the first time, researchers have examined the trends and precipitating circumstances of suicide in Black youth only by age group and sex.
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DSW Joins the On Our Sleeves® Movement for Children’s Mental Health
DSW has joined the On Our Sleeves® movement, committing to a national in-store campaign. Between Aug. 1-Oct. 31, DSW customers will have the option to round-up their purchase, or donate $1, $3, $5 or an additional amount of their choice during checkout at approximately 500 stores.
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Creating a Physician Workforce that Reflects the Patients and Families We Serve
Workforce disparities persist within health care institutions and medical training. While individuals who identify as Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander comprise roughly 30% of the U.S. population, they are less than 15% of physicians, making them underrepresented in medicine – or URM. In fact, as the U.S. population grows more diverse, the racial and ethnic demographic gap between patients and physicians, including pediatricians, is worsening. In a bold effort to bridge that gap, a team of physicians (medical educators, advocates, and researchers) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital developed a plan. The plan and its results are now published in Pediatrics.
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Human MicroRNA Inhibits Expression of Pathogenic Gene Underlying Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is caused by aberrant expression of the DUX4 gene in skeletal muscles. Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have recently demonstrated that an endogenous human microRNA, miR-675, inhibits DUX4 expression and protects muscles from DUX4-mediated cell death in a mouse model when administered via gene therapy. They also showed that the small molecule-based treatments that upregulate miR-675 inhibited DUX4 mRNA and DUX4-associated biomarkers in myotubes derived from patients with FSHD.
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4-Year Study Finds No Correlation Between Head Impacts and Cognitive Outcomes in Youth Tackle Football Players
Dr. Sean Rose and colleagues collaborated with MORE Foundation, the Complex Concussion Clinic at Nationwide Children's, and other researchers to prospectively follow youth tackle football players in real time across four seasons, which can account for confounding factors. The study, recently published in JAMA Network Open, was conducted from July 2016 through January 2020, and enrolled players from four football teams. A total of 70 male players, 9-12 years of age, who were in 5th and 6th grade, volunteered to participate, with 18 completing all four years of the study.
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Study Finds High Mortality Rates of Youths Previously Incarcerated in the Juvenile Legal System
New research from the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital finds that youth aged 11 to 21 years, who have been previously incarcerated in the juvenile legal system, are 5.9 times more likely than the general population to experience early mortality. The report, which describes a cohort study of 3645 previously incarcerated youths in Ohio’s juvenile legal system, appears this week in JAMA Network Open.
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Study Shows When Housing Quality is Poor, Children Suffer
Housing instability and homelessness are widely understood to have an impact on health, and certain housing problems have been linked to specific childhood health conditions, such as mold with asthma.
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Nationwide and Columbus Childrens Hospital Partner to Honor First-of-Five Endowed Chairs
Stephen Welty, MD (43054), chief of Neonatology at Columbus Childrens Hospital, was honored today, September 7 with the Dean Jeffers Endowed Chair in Neonatology.
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Right Care, Right Place, Right Time? Frequency and Duration of Boarding for Pediatric Mental Health Conditions at Acute Care Hospitals
According to the results of a national survey conducted, in part by a researcher at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, mental health boarding in emergency departments (ED) and/or hospital inpatient settings is common with a median of 4 patients daily and associated with median durations of 48 hours – 10 times longer than standards established by the Joint Commission. In addition, in these acute care settings, youths received minimal mental health services during their lengthy boarding. Unfortunately, these patients are getting the wrong care, in the wrong place and at the wrong time. The study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives $50,000 Donation from Mom of Two Young Adults, to Help Support Signs of Suicide® and Big Lots Behavioral Health Services Mood and Anxiety Program
Nationwide Children’s Hospital today announced a $50,000 gift from Maureen Considine Gharrity, Founding Director of Quinn’s Memorial Foundation and Erinn’s Grace Foundation both created to honor her two children, as a gift as well as philanthropic efforts.
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Lauren Bakaletz Named 2021 Allen Distinguished Scholar in Pediatric Research
Lauren Bakaletz, PhD, director of the Center for Microbial Pathogenesis in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was named the 2021 Allen Distinguished Scholar in Pediatric Research.
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Big Lots Champions Children’s Mental Health with Summer Fundraiser in Support of On Our Sleeves®
Big Lots is a founding member of the On Our Sleeves Alliance, a diverse coalition of national corporations, youth and parent-serving organizations, health care organizations, education partners and individuals committed to breaking the silence surrounding children’s mental health and taking action.
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New High-quality, Affordable Rental Housing for Linden
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families initiative, in partnership with Ohio Capital Finance Corporation, the City of Columbus, the Center for Community Investment, CareSource, and Partners For Kids, today announces the creation of
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Once Again Named on U.S. News & World Report’s 2021-22 Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named once again to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll. The Honor Roll is a distinction awarded to only 10 children’s medical centers nationwide recognized by U.S. News as the “Best of the Best.”
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Virtual Reality as Pain Relief: Reducing Dressing Change Pain in Pediatric Burn Patients
Although opioids relieve burn injury-related pain, they have serious adverse side effects. Prior studies have investigated alternative approaches to pain reduction in burn injury patients that focus on distraction, such as music, hypnosis, toys, and virtual reality (VR). In a study published today in JAMA Network Open, Henry Xiang, MD, MPH, PhD, MBA, and his research team reported the use of smartphone-based VR games during dressing changes in pediatric patients with burn injuries.
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Understanding Black Youth Suicide: Steps Toward Prevention
In a statement published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the nonprofit research institute RTI International responded to a call from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) requesting information on how to prevent Black youth suicide. The researchers emphasize the need for research and action of suicide prevention among Black youth must start from the ground up.
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Columbus Childrens Hospital Launches Ounce of Prevention to Combat Against Childhood Obesity Starting at Birth
One out of five kids in the United States are now considered obese, which is double the amount that were obese just a generation ago. Childhood obesity is on the rise and an innovative program, launched by the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Columbus Children’s Hospital, will
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Affiliate Andelyn Biosciences Receives Significant Investment and Enters Into Strategic Partnership with Pall Corporation and Cytiva
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Andelyn Biosciences, Inc, a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) and an affiliate company of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has received a significant, minority investment from Pall Corporation.
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GoNoodle Announces Strategic Partnership with On Our Sleeves®, the Movement for Children's Mental Health
One in five children in America is living with a mental health condition and the COVID-19 pandemic has presented all children with new stresses and challenges. In response, GoNoodle has teamed up with On Our Sleeves®, the movement for children's mental health, to create and share social-emotional content for kids and tools and resources for teachers and parents across the country.
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On Our Sleeves® Launches National Alliance for Children’s Mental Health With One Million Classrooms Project
On Our Sleeves®, the national movement for Children’s Mental Health, has launched the On Our Sleeves Alliance, a collection of national corporations and brands, youth and parent serving organizations, healthcare and educational organizations and individual ambassadors focused on empowering the mental health and wellness of every child in America.
In celebration of its launch, the On Our Sleeves Alliance has announced a powerful first project: to provide every community in America with free educational resources, setting an ambitious goal of reaching one million classrooms with On Our Sleeves content by Oct. 10, 2021, World Mental Health Day.
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Experts Offer Free Guide to Empower Kids and Teens in Handling Emotions During Uncertainty
The five steps of Emotional Empowerment are evidence-informed strategies parents, caregivers, educators and advocates can use to help children engage in healthy emotional practices.
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Local and Regional Partners Pledge their Support to On Our Sleeves® During Mental Health Awareness Month
On Our Sleeves is powered by behavioral health experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and its mission is to provide free mental health educational resources to every community in America and empower advocates of children’s mental health.
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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.
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Dayton Children’s joins the On Our Sleeves® Alliance to break stigmas around children’s mental health
In recognition of mental health awareness month, Dayton Children’s will be officially launching On Our Sleeves® in our region during the first week of May culminating on Friday, May 7, children’s mental health awareness day.
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New Study Looks at Effect of COVID-19-Related Social Distancing Policies on Motor Vehicle Crashes and Traffic Volume in Ohio
A new study led by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital estimated associations between COVID-19-related social-distancing policies, traffic volume, and motor vehicle crash-related outcomes in Ohio.
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JOANN Joins On Our Sleeves® to Advance Child Mental Health Awareness through Creativity
On Our Sleeves serves to break the stigma around mental health among children and adolescents, and JOANN will help further the movement across the country beginning in May, Mental Health Awareness Month.
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Variety of Opportunities Available to Provide Holiday Delight to Patients at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
During this holiday season, the local community, and supporters of Nationwide Children’s Hospital around the country are welcome to bring seasonal cheer to patients at the hospital.
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The Memorial Tournament Presented by Workday Announces 2021 Charitable Donation
Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday announced today that the 46th playing of the prestigious invitational, concluded June 6, 2021, raised $2,550,000 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital through an alliance with the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation.
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2021 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship announces record-setting $3,186,546 charitable donation
Tournament officials announced today that the 15th playing of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship, concluded August 29, 2021, at The Ohio State University Golf Club - Scarlet Course, raised a total of $3,186,456 for central Ohio charitable organizations, including $3,006,376 for pediatric cancer research and treatment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Patty McClimon Named to Modern Healthcare’s Women Leaders to Watch List
Patty McClimon, senior vice president and chief strategy officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2021’s Women Leaders to Watch in Healthcare. This award program recognizes women in leadership roles, spotlighting their administrative and professional accomplishments.
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Columbus Children's Hospital Achieves Highest Honor For Excellence in Nursing
Columbus Children's Hospital has become the first freestanding children's hospital in Ohio to receive Magnet Recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) of the American Nurses Association the highest honor for excellence in nursing.
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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.
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Columbus Children's Hospital Leads First National Muscular Dystrophy Newborn Screening Study
Columbus Children’s Research Institute (CCRI) at Columbus Children’s Hospital recently received a grant from the Centers for Disease Control to develop and implement a newborn screening trial for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the most common type of muscular dystrophy in children.
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The Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Named at Columbus Children's Hospital
The Memorial Tournament is pleased to announce a multi-year pledge with Columbus Children’s Hospital that extends a successful 30-year year partnership with the hospital as the Tournament’s primary charitable beneficiary.
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Nonfatal School Bus-Related Injuries To Children More Common Than Previously Thought
Each year in the United States, 23.5 million children travel billions of miles on school buses. A study out of the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) at Columbus Children’s Hospital is the first to use a national sample to describe nonfatal school bus-related injuries to children
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Bone Marrow Transplantation Offers Hope for Extreme Cases of Sickle Cell Disease
Two-thirds of the patients who receive bone marrow transplants (BMT) at Columbus Children’s Hospital are treated for cancer conditions. The remaining BMT patients undergo the procedure for a variety of genetic disorders, including sickle cell disease.
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Columbus Childrens Hospital Staffs Full-Time Medical Dog In New Animal Assisted Therapy Program
Studies have shown that owning a dog can reduce stress and lower blood pressure. At Columbus Childrens Hospital, dogs are doing even more by assisting in rehabilitation therapy. Columbus Childrens is one of just a handful of hospitals throughout the nation to staff a full-time Facility Dog or M.D.
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Child Magazine Ranks Columbus Children's Hospital Among Nation's Best in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Child magazine has ranked Columbus Childrens Hospital as second in the nation in providing outstanding Pediatric Emergency Medical Care, which includes Emergency Services, Trauma Services and Urgent Care Centers.
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New Program Encourages Kids to Make Healthier Lunch Choices
With government figures estimating 30 percent of all U.S. children are overweight or at risk for being too heavy, there is a necessity for innovative new strategies to prevent these young people from becoming overweight or obese adults.
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Parent Voice Alarm Superior to Residential Tone Smoke Alarm at Awakening Children
Approximately half of residential fire deaths occur at night, when victims are asleep. Even in daytime fires, many deaths occur as a result of the victim being asleep at the time of the emergency.
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Hundreds of Central Ohio Companies Team Up With Children's Hospital to Help Kids:
Hundreds of central Ohio companies have joined Columbus Children’s Hospital’s new Business Buddy program – a giving program that also offers public recognition for all corporate supporters of Children’s.
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Columbus Children's Hospital Researchers Prove Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) is Effective in Treating Children With Epilepsy
Epilepsy, a brain disorder that occurs when the electrical signals in the brain are disrupted, affects about two million Americans. Most people with Epilepsy respond well to medication, but in approximately 25-30 percent of patients, medication doesn't work.
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Genome Sequence for Haemophilus Influenzae Completed by Researchers at Columbus Children's Hospital
Haemophilus influenzae is a common cause of otitis media (ear infections) in children and is the number one reason young children are seen by pediatricians.
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First-Generation Hybrid Cardiac Catheterization Suites Install 5 Axis Biplane Positioner and Flat Panel Detectors at Columbus Children's Heart Center
In an innovative new approach to cardiac care, physicians at The Columbus Children’s Heart Center have coupled the benefits of cardiothoracic surgery and interventional cardiology in two suites to help critically ill newborns, children and adults with congenital heart disease achieve improved
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Pickerington Resident Undergoes First Lung Transplant at Columbus Children's Hospital
The first lung transplant at Columbus Children’s Hospital occurred Monday, July 11, 2005 when twenty-three-year-old Emily DeArdo of Pickerington, Ohio, received two lungs.
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The Dangers of Mini Trampolines and Full-Sized Trampolines are Similar
Prior research has already proven the dangers of recreational full-sized trampoline use, but now a new study from researchers at Columbus Children’s Research Institute on the campus of Columbus Children’s Hospital has proven that injury patterns associated with mini trampolines
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Columbus Children's Hospital Announces Wide-Ranging Strategic Expansion Effort
Columbus Children’s Hospital officials today announced a dramatic, wide ranging seven-year strategic effort including a $740 million master site plan that will change the face of health care for central Ohio children while becoming a model for what is possible in pediatric care and research
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HD Videoconferencing Links Critical Care Newborns from Rural Hospitals to Tertiary Care Facilities, Specialists
Without ever leaving the nursery, fragile babies born at Chillicothes Adena Regional Medical Center are receiving clinical assessments from specialists an hour away at Nationwide Childrens Hospital thanks to high-definition videoconferencing capabilities made possible via the Ohio Supercomputer
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Wins Web Awards
Nationwide Children's Hospital has recently won four Web site awards in two national competitions coordinated by The Web Marketing Association and Health Care Communications.
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Two Hospitals Collaborate to Give Baby With Rare Heart Condition the Best Chance at Life
Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Riverside Methodist Hospital announced today that the first-ever planned birth at Nationwide Childrens occurred on Dec. 3, 2007.
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Ohio State, Children's Hospital Formalize Relationship Through Cooperative Agreement
The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Columbus Childrens Hospital, two healthcare organizations who have worked collaboratively for more than 90 years, have reaffirmed their relationship through the signing of a cooperative agreement.
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Chris Waynar Named Site Manager of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Dublin Close To Home Center and Hilliard Close To Home Center
Chris Waynar (43065) has been appointed site manager of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Dublin Close To HomeSM Center and Hilliard Close To HomeSM Center.In his role, Waynar is responsible for program and staff development as well as facility management, and works closely with community physicians
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SPAGIOs A Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars Slated for February 25
SPAGIO European and Pacific Rim Cuisine and Spagio Cellars announces its 11th Annual A Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars to benefit the Hospice and Palliative Care Program at Nationwide Childrens Hospital through Pleasure Guild, a volunteer organization of the hospital.
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More Than 160 Nationwide Childrens Hospital Physicians Top 2007 Best Doctors List
More than 160 of Nationwide Childrens Hospital medical staff were highlighted nationally on the prestigious 2007 Best Doctors list. Best Doctors is the world's leading resource for patients, families and physicians seeking expert medical resources and guidance to treat illnesses and injuries of all
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Sibling Support Program Cares for Brothers and Sisters of Cancer Patients
The physical and emotional strains placed on the family of a childhood cancer patient can be extremely difficult, especially for siblings. That's why one of the nations largest pediatric cancer centers, located at Nationwide Children's Hospital, created the Sibling Support Program.
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Iraqi Infant Flown to Columbus Children's Hospital
A seven-month-old Iraqi infant, Fatemah, and her mother, Beydaa, arrived at Columbus Childrens Hospital Wednesday night, May 19, at 11:30 p.m. following military transport from Iraq through Germany to Rickenbacker International Airport.
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19th Annual Rock N Bowl Slated for February 16
Dust off those bowling shoes for the 19th Annual Rock N Bowl Saturday, February 16 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace, 5707 Forest Hills Blvd (43231).
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Denim & Diamonds Gala Slated February 29 at BOMA
Kinder Key, a volunteer organization of Nationwide Childrens Hospital, announced today its third-annual Denim & Diamonds Gala to benefit The Heart Center at Nationwide Childrens, home to one of the leading heart centers in the nation. Denim & Diamonds will be held at 7 p.m.
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Young Iraqi-Kurdish Patients Treated at Columbus Children's Hospital Heart Center
Two Kurdish girls from Iraq will begin 2004 with a new lease on life following open-heart surgery at Columbus Childrens Hospital Heart Center. Warveen Khalil, 9, and Chra Rashid, 6, arrived in Columbus with their fathers Dec. 20. Diagnostic tests were conducted Dec.
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Radiological Invention Will Improve Health Care for Children
Small patients normally do not fit into standard medical practice—young children are naturally active, making tasks as simple as performing an X-ray problematic for pediatric radiology professionals around the country.
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Vaccine Being Developed to Prevent Ear Infections in Children
Hoping to prevent ear infections for the more than 15 million children in the United States who suffer from them, a promising new vaccine candidate to prevent middle ear infections (otitis media) is being developed by researchers at the Columbus Children’s Research Institute (CCRI) on the
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Columbus Children's Hospital First Lung Transplant Patient, Emily DeArdo, Discharged
The first lung transplant at Columbus Childrens Hospital occurred Monday, July 11, 2005 when Emily DeArdo, 23, of Pickerington, Ohio, received two lungs. On Friday, August 5, 2005 DeArdo walked out of Childrens, discharged 24 days after her surgery.
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Unique Collaboration Formed to Enhance Pediatric Cancer Research
Today, Columbus Childrens Hospital, Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center have signed a collaborative agreement to broaden the study of childhood cancer and accelerate the transfer of key research findings to the clinical setting.
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Ohio Children's Hospital Association Announces Results of First-Of-Its-Kind Quality Collaboration Aimed at Saving Children's Lives
The Ohio Childrens Hospital Association (OCHA) and its six member hospitals Akron Childrens Hospital; Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center; Dayton Childrens Medical Center; Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Columbus; Rainbow Babies & Childrens Hospital, Cleveland; and Toledo Childrens
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2008 BIA Parade of Homes June 14-29
The 2008 Parade of Homes, presented by the Building Industry Association (BIA) of central Ohio, will run Saturday, June 14 through Sunday, June 29 at the Village at Hannah Farms in Gahanna. Tuckerman Home Group, Inc.
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Circle of Friends Sixth Annual Run for the Rainbow June 17
Circle of Friends will host its Sixth Annual Run for the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run Tuesday, June 17 at New Albany Market Square. Proceeds from Run for the Rainbow benefit pediatric cancer research at The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital.
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Children's Miracle Network Telethon
Childrens Miracle Network (CMN) Telethon celebrates its 26th anniversary on air with WBNS10-TV Saturday and Sunday, May 31 and June 1, 2008. All local segments of the Telethon will be broadcast live from Nationwide Childrens Hospital offering a behind the scenes view -- from 8 to 11 p.m.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Ranks Among the Best in all Categories Surveyed in U.S.News & World Reports 2008 Edition of Americas Best Childrens Hospitals
Nationwide Childrens Hospital ranked in all seven pediatric specialties surveyed in the new, expanded U.S.News and World Reports listing of Americas Best Childrens Hospitals published online at www.usnews.com/pediatrics and in the magazines June 9 issue, on newsstands Monday, June 2.
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Ohio State Receives $34 Million NIH Grant
Medical researchers at The Ohio State University, in partnership with Nationwide Childrens Hospital, have received a $34 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to create a center to develop clinical and translational protocols that help identify and advance treatments for patients.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives 26 Healthcare Advertising Awards
Nationwide Childrens Hospital recently participated in the childrens hospital section of the Twenty-Fifth Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards and won 26 total awards, with 10 Gold Award designations.The awards are sponsored by Healthcare Marketing Report, the leading publication covering all
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Schmaltz Appointed Director of State Government Relations at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Heather Dahlberg Schmaltz has been appointed Director of State Government Relations at Nationwide Childrens Hospital.Nationwide Childrens Vice President for External Relations Bill Byers said, I am delighted to have Heather join me in our state government endeavors.
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OSU Alum, San Diego Chargers Linebacker Matt Wilhelm, Honorary Chair of Woody Hayes Celebrity Golf Classic
Legendary Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes taught those he coached to pay forward. Student-athletes at OSU have since continued that tradition off the field and in their communities.
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Study Supports Reason for Concern in Childhood and Adolescent Obesity
Study findings presented at the May 2008 Pediatric Academic Societies and Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting indicate that childhood and adolescent obesity negatively impacts vascular endothelial function, which relates to cardiac health.
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Wal-Mart Stores and Sams Clubs Help Nationwide Children's Hospital through Annual Children's Miracle Network Campaign
For many sick and injured children, the only place to get the specialized medical care they need is at a children's hospital. For children in the central Ohio, that place is Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Consumer Fireworks Continue to Injure Children in U.S.
A Fourth of July tradition in many families, consumer fireworks continue to injure children in the U.S. at disproportionately high rates compared to the general population, causing injuries ranging from minor burns and corneal abrasions to severe burns, vision and hearing loss and even death.
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Study Finds Computerized Screening with Immediate Results Helps Physicians Identify Dangerous Behaviors among Adolescents
Technology may be the key to identifying high-risk behaviors among adolescents. Injury risk, depressive symptoms and drug and alcohol use are the leading causes of adolescent morbidity and mortality; yet pediatricians often lack the time to screen for these behavioral concerns.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Lauds Senate Action Addressing Pediatric Access
With bipartisan leadership, the full Appropriations Committee of the U.S. Senate yesterday passed the FY2009 Labor Health and Human Service (Labor-HHS) Appropriations bill containing $310 million in funding for the Childrens Hospitals Graduate Education (CHGME) program.
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Allen Browne Appointed Surgeon of Bariatric Program, General Surgery at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Allen Browne, MD (43206), has been appointed surgeon of the Bariatric Program and General Surgery at Nationwide Childrens Hospital. Dr. Browne will assist with the surgical activities for the Bariatric Program in the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Childrens. Dr.
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Virtual Temporal Bone Project Uses Technology, Simulated Surgery to Teach the Next Generation of Surgeons
For a generation of surgeons who have grown up playing video games, they are now learning temporal bone surgery of the skull in a similar way. Physicians and researchers at Nationwide Childrens Hospital are using state-of-the-art computer animation to help train the next generation of surgeons.The
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Center for Injury Research and Policy Applauds Passage of Youth Bicycle Helmet Ordinance in Columbus, Ohio
In a move that will reduce bicycle-related injuries and deaths and promote safe bicycling for children in the city of Columbus, last night City Council passed a youth bicycle helmet ordinance that will require children to wear bicycle helmets when they ride.
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Guidelines Highlight Key Differences Between Child and Adult Stroke
Stroke in children is not as rare as once thought and the symptoms do not mirror stroke in adults. In its first scientific statement on the topic, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association addresses treatment, symptoms and risk for stroke in infants and children.
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Player-to-Player Contact Source for High School Soccer Concussions
Heading a ball appears to spectators as one of the most dangerous plays in soccer. However, only 6.6 percent of injuries are caused by this flashy move—and contact with the ball accounted for only 7 percent of concussions, while player-to-player contact resulted in more than 70 percent.
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Online Nutrition Calculator Takes Guesswork out of Choosing Healthy Snacks
In an effort to help curb the growing childhood obesity epidemic, Nationwide Childrens Hospital is launching a new online tool aimed at helping parents and kids make healthy snack choices.Nearly 34 percent of kids 2-19 years of age are overweight or obese, and it is estimated that approximately 30
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When the Rules of the Game are Broken: Research Studies Sports Injuries Related to Illegal Activity
A study published in the February issue of Injury Prevention estimates that more than 98,000 sports injuries in U.S. high schools in 2005-2007 were directly related to an action that was ruled illegal activity by a referee, official or disciplinary committee.Researchers in the Center for Injury
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Media Advisory: Fourth Annual Pinwheels for Prevention Kick-off Ceremony Monday
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Fourth Annual Pinwheels for Prevention Kick-off CeremonyIn recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention MonthWHEN: Monday, March 31, 2008 10 a.m. media opportunityWHERE: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Stecker Auditorium555 S.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Old Village Primary Care Center to Move to New Location in Hilltop Area
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Old Village Primary Care Center, located at 50 Old Village Rd., is moving to a new location 2857 West Broad St. Slated to open its doors June 9, 2008, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hilltop Primary Care Center will be more than double the size of the Old Village center,
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers Training for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Nationwide Childrens Hospital is offering an all-day training Saturday, April 26 focused on providing strategies to parents and caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum disorders to assist with the education process.Education and Your Child with Autism will consist of topic-specific breakout
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers Kenpo Personal Defense Program
Nationwide Childrens Hospital is offering a self-defense program Kenpo Personal Defense for children age 12-years or older. This interactive program teaches the basics of personal protection.
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Program Assists Brothers and Sisters of Kids with Autism
Home to one of the largest intensive intervention and diagnostic centers for autism, Nationwide Childrens Hospital has long been recognized as a leader in autism intervention efforts.
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Research Shows Promise for Potential New Gene Therapy Strategy for Muscle-Wasting Diseases
Investigators in The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital have identified the role of a protein that could potentially lead to new clinical treatments to combat musculoskeletal diseases, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).Results of these studies appear in the March 11, 2008
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New Study Shows Submersion-Related Injuries Take Heavy Toll on Nations Children
Submersion-related injuries to U.S. children result in approximately $10 million in direct hospital costs each year according to research conducted by investigators in the Center for Injury Research and Policy at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Di Lorenzo Receives 2008 Masters Award for Basic or Clinical Research in Digestive Sciences
Carlo Di Lorenzo, MD, (43054 zip code) was awarded the 2008 Masters Award for Basic or Clinical Research in Digestive Sciences yesterday by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute at an awards ceremony in San Diego, California.
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Dr. Lin Awarded NASPGHAN Endoscopy Prize
Tom Lin, M.D., a gastroenterologist in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Nationwide Childrens Hospital and an assistant professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, has been awarded The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology,
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First of its Kind Study Compares High School Knee Injuries by Sport and Gender
Knee injuries, among the most economically costly sports injuries, are the leading cause of high school sports-related surgeries according to a study conducted at the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and published in the
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Joins Multi-Center NIH-Sponsored Study to Assess the Risks and Benefits of Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents
Nationwide Childrens Hospital has been selected as one of only five institutions nationally to join a multi-institution clinical research study to understand the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery in adolescents.This observational study called Teen-LABS (Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric
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Study Finds Premature Infants Benefit from Diets Rich in Protein
More than 12 percent of babies are born prematurely, up more than 20 percent from 1990*, and as premature birth rates continue to climb, neonatologists at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are focusing their attention on the nutrition provided to premature infants during their first few days of
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Adoption Academy for Prospective Adoptive Parents Offered at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Nationwide Childrens Hospital has once again teamed up with The National Center for Adoption Law & Policy at Capital University Law School (NCALP) to offer Adoption Academy: Taking the Mystery Out of the Adoption Process.
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Presidents Budget Proposal Devastates Program that Trains Nationwide Childrens Doctors
President Bushs FY2009 budget request eliminates all funding, currently $301 million, for a federal program that trains 4,700 pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists each year at 60 independent childrens teaching hospitals.
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Seventh Annual BuckeyeThon to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The Seventh Annual BuckeyeThon dance marathon will be held Saturday, February 16 through Sunday, February 17, 2008 at the Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC) on The Ohio State University campus in Columbus.
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Media Advisory: "Annie," Produced by Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Childrens Hospital, to Run This Weekend
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Produced by Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Annie will run Friday, March 7 through Sunday, March 9 at the Palace Theatre, and benefits the Hospice and Palliative Care Program at Nationwide ChildrensWHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, March 72 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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An Evening of Hope Celebrates Its Fifth Year
The Fifth Annual An Evening of Hope, hosted by Abigail and Leslie Wexner, is slated for Saturday, April 5 at Bon Vie Bistro and Wine Bar at Easton Town Center.
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Healthy Lifestyles Weight Management Program Offered for Parents and Children
Nationwide Childrens Hospital and the YMCA of Central Ohio are offering a four-week educational program, Healthy Lifestyles Weight Management. This clinical program, which begins April 1, is designed for children ages 8-12 who struggle with their weight, and for parents who are concerned about
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Media Advisory: Fourth Annual Pinwheels for Prevention Planting Sunday
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Fourth Annual Pinwheels for PreventionCommunity event with the planting of 6,954 pinwheels in Livingston Avenue ParkWHEN: Sunday, March 30, 2008 media opportunityPlanting will begin at 1 p.m.
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Media Alert: Two Annie Performances Rescheduled for Saturday at the Palace Theatre
Due to inclement weather, the afternoon and evening March 8 performances of Annie at the Palace Theatre were cancelled. Pleasure Guild, a volunteer organization of Nationwide Childrens Hospital, has rescheduled the two Annie performances for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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Children's Hospital's New Research Facilty Opens with a
A Passion for Answers: A Night of Discovery was the theme for the recent official grand opening celebration of Columbus Childrens Hospitals newest research facility, Research II.
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Applications Being Accepted for Nationwide Childrens Hospital Sports Medicine Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Award
In celebration of the opening of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in 2007 and to recognize the importance of an overall healthy lifestyle, Nationwide Childrens Sports Medicine Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Award was established.This annual honor is a one-time cash
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Bears for Children's Program Supports the Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Mulligan the Caddy, the third generation Golden Bear from the Memorial Tournaments Bears for Children's program, is available for $12/bear. This limited edition stuffed bear, assured to brighten any child's day, can be taken home to a young family member or friend, or donated back to a patient at
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Brilli Appointed Chief Medical Officer at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Richard J. Brilli, M.D., has been appointed Chief Medical Officer at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, effective August 1. Brilli currently serves as Associate Chief of Staff, Clinical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Designated Institutional Official (DIO) for Graduate Medical Education
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Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon Slated for April 17-18
Tune in! And turn it up! Radio One Columbus goes on the air to fight childhood cancer Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18, with phone lines remaining open through Saturday, April 19.
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First Study to Examine Vitamin D Insufficiency in Pediatric Patients With Low Bone Density
Vitamin D insufficiency is common in adults and is emerging in the world of pediatrics. A mild degree of vitamin D deficiency, also known as vitamin D insufficiency, causes rickets in children and can be treated with increased amount of nutritional vitamin D intake as well as increased sun
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Study Finds Pediatric Gymnastics-Related Injuries a Concern
More than 600,000 children participate in school-sponsored and club-level gymnastics competitions annually in the United States. Yet gymnastics continues to be overlooked in terms of potential for injury, while having one of the highest injury rates of all girls’ sports.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Designated OptumHealth Center of Excellence for Congenital Heart Disease
Nationwide Childrens Hospital has been designated an OptumHealth Center of Excellence for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), joining 14 other such centers in the U.S.The OptumHealth CHD Centers of Excellence network of elite CHD programs was developed by identifying "best practice" CHD programs
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Annie Scheduled March 7-9 at the Palace Theatre
Produced by Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Annie will run Friday, March 7 through Sunday, March 9 at the Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. in Columbus. Annie benefits the Hospice and Palliative Care Program at Nationwide Childrens.Show times are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m.
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Mayor, City Council, Nationwide Children Hospitals and Community Partners announce Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Families Initiative
Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman today joined with City Council President Michael C. Mentel, Councilmember Charleta B. Tavares, Nationwide Childrens Hospital CEO Dr. Steve Allen and community leaders to announce the Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Families (HNHF) initiative.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Breaks Ground for New Main Hospital
Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital officials today at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 12-floor main hospital building encompassing 720,000 square feet.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Introduces Once Upon A Night
Nationwide Childrens Hospitals black tie gala, Once Upon A Night, will be held Saturday, November 1 at the Hilton at Easton. The event, presented by the Easton Community Foundation, will benefit the patients and families served by Nationwide Childrens Hospital.This gala event will begin with a
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host 2008 Candidates Forum on Children and Youth
Nationwide Childrens Hospital will host the 2008 Candidates Forum on Children and Youth 8-10:15 a.m. Friday, October 17 in the Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Building at Nationwide Childrens, 575 S. 18th St.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Staff Honored With 2008 Golden Stethoscope Awards
Nationwide Childrens Hospital medical staff, alumni and friends gathered Friday evening, September 19, to honor six recipients of the 2008 Golden Stethoscope Awards. This special distinction is awarded by Nationwide Childrens medical staff to a select group of its most highly respected peers.
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Columbus Children's Hospital Launches New Health e-Hints Program
Childrens Hospital has launched Health e-Hints, a free e-newsletter designed to provide parents and caregivers with customized pediatric health and safety information in the most convenient and accessible way possibledelivered right to their desktops! The Health e-Hints e-newsletter was designed to
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Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers New U Jr. Program
The Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Childrens Hospital introduces the New U Jr. Program a 10-week Medical Lifestyle Behavior Change Program designed for children 6 to 10 years who struggle with their weight.* The program includes individualized care; nutrition counsel; fun and
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Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Newest CDC Injury Control Research Center
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has selected the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Childrens Hospital to become the agencys newest Injury Control Research Center.
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Downtown Sertoma Club Hosts 1st Annual Golf Outing
The Downtown Sertoma Club will host its first annual golf outing Monday, September 8, 2008 starting at 11 a.m. at the Ballantrae Golf Course in Dublin. All proceeds will benefit the Speech and Hearing Departments at Nationwide Childrens Hospital.
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Dr. William Smoyer Honored with C. Robert Kidder Endowed Chair in Clinical and Translational Research
William E. Smoyer, MD, was honored recently with the C. Robert Kidder Endowed Chair in Clinical and Translational Research in The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital.
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First National Study to Examine Recreational and Competitive Diving-Related Injuries
The thrill of flipping and jumping into water has become common practice among children and adolescents as they dive into more than eight million swimming pools across the United States.
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Injuries to High School Baseball Players Becoming More Serious
Although the overall rate of high school baseball-related injuries has decreased within the last 10 years, the severity of injuries that occur has increased, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) of The Research Institute at Nationwide
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First National Study to Examine Golf Cart-Related Injuries
The popularity of golf carts has skyrocketed in recent years, and unfortunately so has the number of golf cart-related injuries. In fact, a new study conducted by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that
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Fung Wexner Award Supports International Tissue Bank for Congenital Heart Disease Samples
In 2007, Hong Kong businessman William Fung and central Ohio community leader Abigail Wexner established a fund to foster international exchange in congenital heart disease.
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Nationwide Childrens Sports Medicine Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Award Winners Announced
The 2nd annual Nationwide Childrens Sports Medicine Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Award honored two local high school students, Steven Young (43026) and Laura Larkin (43054), for exemplifying healthy lifestyles.This annual award was created to honor two area high school students who recognize the
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International Symposium Explores Hybrid Approach to Congenital Heart Disease
Interventional cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons throughout the United States, North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, who treat patients with congenital heart disease, will gather at Nationwide Childrens Hospital June 16-18, 2008 for the third International Symposium on the
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Media Advisory: Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp this week
WHAT:Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp co-sponsored by Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio WHEN:Monday, June 16 through Friday, June 20, 2008* 8:30 a.m.
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Merrill Lynch Bull Run Slated for August 16
Hundreds of runners will take to the streets in the Arena District for the Fifth Annual Merrill Lynch Bull Run on Saturday, August 16. Registration begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. with the Kids Fun Run slated for an 8:30 a.m. start and the 5K Run/Walk beginning at 9 a.m.
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Premier Honors Healthcare System, Contracted Supplier For Efforts to Promote Diversity in Supply Chain Process
The Premier healthcare alliance has named Summa Health Systems of Akron, Ohio, and Abbott of Abbott Park, Ill., as winners of the 2008 Premier Diversity Award.
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Back-To-School Belly-Aches May Be More Than Just Nerves
As students settle back into their desks for another school year, parents, school nurses and pediatricians respond to increased complaints of stomach pain. Many of these seasonal belly-aches are dismissed as nothing more than a case of the back-to-school blues.
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Public Service Announcements: 2008 TWIG Bazaar Sunday, November 16
Public Service Announcements30-sec.The 86th annual TWIG Bazaar benefiting Nationwide Childrens Hospital will be held Sunday, November 16th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ohio Expo Center.
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TWIG to Host 86th Annual Bazaar
In its 86th year, the TWIG Bazaar will once again offer unique, handcrafted items with all proceeds benefiting Nationwide Childrens Hospital. The Bazaar will be held 10 a.m. 3 p.m.
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Childhood Constipation Deemed Significant Health Issue
According to new research conducted at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the burden of illness in children suffering from constipation, and the costs associated with this condition, are roughly of the same magnitude as those for asthma and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers Tips for Safe Holiday Driving
The holiday season officially begins on Thanksgiving and with it comes some of the busiest times of the year to be on the road. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 91 percent of long-distance holiday travel (defined as travel to and from a destination 50 miles or more away) is by
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New Study Shows Children of Smokers Tend to be More Impulsive
Adolescents may have more in common with their smoking parents than previously thought, a new study conducted by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital finds. These adolescents may also share a tendency to act impulsively, a trait that could be linked to a decision to become a smoker.
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Study Finds Conduct Disorder in Adolescent Girls Associated With Family Characteristics, Parental Behaviors
Nearly 10 percent of adolescent girls in the United States meet the criteria for conduct disorder, a diagnosis describing youths who persistently exhibit behaviors that violate rules and rights of others truancy, fighting, stealing, lying, cruelty or property destruction are examples of this.
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Dr. Gail Besner Honored with the John E. Fisher Endowed Chair in Neonatal Research at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Gail Besner, MD, was honored today, December 12 with the John E. Fisher Endowed Chair in Neonatal Research at Nationwide Childrens Hospital. For clinicians and researchers working in academic-medical institutions like Nationwide Childrens, endowed chairs represent the most prestigious and
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Media Alert: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Concerned about Recent Growing Number of Local Suspected Child Abuse Cases
Nationwide Childrens Hospital has become increasingly concerned about the recent growing number of suspected child abuse cases seen at the hospital and the severity of injuries sustained from suspected child abuse.
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Five Tips to Help Families Eat Right on a Budget in 2009
With a new year often comes a new resolution to eat better and make healthier choices. But as the economy continues to struggle, many parents are left wondering how to provide healthy food options while shopping on a budget.
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6th Annual Dublin Trot for Tots
The 6th Annual Dublin Trot for Tots, a 10K Run and 3K Run/Walk, will be held Sunday, November 9 at Dublin Coffman High School Stadium. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start for both the 10K and 3K race at 1 p.m.
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Ankle, Feet Most Commonly Injured During High School Basketball
While rebounding in basketball is an integral part of the game, it was also associated with 25 percent of injuries in high school basketball. New research also found the most commonly injured body site was to the ankle or foot, resulting in 40 percent of injuries.
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Childrens Miracle Network Torch Relay Stops in Columbus Saturday
The Torch Relay for Childrens Miracle Network, Miles for Miracles, will make a stop in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, October 18 with all proceeds benefiting Nationwide Childrens Hospital. Race registration begins at 8 a.m. followed by kick-off slated for 9 a.m.
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Classes Prepare Parents of Kids with ADHD for College
For kids with ADHD, deciding to go to college and picking the right school can be especially stressful. To aid parents in helping their kids with ADHD make these decisions, Nationwide Childrens Hospital will host the newest class in ADHD Academy, Going to College, on Thursday, October 30, 2008.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Dedicates New Four-Story Expansion
Nationwide Childrens Hospital celebrates today the grand opening of a four-story expansion on the campus west side. At approximately 85,000 square feet, the new structure will allow Nationwide Childrens to open the doors for growth in research jobs, as well as expansion of key clinical areas of
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers Halloween Safety Tips
On a night known for its mischief, parents should not have to live in fear for the safety of their children. 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
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Local Medical Clinic is Among 10 Selected for MDA Clinical Research Network
The Muscular Dystrophy Association medical clinic at Nationwide Childrens Hospital in Columbus has been selected to become part of MDAs new Clinical Research Network.The new network consists of 10 elite MDA medical clinics that will function as clinical research centers.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host 2008 Candidates Forum on Children and Youth in October
Nationwide Childrens Hospital will host the 2008 Candidates Forum on Children and Youth 8 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Friday, October 17. The event will be held in Stecker Auditorium in the Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Building at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, 575 S. 18th St.
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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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Increase in Youth Suicide Rate Following Decade-Long Decline May Reflect Emerging Health Crisis
A sudden and dramatic increase in pediatric suicides may reflect an emerging trend rather than a single-year anomaly. Thats the conclusion of new suicide research, conducted at The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital and published in the September 3rd issue of the Journal of the
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Media Advisory: Love Me Never Shake Me Bibs to be Distributed Across the State of Ohio
M E D I A A D V I S O R YWHAT: Love Me Never Shake Me Bibs to be Distributed Across the State of OhioKiwanis Club of Columbus and Prevent Child Abuse Ohio of the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Team Up to Spread Awareness of Shaken Baby SyndromeWHEN: Monday,
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Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Staff Appreciation Picnic Sunday in Livingston Park
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Staff Appreciation Picnic Sunday in Livingston ParkThe Skys the Limit Groundbreaking CelebrationWHEN: Sunday, September 21, 2008Noon 2 p.m.
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Jonathan Wispe, MD, Appointed Associate Chief of Neonatology at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Jonathan Wispe, MD (45235), has been appointed associate chief of Neonatology at Nationwide Childrens Hospital. Dr. Wispe will assume the administrative and leadership activities for the Neonatology clinical programs and faculty at Nationwide Childrens.
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Program benefits children 6 to 10 years who struggle with their weight
The Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Childrens Hospital introduces the New U Jr. Program a 10-week Medical Lifestyle Behavior Change Program designed for children 6 to 10 years who struggle with their weight.* The program includes individualized care; nutrition counsel; fun and
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives $3,000 Grant from Target
Nationwide Childrens Hospital recently received a $3,000 grant from Target® that will be used to expand the music curriculum in its Primary Care Centers. Additionally, the grant will be aimed at locating music-oriented organizations for volunteers of the Reach Out and Reach program.
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Slice of Columbus Serves Up Pizza for Benefit
Slice of Columbus, presented by Ezzo Italian Meat, is back for its 19th year as Columbus largest pizza event 5 - 10 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10 at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion.
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Steven Cuff Joins Sports Medicine at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Steven Cuff, MD, FAAP (43212), has been appointed as the newest physician in Sports Medicine at Nationwide Childrens Hospital. Dr. Cuff will assist in treating injured athletes to make a healthy recovery and return to their sport in a timely manner.
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Iraqi Patient Update
Fatemah continues treatment with interferon injections (a chemotherapy-type treatment), and Columbus Childrens Hospital physicians are satisfied with her progress. She has not experienced any infections and has been breathing, eating and playing normally.
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Art With Heart Magnets Available at Bob Evans Restaurants to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Through the end of the 2008 calendar year, Bob Evans Restaurants, located in the Columbus market and outlying areas, will sell Art With Heart magnets to support Nationwide Childrens Hospital.
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Jewish Genetics Disease Conference Slated for Thursday
Joan Atkin, MD, FACMG, Division of Molecular and Human Genetics at Nationwide Childrens Hospital and clinical associate professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, will be presenting at the Jewish Genetic Diseases: Inheritance, Testing and Treatment conference at 7
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More Than 170 Nationwide Childrens Hospital Physicians Top 2008 Best Doctors List
More than 170 of Nationwide Childrens Hospital medical staff have been highlighted nationally on the prestigious 2008 Best Doctors list. Best Doctors is one of the worlds leading resources for patients, families and physicians seeking expert medical resources and guidance to treat illnesses and
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Public Service Announcements: Parent Resource Line of Prevent Child Abuse Ohio
Public Service Announcements30-sec.With the holidays just around the corner, it can be a peaceful time of year accompanied with stress.The Parent Resource Line is available 24-hours/7-days-a-week to support parents during challenging times.
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First Study to Examine Rare Injuries and Conditions of U.S. High School Athletes
Rare injuries accounted for 3.5 percent of high school athletes’ injuries 2005 through 2007, according to the first study to examine rare injuries and conditions of U.S. high school athletes.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Named One of Americas Best Childrens Hospitals
Parents magazine announced today the results of its 10 Best Childrens Hospitals survey, placing Nationwide Childrens Hospital sixth on the elite list. In subspecialty areas, emergency medicine and cardiology/cardiothoracic services were ranked among the top three in the nation.
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Autism Speaks Names Dan Coury, M.D. as Medical Director for the Autism Treatment Network
Autism Speaks, the nations largest autism advocacy organization, today announced the appointment of Dan Coury, M.D. to the new post of Medical Director for its Autism Treatment Network (ATN). As Medical Director for the ATN, Dr.
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Childrens Hospital Association and Mattel Childrens Foundation Select Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Participate in Task Force on Best Practices for Pediatric Weight Management Programs
The National Association of Childrens Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI) announced the selection of Nationwide Childrens Hospital to participate in a task force to identify best practices of hospital-based clinical pediatric weight management programs.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Snackwise® Program Announces Annual Top 10 Snack List
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Snackwise Program announces its annual top 10 Best Choice snacks found in vending machines and cafeteria a la carte lines across the country. The top 10 snacks* are:1. NutriPals Fruit Bars (Strawberry)2. CLIF Kid Organic Z Bar (Peanut Butter)3.
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Healthy Lifestyles Weight Management Program Offered for Parents and Children
Nationwide Childrens Hospital and the YMCA of central Ohio are offering a four-week educational program, Healthy Lifestyles Weight Management. This clinical program, which begins October 7, is designed for children ages 8-12 who struggle with their weight, and for parents who are concerned about
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Honors 2008 Career Contribution Award Recipients
Nationwide Childrens Hospital staff and friends gathered last evening Wednesday, September 3 to honor two recipients of the 2008 Career Contribution Awards. The special distinction is awarded by Nationwide Childrens medical staff to a select few of its most highly respected peers.
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Gregory Wiet Receives Distinguished Service Award from the American Academy of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery
Gregory Wiet, MD, MBS (43235), surgeon in Otolaryngology at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, received the American Academy of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Distinguished Service Award yesterday, Sunday, September 21, at the opening ceremony of the 2008 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting in
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Type 2 Diabetes Reversed after Weight Loss Surgery in Adolescents
NOTE TO EDITOR: Marc Michalsky, MD, surgical director of the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, is part of the consortium mentioned in the news release below Teen-LABS (Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery).
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Columbus Children's Hospital's Pediatric Trauma Center Reverified
The Trauma Center at Columbus Childrens Hospital has received a three-year re-verification as a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center by the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
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Columbus Children's Hospital Childhood Obesity Expert Recommends Simple Intervention To Prevent School- Age Children From Becoming Overweight Adults
With one in four children at risk for becoming overweight and one in 10 children already overweight, simple interventions that will have more kids standing in line at their school cafeterias and more pediatricians weighing in on the subject could be the answer, according to a childhood obesity
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Reminds Parents to Stay Alert During Holidays
The holidays are an exciting and busy time of year as parents race to finish shopping, decorating and baking. As the number of days left in the calendar year winds down, be sure to allow plenty of time in the hectic schedule for playtime with your child and sharing holiday traditions as a family.
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Columbus Children's Hospital Unveils New Program to Battle Obesity
With government figures estimating 30 percent of all U.S. children are overweight or at risk for being too heavy, there is a necessity for innovative new strategies to prevent these young people from becoming overweight or obese adults.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Named One of Columbus' Best Places to Work
Nationwide Childrens Hospital ranked second in the recently-announced Business Firsts 2008 Best Places to Work survey in the large company category.The Best Places to Work Program has been implemented in essentially all 41 American City Business Journals markets (Business Firsts parent company).
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Non-Invasive Method Delivers Genes to the Central Nervous System
Investigators at The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital have identified a non-invasive method for delivering genes to the central nervous system, a strategy that penetrates the bodys protective blood-brain barrier with unprecedented success.
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Selects Columbus Children's Hospital For Its Therapueutics Development Network
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc. (CFFT), the nonprofit drug development affiliate of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, announced today that it has selected Columbus Children's Hospital's Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Care Center to be part of the Therapeutics Development Network (TDN).
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New Study Reports Lower Workplace Injury Rates for Foreign-born Workers
A new study funded by U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports that foreign-born workers reported a lower rate of non-fatal work-related injuries than U.S.-born workers, based on data collected from the National Health Interview Survey from 1997 to 2005.
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The Fetal Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Celebrates Patient Milestone Following Surgery to Repair Spina bifida Before Birth
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – During her 20-week ultrasound appointment, Brittany Badenhop learned her baby had spina bifida, a birth defect that occurs during the development of the central nervous system very early on in pregnancy.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the City of Columbus Bringing Comprehensive Injury-Prevention Program to Central Ohio Children
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the City of Columbus are hosting the Safety City Columbus injury-prevention program for the third straight summer. Safety City Columbus is a free, four-day program for children ages 5 to 7 to learn more about traffic lights and safety, fire prevention safety, stranger awareness, police officers and more.
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Injury Prediction Rule Could Decrease Radiographic Imaging Exposure in Children, Study Shows
In a study published today in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, researchers in the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) – led by Julie Leonard, MD, MPH at Nationwide Children’s Hospital –created a highly accurate cervical spine injury prediction rule. When applied, the rule decreases the use of CT by more than 50% without missing clinically significant injuries or increasing normal X-ray use.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Appoints New Division Chief of Cardiology and Co-Director of the Heart Center
Nationwide Children’s Hospital welcomes Antonio Cabrera, MD, FAAP, FAHA, FACC, FHFSA, as the division chief of cardiology and co-director of the Heart Center.
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New Close To Home ℠ Center to Open in Grove City
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced plans today to expand its Close To Home℠ network by opening a new center in Grove City. The new center will expand convenient access to urgent care and specialized pediatric services for families in Grove City and surrounding areas.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives HRSA Grant, Strives to Improve Maternal and Infant Health in Southeast Ohio
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded Nationwide Children’s Hospital a $4.7 million grant for the implementation of the Healthy Start Initiative, striving to improve the health of moms and babies in three Appalachian Ohio counties.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Names Beth Kozel, MD, PhD, Division Chief of Genetic and Genomic Medicine and Director of Constitutional Genomics Translational Research
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Names Beth Kozel, MD, PhD, Division Chief of Genetic and Genomic Medicine and Director of Constitutional Genomics Translational Research
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives $25 Million Gift to Support Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today that longtime donors Joe and Linda Chlapaty have donated $25 million to support the recently launched Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research. The gift will fund innovative research, endowed faculty to recruit nationally renowned researchers, and construction for new facilities.
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Tickets on Sale Now: Butterfly Guild’s Production of ‘Into the Woods’ Coming to Palace Theatre March 7-9
COLUMBUS, Ohio – For its 67th annual production, Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present “Into the Woods” March 7-9, 2025, at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families Receives Grant for Home Repairs in Linden and Hilltop Communities
The City of Columbus’ Department of Neighborhoods has awarded $1 million to Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Healthy Homes program, a vital part of the hospital’s Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families initiative. The funding will support home repair work in the Linden and Hilltop communities beginning in 2025.
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Tickets for Butterfly Guild’s Production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
COLUMBUS, Ohio – For its 66th annual production, Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will take place on March 1, 2 & 3, 2024 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre located at 34 W. Broad St.
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Gail Besner, MD, Named 2024 Allen Distinguished Scholar in Pediatric Research
Gail Besner, MD, chief of Pediatric Surgery and principal investigator in the Center for Perinatal Research in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was named the 2024 Allen Distinguished Scholar in Pediatric Research. The award is given in honor of former Nationwide Children’s CEO, Steve Allen, MD, and his role in growing the AWRI into a preeminent research institution.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announces Expanded Facility and Therapy Dog Program
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today Butterfly PAWS, an expanded facility and therapy dog program to support healing, and emotional and mental well-being and contribute to best outcomes for patients, families and staff. To celebrate Butterfly PAWS, the hospital unveiled “Canine Corner,” a special area on the first floor of the hospital featuring seating for families during their visit, animal friends Gus and Junebug and a digital display dedicated to highlighting pups and patients alike.
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Bariatric Surgery in Teens Linked to Sustained Weight Loss and Improved Metabolic Health, 10-Year Study Shows
A new analysis shows that more than half of the teens participating in a multisite study who had bariatric surgery experienced sustained weight loss and improvement in obesity-related conditions such as type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol over a 10-year span.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives a Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Center Award from the NIH
Researchers in the Jerry R. Mendell, MD Center for Gene Therapy at Nationwide Children's Hospital have received a coveted P50 grant from the National Institutes of Health to establish a Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Center (MDSRC).
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“Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life” Expands, Offering New Opportunities to Spread Joy to Patients, Families and Health Care Heroes
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has expanded “Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life” to give new opportunities to spread warmth and cheer to patients, families and health care heroes, as the grounds become a winter wonderland for the third year.
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New Associate Chief Clinical Research Officer Appointed at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Sarah O’Brien, MD, MSc, associate division chief for research in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology/BMT, and a principal investigator in the Center for Child Health Equity and Outcomes Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital, has been appointed associate chief clinical research officer for pediatric trials.
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New Study Highlights Urgent Need for Targeted Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support for Sexual and Gender Diverse Youth
Researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital analyzed six years of multistate child death review data from the United States and found that 81% of sexual and gender diverse youth in the dataset died by suicide, despite many receiving current or prior mental health services.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Healthy Homes Unveils New Affordable Housing Options on Columbus’ South Side
Four new duplexes along Reeb Avenue intended to offer convenient and affordable housing options for families supported by The Reeb Center on Columbus’ South Side were unveiled today at a special open house.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Names Patient Tower for Ann Isaly Wolfe To Honor Philanthropist and Former Board Chair
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today that its patient tower has been named in honor of Ann Isaly Wolfe, the former chair of the hospital’s Board of Directors and a decades-long champion of the hospital’s patients.
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Study Finds Increase in Exposures to Delta-8 THC Among Young Children, Teens, and Adults, Especially in Southern U.S.
A new study examining trends in calls to poison centers across the country for exposures to delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center, shows a sharp rise in exposures, including among children, and variation among states and regions
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New Associate Chief Data Sciences Officer Appointed at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Chris Bartlett, PhD, a principal investigator in the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children's Hospital, has been appointed associate chief data sciences officer for biomedical informatics. “Dr.
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New Associate Chief Clinical Research Officer Appointed at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Jennifer Muszynski, MD, a critical care physician and a principal investigator in the Center for Clinical and Translational Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital, has been appointed associate chief clinical research officer for research informatics.
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New Study Finds Increase in Exposures to Synthetic Tetrahydrocannabinols Among Young Children, Teens, and Adults
A sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth — some leading to hospitalization — highlights the need for increased education around the dangers of exposure and increased focus on safe storage and packaging, according to pediatricians and researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Launches “Empower the Possible” Campaign with Historic 10-Year, $100 Million Commitment from Nationwide Foundation
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is honored to announce that it has received a historic 10-year commitment of $100 million from the Nationwide Foundation. This landmark announcement marks the public launch of the hospital’s “Empower the Possible” campaign that with other gifts brings the campaign’s fundraising total to more than $270 million, more than halfway to the campaign goal of $500 million.
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Study Finds Adolescents with Concussion May Benefit from More Activity Earlier
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, activity type matters. In a study published today in British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that limiting screen time and returning to school early following a concussion may speed up recovery.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and United Way of Central Ohio Partner to Provide Free Tax Preparation to Help Ohioans Maximize Tax Credits
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – In 2023, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and its volunteers helped return $1.2 million in refunds to Ohio families and helped many of those families access tax credits they didn’t know they could receive.
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Registration now open for the On Our Sleeves 5K for Children’s Mental Health on May 4 at Lower.com Field
The On Our Sleeves 5K for Children’s Mental Health will be held for the first time at the 2023 MLS Cup Champion Columbus Crew’s Lower.com Field on Saturday, May 4, at 9 a.m. The race, hosted by the Columbus Crew with lead support by founding partners Big Lots and Nationwide, 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.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Recognized on Forbes List of ‘America’s Best Employers’
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Nationwide Children’s Hospital once again has been named one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes.
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Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium Launches to Accelerate Innovation in Pediatrics
Columbus, OH—February 15, 2024 —Today, the Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium (MPDC), a new consortium led by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Ohio State University, Cincinnati Children’s, and Cleveland Clinic Children’s launched to utilize the resources of the
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Names Jason Newland, MD, MEd, Chief of Infectious Diseases
Nationwide Children’s Hospital welcomes Jason Newland, MD, MEd, as the division chief of Infectious Diseases and an associate investigator in the Center for Child Health Equity and Outcomes Research in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s. Dr. Newland is also a tenured professor at The Ohio State University and will hold the Cramblett Endowed Chair in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
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Researchers Identify Potential Prenatal Biomarkers of Congenital Heart Diseases
In a research letter recently published in Circulation Research, researchers at Nationwide Children’s describe a potential biomarker that would identify the presence of SVHD in a fetus based on a maternal blood test.
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Dr. Can Yerebakan Named Associate Chief of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has named Can Yerebakan, MD, PhD, as the associate chief of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and director of the Congenital CT Surgery Fellowship. Dr. Yerebakan is a principal investigator in the Center for Cardiovascular Research.
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RSV, COVID-19, Colds and Influenza: What parents need to know this respiratory season
Respiratory viral season is here. Because of common and overlapping symptoms, distinguishing between respiratory illnesses can be confusing for parents and caregivers. Questions about vaccination and the latest guidance about what to do to help prevent spread of respiratory viruses add another layer to the confusion.
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Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Can Impact Thinking and Learning Skills, Increase Aggression Among Children, Study Shows
As cannabis is legalized and is more accessible in various forms across the country, there is increasing concern among health care providers about potential impact on children. Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have new findings to add to the existing evidence that cannabis exposure before birth can negatively impact children.
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2024 Marathon Patient Champions
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon is pleased to announce the 2024 “Mile Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26 miles on the course during the October event.
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Fall Festival in Linden Neighborhood Gives Community Chance to Celebrate with Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will celebrate the Linden community and inspire neighborhood wellness with a free, fall festival on Saturday, October 5.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Opens New Close To Home Center in Athens
Beginning today, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will provide specialized pediatric outpatient care for the Athens community and surrounding areas at a new Close To HomeSM center. The new center that is located in OhioHealth’s O’Bleness medical office building at 26 Hospital Drive in Athens will offer convenient access to care under one roof.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Renames Center for Gene Therapy, Honoring Jerry Mendell, MD
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today the renaming and dedication of the Jerry R. Mendell, MD Center for Gene Therapy at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute, in honor of Jerry Mendell, MD, a pioneer in the fields of neurology and gene therapy and a catalyst for advancement in the treatment of multiple neuromuscular disorders.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Named One of Nation’s Best Employers for Diversity
Nationwide Children’s Hospital once again has been named one of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” in 2024 by Forbes.
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New Study Finds Liquid Laundry Detergent Packet Exposure Burden among Young Children Remains; Increase in Exposures among Older Children, Teens, and Adults
A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center investigated trends in calls to poison centers across the country for exposures to liquid laundry detergent packets. The study investigators identified declines in the number, rate and severity of liquid laundry detergent packet exposures among children younger than 6 years. However, the exposure burden remained high. Additionally, exposures have increased among older children, teens and adults.
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Catherine Krawczeski, MD, Named Chief Medical Officer and Physician-in-Chief at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today that Catherine Krawczeski, MD, the hospital’s physician-in-chief since 2022, will now also serve as Nationwide Children’s chief medical officer.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Becomes Authorized Treatment Center for Sickle Cell Gene Therapy
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been designated an authorized treatment center for CASGEVY™ (exagamglogene autotemcel (exa-cel)), a gene therapy for the treatment of sickle cell disease.
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The Worthington Companies Foundation and The McConnell Foundation Donate $7.5 Million to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to Advance the Most Promising Research Breakthroughs
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced a generous gift of $7.5 million from The Worthington Companies Foundation and The McConnell Foundation to create The Worthington Companies Pediatric Research Fund.
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Breathing New Life into the Holidays: A Double-Lung Transplant Patient Defies the Odds
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – For most children and adults, a case of the flu can be uncomfortable but manageable, with typical symptoms and recovery. Unfortunately, influenza can be severe and cause life-threatening complications.
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1 Year In, the CCDI Molecular Characterization Initiative Has Analyzed Samples From Over 1,000 Patients
The CCDI Molecular Characterization Initiative (MCI) is a project that aims to collect, analyze and report clinical and molecular data and is currently supporting Children’s Oncology Group (COG)-affiliated clinicians in choosing the best treatment for each child through precision diagnosis. This program is part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI), a national commitment and community-wide effort to harness data in ways that speed up progress in childhood cancer. Announced last year, the MCI is a collaboration among NCI, part of the National Institutes of Health, COG and Nationwide Children’s Hospital and is the largest initiative of its kind in the United States.
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Study Finds Emergency Department Visits by Children Associated with Water Beads More Than Doubled from 2021 to 2022
Researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Policy and Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found more than an estimated 8,000 visits to U.S. emergency departments (EDs) associated with water beads from 2007 through 2022, and the number of these visits increased rapidly by more than 130% from 2021 to 2022.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s New Close To Home℠ Location Now Open in Zanesville
Beginning today, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will provide specialized pediatric outpatient care for the Zanesville community and surrounding areas at a new Close To HomeSM center. The new facility, located at 740 Adair Avenue in Zanesville, will offer new and expanded services, and convenient access to care under one roof.
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Ohio’s First School-Based Health Center through Governor’s Investment in Appalachian Counties Now Open in Maysville Local
The first school-based health center funded by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s historic investment in Ohio’s Appalachian communities, made possible with support from the Appalachian Children Coalition and Nationwide Children's Hospital, is now open near Zanesville.
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The On Our Sleeves® Movement For Children’s Mental Health Names Dr. Ariana Hoet as Executive Clinical Director and Dr. Whitney Raglin Bignall as Associate Clinical Director
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announces Ariana Hoet, PhD, as the new executive clinical director of The On Our Sleeves Movement For Children’s Mental Health and Whitney J. Raglin Bignall, PhD, as the new associate clinical director of On Our Sleeves.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Becomes Certified Site for Gene Therapy for Transfusion-Dependent Beta Thalassemia
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been designated a qualified treatment center for Zynteglo® (betibeglogene autotemcel), a a gene therapy approved for the treatment of people with beta thalassemia who require regular red blood cell transfusions.
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Cynthia Gerhardt, PhD, Named Chief Clinical Research Officer at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Cynthia A. Gerhardt, PhD, director, Center for Biobehavioral Health in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, has been appointed Chief Clinical Research Officer (CCRO) at Nationwide Children's.
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How Can Health Care Systems Research Improve Health Equity?
In the United States, health care inequities based on racial and ethnic sociodemographics are pervasive and persistent. Research has shown the systems that deliver health care have both contributed to and maintain these disparities. Quality improvement programs and health policy innovations have led to modest improvements in equity, but research on which approaches work best and how to scale promising programs is limited.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Names First Chief Data Sciences Officer
Peter White, PhD, has been named the inaugural Chief Data Sciences Officer (CDSO) of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children's Hospital. The CDSO will lead biomedical data science initiatives to support Nationwide Children's mission as a leader in pediatric health care innovation.
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Central Ohio’s First Proton Therapy Center Opens to Treat Children and Adults
Nationwide Children’s and The Ohio State University have brought the first proton therapy treatment facility to central Ohio. The facility opened in late 2023 and offers the most advanced technologies available, including FLASH proton therapy.
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PlayStreets Help Get Children and Families Outside for Summer Fun
Children and families are invited to get outdoors and get active this summer with the return of PlayStreets, free community events for children and their families featuring food, entertainment, and a place to play.
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Supports The On Our Sleeves® Movement For Children’s Mental Health by Recognizing May 31 as Conversations With Kids Day
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – In honor of national Mental Health Awareness Month, The On Our Sleeves Movement For Children’s Mental Health and Nationwide Children’s Hospital announce Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has issued a proclamation recognizing Wednesday, May 31, 2023 as Conversations With
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Jerry Mendell, MD, Announced as King Faisal Prize Laureate in Medicine
Jerry Mendell, MD, senior advisor in the Center for Gene Therapy in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is this year’s recipient of the King Faisal Prize for Medicine for his contributions toward the screening, diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular diseases, including spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and limb girdle muscular dystrophy.
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Save the Date: Butterfly Guild’s Production of ‘Into the Woods’ Coming to Palace Theatre Next Spring
Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present “Into the Woods” March 7-9, 2025, at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre. This Broadway-inspired production will benefit the Hospice and Palliative Care programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the City of Columbus Bringing Comprehensive Injury-Prevention Program to Central Ohio Children
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the City of Columbus are hosting the Safety City Columbus injury-prevention program for the second straight summer. The program returned in 2022 after a more than 30-year hiatus within the city’s limits.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Names Ray Bignall, MD, Chief Diversity and Health Equity Officer
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today that O. N. Ray Bignall II, MD, FAAP, FASN, has been named the hospital’s chief diversity and health equity officer.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Announce 2023 Mile Champions
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon is pleased to announce the 2023 “Mile Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26 miles on the course.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and United Way of Central Ohio Partner to Provide Free Tax Preparation to Help Ohioans Maximize Tax Credits
Nationwide Children’s, through its Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families initiative, and United Way, through its Tax Time initiative, are offering tax preparation assistance with certified volunteers throughout tax season and are teaming up to host a Super Saturday free tax preparation event on Feb. 25. The goal of the event, taking place at Nationwide Children’s Education Building, is to prepare 100 tax returns in one day in one space. Appointments are required, and free childcare will be available for families during their appointments.
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Youth Suicide Rates Increased During COVID-19 Pandemic, Especially Among Particular Subgroups
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Suicide is the second leading cause of death for individuals aged 5-24 years in the United States, and a significant public health concern.
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From Bench to Bedside: Patient with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Receives First Dose of Gene Therapy Developed at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
In a landmark moment for the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s, a 5-year-old from Bellefontaine, Ohio, received the first dose of a recently approved gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where the therapy was invented and initially tested.
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Health Care at School: Hospital Reduces Barriers and Provides Critical Services
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Routine health and dental care are essential to children’s health, yet disparities put many children at risk for unmet health and dental needs.
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Dr. Patrick Gallagher of Yale University Named Director of Perinatal Research Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Patrick Gallagher, MD, from Yale University has been named the new director of the Center for Perinatal Research in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Emphasizes Importance of Lifesaving AED & CPR Training for Schools and Communities
While sudden cardiac arrest is rare, it can happen to anyone at any time – including children, non-athletes and healthy individuals. Educating youth and adults to act swiftly and use an AED when they witness medical emergencies can help save lives.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announces Sale of First Home in Linden Community Through Affordable Housing Initiative
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families initiative announces the sale of the first home in Linden, developed as part of an ongoing commitment to provide high quality, affordable homes for purchase in that community.
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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).
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Rapid Assessment Model Developed During Measles Outbreak to Quantify Immunity Gap
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – In a study published today in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas, Rosemary Martoma, MD, academic pediatrician at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and lead author, describes VaxEstim, a novel statistical model developed to rapidly assess the vaccination coverage
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Emirates Health Services Sign Agreement to Collaborate on Care of Children
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Emirates Health Services (EHS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the care of children from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Nelson Weichold Named Chief Financial Officer at Nationwide Children’s
Nelson Weichold, MHA, has been named chief financial officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, effective June 5.
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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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Survey: Half of Parents Believe Their Children’s Mental Health Suffered Due to Social Media during the Past Year
According to a new national survey conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of The On Our Sleeves Movement For Children’s Mental Health, half (50%) of parents of children younger than 18 feel their child(ren)’s mental health has suffered during the past 12 months because of social media use.
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Melissa Graves Announced as President of The Center for Family Safety and Healing
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Center for Family Safety and Healing (TCFSH) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has announced the appointment of Melissa Graves as its president, effective March 4, 2024.
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Study Shows Amount and Days of Opioids Prescribed at Discharge Decreased After 2017 Ohio Prescription Opioid Cap Law
In a new study, published in PLOS One, researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy, Center for Pediatric Trauma Research, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Orthopedics, and Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital compared the amount of opioid analgesics prescribed to children following enactment of the Ohio Opioid Cap Law with historical controls.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s “Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life” Makes Sparkling Return for Year Two
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s “Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life” Campaign will return for its second year starting today, November 14. "Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life” is designed to brighten the holidays for children hospitalized at Nationwide Children’s, their families and the health care heroes caring for them.
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Nationwide Children’s Hosts Book Signing & Reading with Children’s Book Author
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Author Carole Mac visited Nationwide Children’s Hospital on Friday, April 21to read her children’s book The Gift of the Ladybug to two hospital patient families and kick off her donation program at the hospital.
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Nationwide Children’s and Columbus City Schools Celebrate Fort Hayes School-Based Student Health Center Grand Opening
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Columbus City Schools announce the grand opening of a school-based student health center at Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center – part of ongoing efforts to increase access to health and mental health services for students across the community, including children who live in areas that are underserved.
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Using Machine Learning in the Electronic Medical Record to Save Lives
In a report published in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, a team from Nationwide Children's Hospital describes a machine learning tool for timely identification of hospitalized children at risk for deterioration – a worsening clinical condition with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. The tool, which is trained on disease-specific groups, promisingly outperformed the existing situational awareness program in identifying at-risk children.
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Nationwide Children’s Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families Receives $15.5 Million Commitment to Support Affordable Housing
Nationwide Children’s Hospital today announced a $15.5 million commitment from Franklin County Commissioners over the next three years to support affordable housing through the hospital’s Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families initiative.
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Fall Festival in Linden Neighborhood gives families a chance to celebrate with Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Nationwide Children’s Hospital will celebrate fall and neighborhood wellness with the Linden community during a free Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families Fall Festival on Saturday, November 4.
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Probiotics Delivered in Biofilm State Protect the Intestines and Brain in NEC Model
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s have been working on a novel solution to prevent NEC. They have developed a novel probiotic system that harnesses the durability of biofilms to improve the administration of probiotics to patients. It has been licensed to Scioto Biosciences. Their latest study, published in Nature Scientific Reports, describes the use of a biofilm formulation of Limosilactobacillus reuteri (Lr) to prevent NEC in a piglet model.
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From Hometown to National: Launching a Groundbreaking Mental Health Movement from the Ground Up
Since its inception five years ago, The On Our Sleeves Movement for Children’s Mental Health has grown, providing free tools and learning resources for more than 11 million people across the United States to help make mental health part of the upbringing for all children. While the number of resources provided through On Our Sleeves is remarkable, so is the evolution of the organization from a homegrown local initiative to one of the nation’s largest children’s mental health movements.
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New Insights into the Role of the NOTCH1 Gene in Congenital Heart Defects
A new study published in Circulation Research provides novel insights into how mutations in the NOTCH1 gene may lead to abnormal differentiation and proliferation of cardiomyocytes and contribute to ventricular hypoplasia and other structural anomalies found in congenital heart defects in humans.
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Nationwide Children’s, Ohio State Receive $17.7 Million to Study Children’s Health
A research team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center was recently awarded $17.7 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to join a national consortium to study how childhood environments and experiences influence the health of children as they grow and develop.
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Jaimie D. Nathan, MD, Achieves Surgical Milestone: 100th TPIAT Procedure
Nationwide Children’s Hospital congratulates Jaimie D. Nathan, MD, on a significant milestone in an advanced procedure known as a total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT). Dr. Nathan performed his 100th TPIAT on September 19, 2023.
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Study Finds GERD Less Likely Cause of Fussiness in Irritable Infants
In a new study published in The Journal of Pediatrics, researchers in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that high-risk infants who express irritability and arching of their backs likely are not suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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The Center for Family Safety and Healing and Black Girl Rising Hold Conference to Combat Digital Dating Abuse
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – According to a study published in JAMAPediatrics, the average amount of time U.S. teenagers spent on social media nearly doubled over the course of the pandemic. Unfortunately, this increase places youth at a higher risk for unsafe online connections.
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Genomic Medicine, Physician Dedication Give Family Answers About Teen’s Rare Disease
Through whole exome sequencing performed in 2020 at the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children’s, one family was finally able to put a real name to their adolescent's rare disease.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announces Vice Presidents for Integrated Marketing and Public Affairs
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has named two new leaders within the organization’s Marketing and Communication function.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital to Expand Mental and Behavioral Health Research
Nationwide Children's Hospital has created a new Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research, significantly expanding opportunities to seek a better understanding of mental and behavioral health in children and to develop better diagnostics, treatment and preventative strategies. Leading this new institute will be Eric Youngstrom, PhD, a nationally renowned psychologist specializing in the relationship of mood and psychopathology, and the clinical assessment of children and families.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Opening New Vision Center, School Health Center in Reynoldsburg, Mt. Vernon
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is opening a new school-based health center at Mount Vernon City Schools and a vision center at Reynoldsburg City Schools as part of ongoing efforts to increase access to health care for students.
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Study Shows Nearly 300% Increase in ADHD Medication Errors
In a new study, published today in Pediatrics, researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy and Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital investigated the characteristics and trends of out-of-hospital ADHD medication errors among people younger than 20 years old reported to U.S. poison centers from 2000 through 2021.
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HYUNDAI HOPE ON WHEELS PRESENTS NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WITH $650,000 TO SUPPORT PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH
Columbus, OH – September 5th, 2023 – Hyundai Hope On Wheels® will present Dr. Timothy Cripe and Dr. Lynda Villagomez at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus with a $400,000 Hyundai Hope Scholar Award and a $250,000 Hyundai Young Investigator Award on Tuesday, September
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Your child and family deserve meals that are nutritious and appealing, and that's what we provide at Nationwide Children's Hospital. We offer several options, including hotel-style room service, a cafeteria, food court, two coffee shops and other choices.
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Investigators Identify Gene Mutations that Predispose Patients with Becker Muscular Dystrophy to Early Onset Cardiomyopathy
Investigators in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have identified a link between specific modifications of the dystrophin gene and the age of cardiac disease onset in patients with Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD).
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MEDIA ADVISORY: K.I.S.S. Awards Event
WHAT: K.I.S.S. Awards Event WHEN: Friday, January 15, 6:15 p.m. WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital (contact Media Relations for event escort) WHO/WHY: Nationwide Children’s designed the Kohl’s Is Sold on Safety program earlier this year with generous support from Kohl’s
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MEDIA ALERT January 12, 2010 Visitor Restricition Notice
Effective immediately, visitor restrictions are being lifted to most areas of Nationwide Children's Hospital due to decreased seasonal influenza and H1N1 activity in our community.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Designated OptumHealth Center of Excellence for Pediatric Heart Transplant
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been designated an OptumHealth Center of Excellence for Pediatric Heart Transplant, joining Cleveland Clinic as the only such centers in the state of Ohio.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital to Break Ground in 2010 for Third Research Facility as Final Piece to Expansion Plan
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will break ground on property west of Parsons Avenue and north of Livingston Avenue in early 2010 for its third research facility as the last piece of its $840 million strategic facilities expansion plan, first announced in 2005.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Open New Close To Home Center in Mansfield
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will open a Close To HomeSM Center at 680 Park Avenue West Suite G05 in Mansfield, Ohio, February 1, 2010. The Mansfield Close To HomeSM Center will provide Richland and the surrounding counties with three specialty clinics in pediatric surgery, neurology and
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Child Abuse, Neglect Cases Up; Stress, Economy May Be to Blame
The holidays are over and the tree is down. For millions of families reality is setting in. Between the bills that will come due in January, the struggling economy and the stress that comes with it, it can be a very dangerous time for children.
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New Chair & Two New Members Elected to TechColumbus Board
TechColumbus announced today that Steve Allen, CEO of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been elected Chair of the TechColumbus Board of Directors. Allen succeeds Jay Jordan, CEO of OCLC, who has served as Chair since TechColumbus’ inception.
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The Importance of Handwashing
We know the simple act of handwashing is a powerful way to protect ourselves from infection. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly two million young children die each year from illnesses that can be prevented by washing hands with soap and water.
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Senna-Based Laxatives for Kids’ Constipation: Are They Safe?
Senna-based laxatives are commonly prescribed to children by pediatricians, pediatric gastroenterologists and pediatric surgeons to treat constipation. In recent years, however, parents have had growing concerns that senna is not safe.
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10 Tips for Talking to Your Children about Opioids
The abuse of and addiction to opioid-based prescription drugs has skyrocketed in recent years and it’s imperative for parents to educate their children about the dangers of this serious national crisis.
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6 Things to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Scientists have made an effective and safe vaccine to help fight COVID-19, save lives and help people return to normal life. Here's what you need to know.
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Is it a Torn ACL? Knee Injuries: 101
Knee injuries are common in athletics. Here are symptoms to watch for, especially injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
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What to Do if Your Child Rolls Their Ankle
If your child has chronic ankle instability, or rolls their ankle, it is caused by the repetitive “giving out” of the outside of the ankle. This occurs after repeatedly spraining the same ankle over time and not letting the sprains heal properly.
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Telehealth: Serving Patients From Afar
Physical therapists are always working to optimize their patients’ ability to move and improve their health. With the restrictions created by the global COVID-19 pandemic, this year they had to get creative. Telehealth was the answer to this problem.
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Babies and Senses: Your Questions Answered
In honor of her appearance on the Netflix show “Babies,” we collected questions from our community for Dr. Nathalie Maitre, neonatologist and Principal Investigator of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Baby Brain Optimization Project (BBOP).
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Smart Toys: What Parents Need to Know
Parents and caregivers should be cautious with any toy that has cameras or microphones, has GPS or Internet connectivity, or requests and stores data.
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Botox for Defecation Disorders: Are There Complications?
You may have thought botulinum toxin was just for getting rid of wrinkles. However, for many kids with disorders that affect a child’s ability to pass stool, known as defecation disorders, botulinum toxin injections improve symptoms.
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The Myth of the Hypoallergenic Dog
About two-thirds of homes in the United States have at least one pet, and most of these have dogs. In addition, 10-20% of all children and adults across the world are allergic to dogs. That means there are a lot of people that live with the very animal that can cause them misery.
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Asthma and Cleaning Products: A Complicated Relationship
Many people can have well-controlled asthma for months at a time, then suddenly develop difficulty breathing after coming in contact with one of their triggers.
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College Student Shadowing & Internship Application Form
Please Note: Nationwide Children’s Hospital requires students to have a flu shot during flu season (October – March/April).
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Use these tips and resources when conducting PREP youth workshops or if you need to refer a youth for further services.
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Access all of the Ohio PREP Region 9 partner agencies and their contact information.
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Is Being Too Close Physically Making Your Child Emotionally Distant?
As a result of COVID-19, some families are physically closer than ever before. This may cause conflict for some; however, many more may find themselves distancing emotionally. Here are some tips to help your family emotionally thrive during this uncertain time.
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Is My Child at Risk for Infection After a Bone Marrow Transplant?
A bone marrow transplant involves taking those stem cells from a donor and putting them into a patient. The patient usually has received chemotherapy or radiation before receiving the donor stem cells.
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Eczema: Separating Fact from Fiction
Eczema is one of the most common chronic skin conditions affecting infants and children. Eczema can range from mild to severe and can be very debilitating for some children, causing scarring, poor sleep and strain on family dynamics.
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Poor Posture: Fixing It Before It Becomes a Problem
Our posture and alignment are extremely important to our bodies and how they work. If we slump forward, slouch and have our shoulders rounded forward these muscles will suffer.
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Blood Draws for Children: Keep Calm and Stay S.A.F.E.
The idea of getting blood drawn can be scary and it is not unusual for children to cry or be a little resistant during their visit to the lab. To help with this, Nationwide Children's Hospital Laboratory Services created the S.A.F.E. (Safe Area for Everyone) Program.
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Could My Child Have Acid Reflux?
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), commonly known as acid reflux, is a common diagnosis in infants and children. It is one of the most common reasons for primary care visits and referrals to pediatric gastroenterology.
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5 Things I’ve Learned as a Cancer Survivor and Physician
We all have our own reasons for being in health care. For me, it’s personal. I was diagnosed with high risk B acute lymphoblastic leukemia at 11 years old.
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Managing Lymphatic Flow Disorders: Expanding Care Through Collaboration
Lymphatic disorders in children are rare conditions that arise when this system is disrupted by either abnormal development, injury, or as a result of some types of cardiac disease. These conditions can result in significant losses in important proteins, electrolytes and other nutritional elements.
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Let’s Smoke Out Tobacco: How to Talk to Your Child About Tobacco Products
This increasingly complicated world can be difficult for parents to navigate, and it is normal to feel overwhelmed and ill-prepared to address the topic of tobacco use with their children.
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Leaky Stool? Hard Stool? No Stool? It Could Be Functional Constipation
Functional constipation occurs in children who have constipation that cannot be explained by a typical cause. Learn more about the behavioral issues and treatment options associated with this kind of constipation.
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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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Can a Premature Baby Grow Up to Be a Typical Kid?
Every preemie who spends time in a NICU is unique and, therefore, their journey home may also continue in a "non-traditional" way.
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Kids and ATVs: How to Help Prevent Severe Injuries
Although there has been a decline in ATV-related injuries in recent years in the United States, children younger than 12 years make up almost half of ATV-related head and neck injuries.
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Bunk Bed Safety
Although bunk beds can open up the possibilities of what you can do with your space, there are about 36,000 bunk-bed related injuries among children every year in the United States. Parents can help prevent these injuries by talking to their children about how to use bunk beds safely and taking the proper precautions in their child’s room.
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#WearAHelmet: Supporting Bike Riders Wearing Helmets
As summer approaches, children are headed outside to play. For many children, this means dusting off their bikes, scooters, roller blades, skateboards, and/or hoverboards to cruise around the neighborhood. Along with these toys, children should be grabbing their helmet every time they ride.
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Why Do Children Lie?
When children lie, it can be a frustrating and emotional battle. While lying is typical behavior, there are some strategies you can use to minimize it and encourage honesty.
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Why Is My CCPR Clinic Visit So Long?
The Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction was created to be a “one stop shop” for the most complex colorectal patients and their needs.
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Practical Recommendations for Long COVID in Children
Post-COVID conditions, also called long COVID, long-haul COVID or post-acute COVID-19, occur where someone does not recover as quickly as expected following COVID-19 infection. In some cases, symptoms can last weeks or months, and a child’s typical functioning may be impacted.
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Reframing Your Child's Behavioral Problem: The Impact of Experiences on Children's Mental Health
Trauma-focused care has become popular over the past few years, significantly changing how we understand mental health. Learn more.
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Research for Rare Disease: Giving Hope to Families Who Are Searching for Answers
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 30 million people in the United States have a rare disease—and about half of them are children. Sometimes rare diseases are caused by unique mutations, or changes, in a child’s genes.
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Bringing Home a Puppy
Adults need to be on the same page regarding getting a new dog and have a discussion about responsibilities and adaptations before even meeting a dog. Dogs are a time commitment each day and for several years to come.
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Acetaminophen vs. Ibuprofen: What’s the Difference?
We’ve all experienced pain and fever in our lives, and at some point, our children will also experience these uncomfortable symptoms. Pain killers and fever reducers, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, can help.
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Winter Car Seat Safety
We all want to keep kids warm, but when kids wear a coat in their car seat, it often makes the harness too loose. Save the puffy coats for playgrounds and playing in the snow, and use these tips for staying warm and safe in the car.
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TikTok Challenges: Crossing Consent and Relationship Boundaries
It’s hard to ignore TikTok’s impact on teen culture. But despite its popularity, many adults have questions about TikTok, including its safety, security and influence on teen identity and relationships.
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Helping Your Child Adjust to a New Baby
Bringing home a new baby means many changes for the whole family. Here are some ideas to help prevent and manage behavior problems and help your child transition into the role of “big sibling.”
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Is It a Temper Tantrum or Something More Serious?
Defiant behavior among toddlers and young children is a normal phase of child development. Children might throw temper tantrums or have rapid mood changes
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Protective Factors Help At-Risk Black Youth
Rates of suicide in Black youth have been rising and show an alarming reality. Although there is limited research on the causes behind this increase, we do know that this population has many unique protective factors that can help peers, providers, and parents’ opportunities to help youth at risk.
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Home Safety Series: Bedroom and Nursery
Babies and young children spend much of their time in their nursery or bedroom - sleeping, playing, and exploring - so let’s make sure the nursery/bedroom is a safe place.
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Rainbow Fentanyl: A Dangerous Trend
Although these substances may resemble candy, don’t be fooled—they are deadly. It is important for parents to be aware of this new fentanyl disguise and to keep it away from children.
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E. Coli: What You Need to Know
With recent foodborne outbreaks of E. coli, knowing the signs of illness is important. If your child is having diarrhea and you suspect that something they ate or drank may have been contaminated, talk to your healthcare provider right away.
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Supporting Survivors of Suicide
You may be wondering what you can do to support your teen through this loss. Here are some important things you should know.
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Spending Time Outdoors Promotes Good Mental Health
As temperatures warm and days grow longer, spending time outdoors can positively affect mental and physical health. From improving mood to increasing activity levels, nature can nurture us.
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Formula Shortage: What Parents Can Do
The infant formula shortage that is currently impacting the United States has reached an unprecedented level. It has left families wondering what they should feed their children if they cannot find their usual formula.
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Diaper Rash: Causes and Treatment
Diaper rash is one of the most common problems infants face, and there are several factors that contribute to this condition. Understanding the different causes, along with the proper treatments can help.
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Aquatic Therapy: Using Water for Wellness and Independence
Aquatic therapy is the use of water to support or teach a child skills just like they would in “land therapy.” The goal is to improve a child’s independence to complete tasks in his or her everyday life – some of which may be more difficult when the child is on land.
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Aromatherapy: Supporting Patients in a Holistic Way
Aromatherapy is becoming more common as a way to support patients during their hospital admission. Aromatherapy is the term for using essential oils in a holistic way, meaning they are used to support health – mind, body, and spirit.
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Auditory Processing Disorder: Understanding the ABCs of APD
Auditory Processing Disorder is a disorder of the auditory system which causes a disruption in the way an individual’s brain understands what they are hearing. This means that someone with APD does not have hearing loss, despite showing difficulty with hearing-related tasks.
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It's World Mental Health Day: Help Stop the Stigma
A man stands in front of a group of people and asks, “Who here has mental health?” Only a handful raise their hands. “We all have mental health,” he says. More than 1 in 5 adults have experienced a mental disorder within the past year.
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Human Trafficking: Understanding the Red Flags
You may have heard about human trafficking on social media or the news but you may not know that children of all ages, genders and socioeconomic backgrounds can become victims of human traffickers.
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Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Difference Between Boys and Girls
This is a ratio of 1 female for every 4 males diagnosed with autism. As more is known about autism, there is a growing awareness that these gender and sex differences may be more complex than we originally thought.
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Fertility Preservation: Planning For Life Beyond Treatment
Fertility can be a sensitive topic for some families, especially when children and adolescents are faced with life-altering medical conditions that could affect future parenthood.
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Getting Kids Ready for Kindergarten Screening with Occupational Therapy
An occupational therapist can evaluate a child’s performance in the developmental areas mentioned below and, if necessary, set up a plan of care that will help to address any skills in need of growth.
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Migraine: More Than “Just a Headache”
Migraines are one of the leading causes of disability and missed school in children. So when is your child’s head pain more than just a headache? And when should you see your pediatrician?
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The Poop Palette: What Do All of Those Colors Mean?
Imagine the shock a parent must feel when their child says his poop is pink! Surprisingly, it can be common. While normal stools are usually brown, green, or yellow, there are reports from around the world of oddly colored poops due to uniquely colored foods.
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What to Expect When Your Child Needs a Blood Draw
While not many people want to have their blood drawn, there are a few things that parents and caregivers can do to help prepare a child for the process.
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Hearing Screening at School: What To Expect if Your Child Gets Tested
The majority of children with congenital hearing loss will have the impairment identified at birth by a newborn screening, which has become a standard of care in hospitals nationwide. However, some types of hearing loss may not become evident until later in childhood.
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Autism Diagnosis: A Parent's Perspective
Today is World Autism Day. Today, and every day, my world is autism. The first time a doctor mentioned autism to me I was shocked.
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Therapy After Trauma: What to Expect
If you have, or know, a child who has been exposed to trauma, it’s important to seek out appropriate treatment and support. Trauma is the experience of violence or victimization including sexual abuse, physical abuse, severe neglect, loss, domestic violence or witnessing of violence,
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Warts: What They Are and How to Treat Them
Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by a virus and can vary in size and appearance. They are spread person-to-person through touch and typically appear on the hands and feet.
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The Story Behind the Ranking: What It Means to Be Named One of America’s Top 10 Children’s Hospitals by US News and World Report
We work every day to provide the best possible care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and our most important seal of approval is the trust of the families we serve.
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Urgent Care or Emergency Department: Which One Is Right for Your Child's Needs?
Not so long ago, parents had two choices for after-hours medical care: wait for the doctor’s office to open or head to the local emergency room. Today’s parent has more choices, including urgent care centers, grocery store clinics and the newest player in town – the stand-alone ER.
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Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy in Children
What is “heart failure”? Heart failure is a clinical diagnosis in which the heart isn’t pushing enough blood forward, due to impaired filling or impaired emptying, to meet the demands of all of the organs.
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The Lone Star Tick and Red Meat Allergy: Should You Be Concerned?
While most tick bites are painless and often go unnoticed, ticks can cause serious problems for humans by transmitting infectious diseases such as Lyme Disease or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
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Rock N Bowl Slated for January 24
Dust off those bowling shoes for Rock N Bowl 2009 Saturday, January 24 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace, 5707 Forest Hills Blvd (43231). The event, organized by the Development Board of Nationwide Childrens Hospital and presented by the Columbus Bar Foundation, supports child abuse treatment
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Selfie Safety: What to Tell Your Teens Before They Snap Another Picture
Selfies. They’re everywhere. Teens love taking pictures to share moments in their lives, and their social media feeds are filled with them. Sending revealing selfies (sometimes called sexting) has become a growing trend among teens.
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"To the Bone" and Eating Disorder Treatment: Did Netflix Get it Right?
The Netflix movie To the Bone portrays a semi-autobiographical story about a 20-year-old girl named Ellen and part of her journey through recovery from an eating disorder, Anorexia Nervosa. Overall, this movie seeks to raise awareness about something that doesn’t get enough discussion. But in doing so, it raises many questions.
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Watch the Great American Eclipse… Safely!
Once upon a time, there was a Hindu demon named Rahu. He wanted to live forever, so he disguised himself as a god and set out to steal an elixir of immortality. The sun and moon saw what Rahu was doing and reported the incident to the god Vishnu, who chased down the demon and cut off his head.
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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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Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD): What Is It, and What Can Be Done?
The most common symptom of GERD in infants is spitting up or vomiting, which is often forceful and followed or preceded by crying. Pain from esophageal irritation can cause difficulty in eating or refusal to eat altogether, along with crankiness during feeding.
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Teens and Tattoos: What Parents Need to Know
Americans love their ink. One in five have at least one tattoo, and the numbers are higher among young adults. So, it’s not surprising that teenage interest in tattoos is on the rise.
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Amblyopia: Diagnosing and Treating "Lazy Eye"
Many eye conditions and diseases can affect children’s vision. It is important that children receive good eye care even at an early age, because that is when many vision problems begin. The leading cause of vision impairment in children is amblyopia.
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ADHD: What Is It, Does My Child Have It, and What Can I Do About It?
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is considered a neurodevelopmental disorder, meaning it begins to reveal itself and cause problems as the brain develops during childhood. It impacts the ability to regulate attention, behavior, and emotion.
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Hip Dysplasia in Children: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
For parents, a diagnosis of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) brings a wide range of emotions and responses. Parents want to understand not only the condition, but what the future holds for their child after diagnosis.
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Caffeine Overdose: Why This Stimulant Isn't Safe for Kids
The recent death of a 16-year-old boy from a caffeine overdose is both horrible and terrifying, and is just the tip of a very large iceberg. Many adolescents suffer from caffeine toxicity which can manifest itself in nervousness, tremor, rapid heart rate, mild dehydration, low potassium levels, and
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Making Lemonade Out of Lemons: Advice from Former NICU Parents
I still remember the first time I walked into the NICU. It was hours after the birth of my twin girls – 15 weeks too soon. The NICU was loud and unfamiliar.
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Shoulder Injuries in U.S. High School Athletes Occur More Often in Boys
Although shoulder injuries accounted for just 8 percent of all injuries sustained by high school athletes, shoulder injuries were relatively common in predominately male sports such as baseball (18 percent of all injuries), wrestling (18 percent) and football (12 percent).
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SPAGIOs A Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars Slated for February 23
SPAGIO and Spagio Cellars announces its 12th Annual A Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars to benefit the Hospice and Palliative Care Program at Nationwide Childrens Hospital through Pleasure Guild, a volunteer organization of the hospital.
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St. Baldricks Foundation Awards $108,000 Grant to Nationwide Children's Hospital
St. Baldricks Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research, awarded a grant of $108,000 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital.
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Is Social Media Making Your Kid Depressed?
A recent study identified a correlation between the increased amount of time teens spend using electronic devices and increased symptoms of depression. The study does not prove that increased screen time causes increased symptoms of depression, but does indicate that there may be a link between the two.
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Marathon Training: Best Practices for Your Best Performance
In order to optimize your training, nutrition needs to be a regular component of the workout plan - period. Routine eating has to be a priority.
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Negative Behavior as a Form of Communication: How to Be a Trauma-Informed Parent
Every child experiences stress. It’s important to understand children’s stress can become toxic if it’s not acknowledged and addressed.
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Choosing the Best Technology to Manage Your Child’s Diabetes
The ultimate goal is to find a cure for diabetes. Until then, available technology can help lessen the burden and allow diabetes to fit more easily into a family’s lifestyle.
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Building Resiliency: How to Support Children Exposed to Violence at Home
Intimate partner violence can be physical, emotional, verbal, sexual or financial abuse toward a partner in an effort to gain power and control. When this happens at home, it affects more than just the immediate victim.
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Safety Tips for Cheerleaders: Preventing Overuse Injuries
Because of the nature of practices, cheerleaders tend to see injuries similar to what dancers get. In this way, cheer athletes really should take care of, and prepare, their bodies for practice as a dancer would.
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Returning to Running After an Injury: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
When fall sports are in full swing, we often see an influx of running-related injuries. Most often, these include stress fractures, strains and sprains, or inflammation of the growth plates. The common denominator is often increasing running intensity (mileage or speed) too quickly.
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What Can Kids Eat Before and After Surgery?
Preparing your child to have surgery can be a stressful time. Having information about what to expect before and after surgery can help alleviate some of this stress.
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Culvers Gives Back To Columbus by Hosting National
Culvers® of Columbus, Powell and Reynoldsburg are among nearly 400 Culvers Restaurants donating 10 percent of sales on Tuesday, May 12, to local organizations during the annual system-wide "Day of Giving" fundraising event.
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Thumb Surgery: How Hand Surgeons Can Build a Thumb
As a hand surgeon who works specifically on kid-specific hand and arm issues, I get the chance to build a more functional thumb that they can use for the rest of their lives.
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Exercise and Heat Illness - Signs, Symptoms and What Parents Need to Know
When the temperature rises outside, it is important to be aware of the dangers it can bring. Exertional heat illness is one of the top three causes of death in sports and prevention is one of the greatest tools to keep from having a serious injury associated with the heat.
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Colorectal Patients: Transitioning to Adult Health Care
A transition of care model to help teens and adults with colorectal diagnoses helps patients receive appropriate care as they move from the pediatric to the adult health care setting.
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What’s the Difference Between an Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist?
While pediatric audiologists and speech language pathologists each serve different roles, they often work together to track a child’s progress and make adjustments to hearing devices or therapy to best serve a child and their family.
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DIY? Homemade Sunscreen May Not Be as Safe as Parents Think
When it comes to sunscreen, many parents want to use natural, organic, vegan or homemade products. But, when it comes to protecting your kids’ skin, it’s important to use regulated, commercially available sunscreen.
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Denim & Diamonds Gala Slated April 25 at Martini Park
Kinder Key, a volunteer organization of Nationwide Childrens Hospital, is announcing its fourth-annual Denim & Diamonds Gala to benefit The Heart Center at Nationwide Childrens, home to one of the leading heart centers in the nation. Denim & Diamonds will be held at 7 p.m.
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Teens and Fireworks Safety: An Important July 4th Discussion
At this time of year, we get a lot of questions from parents who want to know how to talk to their teens about fireworks. Here are some tips for how to get that conversation started.
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Nephrotic Syndrome: More Serious Than You Think
When you see the words “nephrotic syndrome,” you might think the words describe a specific disease that impacts a particular part of the body. Because we know “nephro” means kidney, we know this is a disease in the kidneys. But this isn’t quite true.
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Dispelling Medical Myths with Social Media
As a pediatric allergist, I meet families from all types of backgrounds who share concerns about common childhood conditions such as asthma, environmental allergies, food allergies and eczema. These topics generate quite a few questions from primary care colleagues and other specialists.
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How to Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mental illness marked by episodes of mania and depression. It causes extreme mood swings which are accompanied by changes in the child’s energy level, sleep, thinking and behavior.
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Choking Prevention: Be Aware of These Common Hazards to Keep Kids Safe
Choking is a common cause of injury and death in children, with kids younger than 3 years of age at greatest risk.
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Acute Flaccid Myelitis: A New Treatment Option for AFM
Acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, is a serious condition that affects the nervous system, causing weakness and paralysis in muscles. Thankfully, new treatments are being studied as doctors and scientists are learning more about AFM.
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Back to School: Safety Tips for College-Bound Kids
Heading off to college can be exciting and stressful for both parents and kids. What most parents don’t know is that back-to-school is the beginning of what is called the “Red Zone,” which is a six-week timeframe where students, particularly first-year students, are more likely to experience sexual assault on campus.
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Breastfeeding: Changing the Plan Does Not Mean Failure
Some new mothers experience their birth plan exactly as expected and nursing comes naturally. Everything is perfect. But, then she goes home and things change.
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ADHD and Sports: What Parents Need to Know
Should kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) play sports? Of course! While some features of ADHD my pose challenges, generally speaking, kids with ADHD are able to play sports.
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Oh Buoy! How to Ensure Safety While Boating This Summer
Memorial Day is approaching, which is traditionally the start of summer and the kickoff of “boating season.” When you head out on a boat this summer have fun, make memories and remember these important tips.
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Teens and Peer Relationships: Helping Kids Navigate Friendship
Helping your teen think through things or prompting them to make decisions on their own, without the influence of friends, can encourage the development of healthy and positive peer relationships.
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"After" the Movie: Teaching Teens About Boundaries and Manipulation in Relationships
“After” is a digital book that was self-published in 2013 by author, Anna Todd. The series has been compared to “Fifty Shades of Gray” and “Twilight”, both of which highlight unhealthy relationships between the male and female lead characters.
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Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction: Why Nationwide Children’s?
If your child needs colorectal or pelvic reconstruction services, he or she deserves caregivers and administrative staff who know each other and operate as a well-oiled machine in their quest to solve a patient’s colorectal or pelvic problem, and that is our goal here at Nationwide Children's.
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Preventing Child Abuse in Your Community: How You Can Help
Every child deserves the right to grow up in a safe and healthy environment. However, this is not the case for many children. Five children die every day in this country due to abuse and neglect.
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Eleventh Annual Central Ohio Conference on Grief Offers Free Community Seminar
A free community seminar, Healing Through the Dark Nights of the Soul, will be offered Thursday, April 23, 2009, at 7 p.m. to anyone experiencing grief.
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Treating Your Child's Dry Skin This Winter
Although these techniques work year-round, they are especially important during the winter months (especially since we can’t get away to warmer weather year-round).
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Gene Therapy For Muscular Dystrophy Shows Promise Beyond Safety
Researchers have cleared a safety hurdle in efforts to develop a gene therapy for a form of muscular dystrophy that disables patients by gradually weakening muscles near the hips and shoulders.
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The Dangers of Drinking Raw Milk
Raw milk, which refers to unprocessed milk straight from the cow, has once again become a topic of debate among health-conscious individuals. While some advocate for its consumption due to perceived health benefits, the risks associated with raw milk are substantial and well-documented.
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Organic Foods: Are They Safer For Our Kids?
When determining whether to choose conventional or organic food, it is important to understand what organic means.
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4 Tips to Prevent Your Child from Choking (Video)
Choking is the leading cause of injury and death in children, especially those under age 4. The good news is that choking can be prevented, if you follow a few simple tips.
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A Doctor's Take on Essential Oils
Essential oils are all the rage. You’ve probably also wondered if they really work. Are they safe? And is buying into the movement a waste of money or an effective use of a natural remedy?
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Tips for Raising Multiples
Disclaimer: I’m an inexpert expert. Let me explain why. I’m a pediatrician. I studied YEARS to get my medical degree, graduated at the top of my class, chose pediatrics because I loved kids, but when I found out I was having twins, I did what any self-respecting person would do: I
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Delayed Symptoms of Drowning: Know the Signs
As it turns out, the overwhelming majority of kids with a close call in the water do fine, but a few don’t. Knowing the signs and symptoms of drowning—and what to do if they occur—can mean the difference between life and death.
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Oral Allergy Syndrome: The Hidden Allergy
Do you also have seasonal allergies to tree, grass, or ragweed pollen? If so, you likely have oral allergy syndrome (OAS), also known as pollen-food syndrome.
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How to Talk with Your Kids About Puberty
When kids are toddlers or preschoolers, they start asking questions about their bodies – and even yours. If you start early and talk to them often, then talking about puberty when they get older will be a lot easier.
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Preventing Skin Infections in Wrestling
Wrestlers use strength, agility and finesse to wrestle for victory against their opponent. In every practice and match, skin-to-skin contact between two players is inevitable. This environment of skin and sweat is a breeding pool for organisms such as bacteria, fungus, and viruses.
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The Dangers of Pinterest
I’ll admit I’m no Martha Stewart. But something about Pinterest sucks me in. But as a childhood injury researcher, I have a problem with Pinterest. I see ideas for children that are completely unsafe for them.
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Parents: Avoid the Barefoot Blues
If you have those oh-so-cute open toed shoes, reconsider: it’s an invitation for scraped toes and torn toenails.
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Scleroderma: What Parents Need to Know
Each person’s skin is unique, so scleroderma looks different for every patient. A child or young adult may start out with a small area of affected skin that changes in texture. Some people describe the skin as becoming tighter, firmer, more stretched, or thickened. The affected area may lighten, darken, or develop a red border.
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Baby Registry Series: Breastfeeding and Bottle-feeding
Breast or bottle, baby has to eat! Whichever you choose, you’ll want to put a few things on your wish list.
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Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death in Children and Adolescents
Sudden Cardiac Arrest happens when the heart goes into a rapid, lethal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation. While cardiac arrest in this age group is rare, it does happen and is more likely to happen at school or during a sporting event.
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Cavity Prevention: 4 Tips
Your child is unique: choosing the best fit for your family can take the confusion out of cavity prevention!
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Signs of a Supportive Partner
Everyone deserves a healthy relationship and a supportive partner, but what exactly does that mean?
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National Black HIV AIDS Awareness Day
This day highlights the importance of HIV prevention through education, testing, and treatment, in addition to addressing health inequities Black communities face with HIV treatment and engaging in care.
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Dopamine and Serotonin: Our Own Happy Chemicals
Dopamine and serotonin are molecules that send signals throughout the body; these chemicals affect how we feel. Both chemicals act as hormones that help coordinate different functions and processes in our bodies like growth, metabolism, emotions and even sleep!
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Bringing Your Baby Home
Bringing home a new baby for the first time can be a scary experience. Whether it’s your first, second or even fifth child, you are adding a new tiny little life into your home; a tiny person who is entirely dependent upon you to meet all of their wants and needs.
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Is it Flu or Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?
Headache, vomiting, dizziness – sounds like the flu, right? It could be but these are also symptoms of something much more serious: carbon monoxide poisoning.
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All About Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and minerals are necessary to help keep our bodies functioning properly and serve many important roles including need for proper development, immunity, and most importantly, overall health. Still, we are often asked, do you really need to take vitamin and mineral supplements?
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How to Create Healthy Eating Habits for Kids
Knowing what to feed your toddler/preschooler can be challenging! Not only are their likes and dislikes constantly changing but it is also hard to know what needs to be served to provide him or her with a balanced and nutritious diet.
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Generic vs. Brand Name Medications
When caring for a child or loved one, there can be many questions regarding medication options, and what options are safe and appropriate medications. However, generic drugs are required to be just as safe and effective as the name-brand product.
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Understanding Genetic Predisposition to Cancer
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, parents commonly ask, “Does this put my other kids at higher risk for developing cancer as well?” Most of the time, the answer to this question is “no”.
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Health Literacy and Partnering in Your Child's Care
We know there’s an overwhelming amount of complicated information about your child’s health, and we’re working to communicate more clearly. While we do that, here are some health literacy tips you can use before your next pediatrician’s visit.
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Are Scented Candles and Air Fresheners Harming Your Child?
Scented candles and air fresheners are popular items that many families use inside their homes. But recent reports have found their way to the internet regarding the potential harm from these items, some of which are exaggerated or misconstrued, whereas others have more merit.
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How to Cultivate Holiday Rituals and Traditions with Your Children
It’s that time of year. Fall colors have dropped, the wind has turned brisk, and we enter a season of celebration. Some of us begin with gusto, humming songs of the season with the same breath that extinguished the jack-o’-lantern. Others don’t like to rush it.
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Can Your Baby Learn Sign Language?
Baby sign language is a way to communicate with your baby effectively and you can begin introducing signs as early as infancy. The following are suggestions to make signing and communicating with your baby successful.
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How to Get Rid of Head Lice
“Mommy, my head itches!” Not the words you want to hear from your child, because it usually means one thing- head lice. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released a statement that children with head lice do not need to be kept home from school which understandably has many
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Sexting: What Parents Need to Know
By fostering open communication, setting clear boundaries, and providing guidance, you can help your teen navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
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Could Your Child Have Sleep Apnea?
Do you have a child who snores or has trouble breathing during their sleep? While it’s normal to have brief pauses in breathing during sleep, kids who go through longer periods of not breathing might have children’s sleep apnea, or pediatric sleep apnea.
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Does the Sight of Blood Make Your Child Feel Faint?
If your child feels faint when they see blood, Halloween is probably not your favorite holiday. The reaction may be caused by vasovagal syncope – the term for a rapid drop in blood pressure and heart rate which can trigger fainting.
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Pierced Ears: How to Prevent Painful Infections
Thousands of kids get their ears pierced each year. Generally, ear piercing is a safe procedure, but a common complication is infection. Here’s what you need to know to help keep your little one’s ear piercings healthy and infection-free.
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Avoiding Swimming Pool Germs
Following these simple tips can help your child avoid getting sick this summer.
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What Kind of Stuff Clears up a Stuffy Nose?
This time of year, clogged noses are usually caused by upper respiratory viral infections. In most cases, that means there isn’t a whole lot you can do to speed up the healing process, but you do have some options when it comes to stuffy symptom relief.
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Indoor Activities for Kids When the Weather Gets Cold
As a developmental Physical Therapist, one of my jobs is to help kids become and remain active. But as a parent, I know the struggles of keeping kids active, especially during the upcoming cold, wet season.
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6 Ways to Support a Child During Their Hospital Stay
Whether you're a family member, friend, or caregiver, here are six impactful ways you can support a child in the hospital.
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Sodium in Kids’ Diets: What’s the Big Deal?
Too much or too little salt can be a cause for concern. High intake of salt over time can lead to certain health issues including cardiovascular disease, water retention (edema), and high blood pressure. However, too little salt can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and confusion.
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How Much Food is Just Right? A Handy Guide to Portions
Are you trying to figure out what and how much to feed your child or adolescent? How much food they need will vary as they grow and depending on their activity level.
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Tax Season: File Free in 2024
If income tax filing season stresses you out, Nationwide Children’s Hospital can help. That’s right. A children’s hospital can help you file your income taxes completely free of charge!
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Autistic Youth and Social Media
The digital landscape presents both opportunities and challenges for autistic youth and their families. Families are encouraged to consider the following when navigating social media with their child with autism.
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Fetal Teratomas: Frequently Asked Questions
A teratoma is a kind of tumor or mass called a germ cell tumor. It is made up different types of tissue, like muscle, bone or hair. A fetal teratoma is diagnosed before birth.
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Physiological Stress Response: It’s Not All in Your Head
Often the clinician may explain that your child’s symptoms are the result of stress, which can feel like you are being told “it’s all in their head.” It is important to know that it is not all in your child’s head.
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Relationship Slang 101: Decoding the Secret Language of Teens
In today’s digital world, it sometimes feels like there’s a secret language. As your teenager navigates the maze of social interactions, understanding the language they use can be crucial for fostering open communication.
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How to Teach Young Children to Brush Their Teeth
It’s especially important to teach young children that brushing their teeth needs to be part of their daily routine, not only for good breath but also to prevent tooth decay and gum disease and promote general good health.
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Tooth Whitening for Teens: How and When to Do It Safely
Tooth whitening can improve how a smile looks and feels. Here are some things parents need to know if their teen asks to get their teeth whitened.
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Why Taking Care of Your Physical Health and Mental Health Are Equally Important
The reality is that mental health and physical health are deeply connected and the attention and treatment we give to one area will naturally influence our health in the other.
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The Dangers of Self-Diagnosing Your Mental Health
With today’s technology and social media, it is easier than ever to find and spread mental health information. The good news is this has led to more mental health awareness, and more people are willing to talk about mental health.
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Klinefelter Syndrome: An Extra X Makes the Diagnosis
Klinefelter syndrome is very common, affecting approximately 1 in 600 males, although many individuals may go undiagnosed.
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Thrush and Diaper Rash: Common Infections Caused by Candida
Thrush and certain kinds of diaper rash can be caused by the overgrowth of a common yeast known as Candida. These infections can be treated easily and there are things that you can do to help prevent them from happening.
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Trendy Skincare: Why Pre-teens and Teens Should Stick to the Basics
The influence of social media, viral products and “GRWM” videos has spurred many pre-teens and teens to overhaul their skincare routines, often incorporating products traditionally reserved for adults. While the desire for clear skin is understandable, it is imperative to understand that not all trends contribute positively to our skincare journey.
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Understanding Sleep and Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders are relatively common; it is estimated that approximately 25 to 50% of children experience some form of sleep problem during their childhood or adolescence.
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Teaching Kids American Sign Language
There are many valuable benefits to learning ASL; research shows sign language promotes strong literacy and communication skills, and is used by individuals with other communication, learning or developmental disabilities.
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Pediatric Spinal Anesthesia: An Alternative to “Going Under”
Spinal anesthesia is an alternative to general anesthesia, which allows your child to undergo their surgery without being put into a drug-induced sleep.
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Misdiagnosing Yourself or Your Child Can Be Dangerous
Instead of relying solely upon the internet to help answer all of your health questions, consider using that as a starting point for conversations with your (or your child’s) personal doctor.
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Lead: The Silent Threat in Your Pantry
Maintaining a healthy diet rich in a variety of foods can help reduce the risk of repeated exposure to contaminants, while also providing essential nutrients for overall health.
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Emergency Department Guidelines for Headaches: When to Worry
Headaches in children can stem from a variety of causes, including stress, poor nutrition, dehydration, and disruptions in daily routines. Recognizing your child’s triggers and understanding different headache types are crucial in determining whether a trip to the emergency department is necessary.
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Child Abuse Prevention: Awareness, Disclosure, Suspicion
Preventing child abuse is everyone’s responsibility. This can be accomplished by learning about what to look out for, talking openly with kids, and acting quickly if you think something is wrong.
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Understanding Food Poisoning: A Guide for Parents
Scraped knees and bouts of the common cold are frequent concerns for parents, but there are plenty of other dangers lurking about. One of these is food poisoning, a condition whose source lies in undercooked hamburgers and unwashed produce.
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New Study Shows Importance of Moms Nutrition in Preventing Obesity in Kids
It is estimated that nearly 40 percent of kids in the United States are considered overweight or obese. Much research has been dedicated to finding new ways to lower that number and doctors at Nationwide Childrens Hospital may have evidence of a new and effective approach.A team of doctors from the
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Saint Charles Preparatory School Student Wins College Scholarship In Young Epidemiology Scholars Competition
Saint Charles Preparatory School student Allan Joseph won a $35,000 college scholarship in the Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition, sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and administered by the College Board.
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Listen Up! How to Keep Ears Clean
While earwax should generally be left alone unless it causes a problem, understanding proper ear cleaning techniques can assist in preventing wax buildup and associated issues.
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Honey and Allergies: Don’t Fall for the Marketing!
Honey is often touted as a treatment for seasonal allergies (especially if it’s local or organic). While honey does taste delicious, unfortunately it is not a proven treatment for allergies.
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Kids and Farmers Markets: Learning About Local Nutrition
By shopping at farmers markets, children can learn about where their food comes from, meet the people who grow it, and develop a deeper appreciation for the importance of eating fresh, locally grown produce.
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Food Allergies and Anxiety
Families with food allergies often must consider safety, since food is such a big part of our society. Because of this, children and their parents might experience anxiety, especially in places such as school, birthday parties, restaurants, sleepovers, and when traveling.
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Hydrocephalus: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prenatal Interventions
The diagnosis of hydrocephalus, often described as "water on the brain," can be a source of concern and numerous questions for parents. This condition involves an excessive buildup of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain, potentially leading to increased pressure and affecting brain function.
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Daycare: When Should You Start Looking?
Many more children need daycare than in past decades, and unfortunately, they outnumber the spaces available. We have some tips to help you along in your journey to finding the best childcare fit for your family.
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Prepubertal Vulvovaginitis: Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Prepubertal is the time frame before puberty when hormones activate in the body and cause changes throughout the body. Puberty especially affects the genital area, causing changes to the mucosa (the type of skin lining the vagina) and changes and growth of the labia (lips around the vagina/skin folds of the vulva) in addition to pubic hair growth.
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Understanding Cradle Cap: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Cradle cap, medically known as seborrheic dermatitis, is a skin condition that causes scaly, crusty patches on an infant's scalp. Though it might look uncomfortable or itchy, it usually doesn't bother your baby.
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Sleepovers: Is Your Child Ready?
While it may bring about some anxiety for you, and maybe your child too, it is important for kids to practice being away from parents while they still have close monitoring and support.
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Study Shows Promise for New Cancer-Stopping Therapy
Researchers at Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Johns Hopkins University have discovered that delivering a small molecule that is highly expressed in normal tissues but lost in diseased cells can result in tumor suppression.MicroRNAs (miRNA) are a class of small RNA molecules that are highly
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From Care to Compassion: Steps to Becoming a Foster Parent or Supporting Foster Families
In every community, there are children who need love, support, and stability. For those considering fostering a child, the journey from care to compassion is both profound and rewarding. Whether you're exploring becoming a foster parent or seeking ways to support the foster care community, there are resources and support to help navigate this path of empathy and action.
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Staying Safe During a Power Outage
The best thing we can do in situations like power outages is to be prepared. Preparation helps us manage these situations safely and effectively.
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Plantar Warts: A Quick Guide to a Common Condition
Here are some things to know about warts and common treatments.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Earns AAHRPP Accreditation for Safe Research Practices
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) has awarded Nationwide Childrens Hospital full accreditation as an organization that demonstrates and emphasizes clinical study participant safeguards that surpass state and federal requirements.Nationwide
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Ranks Among the Best in U.S. News 2009 List of Americas Best Childrens Hospitals
Nationwide Childrens Hospital is proud to be once again ranked in U.S. News 2009 edition of Americas Best Childrens Hospitals published online at www.usnews.com/childrenshospitals and featured in the August issue of U.S.News & World Report, available on newsstands July 21.
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Depression in Young Children: 4 Things Parents Can Do
Remember, you and your child are not alone. With the right treatment, the symptoms of depression can improve, and your child can begin to get back to doing the things they need and want to do.
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Dental Care for Infants and Toddlers: Nurturing Smiles
Cultivating good oral hygiene habits from an early age sets the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles and helps to prevent tooth decay and related complications.
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Ferritin Testing: What Parents of Young Athletes Need to Know
Iron deficiency is a common problem; athletes need more iron than non-athletes and when they don’t get it, performance can decline. Some parents are using ferritin testing to make sure their young athletes are on the right track.
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Knocked Out Teeth: 5 Questions Parents May Ask
Kids often get dental injuries, and one of the toughest situations is when they accidentally knock out a front tooth. This can be scary for both the child and the parent. Sometimes, it happens while playing far from professional help.
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How Parents Can Help Support Healthy Teen Relationships
As parents, supporting your teen in developing healthy relationships is crucial for their emotional well-being and future interpersonal success. It’s important to foster a positive environment for your teenager to develop healthy relationships.
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Birth Spacing: Plan for Health and Safety
Planning for when to have a second, third or even sixth baby can be important to the health of both the birthing person and the new baby. Ideal pregnancy spacing is more than 18 months and less than 5 years.
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When Should Your Child See a Sleep Specialist?
Remember that each child is unique, and some sleep disturbances are part of normal development. However, if you’re concerned about your child’s sleep patterns, don’t hesitate to reach out to a healthcare professional.
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How to Safely View a Solar Eclipse
A solar eclipse, a spectacle that happens when the moon briefly covers the sun, is a captivating experience that should be enjoyed with caution. Improper viewing of a solar eclipse can lead to severe eye injury.
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Navigating the Dating Scene: A Guide for Parents of Children With Developmental Disabilities
By fostering open communication, providing education, and advocating for them, you are empowering your child to navigate the complexities of dating with confidence and resilience.
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Sleeplessness in Children and Adolescents: What’s Keeping Them Up at Night?
From infancy through adolescence, healthy sleep is needed to help your child to learn, grow, remember things, drive safely, make decisions, support their immune system, and have a healthy emotional wellness. Yet, children and adolescents may be unable to sleep due to reasons beyond their control.
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Understanding Baby Acne: A Guide for Parents
Baby acne is common and temporary. With patience and gentle care, baby acne will soon clear, leaving your child’s skin healthy and smooth.
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Weight Bias and Stigma Remains a Problem for Our Kids
Research has shown that children who experience weight-based bullying and teasing are more likely to have diagnoses of depression, low self-esteem, and suicidal ideation.
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic, allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus. It occurs when a type of white blood cell, the eosinophil, builds up in the esophagus. The elevated number of eosinophils results in injury and inflammation to the esophagus which can make eating difficult or uncomfortable, potentially resulting in poor growth, chronic pain, and/or difficulty swallowing.
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Neurology, Mental Health and How Social Workers Can Help Your Family
We support you in a crisis and even before a crisis arises. If you meet with a social worker to discuss your mental health, you might expect to share how you have been feeling and thoughts that you may be having.
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4 Reasons Why Wisdom Teeth May Need to Be Removed
Third molars, more commonly known as “wisdom teeth,” are teeth that form in our teenage years. If these teeth can be easily cleaned, stay healthy, grow in properly and don’t affect the bite, they can stay in the mouth for a lifetime.
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Why Is My Child Still Snoring After Having Their Tonsils and Adenoids Removed?
Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition affecting 3-4% of children, is commonly found in those who snore and have physical airway collapse within the back of the nose and throat. It is associated with restless sleep and frequent awakenings at night and can present as tiredness during the day and attention and focus problems at school.
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Not So Fast! Transitioning Your Child to the Next Car Seat
The truth is, many parents transition car seats too early. But, when it comes to keeping your kids safe, making sure they are in the right type of car seat is one of the most important ways you can protect them.
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Treating Feeding and Eating Problems in Children with Occupational Therapy
Problems with development of these skills can also be hard to name in infants younger than 4-5 months old. Occupational therapists (OTs) can help with all of this!
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Annual Costs of Stroke in U.S. Children at Least $42 million
Stroke in children costs at least $42 million annually in the United States, researchers report in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.In the first cost analysis of pediatric stroke in the United States, researchers reviewed data from U.S.
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Digital Eye Strain in Kids
Digital Eye Strain has been reported as far back as the early days of personal computers, but its incidence is increasing at an alarming rate as our society's dependence on screens is being fueled by both technological advancements and once-in-a-lifetime events.
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Nationwide Children’s Expands Bladder Exstrophy Program with Arrival of Dr. Peter Cuckow
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Nationwide Children’s Hospital welcomes Peter Cuckow, MB, BS, FRCS, pediatric urologist to the Department of Pediatric Urology to expand the hospital’s bladder exstrophy program.
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Be the First to Preview the 2009 BIA Parade of Homes
The Building Industry Associations (BIA) premier live home show, the Parade of Homes, showcases the latest in architecture, interior design, technology, outdoor living spaces and landscaping. Tour the 11 homes in this years Parade of Homes before anyone else 6-10 p.m.
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Merrill Lynch Bull Run 5K Slated for August 8 in Arena District
For runners looking to fill their Saturday morning with fun for the whole family, the Merrill Lynch Bull Run is the perfect event. Held in the Arena District Saturday, August 8, it includes a 5K run/walk, Kids Fun Run and educational programming from COSI and the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Opens New Dublin and Westerville Close To Home Centers
Families in Westerville and Dublin who utilize Nationwide Childrens Hospital Close To HomeSM Centers should note some of their services are moving to new locations in August. Behavioral Health at the current Westerville Close To HomeSM Center on 433 N. Cleveland Ave.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host Farmers Markets
Fresh fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods will be available for employees, community residents and visitors at three Farmers Markets hosted by Nationwide Childrens Hospital. The first Farmers Market will be held on Monday, July 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Open New Close To Home SM Center in Ironton
Nationwide Childrens Hospital will open a Close To HomeSM Center in Ironton, Ohio, mid-July. Close To HomeSM Centers offer community-based testing, treatment and care for children and families depending on the needs of the community at convenient locations.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Will Open Close To Home Center at Diley Ridge Medical Park
Nationwide Children's Hospital will be expanding its Close To HomeSM Center network to southeast Columbus by offering services in the Diley Ridge Medical Park Medical Office Building.
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New Survey Finds Critical Need for Kids’ Mental Health Resources for Parents, Teachers and Coaches
COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 1, 2025) –As the country continues to face a children’s mental health crisis, it’s important to think about prevention and promoting mental wellness in children, instead of waiting until there is a concern or crisis, behavioral health experts say.
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PSA: Enforcement of Columbus Youth Bicycle Helmet Ordinance
15-Sec.Wearing a helmet while bike riding can reduce the risk of brain injury by nearly 90 percent. The new Columbus Youth Bicycle Helmet Ordinance requires everyone under the age of 18 to wear a helmet while using a bike, scooter, skateboard or in-line skates.
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Maitreya Coffey, MD, Named Chief Quality Officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has named Maitreya Coffey, MD, as the hospital’s inaugural Chief Quality Officer (CQO), effective May 5. As part of this role, Dr. Coffey will oversee Nationwide Children’s Center for Clinical Excellence.
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Research Shows Possibility of Vaccine for Ear Infections
Otitis media, more commonly known as an ear infection, is the most frequently diagnosed illness in children less than 15 years of age in the United States and is the primary cause for emergency room visits.
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Study Finds Teens Driving Older Vehicles Have Increased Risk for Fatal Crashes
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. Newer vehicles and driver assistance technologies show promise in reducing crashes and injury severities. Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital reviewed national fatal crash data (2016-2021) and examined the vehicle age and driver assistance technologies of vehicles driven by teen and middle-aged drivers, and their associations with driver deaths during fatal crashes.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hosts Free Summer Events for Families
Children and families are invited to get outdoors and get active this summer with the return of PlayStreets, free community events for children and their families featuring food, entertainment and a place to play.
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Experts Provide Practical Advice for Families Worried About Picky Eaters
Many families with young children experience bouts of picky eating, from toddlers who want to eat only chicken nuggets and mac and cheese, to kids who love sweet fruit but will not touch leafy green vegetables. Getting picky eaters to try new, healthier foods can be a challenge for parents and caregivers to navigate.
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Dr. Sudarshan Jadcherla Awarded 2009 Masters Award in Gastroenterology from American Gastroenterology Association
Sudarshan Jadcherla, MD, FRCPI, DCH was awarded the 2009 Masters Award in Gastroenterology by the American Gastroenterology Association (AGA) for Outstanding Achievement in Basic or Clinical Digestive Sciences Research.
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Football Injuries in U.S. High School Athletes More Severe During Kickoff, Punting
Injuries can occur during a sporting competition at any time. However, new research finds that during football, injuries sustained at the beginning or middle of a game are more severe compared to injuries sustained during the end or in overtime.
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Hyundai Hope on Wheels Donates $50,000 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Help Fight Childhood Cancer
Hyundai Motor America and its dealers announced today that Nationwide Childrens Hospital in Columbus, Ohio has been selected to receive a donation of $50,000 from Hyundai Hope on Wheels.
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Kids Headaches, Migraines Increase as New School Year Begins
As children and teens begin school again, they are more susceptible to the pain and discomfort of headaches and migraines. The change in schedule, new teachers, new friends and schoolwork can increase stress and consequently, increase headaches.
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Massage Therapy Helps Manage Pain in Children with Sickle Cell Disease
Massage offers both physical and psychological benefits and is used at Nationwide Childrens Hospital in many areas including Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and in patients who have received organ transplants, just to name a few.
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Media Advisory: Hyundai Hope on Wheels Handprint Ceremony Tuesday Morning
MEDIA ADVISORY Hyundai Hope on Wheels Donates $50,000 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Fight Childhood Cancer Handprint Ceremony on August 25 will commemorate the brave battles of local childhood cancer patients Who: Childhood cancer patients and their families who have received treatment at
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Re-designated as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers
The American Nurses Credentialing Centers (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® for excellence in nursing services has once again awarded Nationwide Childrens Hospital as a Magnet hospital.
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New National Study Finds Increase in P.E. Class-Related Injuries
Physical education (PE) in schools is one of the main tools used to increase physical activity and to prevent childhood obesity, and PE-related injuries are on the rise. Although increasing physical activity may reduce obesity, it may also increase the risk of injury.
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Pacemakers Used to Help Children with Stomach Problems
Physicians at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio are turning to a device typically used in adults with heart problems to help children with severe stomach conditions.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Designated Translational Research Center in CF Foundations National Clinical Trials Network
Nationwide Childrens Hospital has been selected to serve as one of 13 special translational research centers in a network of 77 clinical trial sites that are part of the Therapeutics Development Network (TDN) of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.The translational research centers will lead the newest
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Honors 2009 Career Contribution Award Recipients
Nationwide Childrens Hospital staff and friends gathered last evening, Wednesday, September 2, to honor three recipients of the 2009 Career Contribution Awards. The special distinction is awarded by Nationwide Childrens medical staff to a select few of its most highly respected peers.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Joins Effort to Combat Childhood Obesity Through the Alliance for a Healthier Generations Healthcare Initiative
Nationwide Childrens Hospital has renewed its commitment to the health and well being of children by collaborating with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a joint initiative between the American Heart Association and the William J.
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20th Annual Slice of Columbus a Hit Wednesday Evening
The 20th Annual Slice of Columbus was a huge hit Wednesday (Sept. 9) evening, with its biggest crowd ever -- more than 3,000 pizza lovers were in attendance -- and raising more than $100,000 for Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Federal Stimulus Dollars Awarded to Center For Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital has been awarded a $541,190 grant as part of the FY 09 Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program for Improving Resources and Services for Victims of Crime by the Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance.These
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High School Football, Wrestling Athletes Suffer Highest Rate of Severe Injuries
High school football and wrestling athletes experienced the highest rate of severe injuries, according to the first study to examine severe injuries – injuries that caused high school athletes to miss more than 21 days of sport participation among a nationally representative sample of high
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MDA Awards Three-year, $900,000 Grant to Jerry Mendell, MD, of Nationwide Childrens Hospital
At a time when federal and private funds for biomedical research have become scarce, the Muscular Dystrophy Association reasserts its leadership in the fight against muscle diseases by announcing grants to innovative research projects throughout America and in Canada.Federal support for the type of
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First National Study to Examine Rock Climbing-Related Injuries
In the past decade the popularity of rock climbing has dramatically increased. It has been estimated that rock climbing is now enjoyed by more than 9 million people in the U.S. each year.
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Peter J. Houghton, PhD, Appointed Director of the Center for Childhood Cancer at The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Peter J. Houghton, PhD (43215), will lead the next wave of cancer research at Nationwide Childrens Hospital as director of the Center for Childhood Cancer at The Research Institute.
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Twenty Pizza Shops Help Celebrate 20 Years of Slice of Columbus
Slice of Columbus is back for its 20th year as Columbus largest pizza event slated from 5 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9 at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion.
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Is Overuse of Baby Food Pouches a Problem?
There may be some concerns with having food pouches as the primary foods that a child is exposed to, based on developmental and sensory skills.
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Maternal Diabetes and Fetal Heart Development: What Mothers Need to Know
Even with great advances in care, congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect. It remains the leading, non-infectious cause of infant deaths.
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Ear Infections: Why Kids May Not Need 10 Days of Antibiotics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated their recommendations for treating childhood ear infections in 2013. The current guideline states that a full ten days of antibiotics may not be necessary for children over two years of age with non-severe ear infections.
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Getting a Kick Start for Kindergarten: Tips for a Successful Transition
As you and your preschooler prepare to transition into Kindergarten, a range of feelings may arise from excitement to sadness to fear or worry. Here are ways to help your family prepare for this change.
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Beyond the Hospital: A Community of Behavioral Health Care
The Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion will allow us to expand the services we already offer in Ohio, and to conduct the kind of research that will help children around the world.
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Mask Safety 101: Why You Shouldn’t Mask a Baby
As the coronavirus pandemic evolves, so do the recommendations. One of the most recent recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is to wear “cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.”
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Why It’s Time to Rethink Our Use of Benadryl
Diphenhydramine, brand name Benadryl®, is one of the oldest and most frequently used over-the-counter medications for children. However, many better options are now widely available, all of which are faster acting, longer lasting, with less side effects.
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What Parent’s Need to Know About Genetic Testing
Genetic testing can help doctors look for changes in genes that can cause diseases or disorders. It can also provide families with more information about long-term needs, health care needs, and future family planning.
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Playing Games with Kids to Build Visual and Motor Skills
There are many ways to use the supplies and toys you have in new ways to encourage the development of imagination, turn taking, finger control and strength, problem solving and handwriting. Doing meaningful, new activities can be helpful for the whole family.
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Stress Management for Parents: Tips for Getting Through Tough Times
With many aspects of life being turned upside down and day-to-day routines falling by the wayside, it’s more important than ever to take extra care of our mental health. How is that possible at a time like this? Creativity is the answer.
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Mold in Children's Hospitals: What Parents Need to Know
For children with healthy immune systems, mold exposure from the environment is not dangerous. Some people who are sensitive to molds might develop allergy symptoms due to chronic exposure to high amounts of mold.
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Distance Learning: Best Practices to Support Your Student
Since schools have been closed due to COVID-19, many parents have had to become more hands-on in their children’s daily learning than ever before. Supporting their students at home has been just as much of a learning process for these parents as it is for kids.
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365 Days Parental Advisory: Netflix Film Romanticizes Kidnapping and Sexual Assault
In June 2020, a film based on the bestselling novel, 365 dni, premiered on Netflix. 365 Days is categorized as an erotic drama and is rated TV-MA. This is concerning because the “intimacy” and “romance” that viewers are drawn to is actually abuse, as the relationship is based entirely on power and control.
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Starting a Conversation With Your Kids About Sexual Abuse
Media coverage of prominent figures in our community involved in sexual abuse cases can be difficult to hear and understand. How do we approach this conversation with children and explain that one of their heroes or another important person may have taken part in a horrific act?
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8 Tips for Managing Routines in Uncertain Times
In a time when life feels out of control, routines can give us all a sense of stability and comfort and an opportunity for our families to thrive. If you are struggling with your current routine or want to look at putting some in place here are a few ideas.
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Autism and COVID-19: A Parent's Perspective
Families are equal voices in care and treatment for their children. Cultivating a relationship with your child’s provider is a priority – especially during times of uncertainty.
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Growth Charts for Premature Babies: Following Their Own Curve
One thing all parents have in common is worrying about their baby’s growth and development. Understanding different types of growth charts can help ease a parent’s mind.
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Hand Containment: How Gentle Touch Can Calm Your Baby
Human touch is healing. A warm embrace, a hand to hold and even a gentle touch on the arm can help most of us during times of distress. Holding, and the expression of care and emotional support through touching, are the main ways that infants learn to feel safe and secure.
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Are Plant-Based Diets Safe for Kids?
No matter the reason, hearing a child say “I want to go vegetarian!” strikes fear in the hearts of many parents.
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8 Ways to Improve a Child's Self-Esteem and Curb Childhood Obesity
As a pediatric obesity psychologist, I encounter kids and teens with low self-esteem almost daily. What is often looked over is the interaction between self-esteem, mood and emotional eating.
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4 Ways to Encourage Motor Development in Baby's First Year
Within the first year of life, your baby will develop critical motor skills that help them make small movements, hold up their head, sit up-right, crawl and eventually walk. As a caregiver, there are many things you can do to encourage them reach these milestones.
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Your Child Needs a Bone Marrow Transplant: What's Next?
Children requiring a bone marrow transplant are referred to a pediatric transplant center. Such centers have experience performing transplants and caring for children, adolescents and young adults after they receive a bone marrow transplant.
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Preparing Your Child for Colorectal Surgery
Hospitals can be an unfamiliar place and having surgery can make an already stressful situation worse. To prepare your child for surgery, it is important to be honest, but consider their developmental age before telling them about their upcoming surgery.
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Baby Product Safety: Confessions of a New Mom
As first-time parents of a handsome 4-month-old boy, my husband and I are trying to do everything right when it comes to safety and the products we use in our home.
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Pulmonary Embolism in Adolescents: What Parents Need to Know
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a condition in which one or more of the arteries in the lungs becomes blocked by a blood clot. It is important to recognize PE early because a large blood clot in the lungs can cause damage to the heart and in very rare cases PE can be a fatal condition in pediatric patients.
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Tissue Expansion: How it Can Help Repair Damaged Skin
Tissue expansion is a way for doctors to stretch skin so that the body’s own tissue can be used to repair skin-related damage and other conditions.
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How Can I Talk to My Child About Wearing a Mask During Flu and COVID Season?
With flu season upon us and COVID still around, masks can be a helpful tool to keep germs at bay, even though they're no longer required in many places. If you’re wondering how to talk to your child about why some people still choose to wear masks, here are a few tips.
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6 Tips to Be a Supportive Stepparent
Taking two families and making them one is no doubt a challenging task. Using these tools below can help you and your family navigate the transition and help you be the best stepparent you can be.
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COVID-19 and Kawasaki Disease: What Parents Need to Know
Within a few weeks, clusters of sick kids with, what is being called, "Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome," started to appear in New York City and several other states. Some of these cases resembled a rare inflammatory illness called Kawasaki Disease.
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Leukemia: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
Leukemia is the most common cancer in children and young adults ages 0-19 years old. It makes up 25% of all cancer diagnoses in this age group each year.
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COVID-19: How to Keep Kids Busy and Connected
In these uncertain times, parents have the added stress of keeping their children busy and connected with friends and family, all while staying home to slow the spread of coronavirus. We did some crowdsourcing to get some great ideas for younger and older kids.
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What to Expect if Your Child Needs a Kidney Transplant
A common misperception is that only adults undergo kidney transplants. The truth is that, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), 760 children across America received kidney transplants during 2019.
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Kids, Sleep and Daylight Saving Time: What Parents Need to Know
Children with mental health conditions may be more sensitive to time changes than the typical child or teen. This can be the direct result of the condition itself or the medication they take due to their condition.
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Is There a Stigma Attached to Having a Social Worker?
When people hear the term, “social worker,” they tend to associate it with breaking up families and other misconceptions. Over time, this has caused a stigma attached to someone needing help from a social worker.
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Tongue Tie: Breastfeeding, Speech and a Tethered Tongue
Tongue tie is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions affecting an infant’s ability to feed and is often implicated as a potential cause for speech delay.
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Urology Reconstruction: What Are the Options?
One of the reasons families come to the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction is the multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach to care to provide the best possible care to their child. Our team represents urology, gynecology, colorectal, psychology, social work, and child life.
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5 Fall Safety Tips
As the season changes, where and how we spend our time can change. Here are a few steps you can take to help keep your family a little safer during a fun-filled fall.
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss: You're Not Alone
Many parents and families going through pregnancy and infant loss are not aware of how common their experience is and may even feel a sense of isolation as they walk the unfamiliar pathway of saying goodbye to their child before or shortly after meeting them.
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Safer Digital Connections: Technology Abuse and Ways to Support Safety
Technology is evolving with us, where its goal is to make our lives easier. It is important to consider your personal safety when using new technology or devices.
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#ClearTheCrib: Supporting Safe Sleep Practices
October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month – a time to remind each other about safe sleep practices.
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Watch Out for Dangerous Mushrooms
In Ohio, we have a broad variety of types of mushrooms, including some of the deadliest types including “the death angel” or amanita phalloides. Mushrooms grow quite rapidly and may appear to spring up suddenly overnight.
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The Return of Polio
Polio has been detected in wastewater in areas throughout the United States, meaning that polio disease may begin circulating. While there is a vaccine for polio, booster doses may be suggested by doctors for populations most at risk.
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Emoji Drug Code: Parents, Beware!
Teens are using emojis on social media to describe to others what types of drugs they have available or what drugs they are looking for. The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) decoded these drug codes.
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Halloween Safety Tips for Older Kids and Teens
You’ve seen safety tips for the young trick-or-treating wizards and monsters in your life, but don’t forget about the older kids when it comes to Halloween safety. Read on to learn what you can do to help keep kids of all ages a little safer on Halloween night.
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New Parent Confessions: You Are Your Child's Best Advocate
Sometimes medical diagnoses and treatment plans can be complicated and it’s so important to ask questions to understand the situation fully and make the best-informed decisions possible.
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Digital Boundaries for Teens and Caregivers
The foundation for online safety is creating healthy digital boundaries — what a young person is comfortable doing, seeing, and feeling while using technology and how they would like to be treated by others.
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9 Myths and Misconceptions About COVID-19
Now more than ever, we all need to be savvy when it comes to online searches and sharing information on social media. Here are some common myths circulating online, which are listed as facts in an attempt to prevent any misunderstanding.
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Keeping Children Healthy: The Importance of Well-Visits
Visits to doctors have decreased in many areas of the country because parents are afraid to potentially expose their children to COVID-19. What you may not know is that doctors and their office staff have been taking measures to protect patients, families and staff.
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Molluscum Contagiosum: What You Need to Know
Despite its big, scary-sounding name, molluscum contagiosum is a common and relatively harmless skin condition seen in many children. It comes in the form of bumps that range in size from a pinhead to a pencil eraser.
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Home Safety Series: Bathroom
From an infant tub to a full bathtub, injuries in the bathroom include falls on slippery surfaces, hot water scalds, and drowning. Keep kids safe with these bathroom safety tips.
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Prenatal Genetic Testing: Is It Right for You?
Prenatal genetic testing can help find out if a fetus has a chromosome disorder. Chromosome disorders are often associated with multiple medical problems, such as intellectual disability and birth defects.
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Creating a Successful Morning Routine
With preparation and practice, you can set up your family’s morning routine to go more smoothly and help your child to become more independent.
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What Pregnant Moms Can Do to Keep Baby Healthy
Since more than half of pregnancies are unplanned, people who were assigned female at birth and are of reproductive age should take at least 400 micrograms of folic acid every day to help decrease the risk of neural tube defects.
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Back Pain in Kids: The Ache of Children and Families
Many people associate back pain with the adult and elderly population. As it turns out, back pain in children and adolescents is common, and can be a real stressor to children and parents alike. Low back pain can prevent kids and teens from important daily activities such as carrying a book bag, participating in sports, and enjoying other activities that bring them joy.
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Is It Safe to Eat Yellow (Or Any) Snow?
One of the only things better than waking up to find the outdoors covered with a beautiful blanket of new-fallen snow is getting to go out and play in the white fluffy stuff. Sometimes it looks good enough to eat! But is that safe?
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Thyroid Issues in Kids
While you might think that the thyroid, a gland in the neck, has more impact on adults, it has particular importance in children as well. The thyroid’s hormone, levothyroxine, keeps the body functioning at the right speed.
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Who Cleans the Hospital?
Environmental Services Week is a time to show appreciation for the workers who make sure health care facilities are kept clean, sanitary, and safe.
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Sledding Safety
Sledding and tubing can be a great way to enjoy winter weather, but the joy of speeding down the hill can make it easy to forget that these activities can also lead to injuries. Before leaving the house, consider the following sledding tips.
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Juvenile Arthritis: Diagnosis and Treatment Options for Your Child
When I tell people I’m a pediatric rheumatologist – which is a doctor who takes care of children with arthritis and autoimmune disorders, - nearly everyone responds, “I didn’t know kids could get arthritis.” Arthritis is a common condition in children, affecting one in
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The Joys and Dangers of Slime
At home, daycare and camp, kids (and adults) are clamoring to create and play with slime. Of course, slime is not new.
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22q Deletion Syndrome: Why Team Care is the Best Care
Children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q) and related disorders, such as 22q11.2 duplication syndrome, have unique medical, developmental, and behavioral health needs that must be addressed by a variety of specialists beyond the traditional medical care model.
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Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction: Managing Leg Discrepancy
There are many different reasons for leg length discrepancy, but there are essentially two main causes: being born with a condition that causes one leg to grow slower than the other or an incident that affects the length of the bone or affects the growth center of the bone.
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Heat Stroke: The Danger of Kids in Hot Cars
During the summer, keeping kids from overheating is a top priority. It’s up to parents and caregivers to make sure that young toddlers and infants are kept cool, hydrated, and out of the heat.
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Parechovirus: What is it?
The CDC recently issued a health advisory to inform clinicians and public health departments that parechovirus is currently circulating in the United States.
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What is Gastroschisis?
Gastroschisis is a birth defect of the abdominal wall. This defect causes the intestines to exit the abdomen from a small hole where the abdominal muscles and skin did not form
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How to Know if Your Child is Ready for Contact Lenses
Contact lenses can be a great alternative to glasses for common childhood eye problems like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
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Inclusive Lactation Care: Supporting All Parents in Their Lactation Journey
August is National Breastfeeding Month and this year the United States Breastfeeding Committee has announced the theme to be “Together We Do Great Things!”
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Providing Human Milk: It Takes a Village
توفير الحليب البشري - يستلزم قرية قد يكون توفير حليب الأم أمرًا صعبًا، خاصة في الأسابيع الأولى. وسواء كنتم ترضعون أطفالكم رضاعة طبيعية أو تقدموا لهم حليب الصدر أو تضخّون الحليب لإطعام الطفل في زجاجة، فمن المهم أن يكون معكم شخص آخر يدعمكم في قراركم.
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Providing Human Milk: It Takes a Village
Bixinta Caanaha Aadamaha – Waxay Qaadataa Xaafad Siinta caanaha aadamahu waxay noqon kartaa caqabad, gaar ahaan todobaadyada hore. Haddii aad naas nuujinayso, xabad ka nuujinayso, ama aad bam ku lisaysa caanaha si aad ugu quudiso ilmahaaga dhalo waa muhiim in la helo dad taageeray
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Providing Human Milk: It Takes a Village
मानिसको दुध उपलब्ध गराउनु - यसका लागि एउटा गाउँको आवश्यकता पर्छ मानिसको दुध उपलब्ध गराउनु चुनौतीपूर्ण हुन सक्छ, विशेष गरी प्रारम्भिक हप्ताहरूमा। तपाईं स्तनपान गराउँदै, छातीको दुध खुवाउँदै हुनुहुन्छ वा बोतलमा आफ्नो बच्चालाई खुवाउनका लागि दुध पम्प गर्दै हुनुहुन्छ भने तपाईंको निर्णयमा तपाईंलाई सहायता
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Inclusive Lactation Care: Supporting All Parents in Their Lactation Journey
August is National Breastfeeding Month and this year the United States Breastfeeding Committee has announced the theme to be “Together We Do Great Things!”
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Asperger's Disorder: Providing Opportunities and Support for Children With ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects a child’s ability to understand and engage in social relationships and causes them to have rigid patterns of behavior and thinking. Sometimes autism also affects a child’s cognitive and language development.
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Inclusive Lactation Care: Supporting All Parents in Their Lactation Journey
August is National Breastfeeding Month and this year the United States Breastfeeding Committee has announced the theme to be “Together We Do Great Things!”
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Inclusive Lactation Care: Supporting All Parents in Their Lactation Journey
August is National Breastfeeding Month and this year the United States Breastfeeding Committee has announced the theme to be “Together We Do Great Things!”
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Providing Human Milk: It Takes a Village
Providing human milk can be challenging, especially in the early weeks. Whether you are breastfeeding, chestfeeding, or pumping milk to feed your baby in a bottle it is important to have people who support you in your decision.
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Popular Apps for Teens: Balancing Authenticity and Safety
Technology is integrated into teens’ lives. New, popular apps encourage young people to be authentic, but they may be putting their safety in the balance.
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Kids and Treatment for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
From the age of five through adulthood, trauma is the leading cause of death, and many traumatic injuries involve brain injury. Fortunately, the majority of traumatic brain injuries are mild, but nevertheless, some children will experience a severe traumatic brain injury.
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Asbestos in Children's Makeup: What's the Risk to Your Child?
Asbestos can be a scary thing. And, in a child’s toy or makeup it can seem especially worrisome. For parents of children who recently heard about a recall of children’s makeup, here’s some information that may be helpful.
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Disclosing Abuse: How to Show Support and Break Stigmas
Recently, media outlets have spotlighted Hollywood celebrities who have come forward to disclose sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment. Hearing these stories may make us reflect on our own experiences with abuse, whether we were a victim or a bystander.
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Meet the Staff: What is an Advanced Practice Nurse?
Let’s break down what an APRN is and what you can expect when they’re part of your child’s healthcare team.
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Crib-Side Studies Help Struggling Newborns Go Home Without Feeding Tubes, Saves Millions in Hospital Bills
A new strategy developed in the Neonatal and Infant Feeding Disorders Program at Nationwide Childrens Hospital is helping premature infants and other newborns with severe swallowing difficulties learn to feed on their own.
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Study Finds Youth with Concussion May Benefit from Monitoring Sleep and Limiting Daytime Naps
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, sleep matters. In a study published today in British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that limiting daytime sleep and getting approximately seven hours of sleep each night in the first week after a concussion may speed up recovery.
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Sore Throat Spectrum: Runny Nose to Strep and Everything in Between
Sore throat can occur on its own, for multiple reasons, or it can be the sign of another illness. So, how do you know if your child should see a doctor?
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Down Syndrome Awareness: Dispel the Misconceptions
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day to symbolize the third copy of the 21st chromosome in people with Down syndrome.
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Epilepsy and Learning Disabilities: Helping Children at School
Epilepsy is not just about seizures. What many people don’t realize is that for some children with epilepsy, problems with learning and school performance can sometimes be harder to deal with than the seizures themselves.
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FDA Grants Nationwide Children’s Hospital Researchers Safe-To-Proceed Authorization on First-In-World CAR-NK Cells Made with CRISPR/AAV
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have received safe-to-proceed approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Universal-Donor CD38KO CD33CAR-NK cells, to be studied in a forthcoming clinical trial. The Phase 1 trial will study the safety of the novel therapy in patients with advanced, high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
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Immunodeficiency and Infection: Who Is at Risk?
Certain conditions may cause a child to become immunocompromised. Some children are born with abnormal immune systems and have genetic conditions called primary immunodeficiency disorders like chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) or severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID).
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Pet Medicine and Poison Prevention: Keeping Kids Safe
For many people, pets are an important part of the family and owning a pet can have many benefits. However, if you also have children, having a pet can come with some unexpected risks.
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Lindsay’s Law and Sudden Cardiac Arrest: What Parents Need to Know
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, cutting off blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. SCA can occur in any physically active individual at any age, including but not limited to young athletes.
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Chronic Pain Management in Children: What Parents Need to Know
Dealing with chronic pain can be a struggle not only for the person experiencing it firsthand, but also for their family and caregivers. It is particularly difficult watching a child in pain.
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Translational Cancer Research: Moving Treatment From Lab to Bedside
A common buzz-word in medical schools and academic hospitals, and particularly in cancer centers, is “translational research.” But what does that mean? Are doctors and researchers all studying the Rosetta Stone, figuring out how to translate languages? Simply put, translational research
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Window Blinds and Child Injury: Safety Tips for Your Home
Window blinds can cause serious injuries or even death to young children. On average, two children under 6 years of age are treated in a U.S. hospital emergency department each day for a window blind-related injury.
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The "Period" Talk! What's Normal?
Girls tend to drive themselves crazy about their periods. Is it normal? Am I okay? Let’s be honest, these are questions all of us girls ask over the arc of our lives, from first periods to periods long gone.
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March Of Dimes Grant Awarded to Dr. Homa Amini
The March of Dimes Ohio Chapter has awarded a $6,386 grant for 2009 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital for a program led by Homa Amini, DDS, MS, MPH, chief of Pediatric Dentistry at Nationwide and a clinical associate professor of Pediatric Dentistry at The Ohio State University College of
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Media Advisory: Event to Honor Nationwide Childrens Patient as Ohios Champion Across America' on Friday Evening
Media AdvisoryWHAT: Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Walmart store #2666 Manager Jon Kent will introduce Nationwide Childrens patient Kimmi Desir on March 6 as Ohios champion.
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FSH Society Fellowship Funds Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Research
Funding from the Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Society FSH Society, Inc. will help researchers determine the role a seldom-studied gene plays in the development and progression of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a debilitating muscular dystrophy often originating in the
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Concussion Myths
As an Athletic Trainer, I’m frequently asked about injury recognition, treatment, and return-to-play criteria. While these topics are far too expansive for one post, I’d like to address several, common misconceptions surrounding concussions.
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The Poison Plants of Summer: Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
Summer is in full swing. You know the signs. Dad fires up the grill, mom finds her green thumb, your kids fetch their ball in the weeds…and the whole family comes down with an itchy rash. That’s right, the poison plants are back.
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Traveling with Kids: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Going on trips with small children requires a lot of packing and A LOT of planning, but it is totally worth it. Take lots of pictures, make lots of memories and have fun!
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Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Reach Out and Read Program Book Drive Celebration Friday at Parsons Elementary School
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Reach Out and Read Program Book Drive Celebration at Parsons Elementary School WHEN: Friday, March 13, 20092 p.m.
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Nationwide Childrens Administrator Recognized by Lifeline of Ohio
Several individuals and institutions were honored Saturday, March 7, 2009 by Lifeline of Ohio for their role in saving lives through organ and tissue donation.
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Prominent Ears, Small Ears and Skin Tags: When Is Surgery Necessary for an Ear Condition?
Ear differences such as prominent ears, small/underdeveloped ears and skin tags can cause worry and distress. As a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, I often hear questions from parents related to hearing and surgery – here are some of the common ones.
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Is Melatonin Safe for Kids?
For some children who need help falling asleep, melatonin has become a commonly recommended supplement. Melatonin is safe, effective and widely available.
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How to Keep Your Kids Safe in the Pool
Drowning is a leading cause of injury death for young children ages 1 to 4, and the fifth leading cause of unintentional injury death for people of all ages. For toddlers (children ages 1 to 4 years), swimming pools pose the greatest risk of submersion injury.
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Potty Training Troubles in Kids with Autism
Potty training can be tough on any parent and child. But when the child has autism, this rite of passage can be even more challenging. The sensory and obsessive compulsive issues that often accompany autism make it hard for some children to just sit on a toilet, let alone learn to use the bathroom
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New Study Shows Long-Term Dangers of Severe Concussions
It’s well known that mild traumatic brain injuries and concussions are a common occurrence in children and adolescents, especially young athletes.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host Minority Business Enterprise/Womens Business Enterprise Open House
Nationwide Childrens Hospital will host a fourth Minority Business Enterprise/Womens Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Open House on March 19, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Nationwide Children's Patient Serving as Ohio's 'Champion Across America'
Childrens Miracle Network has named Kimmi Desir, 13, of Reynoldsburg, OH, as Ohio's Champion Across America.Kimmi, a sickle cell anemia patient, will join other child ambassadors from every state as part of the Childrens Miracle Network program, Champions Across America, presented by Walmart and
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announces 2009 Teen Academy Course Offerings
Nationwide Childrens Hospital announced today its course offering schedule for the 2009 educational series, Teen Academy. This program provides an opportunity for parents of teens with a wide range of mental health challenges to gain objective insights from experts at Nationwide Childrens
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Photographer's Image Selected for NACHRI Photo Exhibition that will Travel Nationally
A Nationwide Childrens Hospital photograph by hospital photographer Dan Smith was selected by the National Association of Childrens Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI) for Champions, its 2009 traveling exhibition of 50 photographs.
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Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer: The Importance of Research to the AYA Community
The definition of the adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patient has evolved over time, but in the United States, it is defined as those diagnosed with cancer between ages 15–39 years. AYA patients are a unique population with regard to both their cancer and psychosocial needs.
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Breaking Up is Hard To Do: 5 Tips for Helping Your Teen Navigate Their First Breakup
We all know that most “first loves” don’t have a happy ending. How can you help your teen during this time? Here are tips for providing support and teaching them how to manage future relationships.
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Autism and Alternative Treatments: Are They Effective?
Alternative treatments are characterized by using non-mainstreamed practice in the place of conventional and proven treatments. Alternative treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder generally target the physiology or biology of the child, versus teaching new skills directly.
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Hepatitis A: Virus Facts for Families
Hepatitis A is a virus that can cause acute inflammation of the liver. It is a vaccine-preventable infection. Before the introduction of routine childhood immunization with the hepatitis A vaccine, infections most commonly occurred in school-aged children.
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Mental Health Needs for Children and Adolescents Following Injury
Experiencing an injury can be a traumatic event for children and adolescents as well as their parents and caregivers. While not all children experience long-term emotional problems related to injuries, there are some things to be aware of to help your child during recovery.
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Navigating Teen Relationships in a Digital World
If you are the parent of a teenager, you likely know that they spend a lot of time using technology – whether it’s a cell phone, tablet or laptop. With calling, texting, internet browsing, games, social media apps and dating apps at your teens’ fingertips, it becomes difficult for parents to monitor digital behaviors.
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Pelvic Muscle Rehabilitation: More Than Just Kegels!
Does your child complain of frequent abdominal pain, pelvic pain, and/or menstrual or stomach cramping while on or off their period? Does your child have a diagnosis of endometriosis? If yes, then your child may benefit from pelvic muscle rehabilitation by a specially-trained physical therapist who can help treat these complaints.
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Screen Time and Your Child’s Development: Why Disconnecting is a Good Idea
You thought raising TEENAGERs was tough, but raising SCREENAGERs is even more challenging! A recent PEW Research Center Survey reports nearly nine out of 10 teens think excessive screen time is a problem, and six out of 10 say it is a major problem.
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The "What If" Game: Gaining Insight Into How Your Child Thinks
It’s fair to say that most parents worry about how their child would act in a potentially dangerous scenario. While many kids learn about “stranger danger” in school, it can be overlooked that abuse is most often perpetrated by someone the child or teen knows and trusts.
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Anorectal Malformation and Long-Term Care: Meeting the Needs of Individual Patients
The most frequent issues that require long-term care include constipation, incontinence (stool and/or urinary accidents), urologic problems, reproductive health-related care and ongoing psychosocial care.
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Snoring: When To Be Concerned
If your child is snoring, there may be treatments to help address the problem. The most common reasons for snoring in children are enlarged tonsils and adenoids.
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Talking to Your Kids About Their Future: Questions to Get You Started
You may remember your parents telling you to figure out what you want to do with your life. Well time flies, and you might find yourself ready to have these same conversations with your child. So how do you encourage them to think about their plans for the future?
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4 Tips for Helping a Child with a Cancer Diagnosis
If you know a child with a cancer diagnosis, it can be difficult to understand how to support them and their family. Every child is different - learning and listening can help you be the most effective supporter during a difficult time.
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How Open Conversations With Kids Promote Healthy Relationships
It’s important to connect with your child during times of transition to promote healthy body image, boundaries and relationships. Here’s how you can have meaningful connections and conversations with your child.
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4 Things Parents Should Know About Weighted Blankets
Weighted blankets may be showing up on your social media feed as the “next best thing.” However, there are some things you should know before trying a weighted blanket for someone in your family.
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Give Back (to Yourself): 6 Reasons Why It's Good for You to Volunteer
The power of volunteering has been studied for decades. You may already know how great it is for your mental health, but did you know there’s a growing body of research that volunteering is great for your physical health as well?
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Digital Stalking in Relationships: How Adults Can Support Teens
Compared with 2019, the average time US teens spent on social media apps almost doubled in 2020, across all major platforms. Teens find that their “real” and digital lives are merged, including romantic relationships.
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Give Them Words to Succeed
Did you know that the average kindergarten student has a vocabulary between 2100-2200 words? This is important because a child’s vocabulary is the foundation for communication, and it correlates with academic success.
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Necrotizing Enterocolitis: What You Need to Know
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a disease of the intestines that most commonly affects premature babies. It is characterized by excessive inflammation of the intestines that can lead to intestinal damage and death.
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What You Need to Know About Heat Rash
As outdoor temperatures climb, children and adults may break out in rashes. These skin conditions often get lumped into the catchphrase “heat rash,” but heat is usually an indirect or unrelated factor.
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How Compounding Trauma Affects Youth
Young people are experiencing trauma in different ways, from peer to peer violence and pressures to witnessing ongoing community violence and racial injustice.
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Children with Burns: How Virtual Reality Can Help Reduce Pain
If you’ve ever heard of virtual reality (VR), you may wonder what else it can be used for besides video games. In the case of children with burn injuries, a team of researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently discovered that it has positive effects by reducing pain.
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Winter Viruses Make a Summer Return
You may have noticed an uptick in kids and adults suffering from nasal congestion, sore throat, cough and fever. These viruses are typically seen during the winter months, but this year is different… we are seeing them in the summer!
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How to Manage Sleep Problems
Sleep is an important element in child development. Learning ways to help you and your child manage problems during the night can help children to develop healthy, independent sleep patterns.
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Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and the Common Cold
The common cold does not feel so common if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. We often get calls from patients of the Teen and Pregnant Program (TaP) regarding which medications are safe to take for cold symptoms.
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Using Portable Space Heaters: Keeping Safe & Warm
When temperatures drop outside, some families turn to space heaters to warm up their home. While space heaters can be an easy way to heat rooms, they should be used with caution.
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Social Media: It's Not All Bad
Lately, we hear a lot about how terrible social media is. It may seem like it has become a place full of angry, opinionated people, and images so filtered that they are damaging perceptions and standards. Those things may be true from time to time, but I’m here to stand up for what’s good about social media.
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HIV Prevention is Possible
As we are digging ourselves out from the past two years, refocusing on preventative health care should be a priority. Before we can help prevent HIV acquisition in youth, we must understand what HIV is and how it is transmitted.
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How to Bathe Your Baby: What You Need to Know
Giving a baby a bath can be intimidating at first – they are wiggly and slippery and SO tiny. Below are some tips that will help you have a positive and safe bath time experience.
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What You Should Know About Long COVID
Medical providers across the nation are seeing an increase in cases of what is being called long, or long-haul COVID. Here is what you need to know about the condition, which refers to cases with continuing symptoms that last beyond a few weeks.
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How People-First Language Helps Children with Incarcerated Family Members
According to a report of the National Survey on Children’s Health, 1 in 14 youth in the U.S. will have an incarcerated parent at some point during their childhood. This means you or your family probably know a child with an incarcerated parent.
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COVID-19 Vaccine for Children: How to Prepare Your Kids
Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for children 5-11 years old, it might be time to have a conversation with your kids about what the vaccine is, how getting it could make them feel, and why it’s important. Here are a few tips for having that conversation.
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Intestinal Transit Time: The Red Poop Challenge
What can your poop tell you about the tiny bacteria that live inside your intestines? Quite a bit! Researchers in London recently found a way to figure out intestinal transit time, or how long it takes for you to ingest something, absorb the nutrients and then for it to leave your body as poop.
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Why Does My Child Have Stinky Pee?
Most people know what “normal” pee smells like, but what happens if your child goes pee and it doesn’t smell normal to you? This is not as uncommon as you may think. Below are the most common reasons for abnormal urine odors.
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Transitioning from Crib to Toddler Bed
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends transitioning a child out of a crib and into a toddler bed once the crib railing is lower than their chest. At that height, children are more easily able to climb out of the crib, which can lead to injury.
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Returning to School After Concussion
If your child has a concussion, you should ask the healthcare provider managing your child’s concussion to provide clear guidance on when your child can safely return-to-school following their injury.
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Winter Safety
It can be difficult to make sure children are dressed properly for the weather. Sometimes they’re in a hurry to get outside or they don’t care to put on the proper gear, but it’s important to teach them that the extra time getting ready protects them.
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Using Photo Filters on Social Media: Watch for the Red Flags
No matter your age, you cannot deny that social media and its accompanying array of photo filters have fully integrated into modern popular culture. Filters can be fun, creative, and can make us laugh! However, there are a few “red flags” to be aware of when engaging with photo filters.
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All About Baby's Soft Spot
You may have noticed one or two areas on your baby’s head that do not feel like they contain a bony covering. These are your baby’s soft spots, or fontanelles.
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Using a Booster Seat Until a Seat Belt Fits
Depending on age, weight and height, children need to be in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts every time they are in the car. We all know to put a newborn in a rear-facing car seat, but how long should older kids stay in a booster seat?
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All About Medical Ultrasound
Here at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, we have three departments that provide medical, diagnostic ultrasound: Radiology, Cardiology, and a new Maternal Fetal Medicine department.
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5 Ways to Support Protective Parents
A protective parent is a caregiver who does not use violence and seeks to reduce harm for children exposed to family violence. Supporting a protective parent can help decrease isolation and increase safety for the family.
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What Teens Need to Know About Being a Safe Babysitter
Being a babysitter can be really fun for a teenager. However, caring for children also comes with a lot of responsibility. There are many things you can do to make sure you are a safe babysitter.
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Preventing Holiday Hazards
Families celebrate the holidays with many different traditions and experiences. With all of the excitement and anticipation, our familiar day-to-day routines tend to shift leading to potential encounters with holiday hazards.
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6 Tips for Safe Hayrides
Harvest season is here! Along with apple picking and corn mazes, hayrides are a fun tradition that gets the whole family outdoors enjoying the fall weather. Before getting on the ride, read our tips to help make the activity safer for everyone.
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Rare Disease: Finding Answers for Patients with Mysterious Conditions
For a disease to be considered “rare,” fewer than 200,000 people in the United States will be affected by it. Some rare genetic disorders can be very difficult to diagnose, and for parents of a child with a rare disease, one of the most anxious times is the period of waiting for a diagnosis.
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What You Need to Know About Herpes Mouth Sores
If you have experienced a cold sore, you are already familiar with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1). But did you know that cold sore actually began much earlier, typically during your toddler years?
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The Conversation I Love to Have with Parents about Asthma
Nothing stays the same, including your child’s asthma. We know that asthma is a chronic disease. Symptoms and severity may change from season to season, month to month, or even year to year.
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How to Care for Face Masks
Knowing how to take care of your face masks is vital in order to ensure they provide the best protection from COVID-19 and other germs and helps them last longer.
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Toileting for Kiddos With Complex Colorectal Needs
With children who have complex colorectal needs, their toileting time may look different with less privacy and more time needed in the bathroom. These children may feel “abnormal” due to their colorectal needs and could lead to difficulty accepting their diagnosis or connecting with peers.
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Prader-Willi Syndrome: 4 Things Parents Need to Know
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWI) is a genetic disease that is diagnosed by a blood test. Here are four things to know about this rare genetic disorder that is diagnosed in 1 out of every 30,000 individuals.
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Preparing Your Child for the COVID-19 Vaccine
If your child is hesitant to get the vaccine, here are five ways to talk to them about the vaccine, its benefits and how to prepare them for it.
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Addressing Behavioral Health Concerns in the Primary Care Setting
The pandemic has made parenting even harder and stress has caused some children to act out or withdraw. Your pediatrician’s office is a great place to go for help.
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Bridging Our Patients from Hospital to Home
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation is a medically supervised, individually tailored exercise and education program. It is designed to help your child feel better, increase endurance, and improve quality of life.
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Why Is Pooping Scary For Newly Potty-Trained Children?
One of the more frustrating aspects of potty-training is getting your child comfortable with sitting on the toilet to poop. Figuring out exactly why they are hesitant and what to do to change their way of thinking can help resolve this very common problem.
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KNOW More, DO More: Prevent Youth Substance Misuse
Part of our role as parents is to protect our kids from dangerous substances by knowing the risks and signs of misuse, helping them make the right choices, and getting them access to the support they need.
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Sleep Training for Babies: How Everyone Can Get a Better Night’s Sleep
The joys of having a new baby…. and oh, the restless, sleep-deprived nights! One of the most common questions I get asked as a pediatrician is how to sleep train a baby. This is a time-tested recipe for establishing a sleep routine early on.
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New Parent Confessions: Bathtime Safety
Most baby products and safety guidelines are created for children of average size and development. What’s a parent to do if their baby is very small or very large for their age, or meeting developmental milestones at a different rate than their peers?
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Does My Child Need to Take a Vitamin?
The question of whether or not to give a child a vitamin supplement is one that many parents ask their healthcare provider. Other than possibly being an unnecessary cost, there are other things to consider.
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Calling While Driving: More Dangerous for Teens
A recent study that we conducted at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital looked at the connection between cellphone laws and the frequency of talking on the phone while driving among teens.
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Impetigo: What You Need to Know
Impetigo is common on the face, especially around the nose and mouth. It usually begins as small sores that are red and a little itchy.
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No More X-Ray Shields
If your child receives an X-ray at Nationwide Children’s Hospital after March 1, 2021, you’ll notice a difference. They won’t have to wear a shield, sometimes called a lead apron.
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Should I Enroll My Child in a Summer Enrichment Program?
Not all enrichment programs are created equal, so early preparation and research is a must before deciding to enroll your child for the summer.
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What Are the Types of OCD?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a relatively common type of anxiety disorder in which individuals have intrusive, anxiety-provoking thoughts and, in many cases, must do certain things to reduce their anxiety.
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Starting the Conversation About Big Feelings
It’s important to work with your child on emotions throughout their entire childhood, including the teen years. This means taking the time to have ongoing conversations about how to handle emotions in a healthy way, which is called “coping.”
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COVID-19 Vaccine and Risk for Heart Inflammation in Youth: What Parents Need to Know
Federal health officials have said that there is a likely association between currently available COVID-19 vaccines and myocarditis and pericarditis in adolescents and young adults. Here's what you need to know.
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Make Easy Work of Chores
Teaching children to take on household jobs helps build their confidence, increases competence with specific skills, strengthens their sense of responsibility and allows them to feel proud and happy about being helpful family members.
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Hives 101
Hives – red bumps that can quickly overtake the entire skin – are extremely itchy and uncomfortable and can be alarming. However, most hives are not actually caused by an allergic reaction.
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Newborn Poop: Meconium and Beyond
While babies are still in the womb, their bodies are making a special kind of poop that is called meconium. It is typically dark brown or green, and very sticky.
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Down Syndrome Life Expectancy Is Higher, But Not For Everyone
Over 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome in the United States each year. As recently as 1983, a person with Down syndrome lived to be only 25 years old on average. Today, the average life expectancy of a person with Down syndrome is nearly 60 years and continuing to climb.
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Flow Restrictors Make Medicine Dispensing Safer, Easier, and Cleaner
Next time you pick up liquid medicine from the pharmacy, ask for a flow restrictor. They can keep your family safer, prevent messy medicine spills and make it easier to dispense medicine.
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What Parents Need to Know About Measles
Measles, also known as rubeola, is an infection caused by the measles virus. Symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, followed by a characteristic rash. The pink-red rash typically starts on the face, spreads to the neck and trunk, and then to the arms and legs.
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COVID-19 and Pollen Allergies: The Perfect Storm
As much as we all hoped we wouldn’t have to worry about this again, the COVID-19 pandemic persists as the spring tree pollen season begins. Pollen allergies affect millions of children and adults, causing misery for weeks to months each spring, summer, and autumn.
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Does OCD Get Worse During Puberty?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves excessively worrying or thinking about something despite trying not to (obsessions) and feeling pulled to take certain actions to keep something bad from happening or to get rid of bad thoughts (compulsions).
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Safe Living After a Bone Marrow Transplant
Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT), more commonly known as bone marrow transplantation, is a procedure for used for some patients with cancer, immune deficiencies, or other genetic diseases.
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Infection Prevention After a Bone Marrow Transplant
A weak immune system makes a patient more vulnerable to infection and taking away medications early to boost the immune system may help prevent or treat infections, but may also raise the risk of GvHD.
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Keeping Your Family Safe After an Abusive Relationship
Domestic violence is a complex issue that affects more than just two intimate partners. Children may also be direct victims, especially of ongoing coercive control. Children experience abuse the same ways that adults do – feeling confused and afraid, and even entrapped by the perpetrator.
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What You Need To Know About Strep Throat
You’ve probably heard of strep throat, but what exactly is this common condition? Read on to find out!
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NIH Award Brings Together Pediatric, Adult Heart Disease Research, Training
The National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, recently awarded researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University Medical Center (OSUMC) a five-year, $1.4 million grant to provide in-depth training to clinicians and basic scientists in
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Round Up for Kids at Max & Ermas in German Village
The Max & Ermas in German Village will start its Round Up for Kids campaign November 1 December 1. All proceeds from the campaign will benefit the patients and families of Nationwide Childrens Hospital.During the month of November, customers of Max & Ermas German Village located at 739
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Should Kids Taking Immunosuppressant Medication Receive the H1N1 Vaccine?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have classified all children, 6-months to 24-years, one of the high risk groups for contracting the H1N1 (swine) flu, and recommend this population receive the H1N1 vaccine for immunity against the disease.
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TWIG to Host 87th Annual Bazaar
In its 87th year, the TWIG Bazaar will offer attendees unique, handcrafted holiday gift items 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 15 in the Lausche Building at the Ohio Expo Center. All event proceeds will benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital.
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Verizon Wireless Promo Benefits Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Throughout the month of October, Wireless, Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer locations throughout Ohio, are selling Tiny Feet Icons for a $1. Customers will have the opportunity to purchase these paper icons at participating locations and give back to an important community resource.
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Financial Solutions Network Golf Outing, OSU vs. Indiana Tailgate Saturday to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Financial Solutions Network is hosting a golf outing and an Ohio State vs. Indiana tailgate tomorrow, Saturday, October 3 at the Golf Club of Dublin, 5805 Eiterman Rd., Dublin.
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Media Alert: Nationwide Children's Implements Visitation Restrictions October 12
Beginning Monday, October 12, visitation for inpatients at Nationwide Childrens Hospital will be restricted to immediate family members 12 years of age and older, provided they are flu-free (no fever with cough or cold).
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Partners with SWACO
Caring for the environment now goes hand-in-hand with providing the best care for kids at Nationwide Childrens Hospital. SWACO and Nationwide Childrens have announced a partnership that is designed to reduce waste, expenses associated with that waste and promote recycling at the hospitals main
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives Medal of Honor
Nationwide Childrens Hospital was recognized September 30, 2009 at the fifth annual National Learning Congress Organ Donation Breakthrough Collaborative Medal of Honor Dinner.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Selected Employer of the Year by Wilberforce University
Nationwide Childrens Hospital has been awarded the 2009 Employer of the Year Award by Wilberforce University, Xenia, Ohio for the second year in a row.
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Sunny 95 Marathon Raises Nearly $282,000 for Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Recently, Dino Tripodis and Shawn Ireland, hosts of Sunny 95s Dino & Shawn in the Morning, broadcasted live from Nationwide Childrens Hospital for the Sunny 95 Marathon.
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The Tipping Point: CPSC Urges Parents to Inspect and Secure TVs, Furniture, and Appliances to Prevent Tip-Over Deaths and Injuries
For young children, the home is a playground, and while many parents childproof to ensure that their home is a safe place, some may not be aware that unsecured TVs, furniture and appliances are hidden hazards lurking in every room. Today, the U.S.
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$1.2 Million Grant Awarded to Center for Child and Family Advocacy and Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded the Center for Child and Family Advocacy (CCFA) and Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Childrens Hospital a $1.2 million three-year federal grant to become a National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative Community
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Christines Christmas Slated for December 5 to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
During the holidays, we reflect on our loved ones who have touched our hearts. Six years ago, Christine Wilson and four of her friends perished in a tragic fire near the campus of The Ohio State University. To honor her precious life, the 6th annual Christines Christmas will be presented at 7 p.m.
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Nationwide Childrens Hosptial F.A.N. Club Analysis Shows Promising Results
The Nationwide Childrens Hospital Fitness And Nutrition (F.A.N.) Club was established in 2008 as part of the hospitals pediatric obesity initiative to help 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students experience fun activities to keep them fit and healthy through physical activity and education.
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Pumpkinpalooza Benefits The Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
TWIG, a volunteer organization of Nationwide Childrens Hospital, is announcing its first ever Pumpkinpalooza to benefit The Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Nationwide Childrens, home to one of the leading pediatric centers in neonatal medicine in the nation.
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Researchers Say Children Find Ways to Cope with Cancer
More than 12,000 children under the age of 20 are diagnosed with cancer each year. Although these children and their parents undergo a tremendous amount of stress during this time, researchers at Nationwide Childrens Hospital found that most children are able to cope with their diagnosis without
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Nationwide Children's Hospital, Arnold Sports Festival to Team Up for Health Through 2014
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Arnold Sports Festival announced today a five-year partnership that names the hospital as both a philanthropic beneficiary and official youth sports health partner for the Arnold Sports Festival.
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Nearly 200 Nationwide Childrens Hospital Physicians Named to 2009-10 Best Doctors in America List
Nearly 200 physicians from the medical staff of Nationwide Children’s Hospital have been highlighted nationally on the prestigious 2009-10 Best Doctors in America list.
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New Adolescent Hematology Clinic at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Unrecognized bleeding disorders are more common in adolescents, especially females, than many parents think. Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s new Adolescent Hematology Clinic, located at the Dublin Close To HomeSM Center and the only one of its kind in Ohio, offers both hematology and
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New National Study Finds More Than Half of Cheerleading Injuries in U.S. Due to Stunts
Whether rallying the crowd at a sporting event or participating in competition, cheerleading can be both fun and physically demanding. Although integral to cheerleading routines, performing stunts can lead to injury. Stunt-related injuries accounted for more than half (60 percent) of U.S.
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Treatment to Improve Degenerating Muscle Gains Strength
A study appearing in Science Translational Medicine puts scientists one step closer to clinical trials to test a gene delivery strategy to improve muscle mass and function in patients with certain degenerative muscle disorders.
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Calling All Parents: Do you Know About the Summer Slide?
Even though there is a lot of debate about how to prevent summer learning loss, we know that kids who are actively engaged in learning during the summer are better set up for success down the road. Here are some tips to keep kids learning.
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4 Things to Know About Caring for Your Child’s Cast
Up to 40% of girls and as many as 50% of boys experience a broken bone during childhood. Here are four things you should know about casts and how to care for them.
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Using Emotional Language: How to Talk to Your Kids About Feelings
Talking about feelings sounds simple, but can actually be quite difficult. We often assume this skill will develop naturally; however, many children need a lot of practice to grow comfortable talking about how they feel, especially in the moment.
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Unified Approach to Premature Infant Care Improves Patient Outcomes
A substantial number of premature infants born before 27 weeks gestational age encounter complicated medical problems. Although the survival rate of these infants has increased over the last two decades, the survival data for these patients is highly variable.
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Why Every Parent Needs to See the Movie Eighth Grade
Eighth Grade tells the story of Kayla Day, a quiet, nervous, 13-year-old, played beautifully by Elsie Fisher. It turns out, not much has changed since I was an eighth-grader, other than a few decades and an elephant in the room called social media.
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Xekos Elf Island and Nationwide Childrens Hospital Focus on Hospitalized Kids Who Need a Boost in Fun
Xeko’s Elf Island (www.xeko.com), the award-winning kids’ entertainment brand specifically created to instill positive social and environmental values into the world’s future stewards while empowering kids to make a difference, is extending its “doing good” commitment
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Kinder Key Calls for Caroling Groups
Celebrate the holiday season by organizing a group of friends, family or co-workers to sing songs of good cheer and bring new hope to young hearts for the annual Kinder Key holiday caroling drive – Caroling for a Cause.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Selected as Biospecimen Core Resource for The Cancer Genome Atlas
Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently was awarded an initial $5.5 million contract from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to serve as a Biospecimen Core Resource (BCR) for The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), a program co-managed by the NCI and the National Human Genome Research Institute
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New Study Finds Low Rate of Injuries at Overnight Summer Camp
Although a trip to summer camp is highly anticipated by over 11 million children and adults each year, sending a child off to summer camp can be a source of anxiety for parents. Findings from a new study published in the December issue of Injury Prevention should ease their concerns however.
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Pleasure Guild, a Volunteer Organization of Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Calls for New Members
Pleasure Guild, one of the oldest women’s organizations in Columbus originating in the 1890s, is calling for new members for 2010. Although the group has changed in size and function, its primary mission has remained the same – to bring pleasure to the young patients of Nationwide
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Study Shows Asking Adolescents Sensitive Health Questions by Computer Results in Honest Answers, Better Care
Parents of teens know just how difficult it is to get them to talk about their personal lives, let alone their health. With only 20 percent of children with mental health problems in the United States being properly identified and treated, it is imperative that a solution be found.
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Soccer-Related Injuries: Staying Safe on the Field
Because soccer is such a physically demanding sport, it is common to have players leave the field with bruises, scrapes and bumps. Not all symptoms and injuries are as simple to fix and might require more expert care and treatment.
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Summer is Peak Time for Thunderstorms: Are You Lightning Ready?
Most of us remember a time when we played in the rain or were unexpectedly caught in a storm. But the lightning lurking nearby can be a serious threat.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Participates in Global Bulletin Board'
A surprisingly easy and low-cost system of sharing treatment information improves dramatically the health of children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, a study released today shows.
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Is LGBTQ Community at Higher Risk for Mental Health Concerns?
One in five children is living with a mental illness, and 50 percent of all lifetime mental illnesses start by the age of 14. Studies show that LGBTQ youth may experience more negative mental health outcomes than their peers.
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Defining Feeding Milestones in Neonates Helps Improve Quality of Life
A recent study conducted by researchers and physicians at Nationwide Children’s Hospital sheds new light on feeding challenges often faced by premature infants. Although the prevalence of this disorder is well recognized, the feeding milestones for infants have not been well described.
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7 Ways to Help Your Kids Maintain Structure This Summer
For a lot of children, summer means no school, warm weather and staying up late. While we want summer to be a time for our kids to relax and enjoy themselves, we also know that children strive and feel most safe when there is a sense of routine to their every day.
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Antibiotic Allergies: Why Kids Should Be Tested to See if They’re Real
The most common symptoms are itchiness, a rash, difficulty breathing and swelling of the face, hands or feet. Less commonly, vomiting, diarrhea or light-headedness can be symptoms of an allergy.
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Commissioners Award $7 Million to Nationwide Children's Colloborative to Fight Premature Births
Saving the lives of children is the goal of a $7 million announcement today by Franklin County Commissioners Paula Brooks, Marilyn Brown and John O’Grady.
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The Importance of Support and Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth
LGBTQ+ youth deserve safe spaces and supportive relationships that empower them to thrive. Learn how advocacy, acceptance, and access to vital resources can make a life-saving difference.
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Super Saturday Tax Event
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – In 2024, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and its volunteers completed more than 1,000 tax forms, helped return $1.8 million in refunds to Ohio families and assisted many of those families in accessing tax credits they didn’t know they could receive.
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7 Tips for Tree House Safety
Tree houses bring childhood dreams to life, but safety should never take a backseat. Discover essential tips to build a secure, adventure-ready space where kids can play with confidence.
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Study Shows Increase in Calls to Poison Centers for Child and Adolescent Exposures to Caffeine Energy Products, Including 633% Increase in Powdered Caffeine Exposures
A new study examining calls to United States poison centers for exposures to caffeine energy products in people younger than 20 years, conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center, shows a significant rise in exposure rates from 2011 through 2023, with variations by product formulation.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Researcher Receives Grant from the Rosenau Family Research Foundation
The Rosenau Family Research Foundation has awarded a three-year grant of $375,000 total in funding to Allison Bradbury, MS, PhD, along with collaborators at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Auburn University, for studying in-utero gene therapy as a potential treatment for Krabbe disease and other lysosomal storage diseases.
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New Parent Confessions: Organizing for Safety
There are so many things to consider when it comes to keeping our son safe in our home. The Make Safe Happen app makes safety a little easier by offering age-specific, room-by-room safety tips and product recommendations.
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5 Tips to Help You Prepare for a Telehealth Visit
Telemedicine can be a convenient and safe way to communicate with your provider in real time. Here are some tips to making your telemedicine video visit successful and less stressful!
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Taking Your Child Shopping
Whining, touching things without permission, running down the aisles, having tantrums…does this sound like your last trip to the store? There is hope! Here are a few suggestions to make the trip a little smoother.
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Digital Well-Being for Parents
Many things need our attention, and we can be easily distracted by a phone alert or lose track of time scrolling through social media. Many parents’ lives have become even more digitally connected during the pandemic. This can have an impact on the health of families.
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Bounce House Safety
Bounce houses are fun for the whole family. They, however, are also the cause of many serious injuries.
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Home Safety Series: Stairs and Hallways
There is nothing more enticing to a newly mobile child than stairs. We want kids to be able to use the stairs safely. Until they’re old enough to get up and down the stairs on their own, follow these three steps to make your stairs safer for your children.
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The Dangers of High-Powered Magnets
High-powered magnets can be fun, exciting and educational, but what many parents don’t suspect is that they can be dangerous.
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Short Bowel Syndrome: Causes, Treatment, and Diet
Short bowel syndrome is a condition in which the small bowel or intestine is too short to do all the things it is supposed to do to keep a child healthy and growing. Short bowel syndrome is most commonly due to a surgical resection which occurs early in life but can occur at any time and the causes are variable.
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The Importance of Outside Play
Play is one of the most essential and effective ways for children to learn and develop. Outdoor play offers endless activities, exploration and opportunities for children to use their imagination and foster their growth.
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Public Pool Safety
Everyone loves to take a dip in the pool—especially during the dog days of summer! While swimming is a great way to play, exercise, and cool off, there are certain things to keep in mind.
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How to Tell if Your Child May Need Glasses
It’s important to have your child’s eyesight checked so that problems can be caught and corrected early, especially while the vision system is still developing.
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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: How It Can Help
Patients with complex colorectal issues often struggle with constipation, difficulty emptying the bladder, and urine and stool accidents. In addition to medical and surgical treatments, some patients can benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy.
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Inflammation and Swelling: What You Need to Know
If you’ve ever experienced a sprained ankle or broken bone, you know that swelling at the site of injury is a common occurrence. It’s all part of the healing process! However, inflammation and swelling come at a price.
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Revised Developmental Milestones for Infants and Toddlers
From smiles to steps, those eagerly awaited “firsts” mean more than entries in a baby book. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently updated timelines for these “firsts” in infants and toddlers.
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Common Co-diagnoses Occurring with Autism Spectrum Disorder
People who have autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may also have additional health diagnoses (co-occurring conditions). Learn more about these common conditions.
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Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?
Having an idea of what your child should know and be able to do when they start school will give you the confidence to determine if your child is ready for kindergarten.
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Your Child's Pediatric Ophthalmologist Visit: What to Expect
Many parents wonder how we can check a child’s vision or need for glasses. At your Pediatric Ophthalmology visit, we can assess vision at any age, check the need for glasses and evaluate the health of the eyes.
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Organizing Your Home Safely
While I understand how satisfying this may be, or how tempting it may be to stage a room for the perfect Instagram or TikTok moment, some things really need to stay in their original containers, specifically medications and cleaning products.
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Jails are Replacing In-Person Visits with Video Visits
Social visits promote relationships that can improve health and well-being. People who are incarcerated who receive social visits are less likely to reoffend, and children who have strong relationships with their parents cope better with the trauma of having a parent incarcerated.
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COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children
Children ages 6 months to 5 years can now get COVID-19 vaccinations. Two vaccines received emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are available for children 6 months and older.
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Words Matter - Creating a Welcoming Environment for All Patients and Families
As healthcare workers we know that the children and families walking into a children’s hospital are coming to us in hopes of finding help for their illness or relief from their pain. However, what we may not realize is that there are underlying worries and anxieties behind the smiles of the children and their caregivers that reach far beyond their medical concerns.
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What Is Sacral Nerve Stimulation?
For patients who struggle with bowel and bladder accidents, there are many treatment options that can help. Treatment options include medications, physical therapy, behavioral training, mechanical bowel flushes, and sometimes surgery.
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Underbite Correction with an Innovative Treatment
Many patients with facial differences, including cleft lip and palate, have changes to their jaws that result in the top jaw being behind the bottom jaw, resulting in an underbite. Potential treatment options include headgear, braces and surgery. One novel treatment option is bone anchored maxillary protraction, also known as bollard plates.
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Monkeypox: What Parents Need to Know
While we are still dealing with COVID-19, spread of another virus has been detected in the United States. Although monkeypox is uncommon, we need to be informed to protect against infection.
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Life Experiences and the Connection Between Parents and Their Babies
For many parents, pregnancy is a joyous time filled with excitement and anticipation. For some, pregnancy can be overshadowed by painful or scary past experiences that can affect the parents-to-be and their relationship with their baby.
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Disaster Response for Families of Children with Disabilities
Parents of children with disabilities and medical needs may find disaster preparedness overwhelming, and sometimes, they may need help finding and collecting resources. All families need to be ready for emergencies and disasters, and for families of children with disabilities, extra prepping may be necessary.
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Treatment Options for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a condition that impacts many children and adolescents. Depending on the level of impairment that chronic pain has on daily life, there are different treatment options that will be most effective.
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Why Patients with Diabetes Have More UTIs
People with diabetes are at higher risk for urinary tract infections (UTIs) – up to 10 times higher risk! This makes them more likely to experience kidney injury as a result of UTIs.
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Keeping Kids Safe in Holiday Crowds
Between hectic trips to the mall for holiday shopping and frenzied airport terminals, it can be difficult to keep track of your little ones in the chaos. If you and your child are separated, having a safety plan can save their life.
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Benefits of Starting Reading at a Young Age
Studies have shown that children who are exposed to reading prior to preschool tend to develop larger vocabularies and are more likely to succeed during their formal education.
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Choking Prevention: What You Need to Know
Choking is a year-round hazard among children and a leading cause of injury and death, especially among children 3 years of age and younger. Learn how to prevent this injury.
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TPIAT: Relief for Patients with Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis
Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) is a specialized surgical treatment for patients diagnosed with acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis. If your child is suffering from pancreatitis, TPIAT may help and allow them to return to normal activities without pain.
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Poison Centers: Here for the Ages
National Poison Prevention Week is observed every year during the third week of March and is dedicated to raising awareness about the work of poison control centers and the availability of the Poison Help Hotline (1-800-222-1222).
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5 Tips to Get Your Child to Wear Their Glasses
Your child’s first pair of glasses can be an eye-popping and life-changing experience worthy of a viral video. More commonly, wearing that first pair of glasses is a struggle from the start. Here are five tips to help your child wear and love their first pair of glasses.
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The NICU Journey: One Preemie Parent's Perspective
Finley is a champion. Learn about her NICU Journey from her mother's perspective.
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Genes, Genetics and Genomics: Understanding What Makes You Who You Are
Genes are short sections of DNA that carry information passed down from parents to their children. This information provides the instructions that determine physical features such as eye color, hair color and height. Sometimes this information can cause diseases. View our infographic explaining genes, genetics, the genome and genomics.
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Simple Steps to Prepare Kids for Daylight Saving Time
Spring forward may be an easy transition for adults but, for kids, that extra daylight in the bedroom at night can cause them to spring right out of bed. Here are some tips to make the transition easier.
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Finally, A Use for the Appendix!
The appendix is a finger-like tube that is located in the lower section of the stomach and is a part of the gastrointestinal tract. It has a reputation for being an organ that has no use and can cause problems, but now it can be put to work!
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Home Safety Series: The Living Room
The living room or playroom is an important and fun part of the house! It’s where we read books, watch the animals in the backyard, play with toys, and explore our surroundings. Learn tips for keeping this area safe.
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Sleepwalking and Talking: What You Need to Know
We know sleep is important for everyone – especially children as they continue to grow and develop. But does your child walk in their sleep? Or maybe talk in their sleep? Is there a reason to be concerned about sleepwalking and sleep talking?
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TikTok Challenge or Not, Nonpowder Firearms Are Dangerous for Children
A new TikTok challenge is encouraging people to shoot soft gel balls at others with a gel-ball gun or an airsoft gun. While the gel balls often simply startle their targets and leave small bruises upon impact, more serious injuries can happen.
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The Purple Butterfly Project
Butterflies have a very special meaning here at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. While in flight, they represent optimism; a perfect symbol for a healing environment. Now a purple butterfly with a very special meaning can be found on the doors of some of our tiniest patients.
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Ear Tube Removal: Is it Necessary?
One of the most common surgical procedures in children is the placement of tubes within the eardrum, also known as tympanostomy tubes. Common reasons for initial tube placement include recurrent, acute ear infections or persistent middle-ear fluid which fails to clear over time.
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Smart Phone Safety: Helping Your Teen Navigate a Digital World
If you have a teenager, chances are technology – particularly a cell phone – plays a major role in his or her life. Because smart phones are essentially mini computers, your teen has access to much more than just calling and texting.
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Can I Detect Seizures in My Child When I’m Not There?
Until recently, there were not many products that could be used to watch for seizures. Many parents end up using baby monitors with or without video support. However, that is not fool-proof and shown not to work in many cases.
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Nutrition Therapy - Dietitians Practicing What They Teach
Have you ever wondered if your doctor or member of your medical team would choose the same treatment they recommend to you? What if that treatment were difficult, like following a special diet? For the past three years the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center at Nationwide Children’s
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Opus Awards $45,000 Grant to Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation
The Opus Foundation recently awarded a $45,000 grant to Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation to provide support for the hospitals Reach Out and Read program.
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Reach Out and Read Program Collects New, Gently Used Books through March 31
With more than 4,000 Reach Out and Read Programs nationwide, Nationwide Childrens Hospital is proud to be among the largest. Each year, Nationwide Childrens, along with community partners, hold a three-month community-wide book drive collecting new and gently used books to raise literacy awareness
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Kids and Video Games: Setting Limits for Healthy Play
What are the consequences of playing video games? What are there any benefits? And how can you limit time on video games?
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Fidget Spinners: Don't Get Injured by This Latest Craze
A couple of weeks ago, during a family visit to an aquarium, a gift shop display caught my eye. Tucked among the racks of plastic fish and shark magnets was a stack of small colorful propeller-like things.
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Understanding Rhabdo: Why You Should Take Exertional Rhabdomyolysis Seriously
Exertional rhabdomyolysis (ER) or “rhabdo” is a rare, yet serious, and potentially fatal, condition if not recognized and treated appropriately. It is defined as the breakdown of normal skeletal muscle fibers due to injury or exercise.
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Kids and Nutrition: Making Vegetables Taste Good
Getting kids to eat vegetables is not always an easy task. The good news? We can make them taste good! If you have a picky eater, here are some recipes to help you to just that.
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All About Croup
What causes croup? What other symptoms are present? How do we treat croup, and can it be prevented? Let’s take a closer look.
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Can We Trust Medical Information from Mainstream Media?
I recently gasped in shock as I read an editorial printed in a major newspaper outlet that contained gross inaccuracies about food allergy management.
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How to Be Prepared for Cold Weather Emergencies
When the weather turns frigid, it is important to remember how to protect your family from dangerous temperatures and wind chills. Here are a few reminders to keep them safe. If you’re traveling in a car make sure you have the right clothing.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Childhood Obesity Symposium April 2-3
Today, Thursday, April 2, Nationwide Childrens Hospital will host a two-day childhood obesity symposium Chronic Diseases in Childhood Obesity: Risks and Benefits of Early Intervention at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Town Center.
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Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Full Potential Pediatric Obesity Initiative Luncheon Wednesday
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Full Potential Pediatric Obesity InitiativeAn update to: Facts About Growing Up Healthy in Franklin County: 2008 Collaborative Childrens Health Report WHEN: Wednesday, April 1, 200912 p.m.
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Nationwide Childrens Decision Support Service Offers Assistance in Diagnosing Pediatric Mental Health Issues
It is estimated that one out of five children in the United States is suffering from a treatable mental condition. However, with only eight child and adolescent psychiatrics for every 100,000 children in the country, there is growing concern that kids suffering from mental health conditions are not
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Practicing Positive Discipline
It is important to fully understand the risks of hitting as a form of discipline as well as the lack of efficacy when compared to other strategies. We encourage parents to seek out positive forms of discipline whenever possible.
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Media Advisory: Fifth Annual Pinwheels for Prevention Planting Sunday
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Fifth Annual Pinwheels for PreventionCommunity event featuring the planting of 8,236 pinwheels in Livingston Avenue ParkWHEN: Sunday, April 5, 2009 media opportunityPlanting will begin at 1 p.m.
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Palliative Care When There is No Cure
My role as a pediatric palliative and hospice medicine physician is to provide holistic care for patients with life-limiting and threatening illnesses.
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Concussions: What Parents Need to Know
Concussions can have a serious impact on young children and teens, but having the right information and supports available can help your child recover more effectively.
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Enterovirus D68: Learn the Facts
Runny nose, cough and congestion are sweeping across central Ohio. You know this because you’ve seen it in the news, on social media feeds, and (if you’re like me) in your own home. It happens this time every year.
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The Dangers of Caffeine Powder
AHH caffeine! That first cup of coffee in the morning (or for some a diet coke)! Sixty percent of American coffee drinkers say they need coffee to start their day, and caffeine-enhanced products like energy drinks have become increasingly popular in teens and young adults.
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10 Tips for Families New to Type 1 Diabetes
Parents and kids facing a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes are beginning a long-term period of learning basic and then more complex points of diabetes management.
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Planning Family Vacations with an Extra Guest: Hemophilia
Travel can be scary when your child has hemophilia — a rare bleeding disorder that can turn even a scraped knee into a dangerous health risk. But as the weather warms up and you turn your thoughts toward summer, don’t let hemophilia stop you from getting out and about.
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Radon: Keeping Your Family Safe
Radon is a gas that occurs naturally from the breakdown of a substance called uranium. Radon can get into your homes through cracks in your foundation, gaps in floors or around pipes, construction joints and even the water supply.
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Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome: What Is It?
Receiving a Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome diagnosis can be overwhelming, but with Nationwide Children's Hospital's expertise and support, families can navigate this difficult situation with confidence and care.
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Heart Safe Schools Can Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death
Taking the necessary steps to become a Heart Safe School ensures that should a cardiac incident occur, there will be school personnel who are prepared to jump into action, with equipment that is easily accessible and operated, to save a life.
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Vaginal Agenesis: What Is It?
Agenesis is a medical word that means a body part never formed before birth. The term vaginal agenesis means that the female does not have a vagina because it never formed. Vaginal agenesis affects about one in every 5,000 females.
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Toddler Nutrition: How Much is Enough?
Is your child’s stomach as big as yours? Children are much smaller than adults so it is important to remember that we should feed them smaller portions as well as more frequent meals than those of adults since a smaller stomach will fill up faster.
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The ABCs of BMI
When is the last time you heard (or said) something like this: “Oh, it’s just baby fat. They’ll grow out of it.” As parents, we need to understand that the growing weight problem in our kids can be very real, and serious.
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Get a Black Belt in Giving Medicine
So you waited to see the doctor, then waited in line for the pharmacist to give you your medicine, and now it’s time to give it to your kids. Maybe you got the “yummy pink medicine,” but not all medicines are yummy or pink.
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Easy Ways to Prevent Seasonal Depression
When it’s cold it’s hard to get motivated and find ways to be active indoors. Most people tend to experience symptoms of seasonal depression during the winter months, or those who suffer from depression year-round report an increase during this time of year.
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How to Teach Your Child About Differences
Understanding and appreciating differences is essential for your child's development and their perception of the world. As they grow, they'll meet people with various abilities, backgrounds and perspectives. Teaching them about this fosters empathy, respect and inclusiveness.
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7 Tips for Traveling in the Car
Bickering, whining, and refusing to wear a seatbelt are common behaviors that children struggle with during car rides. Here are some tips on teaching your child how to behave in the car, and what to do when they don’t.
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How to Choose a Baby Formula
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends human milk as the sole source of nutrition for the first six months of life. However, if human milk is not an option, a baby formula should be used to help meet a baby’s full nutrition needs.
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All About Campfire Safety
Keep the family fun around the fire going by following these tips when hosting or attending a campfire with children.
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Give the Gift of Safety
As you hit the aisles or apps to buy the dream toys on your child’s wish list, keep safety in mind. Here are some tips to keep in mind while shopping.
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Screening for Depression: It May Not Be Mood Swings
Most parents expect that their teens may have mood swings, but sometimes those feelings of sadness can last longer and be more severe. Adolescent depression is common. Learn more about how pediatricians are screening for adolescent depression.
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Why I Became a Pediatric Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Jennie Aldrink tells her story of how she became a part of the pediatric cancer center and helped develop Nationwide Children's Hospital's pediatric surgical oncology clinic.
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Shin Splints
Shin splints are a common exercise problem and sports injury, but what exactly does it mean? The medical term for shin splints is medial tibia stress syndrome (MTSS). The stress occurs with the inflammation of muscles, connective tissue and bone tissue along the inner shin bone (tibia).
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The Parent's Guide to Pink Eye
Your child wakes up with something new and unexpected: their eyes are matted shut and they have trouble opening them. The right answer depends on the underlying problem.
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How to Combat Diaper Rash
When babies are born their skin is soft, smooth and perfect. Then it happens- diaper rash. As a parent, you may be asking yourself “What did I do wrong?” The simple answer is – nothing. Diaper rash is a normal part of infancy.
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Are Laxatives Safe For Children?
While potential concerns have been raised about use of PEG 3350 in children, one must realize that refusing to use PEG 3350 laxatives due to a possible danger can result in the occurrence of a real known danger.
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3 Things Women With Congenital Heart Disease Should Know About Pregnancy
Today, we expect that most children treated for congenital heart disease will survive to adulthood and lead a full adult life. That means more women with congenital heart disease are interested in pregnancy than ever before.
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Universal Newborn Hearing Screening
Before babies are born, they use their hearing to listen to the sounds around them. Listening specifically to speech and language sounds in the first few months of their life is what prepares babies to speak.
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Recognizing Congenital Muscular Torticollis in Your Newborn
If an infant consistently holds his or her head turned or tilted to one side more than the other, however it could be a sign of a condition called congenital muscular torticollis.
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The Importance of Tummy Time
As a new parent, you’ve probably heard the term “tummy time” and been told it is an important part of your baby’s development.
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5 Hidden Household Hazards
As a parent of young children (5-year old triplets), I do my best to keep them safe, happy, and out of trouble. As an injury researcher, other parents often ask me what they should do to keep their children safe.
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD): When Helping Preemies Breathe Leads to Complications
Sometimes, when a baby is born too early and their lungs aren’t developed enough, they need to be given oxygen through a machine in order to breathe. Unfortunately, over time, this can damage the lung’s fragile airways and air sacks, ultimately leading to a condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
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No Poo in the Pool! Tips for Safe Enjoyment of the Water
Millions of families are dreaming of ways to beat the heat with trips to the beach, lake, pool or waterpark – this can be a fun and safe way to cool off. However, you might not be thinking about the germs often found in even the cleanest recreational water spaces.
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Nasal Speech: What Parents Need to Know
We've all experienced an abnormally "nasal" sound to our voice when we have nasal congestion or large tonsils and adenoids. This is called hyponasal speech. In some cases the opposite may be true.
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Nitrate Levels in the Water Are High, Should You Be Concerned?
I just heard that Nitrate levels in the water are high, should I be concerned? Well, for most of us the answer is no. The concern is mainly for two special groups.
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Should I Be Worried if My Child is In-Toeing?
In-toeing is a type of standing posture or gait pattern in which a child’s feet, and in some cases the entire leg, point in toward each other while the child is standing and/or walking.
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Do Antibiotics Make Kids Fat?
More and more, research is showing us that childhood obesity is not only caused by genes, eating too much and exercising too little – but by several, poorly understood factors.
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Why Your Child's Sports Physical Should Be Done in a Doctor's Office
Sports physicals should ideally be performed at least 6 weeks prior to the start of practice to allow adequate time for further evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of any identified conditions and should be performed by the athlete’s primary care physician in the medical home.
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Overscheduling, Overuse Injuries and Burnout in Youth Sports
Over 60 million kids take part in organized sports in the U.S. and 75% of them play more than one sport. Youth sport participation has been rising over the last two decades, especially among children younger than six.
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Shoulder Injuries in Young Athletes
Shoulder injuries in young athletes are very common and can vary in cause and severity depending on each individual athlete’s training schedule and what sports they are playing.
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Tragedy
News of natural disasters, mass shootings, bombs and politics is enough to frighten adults, but children may feel even more shaken. When tragedy struck at Sandy Hook, my kids were little – one was a toddler and the other two were still in preschool.
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6 Signs Your Child May Have Bladder Dysfunction
Once your child has been successfully potty-trained – ‘taking care of business’ should get easier – but what if the accidents keep happening?
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Car Seat Conundrums – You Asked, We Answered
We asked for your car seat questions on Facebook and you delivered! Here are the answers to some of your questions. Does my really tall 7 year old need to sit in a booster? Laws vary from state to state, but here in Ohio a child must sit in a booster until they are 8 or 4’9.” So,
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Addiction, Motherhood and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
When a woman is addicted or dependent on drugs and medications during pregnancy, her baby is at risk for being born dependent on those medications. As a result of the current opioid epidemic, an increasing number of babies are being born dependent on opiates.
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Cicadas: They're Baaack!
I am not an insect expert, but as the mom of three boys, I have had a bit of insect experience. We have raised caterpillars into butterflies, we had a ladybug infestation, and who could forget the time my youngest ate a grub while my husband was “watching” him.
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Elf Island Offering Gifting Option to Patients at Columbus Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Elf Island (www.elfisland.com), the virtual world that allows kids to Play Games and Do Good, has announced a special gifting option that brings annual memberships to patients at Nationwide Childrens Hospital in Columbus, OH.
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How Exposure to Domestic Violence Impacts Child Development
Domestic violence in the home affects more than just the immediate victim. If children are present to see and/or hear it, it takes a toll on their healthy, natural development unless they receive support to help them cope and heal.
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Laundry Detergent Packet Dangers
Hey, moms and dads: I get it. You are busy. I’m a parent. I’m busy, too. My calendar is so full that I have to schedule time with my husband or it doesn’t happen. So I love products that make my life easier.
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Stress and Physical Symptoms: When It's Not Just in Your Head
Most people know that when we have an illness, how we feel physically affects how we feel mentally. So, it should come as no surprise that mental feelings can have the opposite effect and change our physical state.
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Can You Be Cured of Congenital Heart Disease?
Congenital heart disease refers to abnormalities of the heart which have been present since birth. CHD is the most common birth defect, occurring in about 1 in every 100 births.
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National Study Finds Youth Baseball-Related Injuries Down 25 Percent
Spring marks baseball season for more than 19 million children and adolescents who play each year as part of a team or in backyards throughout the United States. The good news for these players is that the number of injuries from the sport is on the decline.
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Back to School with Asthma
On average, 3 children in every classroom in America have asthma. While there is no cure, almost everyone with asthma can control their symptoms and lead a normal life without too many restrictions.
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Healthy Eating for Young Athletes
Eating right is an important part of life for young athletes. Getting the proper nutrition before and after a workout, practice, or the big game is essential to helping kids prevent injury and perform at an optimal level.
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The Dangers of Mercury and How to Get Rid of it Safely
The professionals at the Central Ohio Poison Center love to give good news (“That poison you’re calling about – the dose your child got is too low to cause any problems”) and money-saving advice (“If you can flush your eyes out with water for ten minutes, you
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Beware of Bats and Rabies
It’s that time of year again, when ghoulies and goblins take to the streets, begging for treats and accumulating heaps of sugary treasure. And while the blogosphere is alive with advice on costume design and safety tips, I’d like to side-step these issues and draw your attention to a
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Kids' Behavior and the Full Moon
The full moon. Some said it had the power to turn a sleeping human into a ferocious wolf-like creature—if the poor soul drank rainwater out of a wolf’s footprint before falling asleep outside on certain cloudless summer nights.
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Why ACHD Patients Should See a Congenital Cardiologist
Would you take your car to a body shop if it needed new brakes? Of course you wouldn’t. Instead you would take your car to a mechanic. Although each profession is trained to work on cars, they each have different training and specializations. The same can be said for cardiologists.
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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.
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Family Fun with Pokémon GO
My kids have begun inviting me on excursions into the great outdoors. In the past week, we have trekked through expansive neighborhoods, explored community parks and journeyed to our hometown’s old business district.
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High-Fructose Corn Syrup and Fruit Juice: What You Need to Know
Fruit juice tastes good and is fun to drink. The key is to monitor and seriously decrease our intake, especially if obesity is a concern.
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Residents, Fellows, Attendings...Oh, My! Who Are All These People?
When your child is in the hospital, the number of doctors who will visit during the day and on rounds can be overwhelming. Who are all of these people? Are they real doctors?
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Media Advisory: An Evening with Robert Randolph & The Family Band Friday
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT:An Evening with Robert Randolph & The Family Band to Benefit the Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Nationwide Childrens HospitalPresented by Leo Alfred JewelersWHEN:Friday, May 22, 2009Doors open at 6 p.m.; 8 p.m.
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Eating Disorders: Awareness is the First Step
As the medical director of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Eating Disorders Program, I am a passionate advocate, but I must be honest – I was skeptical when asked to write about National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
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The Challenges of Managing Asthma
Management of asthma requires understanding the underlying condition, knowledge about specific triggers (viral infections, weather changes, cigarette smoke, exercise, allergens), recognition of signs/symptoms, and prompt treatment with rescue medications.
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Healthy Holiday Eating: Salads, Dips and Spreads
Leading up to the holidays, meal preparation often becomes challenging. It’s a great time to work on cleaning out the pantry, cooking simply, and most importantly trying to keep it healthy.
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Brachial Plexus: What You Need to Know About This Childbirth Complication
Each year during the delivery process, about one out of 1,000 babies sustain injury to a network of nerves in their neck called the brachial plexus. Here are the most common questions the experts at our Brachial Plexus Program hear from parents.
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Baby’s Head Shape: Should You Be Concerned?
Bringing a baby home from the hospital can be a scary time for a parent as they navigate the first few months as an expanded family. The list of things to worry about as a child develops can seem endless, and baby’s head shape is a common item on that list.
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Why Does My Child Have Bald Spots?
Hair loss in children can be caused by a number of issues including hair pulling, hormone imbalances, and nutritional deficiencies. If your child suddenly develops smooth, round, bald spots on their scalp and other parts of their body, they may have a condition called alopecia areata.
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PSA: Lawn Mower Safety
:30 sec. 'Tis the season for the tragedy of lawn mower injuries. Each year children are needlessly injured by walk-behind and riding gas-powered lawnmowers. These injuries often require multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation and the long-term effects are life-changing.
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Helping the Sickest Children Navigate the Health Care System
Dealing with the health care system can be frustrating no matter who you are, or how healthy you tend to be. Think, though, of the children who have long-term, serious conditions. A child with cerebral palsy, for example, may need special equipment just to survive.
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E-cigarettes and Liquid Nicotine: Are They Safe to Use Around Kids?
You already know that secondhand smoke from cigarettes is bad for your kids, but do you know about the dangers of e-cigarettes? Since e-cigarettes, vape pens, and other similar devices hit the U.S. market several years ago, their popularity has skyrocketed.
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Skiing and Snowboarding Injury Prevention: Reducing Risk on the Slopes
Cold weather is here and snow is starting to fall, which means the unofficial start of skiing and snowboarding season! While this is a fun and exciting time of year, snow sport injuries are common and can range from minor bumps and bruises to serious trauma and head injuries.
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Chronic Swelling: Lymphedema Defined
Lymphedema is defined as a swelling of a body part that most frequently occurs in the arms or legs but may also occur in the face, neck, abdomen or elsewhere in the body.
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Cellular Therapy - Deconstructing a Bone Marrow Transplant to Cure Cancer
Over the past 40 years, carefully combining chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery has brought the overall cure rate for childhood cancer to nearly 80 percent. However, for many cancers, these conventional therapies have reached a plateau.
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Is Strength Training Safe for Kids?
The safety and effectiveness of children participating in strength training has previously been a source of great debate. However, despite previous misconceptions there is now evidence supporting strength training by pre-adolescent and adolescent children and its acceptance by medical and fitness
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OSU Alum and Former NBA star Jim Jackson Named Honorary Chair of Woody Hayes Celebrity Classic
Legendary Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes taught those he coached to pay forward. Student-athletes at OSU have since continued that tradition off the field and in their communities.
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Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Celebrates 100 Years
This month Pleasure Guild, a volunteer organization of Nationwide Childrens Hospital and one of the oldest womens organizations in Columbus, celebrates its 100-year anniversary.
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Potbelly Sandwich Works Supports Nationwide Childrens Hospital Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Potbelly Sandwich Works will be donating 25 percent of sales at its Columbus-area locations 5 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2 to Nationwide Children's Hospitals Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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Flat Feet: Why Kids Should Go Barefoot This Summer
A flexible, flat foot is considered a part of typical development until a child is 6-years-old. Most infants are born with a flexible, flat foot, and as they learn to walk, their medial plantar arch begins to develop.
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Are Allergies Caused by C-Sections?
As rates of food allergies and other allergic conditions continue to increase among children, the search for prevention strategies has taken center stage among researchers.
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Sclerotherapy: Using Minimally Invasive Technology to Treat Disease
Parents are understandably nervous when they learn their child has been diagnosed with a swelling or growth. Fortunately, many times the growth is not a cancerous life threatening tumor, but is instead a benign collection of abnormal blood vessels or fluid that is swelling and causing pain and
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Is Vitamin D the Answer to Preventing Asthma Attacks?
Over the past decade, researchers have identified a strong association with low vitamin D levels and increased risk for asthma development and exacerbation among children and adults.
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Soccer Injuries Are on the Rise: What Parents Need to Know
Soccer has become an increasingly popular sport in the United States, both professionally and recreationally. Unfortunately, with the increase in kids playing there has been an increase in injuries.
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It’s World Kidney Day! Celebrate and Raise a Glass…of Water!
Your kidneys are important bean-shaped organs, each about the size of your fist. Think of your kidneys as the body’s garbage men. They filter and remove waste substances from our blood, including salts, toxins, and water.
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Newborn Car Seat Safety - What You Need to Know
The birth of a child is one of the most exciting, anticipated and memorable moments for a mother and family. The preparation beforehand, baby showers and packing for the hospital all add to the excitement and anticipation.
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Cholesterol Screening for Kids - When Should Your Child be Tested?
You probably know that you need to get your blood lipids, or cholesterol, checked regularly as a way to understand your risk for cardiovascular disease. But you might wonder why your 10 year old needs to have her cholesterol checked.
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Treating Hirschsprung Disease: Meet Doctor Richard Wood
Hirschsprung disease is a congenital malformation where the nerves and ganglion cells within the colon do not develop properly. This occurs in 1 out of 5,000 live births.
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What Parents Need to Know About Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare condition that has received much attention recently. The reports are scary, with most cases involving young healthy children who suffer from muscle weakness or paralysis that can last a long time.
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What is Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation (OTC)?
Many medical conditions require treatment that can impact long term fertility and reproductive health. OTC is a procedure that may allow girls and young women the opportunity to have children later in life by removing and freezing ovarian tissue before these treatments start.
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Post Concussive Syndrome: When Concussion Symptoms Linger
It is expected that most children will return to typical functioning within 3-4 weeks following a concussion. A small portion of children can experience symptoms that continue for a longer duration. This is called Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS).
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Ankle Taping or Ankle Bracing: Which One Is Right for Your Athlete?
If you decide your child needs additional ankle support, the next question is whether bracing or taping is more beneficial. Individual preferences, circumstances and needs play a role in making that decision.
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5 Ways to Teach Your Children the Gift of Giving
Tis the season for giving! The holidays are a wonderful time to teach children the gift of giving. Teaching your kids about giving is a great way to encourage empathy, and show compassion for others. Here are some of our favorite giving opportunities for the holiday season.
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Setting Up Your Child for a Successful Summer Camp Experience
The decision to enroll your child in a summer camp is only the first step. With the variety of options, parents may wonder about the possible benefits. What should you consider when selecting and preparing a child for camp?
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Distracted Driving: Why Parents Should Model Safe Behavior on the Road
We all know by now that distracted driving can be dangerous, yet many of us still do it. Have you thought about what message you are sending to your young passengers?
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Nurturing and Developing a Positive Relationship with Your Child
Developing and engaging in healthy ways can seem even more complex amid juggling work, school, friends, social media and technology. Despite these challenges, it is still possible to build a strong relationship with our children through creative activities.
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Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease is a common childhood illness caused by a virus. Be aware of symptoms, treatment and prevention to help set your child on course for a speedy recovery.
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Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in Children: Multi-Disciplinary Care for a Complex Condition
There is still much to learn about pulmonary vein stenosis in children. Though outcomes have not changed much for the last 40 years in pediatric cases, many centers are collaborating to learn as much as possible about the disease.
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Febrile Seizures: What Are They and Can They Be Prevented?
Febrile seizures are the most common type of seizure in children, but that doesn’t make it any less stressful when it happens to your child. Read about the different kinds of febrile seizures and when it may be necessary for your child to see a pediatric neurologist.
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Tips for Helping Your Child Stay Adjusted to the School Year
With the school year underway, it can be difficult to keep up the momentum to support your child’s adjustment year round. Here are some tips to help your child stay adjusted to school routines and expectations.
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What It Means to Be Named One of America’s Top 10 Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report
Nationwide Children's Hospital has received one of the top public accolades in our field: U.S. News and World Report named us as one of America’s 10 Best Children’s Hospitals as part of its "Honor Roll."
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Summer Safety Guide: Expert Advice for Fun in the Sun
Our experts are giving you access to a Summer Guide full of tips and articles for a safe and healthy break. From advice on bumps and bruises, to swimming and playground safety and even managing your child’s mental health, we have advice for you and your child to have a safe and fun summer.
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The Importance of Having a Relationship With Your Child's Pediatrician
Find out why seeing a pediatric primary care provider (PCP) - a physician or nurse practitioner who knows your child best - is crucial to your child’s health.
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Shoulder Pain and Injury in the Adaptive Athlete
Based on the mechanics of adaptive sports, there is a much higher risk of upper extremity and shoulder injury in athletes with physical disabilities. The best strategy for combating these injuries is appropriate injury prevention strategies and training.
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Core Stability: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
Having a strong, stable core helps us to prevent injuries and allows us to perform at our best. Read expert tips on how to help your child strengthen theirs.
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Undescended Testicles and Your Son’s Health
Testicles are formed in the abdomen prior to birth and descend through the groin and into the scrotum during the course of the mother’s pregnancy. An undescended testicle is one that fails to descend into the scrotum prior to birth.
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Logan Paul and Teaching Kids About Social Media Responsibility
By now, you have probably heard about the video shared by YouTube star, Logan Paul, which included images of a person who died by suicide. Though the video was removed from YouTube, and Paul has publicly apologized, the fact remains that the video was viewed 6.3 million times – and no one
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World AIDS Day – Why You Should Still Care
It’s been 30 years since World AIDS Day was started in 1988. It was used as a day to remember those who died of HIV/AIDS or an AIDS related illness, recognize those who were living with HIV, and to come together globally in the fight against HIV/AIDS. In 2018, on this day the world continues to remember, recognize and come together for a common cause.
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What Parents Need to Know About Adenovirus
Adenovirus infections peak in winter and spring; but unlike the flu, they remain common throughout the year. These viruses cause about 10 percent of all childhood fevers, and nearly every child has had at least one adenovirus infection by 10 years of age.
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Bed Bugs 101
Yuck. This year five Ohio cities made a list no one wants to be on. “Orkin’s 2023 Top Bed Bug Cities” compiled data based on metro areas where Orkin performed the most bed bug treatments from December 1, 2021 – November 30, 2022.
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Have You Heard of the Tide Pod Challenge? Your Kids Probably Have!
The Challenge By now, many people have heard about the Tide Pod challenge. Teens are filming themselves biting into or smoking Tide Pods or other laundry detergent packets and then posting the video on social media. Some of these videos are now going viral.
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Robotic Surgery: Advancements in the Operating Room
Robotic-assisted, laparoscopic surgery can be used for many common operations, on kids of all ages and involves surgeons who are trained in pediatric urology and/or pediatric general and thoracic surgery. Nationwide Children’s currently has 11 surgeons certified to perform surgery using DaVinci.
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Exposure to Community Violence and Its Impact on Our Youth
Exposure to violent events can be traumatic and can negatively impact multiple factors such as development, academic functioning, coping skills and relationships. Kids are not only being exposed to violence within their communities at a much higher rate, but also through technology.
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Humidifiers for Respiratory Infections: Are They Helpful or Harmful?
Pediatricians often recommend plugging in a humidifier in your child's bedroom when they get an upper respiratory infection. But does this actually do anything?
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Bears for Childrens Program Supports the Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
CHAMP, the fourth generation Golden Bear from the Memorial Tournaments Bears for Childrens program, presented by Time Warner Cable, is available for $10 per bear.
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Tale As Old as Time, Disneys Beauty and the Beast Show Comes to Columbus March 6-8
Its one of Disneys most beloved movies and now its coming to a stage near you. Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Childrens Hospital will present its production of Disneys Beauty and the Beast March 6, 7, and 8 at the Palace Theatre in Columbus.
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Transition Program Aims to Provide Life-Long Cardiac Care for Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease (CHD) – being born with a heart defect – is the most common birth defect in the United States affecting one out of every 120 babies. Because of major advances in medical and surgical care, more than 90 percent of these patients are living into adulthood.
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Medallion for Scientific Achievement Awarded to Nationwide Children’s Physician
The American Surgical Association has awarded Gail Besner, MD, chief of Pediatric Surgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Medallion for Scientific Achievement, the highest honor bestowed by the association.
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Birthmarks: When Should Parents Be Concerned?
While birthmarks can be a significant source of concern to parents, most are harmless and require no treatment. Learn when you should be concerned.
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Dating and Digital Abuse: Keeping Your Teen Safe Online
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Did you know that nearly 1.5 million high school students in the U.S. experience physical abuse from a partner in a single year? Aside from physical abuse, our youth are also experiencing digital dating abuse.
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Stem Cell Transplant: Who Can Benefit and Who Can Be the Donor?
A stem cell transplant is a treatment that involves infusing hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem cells from a donor into a recipient. The collection of infused stem cells is called the stem cell “graft.”
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Fetal Echocardiogram: Cardiologists Evaluating Tiny Hearts
A fetal echocardiogram is a test done during pregnancy to evaluate the heart of an unborn baby. An echocardiogram can assess the function and structures of the heart. The test can help detect abnormalities of the heart before birth.
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How Adenoid Removal May Help Your Child's Chronic Runny Nose
It’s not unusual to see a kid with a stuffy, runny nose or a child with an ear infection. However, these symptoms can also be due to a blockage of the nose due to an enlarged adenoid, which could require additional care.
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Anorectal Malformations: Surgery and Beyond
Anorectal Malformations (ARM) are rare defects present at birth in 1 in 5000 children. ARM are found in both boys and girls and while the primary malformation is anorectal, an ARM can also affect a child’s urological, gynecological, spinal, cardiac, airway and limb systems.
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How to Have a Successful Summer: Building Deeper Connections with Your Kids
Your relationship with your child is the most important predictor of their future self and success. Fancy vacations are not necessary to create joyful moments. Spending quality time playing and learning together will help you nourish that relationship and grow together.
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Signs of Stroke in Children
In children and teens, stroke shares symptoms with many health problems that occur far more commonly. When these signs suddenly occur in some combination, the suspicion for stroke is much greater.
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Submucosal Cleft Palate: A 'Hidden' Cause of Speech and Middle Ear Problems
A submucosal cleft palate (SMCP) results from a lack of normal fusion of the muscles within the soft palate as the baby is developing in utero. It occurs in about 1 in 1,200 children.
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Cannabidiol: Helping Kids with Hard-to-Treat Epilepsy
Cannabidiol can lead to a significant reduction in the number of seizures for patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a rare and difficult to treat form of epilepsy.
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Show Dogs: What Parents Need to Know
A new PG-rated children’s movie, Show Dogs, promises a light-hearted story of talking dogs who fight crime. However, it also sends a disturbing message to children about who is allowed to touch their private parts.
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Little Ears and Little Voices: Speech and Hearing Care for Preemies
Learn why early identification and treatment of speech and hearing disorders is critically important for all infants and children.
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Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Injury Healing Through Nutrition
When an athlete is injured, they suddenly lose control of many aspects of their plan of care. Resting and following doctors’ orders can be very difficult for athletes. The good news is that nutrition is a part of the injury treatment plan athletes are able to influence.
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If You See Abuse Follow the 3 Rs
You can do your part as an active bystander by responding appropriately to abuse. No matter the situation or who is involved, there are many resources available to victims and bystanders.
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Hydronephrosis: A Defense Mechanism for the Kidneys
Hydronephrosis is a radiology term describing fluid buildup within the kidney. It is like a defense mechanism for the kidney when urine is slow to drain. Stretching of the kidney allows the backpressure of urine to be more evenly distributed. This may help to limit or slow down some of the potential damage to the kidney from urine backing up abnormally.
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JUULing: What Parents Need to Know About the Latest Teen Trend
If you are the parent of a middle or high school student, you know there’s a new trend every month, if not more often. Recently, JUULs (pronounced like jewels) and JUULing have become all the rage.
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Breast Reduction Surgery: When Is It Necessary for a Young Woman?
Breast size can be affected by weight fluctuations, so it is important to be at a stable, healthy weight for at least six months to one year prior to considering surgery.
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The Importance of Activity for Kids with Physical Disabilities
Cheering fans and screaming athletes are familiar sounds in gymnasiums and fields across the country. From little league baseball to track and field, over 70 percent of children 6 to 12 years old participated in an individual or team sport in 2016.
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Kidney Health: How the Kidneys Contribute to Strong Bones
The kidneys are very busy organs. They are responsible for the body’s fluids, red blood cells and for clearing out waste products. They also help keep minerals and nutrients in working order, especially calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D.
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The Story Behind Our Wagons
Wagons have been our preferred mode of patient transportation since the 1960’s. Our patient transportation team estimates each wagon rolls 12-15 miles around the campus every day.
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Service Dogs: Supporting Patients and Their Needs
Service dogs were created to provide people with disabilities opportunities to fully participate in everyday life with the least amount of restrictions.
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PRICE Treatment for Ankle Sprains and Pains
As fall sports are in full swing, it is important that you know what to do in the case of an ankle sprain. What often begins as a mild injury can quickly become debilitating if it is not managed correctly. Here is what to do if your athlete experiences an acute ankle sprain.
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Spasticity: How to Treat Muscle Tightness and Pain
Spasticity is a muscle control disorder. It causes tight or stiff muscles and an inability for people to control certain muscles. This can make it hard to walk, get dressed or even speak.
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Setting Boundaries Between Kids and Adults: How Close Is Too Close?
Tell your child to trust their gut and if something feels uncomfortable or wrong, it probably is, and let them know they won’t be in trouble if they tell.
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Malone Appendicostomy: Relief From Chronic Constipation
A Malone appendicostomy is a surgery that makes a pathway from the belly button to the colon. It is used as a treatment for kids with chronic constipation.
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Ulcerative Colitis in Children: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
About one-third of children with IBD have ulcerative colitis and over the past several decades, IBD has become increasingly common.
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Pool Drains Are Not Toys: Viral Video Reminds Us to Review Pool Safety with Kids
Parents should teach their children to stay away from drains and make sure there is always a responsible adult watching children when they are in the water, regardless of their age.
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Limb Loss: Adapting to the Challenges and Reaching Milestones
A limb difference or deficiency involves accepting the appearance, battling body image concerns and learning to use adaptive prosthetic equipment.
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Autism Awareness Day: A Time for Acceptance and Action
April 2 marks the 11th annual World Autism Awareness Day – a day to recognize people living with autism.
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What Parents Need to Know About the Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana
So far, 94 cases have been reported in 17 states and two people have died from bleeding from the use of synthetic cannabinoids.
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Baby Wipes, Antacids and Antibiotics: Do They Cause Food Allergies?
Recent media headlines have claimed common items can cause infants to develop food allergies. Read what our expert has to say about these these claims.
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Inpatient Rehabilitation: Comprehensive Services to Treat the Whole Child
Comprehensive, family-centered, individually-tailored rehabilitation services are critical to patients who are recovering from a spinal cord injury, traumatic or non-traumatic brain injury, stroke, neurological disorder, severe illness or other potential life-altering event.
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Bone Fractures in Children: When Should Parents Be Concerned?
Most childhood fractures are not cause for concern, but some may need to be fixed by an orthopedic specialist to improve bone alignment.
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Cytomegalovirus: What Pregnant Women Need to Know About CMV
Cytomegalovirus is a very common virus that affects people of all ages and most people will be infected during their lifetime. About one out of every 200 babies is born with congenital CMV; meaning it was passed to them during pregnancy from their mother through the placenta.
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How to Be a Mental Health Advocate
Over the past couple of years, mental health has become a more open discussion. As a result, we have finally seen a break in the silence surrounding the topic and shame is much less a part of the equation than it ever was.
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Infant Jaundice: What Is It and How Is It Treated?
Infant jaundice happens when bilirubin (a pigment made when the liver breaks down blood cells) builds up in a baby’s body. This usually happens because the baby’s liver is not mature enough to get rid of bilirubin as fast as it’s made.
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Avoiding Winter Boredom: How to Keep Kids Engaged
When winter rolls around, it’s hard to keep kids active and engaged while staying warm inside. The good news is you don’t have to spend a fortune to have quality, creative playtime with kids. So, it’s time to put down mobile devices and have some unplugged downtime.
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10 Things You Should Know About Sickle Cell Disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people in the United States. Learn 10 things you should know about sickle cell disease.
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Kitchen Readiness: Tips to Keep Your Child Safe
Kitchen injuries can occur because a child was not provided the appropriate level of supervision for their age. Here's how to know when your child is ready.
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Brain Tumors in Children: Common Symptoms and Advances in Treatment
Brain tumors can occur at any age. Diagnosing a childhood brain tumor early and accurately can save lives and reduce long-term disability.
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Craniofacial Differences: Teaching Kids How to Respond to Bullies
While teasing and bullying are concerns for all parents, children with craniofacial conditions may be especially vulnerable because of the visibility of their facial appearance differences and speech or learning. Learn about some practical strategies that parents can use to support their child’s confidence in social situations and help manage teasing and bullying.
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Take the Hassle Out of Homework: 6 Ways to Help Your Child
Homework is important and provides countless benefits like improved comprehension, cognition and memory. So, how can you encourage your child to do their homework without a nightly battle? Check out these six tips to take the hassle out of homework.
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Food Fight: Battle Against Anemia
I’ve never been anemic (as far as I know), but when I found out I was pregnant last winter, I rushed out to buy prenatal vitamins with a hefty dose of iron.
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What Cough and Cold Medication Can I Give My Child?
Colds tend to be more common in fall and winter when children are indoors and in closer contact with each other. Of course you want to help out and give them cold medicine, but how do you know what to do?
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Raising Epilepsy Awareness in November
Chances are you probably know someone who has been diagnosed with some type of epilepsy. What exactly is epilepsy, you ask?
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What is Emergence Delirium?
As an anesthesiologist I have answered every question about the risks of anesthesia before procedures. I understand, it can be scary. Including questions like: "my child just had her tonsils out, why is she acting like a child possessed?" "My child just had ear tubes and he woke up and is hitting
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How to Outsmart a Yellow Jacket
Whether you are allergic or not, it is best to avoid being stung, and the best way to keep from getting stung is to outsmart them. Here are the top 5 ways to do just that.
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Evening of Hope to Benefit the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The Sixth Annual Evening of Hope to benefit the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Childrens Hospital will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at Bon Vie Bistro and Wine Bar, located at Easton Town Center.
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How to Choose the Right Backpack
With the summer quickly coming to an end, many of us are getting ready for the school year which means shopping for that school supply list. As your child oohs and ahs over backpacks featuring his or her favorite colors and characters, you should also look for a backpack that is safe for your child
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Laundry Packets: A Deadly Danger
The new laundry packets are here, and they are convenient, colorful, and popular. However, in the hands of a young child they can be fatal.
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Gynecology Care in Turner Syndrome
For Turner Syndrome specifically, gynecologists can help with puberty induction, prescribing hormone replacement therapy until the average age of menopause, review fertility options and discuss pregnancy risks related to Turner Syndrome.
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Dental Care During Pregnancy
Your body changes during pregnancy – and so will your mouth! Most oral changes are common, caused by increased blood flow and circulating hormones, and will resolve once your baby arrives, but some dental problems can and should be addressed during pregnancy.
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Reusable Water Balloons: Parents Beware!
This summer's hot new outside toy is reusable water balloons. Sure, they’re easier on your fingers and more environmentally friendly, but did you know the magnets used to keep them closed pose a safety issue?
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Medical vs. Special Education Evaluations
The main difference between a medical evaluation and a special education evaluation lies in their focus and purpose.
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What is Pediatric Feeding Disorder?
Feeding problems are some of the most common issues that families share with their pediatrician. Here is how to tell the difference between developmentally common picky eating and more serious feeding disorders.
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How Early Intervention Can Help Children Heal from Trauma
Trauma is based on what someone feels, so it’s best to listen to what the other person says about their experience.
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What Is Neuroblastoma?
Most commonly diagnosed before age 5 years, neuroblastoma is the most common solid tumor outside of the brain in children. The average age of a child diagnosed with neuroblastoma is about 18 months old.
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Hearing Loss
Hearing loss occurs when a person cannot access sounds within the normal hearing range in both ears. The degree or severity of the hearing loss can vary from person to person depending on the cause.
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Transitioning Foster Children into a New Home: How to Help
Although children may be removed from the home for a variety of reasons, it is often unexpected. While this can be a confusing and traumatizing time, there are resources and tools to help make this life event less stressful to a child in need of foster care services.
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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.
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Preemie 101: Actual vs. Corrected Age
It may be confusing to figure out exactly how old your baby is developmentally, and why it is important to consider more than just their date of birth when calculating age.
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Type 1 Diabetes: Early Detection Can Lead to DKA Prevention
If your child is drinking more than usual, urinating more than usual, bedwetting, or losing weight that they do not mean to, it is important to see a healthcare provider right away. Doing so may help lead to an earlier diagnosis of type 1 diabetes and prevent DKA.
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White Lung Pneumonia: Clearing the Air
As the winter months come around, there is always an uptick in respiratory illnesses. You may have heard of another one to contend with: white lung pneumonia.
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How Adults Can Help Children Prevent and Decompress from Holiday Stress
The holiday season can be filled with festive cheer and family gatherings, but it can also bring stress and the feeling of being overwhelmed, especially for children. It’s important to come up with a strategy to minimize holiday stress for children and build space to decompress after the holidays.
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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.
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Travel Tips for Potty Training
It’s inevitable. At some point during potty training, you will need to step out of your child’s comfort zone and embark on an adventure that requires planning and public restroom facilities. Following a few simple tips, along with plenty of practice and patience, will build confidence in your toddler’s ability to stay dry during family excursions.
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Horse Safety: Start with Basic Horsemanship and the Right Gear
What do you need to know when considering riding lessons for your child, signing them up for camp, or just safely living next to the horses in a neighbor’s backyard?
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Oral Phenylephrine Doesn’t Work and the FDA Finally Recognized It
We’ve all seen the over-the-counter oral cough & cold and allergy medicines that contain phenylephrine. This ingredient is in many of these medications have been around since the early 1970s and has been touted to be effective at helping our stuffy noses when we get sick with a cold.
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Turner Syndrome: Unique as a Butterfly
Turner Syndrome is a genetic condition, a difference in the number or type of sex chromosomes, in those assigned female at birth.
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3 Types of Pediatric Pancreatitis, Explained!
Medical terms can be difficult for children and their families to understand, especially when simple, everyday words like acute and chronic seem to lose their meaning. Fortunately, the definitions for these three categories of pancreatitis can be simplified.
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The One Chip Challenge: Too Hot to Handle
While it may seem harmless to eat a single chip, these contain two of the hottest peppers in the world. The immediate effects felt after eating the chip come from the presence of capsaicin and can lead to dangerous side effects.
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Why Your Child Needs a Support System and How to Build One
When people say it takes a village to raise a child, it really does! Support systems play a vital role in your child's mental and physical health as they grow.
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Early Phase Orthodontic Treatment: What Parents Need to Know
The current recommendation from the American Association of Orthodontists is that a child should be evaluated by an orthodontist either at the first recognition of an orthodontic problem or by age 7. Many children will benefit greatly from early orthodontic treatment.
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Is Your Child Ready to Be a Babysitter?
Having your child become a babysitter can be exciting and helpful! Make sure they are equipped with all the right tools before taking on this task.
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Fireplace Safety: My Family’s Story
There will come a time when your child, babysitter, friend, or family member turns the fireplace on without thinking, so be sure your home is set up for safety.
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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: Absorbing the Important Facts
Abdominal pain, excessive gassiness, bloating/abdominal distention and loose stool: these are symptoms that all children experience at some point. But as a parent, when are these symptoms something to be worried about?
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Product Recalls: Your Participation Keeps Kids Safer
When we bring a product home, one of the first things I do before using it is check to see if it has been recalled. But if consumers like you don’t report the safety issues you experience, I won’t know if it’s safe for my family.
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Speech Disorders in Children
If you’ve ever wondered if your child’s early speech development is on track, you are not alone. It can be difficult to know what is typical for a child’s age and when to be concerned.
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Colorectal Assessment Tools: Creating a Plan for Your Child's Care
Colorectal patients often need to have testing completed to help the providers make decisions and come up with the best treatment plan for the individual.
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Palate Expanders: What Parents Need to Know
A common step in early orthodontic treatment is use of a palate expander. The way that palatal expanders can guide development makes them an effective tool for children, whose mouths and jaws are still growing.
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The Colorectal Team: Bringing Together Different Specialties to Treat Your Child
The team works together with your family to meet your individual needs. At the end of your visit, you will have a clear plan of care determined by your providers and reviewed by the nurse clinician upon your departure from clinic.
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Kidney Abnormalities: How They Develop and Where They Are Located
There can be many differences in how the kidneys develop and where they are located. There are two main groups of kidney abnormalities: how the kidney develops within the womb and differences in shape and location.
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Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening
Within the first few days of a newborn baby’s life, a blood test is done. This newborn screening tests for many diseases that can be found and treated early in life, including cystic fibrosis.
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MRI Without Sedation: How to Know if Your Child Is Ready
The healthcare team wants your family to have a positive experience during your visit while making sure the requested images are gathered. Learn when your child is ready for an MRI without sedation.
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The Dangers of Amber Teething Necklaces: What Parents Need to Know
Teething is one of the first milestones parents of little ones know all too well. Amber teething necklaces are popular in many parenting circles, but they are not a safe option for baby for two main reasons.
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Baby Registry Series: Safe Sleep
Babies spend a lot of their time sleeping so make sure their sleep space is a safe place by following the ABCs of safe sleep. Learn more tips for setting up a safe nursery.
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Tylenol Shortage
Families are having difficulties finding the liquid forms of acetaminophen and ibuprofen. If you cannot find brand name acetaminophen or ibuprofen, you can use generic and store brands as they are safe and effective.
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Sepsis, Informed Consent, and the PRoMPT BOLUS Study
Learn from our experts about sepsis, informed consent, and the PRoMPT BOLUS study.
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Endorphins: Boosting Your Mood the Natural Way
Endorphins function as natural pain relievers; they are known as “feel-good” chemicals because your body produces them to block pain or stress, which puts you in a more positive state of mind. Endorphins are released every time you participate in any activity that brings you pleasure. Learn why they are important.
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Researchers Study Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 in Young People
While most people who get COVID-19 are better within a few weeks, some people have symptoms that last longer.
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Learning About Special Needs Preschools
Early intervention describes supports that are available to babies and young children who have disabilities or developmental delays. It’s important because it gives young children the chance to learn the skills they need to be ready for school and life. Every state offers early intervention programs.
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Fireplace Safety
Whether you’re roasting chestnuts or just enjoying the warm glow, fireplaces can help make a home warm and cozy. To a baby, toddler, or young child, flames in a fireplace are a new thing they want to explore.
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Stalking: Recognize, Respond and Refer for Safety
Stalking is when someone repeatedly, persistently, and unwantedly follows, harasses, or monitors your activities, both in-person and online, causing fear or safety concerns. If you or someone you know is experiencing stalking, it is important to remember to follow the three Rs: Recognize, Respond and Refer.
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The Power of Play in Childhood
Playtime in childhood is an age-old distraction, one that gives parents an opportunity to complete grown-up tasks. However, while you are paying bills or cooking or cleaning, your children are discovering their abilities and learning how to plan, organize, get along with others and regulate their emotions.
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Borg Drinking: Another Dangerous Social Media Trend
The idea of drinking alcohol from a borg became popular on social media and is growing among college students. Borgs are large, personalized alcoholic drinks.
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Baby Registry Series: Diaper Changes & Container Safety
Babies don’t need anything fancy, but there are a few things to keep in mind to prepare your home for safe diaper changes and playtime.
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What to Say and What Not to Say to a Grieving Parent
There is hope, because although nothing we say will help a parent survive the death of their child faster or better, it’s smart to have an idea of what can be received as supportive or not so supportive.
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What Is an Ovarian Neoplasm?
Ovarian neoplasms happen when there is an abnormal mass of tissue forming on the ovary with cells growing and dividing more quickly than they should.
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How Adults Can Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect
Every child deserves the right to grow up in a safe and healthy environment. However, this is not the case for many children. Protecting children from abuse and neglect is a community responsibility, and the need is urgent.
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Belly Button 101: Umbilical Care in Newborns
The umbilical cord has an important job prior to the birth of your baby. Learn proper newborn umbilical care from our experts.
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Children's MRI Questions, Answered!
The news that your child needs an MRI for the first time can sometimes make them feel nervous or scared. Explaining as much as we can to them, in an age-appropriate way, can give them a little more confidence ahead of their appointment.
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5 Questions Parents Need to Ask Before Leaving the Emergency Room
A sick child is every parent’s concern. Most aim to alleviate their kid’s discomfort at home and follow up with their pediatrician, but when an emergency room visit is required, that concern can become overwhelming.
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Secondhand Products and Recalls
There is a new recall for a nursery product about every two weeks in the U.S., and up to 80% of recalled children’s products remain in homes following a recall. Chances are if you have kids in your home, you also have a recalled product in your home.
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Young Blood Donors: What You Need to Know
Donating blood is a personal decision. Blood donations help save lives and benefit people of all ages. Here are some things you need to know if you are thinking about donation.
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The Pee Palette: What Do All of Those Colors Mean?
Dehydration can often lead to constipation, which is when you do not poop enough, and headaches, which can be very uncomfortable. A big way to check if our bodies are dehydrated is by looking at the color of our urine.
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For the Grieving Parent After a Miscarriage or Infant Loss
During the month of October, our nation recognizes those who have endured a pregnancy or infant loss. Even though October is only one month, we hold a space for your family and child in our hearts.
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The Snot Palette: What Do All Those Colors Mean?
When it comes to mucous, consistency, color, volume and duration, should be assessed as well as other symptoms and the overall wellness of the child.
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Problem Solving: How to Teach Young Children
Problem solving is a very important skill that we need to teach children from a young age. A child with problem-solving skills keep going until they find a solution; they’re creative thinkers and can adapt better in a variety of settings.
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Prune Belly Syndrome: 5 Things to Know
Prune belly syndrome is a rare birth defect. It affects the urinary tract, genitals and abdominal wall. Babies are born with it.
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Teaching School-Life Balance to Children
Teaching balance to children from an early age provides them with a skill they will use their entire life, to make a better, happier life for themselves. Not only does this prepare them for adulthood, but it also teaches them skills they can apply right now.
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Are You Worried About Your Child's Height?
Short stature, or shorter height, is a common reason for a visit to a pediatric endocrinologist, a specialist in growth and hormones, but it does not always mean that there is an underlying health concern.
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Parent-Child Attachment: Hidden Opportunities in Everyday Routines
Babies need to feel nurtured and safe in order to thrive and they are able to do this best when they have a secure attachment with their parent. Opportunities to bond with babies and young children are hidden in everyday activities!
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Pediatric Hypertension: High Blood Pressure Can Happen Earlier Than You Think
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. The blood pressure is created when the heart pumps the blood throughout the body. Hypertension needs to be diagnosed early and managed properly to prevent the development of permanent heart, kidney, and other organ issues.
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Is Your Co-Parenting Relationship Healthy?
Co-parenting can be a difficult process, but it is possible to have a healthy co-parenting relationship. Here are some signs of a co-parenting relationship that supports a safe and loving environment for a child.
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Front-Facing Car Seats: Is Your Child Ready?
Why is it important to keep your child rear facing as long as possible? Carrie Rhodes, Passenger Safety Program Coordinator at Nationwide Children’s Hospital answers this question and provides recommendations on how to determine if your child is ready for a front-facing car seat.
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Certified Child Life Specialists: Providing Emotionally Safe Care
As developmental experts and “emotional first responders,” a Child Life Specialist’s main goal is to minimize potential trauma and stress experienced during a medical encounter.
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Eco Anxiety: How the Changing Environment Can Affect Mental Health
Chronic worry, or feelings that continue for a long time due to environmental concern, is known as eco anxiety. This type of worrying can have negative impacts on mental health.
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Baby Registry Series: The Basics
Newborns’ needs are very basic those first few weeks at home. This is the first in a series of blog posts which will go more in-depth on a few things to think about when it comes to keeping your newborn safe and healthy.
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Early Sports Specialization: Does Benefit Outweigh Risk?
Early sports specialization is when a young athlete chooses a single sport to practice and play exclusively. This usually occurs prior to elementary or middle school, is nearly year-round, and is an attempt to gain early skills.
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Lead Poisoning: Still a Public Health Risk
For more than 100 years, society has known that lead is very damaging to young children. It is frustrating that we still expose our most vulnerable to this poison, especially because it is completely preventable.
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Circle of Friends Seventh Annual Run for the Rainbow June 19
Circle of Friends, a volunteer organization supporting Nationwide Childrens Hospital, will host its Seventh Annual Run for the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run Friday, June 19 at New Albany Market Square, 180 Market St., New Albany, Ohio.
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Epilepsy Surgery – Who Can Benefit?
Epilepsy is a condition where a person has recurrent seizures, or abnormal surges in brain electrical activity, from an irreversible cause. About 1 in every 26 people will have epilepsy at some point in their lives.
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Epilepsy: Management in School and Sports
Epilepsy can be a challenge for school-aged children, but by partnering with teachers, coaches and caregivers, successful management is entirely possible. Here are some tips to help everyone keep your child safe at school.
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Feeding an Infant with Cleft Lip and Palate
eeding a newborn baby is one of the first joys, or potential challenges, when welcoming a new bundle of joy into the family. For infants with cleft lip and/or palate, feeding is often a significant hurdle to overcome.
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Advance Directives: Voicing Your Wishes
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. As a member of a pediatric palliative care team, my job is to help provide an extra layer of support to patients and families facing serious, or potentially life-limiting, illness.
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Cleft Lip and Palate: Taking the Team Approach
Cleft lip and/or palate is the most common birth defect in the United States, affecting one of every 700 babies born, which means, on average, 16 babies are born every day in this country with a cleft.
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Cough Talk: What Does All That Hacking Mean?
Coughs are often associated with the common cold and there’s little you can do, other than try to ease the symptoms. However, a lot of coughing, especially in babies under four months old, could be a sign of a serious illness.
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How to Choose the Right Summer Camp (Yes, in January!)
Right about now, parents across the country are feeling the pressure. It’s not because their New Year’s resolutions are beginning to slide, or that the neighbors are starting to notice that the holiday decorations are still up.
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Understanding the Dangers of Treadmills
Exercise equipment is commonly used to improve personal health and well-being and treadmills account for about 25% of exercise equipment purchased for home use. Previous studies have shown that the rate of treadmill-related injuries appears to be rising.
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Cleft Lip and Palate: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Cleft lip and/or palate is the most common birth defect in the United States, affecting one of every 700 babies born, which means, on average, 16 babies are born every day in this country with a cleft.
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The Importance of Good Nutrition for Kids
It is crucial to begin practicing healthy eating habits early on in your child’s life. One of the most important conversations to have with your child is the power of healthy eating.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Myths: What You Need to Know
Although safety has been the top priority throughout the vaccine trials some people are worried about getting vaccinated because they have heard or read false information. Here are some of the most common myths, debunked with facts pulled from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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COVID-19 and Asthma: Some Good News
For the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought scary headlines and discouraging news reports. Well, it’s time for the millions of adults and children living with asthma to hear some good news for once.
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Emergency! Testicular Torsion!
There aren’t many true emergencies in my field of pediatric urology, but torsion of the testicle is one of the more common ones that I face on a regular basis. Unfortunately, my experience is that most people are unaware of the issue, even though it can happen in 1 in 4,000 males under age 25.
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The Mental Load of Moms
Who is in charge of “remembering,” otherwise known as “the mental load?” Historically, mothers have mostly been the ones to take care of all the details.
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Dangers of Homemade Infant Formula and Formula Hacks
There is a lot of information online and across social media sites about infant formula, and not all of it comes from reliable sources. Here are some expert tips to follow when it comes to infant formula.
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Screen Apnea in Kids and Finding Balance with Technology
While technology isn’t starving our kids of oxygen, it does have an impact on the way they act, think, and sleep. Being aware is the first step. Take a deep breath and plan to take a screen-free break with your kids today.
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4 Things Everyone Should Do to Make Their Homes Safer
Safety is about layers of protection. By taking these steps, you can add extra layers of safety for those you love.
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Teens and Seatbelts: 3 Tips to Keep Everyone Safe
Safety on the road begins with wearing your seatbelt properly. Parents who educate themselves on the best practices of seatbelt use can set a better example for their children.
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Beyond Type 1 Diabetes: Could Your Child Have a Different Type?
Although type 1 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in children, there are other types of diabetes that can occur.
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How Does Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Affect Children?
It’s important to know that doctors do not recommend using cannabis during pregnancy and can offer safer options for issues like stress, nausea and sleep problems.
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Turn It Down: Ear Buds and Hearing Loss
Listen up! The exposure and use of mobile devices has increased significantly over the last decade and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. On average, children receive their first phone around 11 years of age, but their exposure to a device can come as early as their first year.
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Helping Your Child Adjust To Hearing Aids
Each year, thousands of school-aged children and newborn babies are diagnosed with some degree of hearing loss. For many of these kids, hearing aids will become the gateway to the world of sounds around them.
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Research to Improve The Lives of Children
Did you know that Nationwide Children’s Hospital is home to one of America’s top 10 pediatric research centers? On our campus, more than 180 scientists are researching cures for the biggest challenges in child health.
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Microcephaly: Definition and Treatment Options
The Zika Virus has garnered a lot of attention recently due to concerns for pregnant mothers who contract the virus and the risk of microcephaly in their newborns. Microcephaly is defined as a small head size which can result from improper brain growth during pregnancy or cessation of brain growth after birth.
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Ulcers in Children
An ulcer is a break in the lining of the stomach or the small intestine. The insides of your intestines are very similar to the inside of your cheek: they are smooth and pink with a small network of blood vessels supplying blood and nutrients to the area.
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Cerebral Palsy: What Is It?
By receiving comprehensive medical care and participating in therapies, people with CP can continuously work to build skills and participate actively at school and in the community.
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Fight, Flight, or Freeze: Understanding Survivor Responses to Domestic Violence
When someone experiences domestic violence, their reactions can be difficult to understand, both for themselves and for those around them. Many people have heard of the "fight or flight" response, but in the context of trauma, a more accurate way to think about it is the "fight, flight, or freeze" response.
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Down Syndrome Regression Disorder: Not One-Size-Fits-All
For as much as we think we know about Down syndrome, there is still more and more that we are learning. In fact, we are sometimes explaining things to families at the same time we are learning them.
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When Texture Is Tricky: Tips for Helping Your Child Overcome Food Texture Sensitivities
Navigating the nuances of feeding your child can sometimes be tricky, but for some families, the transition to solid foods can be particularly challenging. Some children have difficulty progressing from formula or human milk to pureed solids (like baby food) and beyond.
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Needle-Free Epinephrine: What Parents Need to Know
Epinephrine is the only treatment for anaphylaxis, a potentially severe life-threatening allergic reaction. A pharmaceutical company has been working on a device to deliver the medication through a nasal spray.
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Inpatient Insulin Management: Avoiding Highs and Lows
Having a child admitted to the hospital can bring a flood of emotions. For parents and caregivers who have children requiring daily insulin therapy, this can add to the emotional toll. Blood sugar management during a hospital admission can be complicated by a range of contributing factors.
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What Are "Shark Teeth"?
The front baby teeth start falling out at around six years old. However, what if you see another row of teeth behind the baby teeth? Some people call this “shark teeth” because of its distinctive look as the adult teeth come in behind the baby teeth.
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Research and Clinical Care: How They Work Together to Treat Children
In this 700 Children's blog post for parents, Nationwide Children's highlights how clinical research and clinical care work together as a key part of our strategic plan to achieve the best outcomes for children. Before delving into these elements work together, the post covers the basics of clinical research.
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Walk This Way: Pedestrian Safety Tips
No matter where you're walking, safety should always be your top priority. When you’re sharing the road with cars, bikes, and buses, a little extra caution can go a long way.
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Helping Your Teen Help a Friend with Suicidal Thoughts
Teens are becoming more comfortable with discussing their mental health with friends. However, this also means that parents might find themselves supporting their child as they try to help a friend who is struggling with self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
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Understanding Parvovirus B19: A Guide for Parents
Parvovirus B19 is a virus that spreads easily through the air, via tiny droplets when someone coughs or sneezes. It can also spread from a mother to her baby during pregnancy.
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It Ends with Us but It Starts with a Conversation: How Parents Can Discuss Domestic Violence with Their Teen
Having conversations about domestic violence is crucial. It’s not just about talking to kids about what they see in movies, but also about teaching them how to recognize unhealthy behaviors and where to turn for help.
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Non-compliant Car Seats
The biggest risk of using a non-compliant car seat is that it may not work well in a crash, and your child may get injured as a result. Also, the seat may not meet other safety standards, like those regarding flammability, lead content, or entrapment and strangulation risks
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Respiratory Toolbox for Kids Struggling to Breathe
Sometimes despite our best efforts, we need to take our child to the hospital. Let me ease your mind and share what our amazing respiratory therapists do to help your child heal!
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The Dangers of the Sun and Tanning Beds
I remember the first time I used a tanning bed. I was fourteen years old and wholly unaware of the risk I was taking. I was suddenly conscious of the obvious tan lines I had naturally developed over the summer. Insistent on correcting the imperfections, off I went to the tanning salon.
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Community Acquired Pneumonia in Children: What Parents Need to Know
As the seasons change, we often see a rise in respiratory infections among children. One such infection that has been making the rounds is community-acquired pneumonia, usually caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
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Electric Scooter and E-Bike Safety
It’s great to give teens an outlet to be independent – just make sure they know and follow the rules to ride more safely.
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Parasomnias: What Are They?
Parasomnias are a group of sleep disorders that can occur in children and adolescents. These disorders include sleepwalking, sleep talking, and night terrors during sleep
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Music to Our Ears: The Importance of Hearing Protection at Concerts and Sporting Events
Some would argue that attending a concert or a professional sporting event is a rite of passage, and it seems to be happening at a younger age. While we are busy making memories and introducing our kids to these fun activities, there is one thing that should be considered and that is the importance of hearing protection.
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Hoffman Family of Lewis Center To Meet with Members of Congress on Health Reform Legislation
As Congress decides what provisions will be included in legislation that could impact the health care of all Americans, the Hoffmans, from Lewis Center, Ohio, are traveling to the nation’s capital, June 17-18 along with dozens of other child patients, to meet with lawmakers to ensure health
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David Repaske, MD, PhD, Appointed Chief of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
David Repaske, MD, PhD (43065), has been appointed chief of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes at Nationwide Childrens Hospital. In his role, Dr. Repaske will oversee a comprehensive range of services available in Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes at Nationwide Childrens, including the
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Recreational Cannabis (Marijuana): How Does This Impact My Children?
In 2024, Ohio is on track to see a 49% increase in edible marijuana exposures in children from 2023. This is a significant increase, but one that was expected given the legalization of recreational cannabis in Ohio.
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Handling Back-to-School Expenses on a Budget
Back-to-school shopping can be a financial whirlwind. But with careful planning and some creative strategies, you can prepare your kids for the new school year without breaking the bank. Here are some tips to help you navigate this expense.
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Healthy School Lunch Ideas
When packing lunches, it is important to always include 3-5 of the food groups, which are fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy.
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New U.S. School Lunch Standards Include Reductions on Added Sugar and Sodium
School meals are the main source of nutrition for more than half of American children. For the first time in U.S. history, added sugars will be limited in school meals nationwide.
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The Dangers of Water Beads
Water beads can be appealing to children and adults because they’re colorful and look fun. But they can be dangerous around young children and people with developmental delays.
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Breathe Easy: Why a Properly Fitted Sports Bra Matters
For teenage athletes, having the right gear is key to comfort and performance – and that includes a properly fitted sports bra.
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Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Closer Look
Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic condition that causes multiple fluid-filled cysts to develop in the kidneys, leading to kidney damage over time
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Primary Care Visit Types: YouTube Short
Learn about six reasons to see a primary care physician.
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The OB/GYN and the Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist: What’s the Difference?
Each year, approximately 20% of all pregnancies are considered “high risk.” Although all OB/GYNs can effectively care for pregnancies of risk, it is always recommended to add an MFM doctor to your standard care.
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Monkeypox, Now Mpox, Is Spreading: What You Need to Know
Preventing Mpox involves avoiding close, skin-to-skin contact with individuals showing symptoms. Practicing good hygiene, such as frequent handwashing and avoiding shared items, is also essential.
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Teaching Kids about 911: A Lifesaving Lesson for Every Child
In emergencies, every second counts, and teaching your child how and when to call 911 can be crucial in saving lives. As parents, it’s our responsibility to ensure that our kids know what to do in a crisis.
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2009 BIA Parade of Homes July 11-26
The 2009 Parade of Homes, presented by the Building Industry Association (BIA) of central Ohio, will run Saturday, July 11 through Sunday, July 26 at Tartan Ridge in Dublin, Ohio Compass Homes is this years BIA Foundation House, with a portion of its proceeds designated to Nationwide Childrens
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Why Are Feet So Stinky?
Stinky feet, or “bromodosis,” can be an embarrassing problem for kids and teens, but it’s a common issue. Let’s explore the cause and treatment of stinky feet.
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What Are the Surgical Treatments for Pancreatitis?
The causes of pancreatitis and care can differ between children and adults. That’s why children with pancreatitis should be treated by pediatric experts.
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Pediatric Insomnia: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Remember, it's crucial to seek professional help if your child or adolescent is experiencing persistent sleep issues. Understanding and managing insomnia can lead to better sleep and overall well-being for young individuals.
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What is Anxiety? How can I Help?
School, friends, work, social media, relationships, grades and sports. All of these are triggers for stress in a youth’s day-to-day life. But what is the difference between being worried and having anxiety disorder?
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Why Hasn’t My Child Hit Puberty?
When your child doesn’t ‘hit puberty’ at the expected time, he or she may have delayed puberty. This means their body hasn’t started to mature in terms of sexual development at the typical age.
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Can Antibiotics Help Your Child’s Ear Pain?
It is late at night and your child wakes up with a horrible scream. She is holding her ear, crying and is unable to be consoled. You’ve given her ibuprofen. You’ve given her acetaminophen. These over-the-counter medications help a little, but she is still sobbing, asking you to do something to make it better.
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Scrub a Dub Dub: Keeping Kids Safe in the Bathtub
Bath time is a great time to develop a routine as well as bond and play with your infant or toddler. Most children love to play in the water, sing songs and play with bath toys. While bath time can be a time for bonding, it is also important for parents and caregivers to make safety a priority.
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Supporting Your Teen: Parenting Strategies for Today’s Challenges
Parenting a teenager is a hard job and can be overwhelming for both parents and their kids. Teens are learning to manage emotional shifts, hormonal changes, and increasing independence.
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How to Treat and Prevent Chapped Lips
Dry, chapped, irritated lips are more than just unsightly – they can be painful as well. Unfortunately, many of us are used to this feeling and see our kids suffer too.
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Household Cleaners and Eye Injuries: The Importance of Safe Storage
Household cleaning products represent a major source of exposures reported to U.S. poison control centers, and they commonly involve the eyes, especially among children.
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Why Do Kids Need to Go to the Doctor so Often?
If you’re a parent, I don’t need to tell you how fast children grow – physically and emotionally. And your questions and concerns grow right along with them. This is why well child visits are so important.
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How to Improve Wrestling Quickness and Agility
Wrestling has evolved to become a dynamic and agile sport. While strength is still important, there seems to be new contender and strategy for winning matches - quickness!
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What is a Physician Assistant and Why Are They Treating My Child?
When your child has to spend time at the hospital, you will meet many health care professionals. Physician assistants (PAs) are one of the many medical providers that may care for your child during their time at the hospital.
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WeeMove: Developmentally Appropriate Exercise in the ICU
To help our ICU patients avoid the health risks of prolonged time in bed, we developed a groundbreaking program called WeeMove. The goal of the program is get children moving early on in their hospital stay.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Delivers its First Infusion of CASGEVY™ for Patient with Sickle Cell Disease
Nationwide Children’s Hospital delivered its first commercial infusion of CASGEVY™ to 17-year-old Carlos A. from Dayton, Ohio. Today, Carlos is thriving at home, pain-free.
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Non-traditional Therapy for Kids with Cerebral Palsy Shows Effective
On average, a child is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy every hour of every day in the United States. It’s a disease that can affect everything from a child’s vision to their ability to walk. Therapy for these kids is tough and frustrating as this is a chronic health condition.
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Evening of Hope to Benefit the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The Seventh Annual “Evening of Hope” to benefit the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is slated for 7 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Bon Vie Bistro and Wine Bar at Easton Town Center.
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Denim & Diamonds Gala Slated April 24 at Martini Park
The fifth-annual Denim & Diamonds Gala, benefiting The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 24 at Martini Park at Easton Town Center.
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Central Ohio Restaurants Support Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The Central Ohio Restaurant Association (CORA) is teaming up with the Arnold Sports Festival to support Nationwide Children’s Hospital in the week leading up to this year’s event March 4-7 in Columbus.
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TWIG and Garths Auctions to Host An Antique Road Show Benefiting Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The TWIG 2 Chapter of Columbus and Garth’s Auctions will host an appraisal day to benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital at The Bexley Monk on Thursday, April 15 at 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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TWIG Chapter Hosts "Breakfast with the Easter Bunny" Benefiting Nationwide Children's Hospital
TWIG 178 (Gahanna chapter), a volunteer organization of Nationwide Children's Hospital, is hosting "Breakfast with the Easter Bunny" for children under 10 and their families Saturday, March 20 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 4456 Morse Rd. in Gahanna. All proceeds benefit Nationwide Children's.
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Circle of Friends 8th Annual Run for the Rainbow June 18
Circle of Friends, a volunteer organization supporting Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will host its 8th Annual Run for the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run Friday, June 18 at New Albany Market Square, 180 Market St., New Albany, Ohio.
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Childrens Miracle Network Telethon to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Telethon celebrates its 28th anniversary on air with WBNS-10TV on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6, 2010.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives Palliative Care Research Grant
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National Palliative Care Research Center (NPCRC) has awarded $1.8 million in research grants to researchers at 12 institutions for studies aimed at reducing suffering for seriously ill patients and their family caregivers.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Urgent Care Moves to New Site in Dublin
Effective June 23, 2010, the new Nationwide Children’s Hospital Dublin Close To HomeSM Center on Hospital Drive will open with Urgent Care, ChildLab (laboratory) and Radiology services at 7450 Hospital Drive, in the Medical Office Building of Dublin Methodist Hospital.
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New Potential Autism Susceptibility Genes Identified
Several newly-identified genes may make children more susceptible to developing autism, according to a study from the Autism Genome Project, an international consortium that includes Nationwide Children’s Hospital. These second-phase results appear in Nature.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Once Again Ranks Among the Best in U.S.News & World Reports 2010 List of Americas Best Childrens Hospitals
For the fifth consecutive year, Nationwide Children’s Hospital is proud to be once again ranked in U.S.News & World Report’s 2010 edition of “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” published online at http://www.usnews.com/childrenshospitals and featured in the
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Offers Podcasts Focusing on Neuromuscular Disorders
Scientists and clinicians at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have launched a monthly podcast entitled, “This Month in Muscular Dystrophy,” featuring internationally known scientists discussing the latest research in muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular disorders.
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Sickle Cell Patients Should Be Better Monitored for Constipation Prevention
Not all patients with sickle cell disease receive laxatives after being treated with narcotics, despite recommendations from a collaborative panel of pediatric experts.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: World Changers Brings Nearly 100 Teenagers to Central Ohio to Help Repair Houses Near Nationwide Childrens Hospital
WHAT: World Changers Brings Nearly 100 Teenagers to Central Ohio to Help Repair Houses Near Nationwide Children’s Hospital Teens will repair houses on Carpenter Street, Kossuth Street, 17th Street, 18th Street and Wager Street WHEN: Thursday, June 17, 2010 1 p.m.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Dairy Queen Blizzardmobile Makes Stop at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
WHAT: Dairy Queen Blizzardmobile Makes Stop at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Celebrates 25th birthday of the DQ Blizzard; complimentary Blizzards handed out in Livingston Park WHEN: Thursday, June 3, 2010 12 - 2 p.m. – best media opportunity estimated at 1 p.m.
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Pleasure Guild Donates to Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Elects New Board of Directors for 2010-11
Pleasure Guild, a 102-year-old organization of 45 women committed to raising funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hospice and Palliative Care program, recently presented a check totaling $248,766.67 to the hospital.
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Twenty Local Pizza Shops Help Raise Funds at Slice of Columbus
Slice of Columbus is back for its 21st year as Columbus’ largest pizza event slated 5 - 10 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion.
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Pediatric Update Regional Conference Offered at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital
The 2010 Pediatric Update Regional Conference: Pediatric Specialty Focused on Primary Care, sponsored by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, will be held Saturday, September 11, at Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital Bellefonte Center.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy May Also Affect the Heart
Along with skeletal muscles, it may be important to monitor heart function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). These are the findings from a study conducted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and published online ahead of print in Human Molecular Genetics.
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Depression During Pregnancy Increases Risk for Preterm Birth and Low Birth Weight
Note to Editor: Jeffrey Bridge, MD, an investigator in the Center for Innovation in Pediatric Practice in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, was a co-author of this study on maternal depression.
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Center for Injury Research and Policy Welcomes International Affiliate Faculty
The Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has invited selected scientists outside the United States whose work is primarily concerned with injury control and prevention to become international affiliate faculty.
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Gene Therapy Reveals Unexpected Immunity to Dystrophin in Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
An immune reaction to dystrophin, the muscle protein that is defective in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, may pose a new challenge to strengthening muscles of patients with this disease, suggests a new study appearing in the October 7, 2010, issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.
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Cincinnati Childrens and Nationwide Childrens Collaborate to Address Improving Pediatric ADHD Care
Doctors at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital are collaborating to help pediatricians deliver better care to children with ADHD.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Among 25 Childrens Hospitals Participating in Task Force on Best Practices for Pediatric Weight Management Programs
The National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI) announced today the FOCUS on a Fitter Future II task force. Nationwide Children’s Hospital alongside 25 children’s hospitals across the country will collaborate to identify best practices of
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Childrens Practicing Pediatricians Launch Referral Website
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Children’s Practicing Pediatricians (CPP) have partnered to provide a valuable resource for parents, children and health care officials to access quality, local information about numerous community resources.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Ranks on InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators Across the United States
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has earned a spot on InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation’s most innovative users of business technology.
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NHLBI Launches Body Cooling Treatment Study for Pediatric Cardiac Arrest; Nationwide Children's Participating Clinical Center
NOTE TO EDITOR: Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio is a participating clinical center in this NIH/NHLBI study. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health, has launched the first large-scale, multicenter study to investigate
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Pilgrims Progress 4-Miler Run Slated for Thanksgiving Day, November 25
The 4th annual Pilgrim’s Progress 4-Miler which supports Cerebral Palsy research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will be held on Thursday, November 25 at 9 a.m. at Polaris Fashion Place.
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New Epilepsy Book Edited by Nationwide Children's Hospital Neurologist
A new book, “Current Topics in Pediatric Epilepsy” has been published by Research Signpost with Pedro Weisleder, MD, PhD, and John F. Kerrigan, MD, serving as co-editors.
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Pediatric Psychiatry Network Launches Statewide
To address a shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists in Ohio, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and provider organizations across the state have launched Pediatric Psychiatry Network, an easy-access consultation and support service for primary care
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Media Advisory: K.I.S.S. Awards Event Friday Evening at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
WHAT: K.I.S.S. Awards Event Friday Evening at Nationwide Children’s Hospital WHEN: Friday, October 1, 2010 6 p.m. – media opportunity WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Ann I. Wolfe Education Building Stecker Auditorium 575 S. 18th St.
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Media Advisory: The 2010 Candidates Forum on Children and Youth Hosted by Nationwide Childrens Hospital
WHAT: The 2010 Candidates’ Forum on Children and Youth Hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital The only non-partisan, voter education forum dedicated to issues affecting children and youth WHEN: Friday, October 8, 2010 8 a.m.
Meet Our Faculty
Meet our Medical Genetics Residency faculty.
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Meet our Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency faculty.
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Meet Our Fellows
Meet our current and past fellows of the Joan Fellowship in Pediatric Hemostasis-Thrombosis at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Clinical Training
Learn more about the Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility Fellowship clinical training at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Meet our gastroenterology fellowship faculty.
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Fellowship Curriculum
The Hemostasis-Thrombosis Fellowship curriculum is somewhat flexible in order to accommodate the unique learning needs of the matriculated fellowship applicant, which may be dependent on their ultimate career goals and/or designed to build upon their past experiences. Learn about these opportunities and the minimum expectations.
Meet Our Faculty
Meet our Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility Fellowship faculty.
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Research Experience
Learn more details about the emergency medicine fellowship research experience.
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Scholarly Activity
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics fellows are involved in a variety of scholarly and academic activities including research, quality improvement and teaching. There are also opportunities to complete a Master’s degree during this fellowship.
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Clinical Experiences
The primary goal of the clinical component of fellowship training is for fellows to develop competence in the diagnosis and management of developmental and behavioral conditions and in the provision of evidence-based interventions for individuals with these conditions.
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Meet our developmental-behavioral pediatrics fellowship faculty.
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Didactic Curriculum
Learn about the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship didactic curriculum.
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Clinics and Programs
Learn more about our Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics clinics and programs, as well as specialty clinics outside of DBP.
Meet Our Faculty
Learn more about the leadership and faculty of the Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplant Fellowship at Nationwide Children's Hospital below.
Meet Our Faculty
Meet our clinical laboratory genetics and genomics fellowship faculty.
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Research Projects
The Clinical Informatics Fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers fellows the opportunity to lead research that drives innovation in pediatric healthcare.
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Sample Rotation Schedules
A sample schedule for the three-year Child Abuse Pediatrics fellowship program and four-year combined Pediatrics Emergency Medicine/Child Abuse Pediatrics fellowship program are outlined below*. *Note the order will vary depending on the number of fellows.
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Educational and Professional Opportunities
Learn more about educational and professional opportunities for Child Abuse Pediatrics fellows at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Life as a Fellow
The Child Abuse Pediatrics fellowship consists of 13 four-week block rotations which predominate in clinical time at The Center for Family Safety and Healing with coverage of both the outpatient and inpatient services.
Meet Our Faculty
Meet our cardiac radiology fellowship faculty.
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Meet Our Fellows
Learn more about the current Cardiac Radiology fellow at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Meet Our Faculty
Meet our bone marrow transplant fellowship faculty.
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Fellow Publications & Presentations
View all of the publications and presentations by our Anesthesiology Fellows.
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Experience and Schedule
Learn more about the anesthesiology fellowship clinical experience, clinical rotations and didactics.
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Conferences and Education
The conference and didactic programs are designed to provide the necessary science and clinical materials to fully prepare the fellows for the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.
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Experience
Our fellows gain experience through rotations in the immunology department and from the The Ohio State University Medical Center at the Morehouse Medical Plaza.
Meet Our Faculty
Meet our advanced cardiac imaging fellowship faculty.
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Application and Selection
Interested in our anesthesiology fellowship? Learn more about our application and selection process.
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Facilities
Learn about the many different facilities that are used during our anesthesiology fellowship.
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Meet our cardiology fellowship faculty.
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Learn more about the leadership and faculty of the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Nationwide Children's Hospital below.
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Shaping The Future Of ACHD
The Columbus Ohio Adult Congenital Heart Disease (COACH) Program is helping to shape the future of ACHD not only locally in Columbus, but throughout Ohio, the Midwest and nationally.
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Meet our adult congenital heart disease fellowship faculty.
Adaptive Sports Medicine Symposium 2024
Join other providers in improving awareness, access and expertise in the care of athletes with disabilities.
2nd Annual Robotic Surgery for Pediatric Surgeons: Program Development and Beyond
Save the date for the 2nd Annual Robotic Surgery for Pediatric Surgeons conference! This two-day conference will focus on robotic surgery program development, and common clinical applications in addition to a hands-on lab experience designed to introduce robotic surgery to practicing pediatric surgeons.
2024 Ohio Neuropsychology Group Meeting
The 2024 Neuropsychology Group Meeting will be held in person on Friday, September 27 at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Conference Center. Four hours of continuing education will be provided, including 1 hour of ethics related continuing education.
3rd Annual Pediatric Dermatology Symposium
Save the date for the 3rd Annual Pediatric Dermatology Symposium, hosted by the Nationwide Children's Dermatology Clinic. This conference will highlight updates on pediatric dermatologic conditions frequently seen in the primary care practice. The goal is to equip primary care providers with the knowledge and resources to confidently care for these patients and to gain insights into the pediatric dermatology clinic.
4th Annual IMPAACT Summit: AAC Case Considerations for Beginning and Advanced AAC Clinicians
The 4th Annual IMPAACT Summit at Nationwide Children's Hospital is a two-day event with multiple visiting professionals and clinical therapy experts from Nationwide Children's. The focus of our summit this year is "Case Considerations for Beginning and Advanced AAC Clinicians."
2nd Annual Pediatric Cardiology Symposium
Save the date for the second annual Pediatric Cardiology Symposium! This conference is designed to provide general pediatric practitioners with the cardiology knowledge and tools needed for patients with common and not so common pediatric cardiology complaints.
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14th Annual Pediatric Asthma Conference
Join us for the 14th Annual Pediatric Asthma Conference which will highlight emerging information and practical advice regarding asthma management for providers of asthma patients across all levels of care.
2024 Neonatal/Fetal Conference
Save the date for the 2024 Neonatal/Fetal Conference! This conference is designed for practitioners, clinicians, and students in the fields of neonatology, pediatrics, obstetrics, genetic counseling, maternal fetal medicine, fetal surgery, pediatric surgery, cardiology and sonography. You are invited to participate in this learning endeavor, share your thoughts and broaden your ability to support babies, parents and families in the health care setting.
2024 Kidney and Urinary Tract Symposium: State-of-the-Art in Congenital Obstructive Uropathy
Join us for the third annual Kidney and Urinary Tract Symposium. The overall goal of this symposium is to provide a current, high-level summary of the state-of-the-art regarding mechanisms and management of congenital obstructive uropathy (COU) due to anatomic or functional bladder outlet obstruction, highlighting knowledge gaps and making recommendations about next steps for research to guide the care of patients at all phases of their disease course.
Fall 2024 PENTA Conference
Save the date for the 2024 PENTA Conference! Critical advances have been made in the understanding, assessment and treatment of many pediatric rheumatic diseases. Promoting increased awareness is essential for treating rheumatic disease earlier in order to minimize damage and improve patient outcomes. The PENTA meeting will focus on closing the gap between clinical experience and practice through expert lectures, case presentations and roundtable discussions.
2024 Nationwide Children’s XR Symposium
Join us for the inaugural Nationwide Children's XR Symposium to connect, collaborate and invigorate technological advancement, research discovery, talent development and impact of extended reality (XR) in the Midwest and beyond.
2024 Pediatric Oncology Integrative Diagnostics and Targeted Therapies Symposium
Save the date! The 2024 Pediatric Oncology Integrative Diagnostics and Targeted Therapies Symposium will provide a comprehensive 3-day overview of current and developing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, allowing pediatric oncology teams to integrate these new tools at each stage of care of children with cancer.
2024 Pediatric Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Conference
Save the date! This conference is designed for health care providers who treat pediatric patients with sports medicine injuries and orthopedic problems. Afternoon breakout tracks available in Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation and MSK Ultrasound.
Pediatric Gastroenterology Conference for Primary Care Clinicians
Save the date! This one-day, hybrid conference is aimed to provide primary care and general pediatric clinicians with up-to-date information on the identification, diagnosis and management of common gastrointestinal conditions. Additionally, attendees will receive practical resources to help care for their patients, and the opportunity to build community with the pediatric gastroenterology team at Nationwide Children's via discussion and socialization.
5th Clinical and Scientific Advances in Urinary Tract Infections
The 2024 Clinical and Scientific Advances in Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) Conference will specifically focus on promoting the next generation of researchers and clinicians. This conference will explore specific manifestations of infection in different patient populations and their sequelae for the discovery of new diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative approaches.
2024 Pediatric Otolaryngology Research Symposium
Join us for the 2024 Pediatric Otolaryngology Research Symposium, that will present clinical updates and research discoveries for the otolaryngologic care of children. This one-day meeting will include expert panels, multidisciplinary discussions and strategies to improve quality of care.
2024 Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference
Join us for the 41st Annual Dwight A. Powell Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference in conjunction with the 39th Annual Pediatric Infectious Diseases Nursing Conference! This conference will present material covering a variety of infectious diseases seen in the pediatric population, as encountered by various primary care professionals.
40th Annual School Health Update Conference
Please join us for the 40th Annual School Health Update Conference hosted by Nationwide Children's Hospital, a leading pediatric care facility and research institute. This year's conference will highlight dynamic speakers on topics such as sleep equity, substance misuse, mental health in school aged children, and much more.
Future Directions Forum
The Future Directions Forum offers an array of professional development training led by an engaging and expert-laden Professional Development team and delivered through workshops, small groups and one-on-one consultations. This team provides mentorship to attendees pursuing careers in mental health and academia via an innovative array of educational events and networking opportunities. Attendees across career stages benefit from an immersive experience dedicated to the future directions of our field.
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Clinic Rotation Application
Programs sending residents to Nationwide Children's Hospital must submit a Graduate Medical Education application and certification form for each resident requesting a rotation.
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PALS/ACLS Education
Register for a PALS course designed specifically for pediatric emergency respondents. We use Patient Simulation to develop interdisciplinary resuscitation team skills during all PALS courses held at Nationwide Children's.
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Moonlighting Request Form
Residents and fellows may use this form for moonlighting requests.
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Moonlighting Timesheet
Residents/fellows may complete and submit this timesheet for moonlighting shifts in PICU, OSU NICU, Primary Care Yellow Clinic only.
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93rd Annual TWIG Bazaar Scheduled for November 8 at Ohio Expo Center
Celebrating its 93rd year, the TWIG Bazaar will offer attendees unique, handcrafted gifts created by TWIG members and outside artisans from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 in the Lausche Building at the Ohio Expo Center.
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Media Advisory: Bringing Halloween to Kids at Nationwide Children's Hospital
WHO: Volunteers from local Spirit Halloween stores, patients and families at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Spirit of Children Program has raised more than $124,555 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital to date.
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More Than 200 Physicians from Nationwide Childrens Hospital Named to the 2015-2016 Best Doctors in America® List
More than 200 physicians on the medical staff at Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently appeared on the Best Doctors in America® List for 2015-2016. Only five percent of doctors in America earn this prestigious honor, decided by impartial peer review.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Columbus City Schools Announce Partnership
Columbus City Schools and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have announced an expanded partnership this week to provide school-based wellness programs as well as select health care services for students who do not have a medical home and those who do not routinely seek access to care via a
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Columbus City Schools Announce Partnership
Columbus City Schools and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have announced an expanded partnership this week to provide school-based wellness programs as well as select health care services for students who do not have a medical home and those who do not routinely seek access to care via a
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announces New Center for Suicide Prevention and Research
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today the creation of the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research, a collaborative effort between Nationwide Children’s Behavioral Health and The Research Institute at the hospital.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce 2015 Patient Champions Mile Themes
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce the mile themes for its field of “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26.2 miles on this year’s course.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Honors Legacy of Giving from Nationwide and the Nationwide Foundation
Today, Nationwide Children’s Hospital honored its relationship with Nationwide and the Nationwide Foundation through a special recognition ceremony and a permanent “animal friend” statue in the hospital. The relationship between these organizations dates back decades.
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New Study Finds Zipline-Related Injuries Are Rapidly Increasing
The popularity of ziplining has skyrocketed rapidly in recent years. The number of commercial ziplines in the U.S. rose from 10 in 2001 to more than 200 in 2012, in addition to more than 13,000 amateur ziplines which can be found in outdoor education programs, camps, and backyards.
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Pediatric Trauma Researchers at Ohio State University and Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receive Grant to Develop New Treatment Effects Evaluation Method
Researchers in The Ohio State University College of Public Health and the Center for Pediatric Trauma Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital were recently awarded a grant for nearly $1 million from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in the U.S.
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Study Shows Babies Born Extremely Premature May Benefit from Proactive, Coordinated Care among Families, Obstetricians, Neonatologists
Denise Foyle had been pregnant for just 23 weeks when she gave birth to her daughter, Bryn. She weighed one pound and three ounces, and measured only 12 inches long.
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Ace Hardware Miracle Bucket Day to Support Nationwide Childrens on September 5
Ace Hardware customers will have an opportunity to make a donation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital during Miracle Bucket Day at participating stores Saturday, Sept. 5.
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Children in Ohios Appalachian Counties Face Similar Health Care Challenges to Metropolitan Areas, Study Finds
Despite the fact that previous research shows the Appalachian region of the United States as limited in access to health care services, researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that children with special health care needs in Appalachian areas face similar levels of health
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Diamond Cellar Joins the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer with Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Throughout the month of September, Diamond Cellar will help the fight against pediatric cancer when the jeweler contributes five percent of every jewelry repair to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. From Sept.
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Hyundai Hope on Wheels Presents Nationwide Childrens with $50,000 Hyundai Impact Award for Psychosocial Program
Hyundai Hope On Wheels® and Columbus-area Hyundai dealers will today award Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Columbus, Ohio with a $50,000 Hyundai Hope On Wheels Impact Award to Dr.
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More Evidence Supports that Kids Headaches Increase at Back-to-School Time
Findings from Nationwide Children’s Hospital physicians demonstrate that headaches increase in fall in children, a trend that may be due to back-to-school changes in stress, routines and sleep.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition Achieves National Accreditation from American College of Surgeons Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition recently achieved Adolescent Center accreditation by the joint American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
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Study Finds Tests Used to Measure Internal Bleeding For Patients Taking Two Popular Drugs May Not Be Reliable
A recently-published study found that while internal bleeding may be uncommon as a result of taking blood thinners such as Xarelto® (rivaroxaban) and Eliquis® (apixaban), the normal coagulation tests physicians use to check for the side effect of bleeding may not be reliable.
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Amy Donegan, CPNP-PC, Elected President of the Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses
Amy M. Donegan, certified pediatric nurse practitioner at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, has been elected the next president of the Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses (APGNN).
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Audition Registration Now Open for Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical
To raise funds for central Ohio’s only pediatric hospice and palliative care program, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins March 11-13 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.
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Childhood Kidney Stones Associated With Atherosclerosis, Study Shows
A recent study published in The Journal of Pediatrics is the first to examine and identify a link between kidney stones in children and thickened or hardened arteries — precursors to a wide variety of cardiovascular diseases.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Once Again Makes Honor Roll List of U.S. News & World Reports 2015-16 Best Childrens Hospitals
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has once again made U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospital Honor Roll, a distinction awarded to only 12 children’s centers nationwide, by posting high scores in at least three of the 10 specialty rankings.
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Nationwide Foundation Announces Gift to Transform the Lives of Children Through Genomics Research at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The Nationwide Foundation today announced a new $10 million gift for the Nationwide Pediatric Innovation Fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to help make significant progress toward important research in genomics.
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Vitamin K Deficiency Increasingly Common as Result of Vaccine Refusal
Vitamin K, which has been administered to newborns as an injection since it was first recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 1961, is vital for blood to clot normally.
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Blizzard Sales as Part of Miracle Treat Day Benefit 170 Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals Around the Country, Including Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Celebrate Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day on July 30 when $1 or more from Dairy Queen Blizzard® sales at participating central Ohio Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill restaurants directly benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital, one of 170 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
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Dr. John Barnard Expands Leadership Role At Nationwide Children's Hospital And The Ohio State University
John A. Barnard, MD, President of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been appointed both Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Chief of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce 2015 Patient Champions at RunFest
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce its “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26 miles on this year’s course.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Honored For Commitment To Quality
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of four U.S. hospitals recognized for leadership and innovation in quality improvement and safety. The American Hospital Association-McKesson Quest for Quality Prize is presented annually to raise awareness of the need for a hospital-wide commitment to
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Satya Gedela, MD, Named Medical Director of Epilepsy Surgery at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Satya Gedela, MD, MRCP(UK), pediatric neurologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has recently been named medical director of the Epilepsy Surgery Program. As medical director of Epilepsy Surgery, Dr.
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Genetic Testing for Pediatric Epilepsy can be Complicated, but Beneficial
The use of genetic testing in pediatric epilepsy is complicated and the list of known epilepsy genes changes almost daily. The steps from a doctor initially evaluating a patient when they first demonstrate the symptoms of epilepsy to genetic diagnosis remain complex.
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Sarah Denny, MD, FAAP Receives Pediatrician Advocate Award
The Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (Ohio AAP), representing more than 2,900 members in the state of Ohio, is proud to announce the recipient of the William H. Cotton Pediatrician Advocate Award to Sarah Denny, MD, FAAP.
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Seventh Annual TWIG Pumpkinpalooza to Take Place at Lynd Fruit Farm September 19
The seventh annual TWIG Pumpkinpalooza, benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation unit, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lynd Fruit Farm, located at 9851 Morse Road SW in Pataskala.
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Spirit Halloweens 10 For 10 Coupon to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Spirit Halloween stores are supporting central Ohio’s sick and injured children with the return of their annual ‘10 for 10’ coupon to raise funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Stress Dose Hydrocortisone Effects on Neurodevelopment for Extremely Low Birthweight Infants
Hydrocortisone is one of the 15 most frequently prescribed medications in extremely low birth weight (≤1000 g) infants in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU).
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Studies Find that Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping May Benefit Some High-Risk Newborns
Clamping and cutting of the umbilical cord happens within 10 seconds after birth in most cases, in part so members of a medical team can more quickly begin caring for a newborn.
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Tee Jaye's Country Place Hosting Month Long Campaign
When you hear a friendly, “Howdy Folks”, this September know that you’re walking into a Tee Jaye’s Country Place that supports our kids! For the entire month, Tee Jaye’s restaurant locations will host various fundraisers for Nationwide Children's Hospital that will
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Timothy Cripe, MD, PhD, and Nicholas Yeager, MD, Publish Book for Physicians on Treatment and Management of Malignant Pediatric Bone Tumors
Timothy P. Cripe, MD, PhD, division chief of Hematology/Oncology & BMT, and Nicholas D. Yeager, MD, oncologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, have recently published a book titled, “Malignant Pediatric Bone Tumors – Treatment & Management.” In addition to
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Vidu Garg, MD, Named Director of the Center for Cardiovascular Research at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Vidu Garg, MD, a pediatric cardiologist and faculty member in the Department of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named director of the Center for Cardiovascular Research in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s.
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Stephen L. Lessnick, MD, PhD, Named Director of the Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Stephen L. Lessnick, MD, PhD, has joined the faculty at the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital as the director of the Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases. As the director, Dr.
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$2.4 Million Grant Awarded to Nationwide Childrens Hospital for Emergency Medicine Research
The Emergency Medicine Department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital received a $2.4 million grant to lead one of six US Research Node Centers for the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN).
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Conjoined Twins Successfully Separated at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Twin girls born joined at the pelvic and hip region are recovering after separation surgery Thursday, Sept. 3, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Researchers Receive $6.75 Million Grant to Develop RSV Vaccine
Mark Peeples, PhD, and Octavio Ramilo, MD, both principal investigators in the Center for Vaccines and Immunity at Nationwide Children’s Hospital were recently awarded a $6.75 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
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Darryl Robbins, DO, FAAP Receives Community Pediatrician Award
The Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (Ohio AAP), representing more than 2,900 members in the state of Ohio, is proud to announce the recipient of the Arnold Friedman, MD, FAAP Community Pediatrician Award to Darryl Robbins, DO, FAAP.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: CookingFun4Kids
WHAT: CookingFun4Kids Presented by the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition Happy Healthy Preschoolers Program, The Junior League of Columbus Kids in the Kitchen program and Local Matters. WHEN: Saturday, April 10, 2010 9 a.m.
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Dr. Richard Kirschner Appointed Chief of Plastic Surgery at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Richard E. Kirschner, MD, FACS, FAAP, joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital March 22 as chief of Plastic Surgery and director of the Cleft Lip and Palate Craniofacial Center. He comes to Nationwide Children’s from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Dr.
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Come Out & Walk, Garden & Play! May 8 at Franklin Park Conservatory
Children ages 8-18 spend an average of more than seven hours a day, outside of school, watching television, playing video games and using the computer. In a typical week, only 6 percent of children ages 9-13 actually play outside on their own.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Opens New MRI Suite Featuring a One-of-a-kind Layout
As technology continues to change and grow, Nationwide Children’s Hospital is keeping pace by unveiling a new combined operative and diagnostic MRI suite.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Patient Makennah's 3rd Birthday Party Thursday at Nationwide Children's Hospital
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Celebrates Partnership with Velvet Ice Cream Company with Staff Sampling and Patient Makennah’s 3rd Birthday Party WHEN: Thursday, April 22, 2010 11 a.m.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: DNA -- The Key Molecule of Life: Hands-On Workshop for the Public
WHAT: DNA -- The Key Molecule of Life: ‘Hands-On’ Workshop for the Public WHEN: Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Columbus Metropolitan Library 1st Floor Homework Help Center 96 S. Grant Ave.
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Velvet Ice Cream Launches New Flavor to benefit Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Velvet Ice Cream Company has established a fund to benefit Nationwide Children's Hospital through the sale of its newest flavor - Birthday Cake Ice Cream. A portion of all sales of the flavor will be donated to the hospital.
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Volunteer Opportunities Available for the 2010 Memorial Tournament Benefitting Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The 2010 Memorial Tournament is not only a great opportunity to watch the world’s greatest golfers in action, but also a great chance to help give back to the central Ohio community. Every year, with the help of volunteers, this tournament is made possible, and this year is no different.
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A Momentous Day for Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Friday, June 18, 2010 marked a momentous day for Nationwide Children’s Hospital with back-to-back visits by President Barack Obama and Ohio Governor Ted Strickland.
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Business As Usual at Nationwide Childrens Hospital during Fridays Presidential Visit
On Friday, June 18, President Obama will travel to Columbus, Ohio, to deliver remarks at the groundbreaking of a road project funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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Pilot Study Supports Adolescent Diabetes Patients through Personalized Text Messages
Jennifer Dyer, MD, MPH, an endocrinologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has developed and completed a pilot study that uses weekly, customized text messages to remind adolescent diabetes patients about their personal treatment activities. At the conclusion of the study, Dr.
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The Ohio State University College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Ranked 19th in United States
The Ohio State University College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, housed at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was ranked 19th on U.S. News & World Report’s list of “Top Medical Schools” among the top pediatric programs at medicals schools in the United States.
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Trainee Publication Highlights Success of USA-China Agricultural Injury Research Training Project
As a collaboration of the Colorado Injury Control Research Center, the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the School of Public Heath, Tongji Medical College at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, the USA-China Agricultural Injury Research
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Doctors See Increase in Incidence of Melanoma Cases Especially Among Teens
With the family beach vacation right around the corner, keeping children’s skin safe under the hot, summer sun should be top of mind for every parent.
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Family Advocacy Day June 15-16 in Washington, D.C.
Health care reform has made important progress in ensuring that America’s 70 million children have health care coverage with benefits that meet their unique health care needs.
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Dr. Joseph Tobias Appointed Chief of Anesthesiology at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Joseph Drew Tobias, MD, joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital June 7 as chief of Anesthesiology and will oversee Anesthesia Services, Pain Medicine and Sedation across the hospital.
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Trick or Treat for Kids Who Cant
Halloween is in the air. And it’s time to show you care! Nationwide Children’s Hospital invites the community to help its patients by trick or treating for donations this Halloween.
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Dr. Mark Klebanoff Appointed Director of Ohio Perinatal Research Network at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Mark A. Klebanoff, MD, MPH, joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital in September as director of the Ohio Perinatal Research Network (OPRN) and principal investigator in the Center for Perinatal Research in The Research Institute.
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Study Identifies Underlying Dysfunction of Seemingly Non-Critical Heart Condition
Repairing small, seemingly benign holes in a child’s heart may be more clinically important than previously thought, as dysfunction could be lurking out of sight.
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Radiologists Identify and Treat Teenage Self-Injury
Using ultrasound and a minimally-invasive procedure, radiologists can identify and treat patients who engage in a disturbing self-injury behavior known as self-embedding, according to a new study published in the online edition and October print issue of the journal Radiology.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy Research Team Receives Pepsi Refresh Funds from Sophias Cure Foundation
Brian Kaspar, PhD, principal investigator in the Center for Gene Therapy at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, along with a team of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) researchers and clinicians, recently received a $250,000 grant for SMA research and clinic development from
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Slice of Columbus Hosts Record Breaking Crowd; Raises more than $130,000
The 21st Annual Slice of Columbus event was huge success hosting its biggest crowd at Lifestyle Communities Pavilion on Wednesday, September 15. More than 4,500 pizza lovers joined the 19 local pizza shops and helped raise more than $130,000 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Brueggers Hosts Free Coffee Day to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is proud to partner with Bruegger’s to host Free Coffee Day on Wednesday, November 10 at all central Ohio locations. Until 2 p.m., guests can fill up their coffee mugs with free regular drip coffee.
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Cards for Kids Slated for November 16 to benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
TWIG III invites participants to ‘Deal A Hand’ for Nationwide Children’s Hospital by attending Cards for Kids on Tuesday, November 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Scioto Country Club, 2196 Riverside Drive in Upper Arlington.
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Christines Christmas Slated for December 11 to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
During the holidays, we reflect on loved ones who have touched our lives and hearts. In 2003, Christine Wilson and four of her friends perished in a tragic arson near the campus of The Ohio State University.
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Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Columbus Public Health and Community Partners Unveil and Discuss 2010-11 Full Potential Collaborative Childrens Health Report at Metro Club Forum Wednesday
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus Public Health and Community Partners Unveil and Discuss 2010-11 Full Potential Collaborative Children’s Health Report at Metro Club Forum Wednesday Comprehensive updates to 2008 report include progress report card on how Franklin County
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Media Advisory: New Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Rolls Out In Central and Southeastern Ohio
Underserved children soon will have greater access to health care services in central and southeastern Ohio. Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Central Ohio and Nationwide Children’s Hospital are launching today the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.
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NFL Charities Awards More Than $1.6 Million in Sports Medical Research Grants
NFL Charities, the charitable foundation of the National Football League owners, has awarded more than $1.6 million in grants to support sports-related medical research at 16 organizations, the NFL announced today. Of these grants, $988,224 will go to studying concussion prevention and treatment.
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Rock N Bowl Slated for February 5; Team Registration Open
Winter in central Ohio is a great time for indoor activities. What better way to spend a cold, snowy day than a day filled with bowling fun all while supporting a good cause.
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St. Baldricks Foundation Awards a Total of $117,560 to The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research, awarded an infrastructure grant of $67,560 to The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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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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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Partners with The Ohio State University Medical Center to Better Understand Preterm Birth
Every year, more than 50,000 babies are born premature in the United States. Despite the notable advances in neonatal care, these premature infants often suffer from preterm birth complications – the single largest cause of infant mortality.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Unveils Clinical Interiors of New Main Hospital Set to Open in June 2012
Recently, Nationwide Children’s Hospital unveiled publically for the first time the clinical interiors of its new main hospital – the centerpiece of its six-part master facilities plan.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Introduce New Technology to Enhance Pediatric Assessment and Early Diagnosis
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today the introduction of a new pediatric diagnostic tool that assesses developmental milestones in early childhood while helping identify problems so that treatments for various conditions or disorders can begin sooner.
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New National Study Highlights Dangers of Exertional Heat-Related Injuries
A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined exertional heat-related injuries that were treated in emergency departments between 1997 and 2006.
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New National Study Examines Concussion Management in High School Sports
Each academic year, an estimated 136,000 sports-related concussions occur among high school athletes in the United States. A new study conducted by researchers at the Sports Concussion Clinic at Children’s Hospital Boston and the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute
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Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Takes Aim At Unsafe Birth Spacing
OhioHealth recently received a federal grant of an estimated $2.8 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children, Youth and Families' and Family and Youth Services Bureau, for a five-year study to reduce subsequent pregnancies in teenagers.
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Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospital to demonstrate new technology to enhance pediatric assessment & diagnosis
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital will unveil a new and innovative use of technology, called Pediaglyphs™, that will be used for patient education, pediatric developmental screening and diagnostics. Dr.
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Home of Distinction Open for Tours March 6-23; Benefits Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Cua Builders, alongside WBNS-10TV, is proud to showcase this year’s “Home of Distinction” to benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The luxury home, which showcases the latest in building products and design trends, will be open to the public to tour.
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Media Advisory: Shrek the Musical to Perform Special Show for Nationwide Children's Hospital Patients and Staff
MEDIA ADVISORY Shrek the Musical to Perform Special Show for Nationwide Children’s Hospital Patients and Staff Nationwide Children’s Hospital is making way for some ogre-sized fun! Who: Shrek the Musical cast What: Shrek cast will give Nationwide Children’s Hospital patients an
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Custom License Plate Now Available
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Everything Matters license plates are now available through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, with $25 from each purchase going to support Nationwide Children’s. “We are grateful to Ohio Rep.
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Panera Bread Donates $9,000 to Nationwide Children's Hospital at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Friday
Ohio-based Covelli Enterprises, the largest franchisee of Panera Bread, donated $9,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital on Friday, February 28 as part of the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their newest Panera Bread bakery-café in German Village.
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Sports Medicine Experts Say Female Athlete Triad Syndrome is a Growing Concern
When an adolescent female patient comes to Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Sports Medicine clinic, not only are these young women treated for their sports-related injury, but their sports medicine physician will also ask if they’ve missed any periods, because of a growing concern
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TechColumbus Announces Catalyst Fund
Promising startups in Ohio have a new source of seed stage capital with the announcement of the new TechColumbus Catalyst Fund. The first close for the fund of $7 million includes investments from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ohio Third Frontier, The Ohio State University and TechColumbus,
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New Study Finds 66 Children a Day Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments for Shopping Cart-Related Injuries
Although a voluntary shopping cart safety standard was implemented in the United States in 2004, the overall number and rate of injuries to children associated with shopping carts have not decreased.
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New Study Finds 66 Children a Day Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments for Shopping Cart-Related Injuries
Although a voluntary shopping cart safety standard was implemented in the United States in 2004, the overall number and rate of injuries to children associated with shopping carts have not decreased.
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Highly Reliable Brain Imaging Protocol Identifies Delays in Premature Infants
Infants born prematurely are at elevated risk for cognitive, motor, and behavioral deficits — the severity of which was, until recently, almost impossible to accurately predict in the neonatal period with conventional brain imaging technology.
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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.
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More Than 200 Physicians from Nationwide Childrens Hospital Named to the 2014 Best Doctors in America® List
More than 200 physicians on the medical staff at Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently appeared on the Best Doctors in America® List for 2014. Only five percent of doctors in America earn this prestigious honor, decided by impartial peer review.
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Dr. Kavitha Kotha Appointed Physician in Pulmonary Medicine at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Kavitha Kotha, MD, recently was appointed as a physician in Pulmonary Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kotha comes to Nationwide Children’s from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. In addition to her appointment at Nationwide Children’s, Dr.
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Hodges Appointed 2014 Chair-Elect of Ohio Injury Prevention Partnership
Nichole Hodges, MPH, MCHES, education and outreach coordinator in the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been appointed 2014 Chair-Elect for the Ohio Injury Prevention Partnership (OIPP).
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Preeclampsia May Share Cause With Disorders Such as Alzheimers
New research has identified a potential cause of and a better diagnostic method for preeclampsia, one of the most deadly and poorly understood pregnancy-related conditions in the world.
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Teen Alcohol Use Affected by Expected Enjoyment and Understanding of Health Messages, Study Finds
Teens with the best understanding of health messaging may also be the most susceptible to messages that make alcohol use look appealing and fun — like television ads for beer or liquor — according to a study published this week in the journal Patient Education and Counseling.
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92nd Annual TWIG Bazaar Call for Vendors
Celebrating their 92nd year, TWIG of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is excited to invite crafters to be a part of their annual fundraising event, the TWIG Bazaar, on Sunday, November 9th.
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Faculty Development
Through the Center for Faculty Development, Nationwide Children's Hospital employees have access to many professional development resources. Learn more about the training and support we offer.
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Discovery of New Form of Dystrophin Protein Could Lead to Therapy for Some DMD Patients
Scientists have discovered a new form of dystrophin, a protein critical to normal muscle function, and identified the genetic mechanism responsible for its production. Studies of the new protein isoform, published online Aug.
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New Study Finds 34% of Severely Injured Patients Undertriaged in the United States
According to the American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma, patients with severe injuries should be treated at level I or level II trauma centers. Those centers have the resources to provide the best care for those patients.
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Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Call for Willy Wonka Auditions, Now through November 10
To support central Ohio’s only pediatric hospice and palliative care program, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Feb. 27-28 and March 1, 2015 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre, located at 34 W. Broad St.
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Fifteen Local Pizza Shops Raise Funds for Pediatric Research at Slice of Columbus
Slice of Columbus is back for its 25th anniversary year as Columbus’ largest pizza event slated 5 p.m.-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept.17, 2014 at the Columbus Commons in Downtown Columbus.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Sells Out In Record Time
(COLUMBUS, OH) – For the eighth consecutive year, the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is sold out.
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Media Advisory: Kohls Department Stores, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announce Program Gift
WHAT: Kohl’s Department Stores check presentation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital at the Home & Garden Show and Holiday Fest WHO: The gift supports the Kohl’s Cares® Safety for All Seasons program www.NationwideChildrens.org/Safety at Nationwide Children’s
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Small Baby Reunion
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital hosts Small Baby Reunion to celebrate Small Baby graduates with families and NICU staff. WHEN: Sunday, September 21, 2014 1 to 4 p.m. *1:30 p.m. best media opportunity WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Stecker Auditorium 575 S. 18th St.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Columbus Public Health to Host Twitter Chat on Enteroviruses
WHAT: Virtually join Nationwide Children’s Hospital (@NationwideKids) and Columbus Public Health (@ColumbusHealth) for a Twitter chat about Enteroviruses and Enterovirus D68. Use the hashtag #NCHVirusChat to join in the conversation on Twitter and follow @NationwideKids and @ColumbusHealth.
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New Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction Announced at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
With the recruitment of internationally-known colorectal surgeon Marc Levitt, MD, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has established a Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction. The first of its kind, the center has combined Dr.
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Dairy Queen Hosting DQ Miracle Treat Day Thursday
Raise your spoons and gather your friends to celebrate DQ Miracle Treat Day on August 14, when all proceeds from Dairy Queen Blizzard sales at participating Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill stores around the country directly benefit 170 Children’s Miracle Network hospitals, including
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Love's Travel Stops' Miracle Balloon Campaign to Benefit Nationwide Children's Hospital
Love’s Travel Stops employees and customers are showing a lot of heart for central Ohio’s sick and injured kids with the return of their annual in-store fundraiser for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
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Quick links at your fingertips. Access public databases, medical literature, patient education resources and more.
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Ohio State, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Partner with ENTvantage Diagnostics to Bring Rapid Sinusitis Diagnostic Test to Physicians
The Ohio State University, through the Ohio State Innovation Foundation, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced the signing of an exclusive, world-wide agreement with ENTvantage Diagnostics Inc. licensing a technology for rapid diagnosing of bacterial sinusitis.
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Regional Anesthesia for Pediatric Knee Surgery Reduces Pain, Speeds Recovery
A recent study of an ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia technique, called femoral nerve block, shows that it leads to less opioid use and allows the majority of patients to go home within hours of surgery.
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Media Advisory: Bikes for All People Labor Day Open House and Ride
The Bikes for All People Labor Day Ride is an inaugural event, with Church and Community Development for All People and Nationwide Children’s Hospital serving as two of five supporters.
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Maintenance of Certification
Discover Maintenance of Certification (MOC) competencies and criteria.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host Information Sessions on Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is hosting a series of Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host 2014 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth October 17
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host the 2014 Candidates Forum on Children and Youth Friday, October 17 in the Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Building at Nationwide Children’s in Stecker Auditorium, located at 575 S. 18th St., Columbus 43205.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Kenyon Institute Announce Medical Writing Initiative
Researchers and clinicians at Nationwide Children’s Hospital now have new opportunities for training in writing as a result of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s new partnership with the Kenyon Institute in Biomedical and Scientific Writing.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce 2014 Patient Champions Miles and Mile Themes
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce the mile assignments and themes for its field of “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26.2 miles on this year’s course.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host Information Session on Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery on October 21
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is hosting a series of Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Hilliard Close To Home Center to Move Location
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hilliard Close To Home Center is moving and will begin seeing patients at the new location Oct. 20. The move will enhance the patient experience by providing expanded services. The center will move to 4363 All Seasons Drive.
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Study Shows Medication is Frequently, Unintentionally Given Incorrectly to Young Children
According to Nationwide Children’s Hospital researchers, 63,000 children under the age of six experienced out-of-hospital medication errors annually between 2002 and 2012.
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Study Shows Medication is Frequently, Unintentionally Given Incorrectly to Young Children
According to Nationwide Children’s Hospital researchers, 63,000 children under the age of six experienced out-of-hospital medication errors annually between 2002 and 2012.
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Christine's Christmas Concert Presented by Macy's Slated for December 13
During the holidays, we reflect on loved ones who have touched our lives and hearts. In 2003, Christine Wilson and four of her friends perished in a tragic arson near the campus of The Ohio State University. To honor her precious life, the 11th Annual Christine’s Christmas will be presented.
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Caffeine to Viagra: The Medications Saving Preemies May Surprise You
This month is Prematurity Awareness Month and today is World Prematurity Day. What many people may not know is part of the comprehensive care for the tiniest babies includes medications such as Sildenafil and caffeine.
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Donatos Campaign Good Cheer Launches, Benefits Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Donatos Pizza are pleased to announce the Donatos “Good Cheer” Campaign, which will run from Nov. 25 to Dec. 29, 2014.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Holiday Toy Drive
The third annual Every Gift Matters Great Toy Drop-Off to benefit patients at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will be held Saturday, December 6, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interested persons should follow the signage to the Outpatient Care loop located at 555 S.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host Information Session on Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery on November 18
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is hosting a series of Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity.
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New Study Finds Laundry Detergent Pods a Serious Poisoning Risk for Children Younger than 6 Years of Age in the United States
Laundry detergent pods began appearing on U.S. store shelves in early 2012, and people have used them in growing numbers ever since. The small packets can be tossed into a washing machine without ever having to measure out a liquid or powder.
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Sixth Annual Pumpkinpalooza to Take Place September 27 at Lynd Fruit Farm
The sixth annual TWIG Pumpkinpalooza, benefiting the Nationwide Children’s Hospital inpatient rehabilitation unit, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lynd Fruit Farm, located at 9590 Morse Road SW in Pataskala.
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Spirit Halloween's 10 For 10 Coupon To Benefit Nationwide Children's Hospital
Spirit Halloween stores are supporting Central Ohio’s sick and injured kids with the return of their annual ‘10 for 10’ coupon to raise funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
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TWIG of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announce Holiday Cards Artwork Contest
Now through September 15, 2014, TWIG of Nationwide Children’s Hospital invites kids 16 years and younger to submit holiday artwork for the 2014 Holiday Cards Contest.
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La Mega Radio Listeners Pledge More Than $128,000 Toward Nationwide Childrens Hospital
A record $128,463 was pledged toward Nationwide Children’s Hospital during the third-annual La Mega 103.1 FM Radiothon, Nationwide Children’s and La Mega 103.1 FM Radio announced.
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Media Advisory: 2014 Candidates Forum on Children & Youth
WHAT: 2014 Candidates Forum on Children & Youth WHEN: Friday, October 17 Breakfast at 7 a.m., program begins at 8 a.m. WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Building, Stecker Auditorium 575 S.
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Media Advisory: Bringing Halloween to Kids at Nationwide Children's Hospital
WHO: Volunteers from local Spirit Halloween stores, patients and families at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Spirit of Children Program has raised more than $78,035.00 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital to date WHAT: Spirit of Children will host a Halloween party for pediatric patients
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EMS Outreach Program
Nationwide Children's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Outreach Program provides expertise and leadership for EMS providers in 33 of the 88 counties in Ohio, making our pre-hospital catchment area the largest in the state.
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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
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Ranks No. 1 on Facebook Among U.S.News and Health Report Honor Roll Hospitals
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Facebook page, facebook.com/NationwideChildrensHospital, was ranked No. 1 among the Top 10 children’s hospitals in the U.S.News and Health Report Honor Roll. Nationwide Children’s, which is No.
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Grow a Beard. Make a Difference.
Join the hundreds of central Ohio men who have pledged to make a difference and grow a beard in the month of November. Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is delighted to be kicking off the 4th Annual Novembeard in support of the Hospice and Palliative Care Program in partnership
Research
The primary goal of the research component of the fellowship program is high quality, in-depth scholarly activity that lays the foundation for a career in academic medicine.
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Fifth Annual Bariatric Surgery Celebration
WHAT: Fifth Annual Bariatric Surgery Celebration Bariatric surgery patients and families are welcomed back to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to celebrate their successes WHEN: Monday, December 8, 2014 5 p.m.
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"Wheel of Fortune" Viewers Can Turn Spins into Miracles for Nationwide Children's Hospital
America’s Game®, Wheel of Fortune is once again presenting viewers with its popular “Secret Santa Sweepstakes” brought to you by Walmart, and this year the at-home viewers aren’t the only winners.
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Training and Experience
The fellowship curriculum encompasses the areas of clinical medicine, research, career development and supports our mission to train the next generation of academic neonatologists.
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Didactic Opportunities
Nationwide Children's Hospital Neonatology Fellowship offers many educational opportunities. Learn more about this fellowship offers.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Re-Designated with American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition® for a Third Time
The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® for excellence in nursing services has granted Nationwide Children’s Hospital ANCC Magnet Recognition® for a third time.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Reminds Parents to Stay Alert during the Holidays
The holidays are an exciting and busy time of year as parents race to finish their shopping, decorating and baking. As the number of days left in the calendar year winds down, be sure to allow plenty of time in that hectic schedule for sharing holiday traditions as a family.
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Faculty Publications
Abusin GA, Abu-Arja R, Bajwa R, Horwitz E, Auletta J, Rangarajan H. Severe transplant associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TA-TMA) in patients with hemoglobinopathies: A brief report. Pediatric Blood and Cancer 2017 Sep;64:e26503.
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Meet Our Gene Therapy Fellows
Learn more about the Genetic Therapeutics fellows training at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Gene Therapy Fellowship Application and Selection
Interested in applying for our Neuromuscular Genetic Therapeutics Fellowship? Learn more about our Neuromuscular Genetic Therapeutics Fellowship application and selection.
Meet Our Faculty
Core Faculty Gene Therapy Interest Allison Bradbury, PhD CNS Laboratory Anne Connolly, MD Neuromuscular Clinical Kevin Flanigan, MD CNS; Neuromuscular Clinical, Laboratory Scott Harper, PhD Neuromuscular Laboratory Stephen Kaler, MD Genetics, Copper Metabolism Clinical, Laboratory Paul Martin, PhD
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Gene Therapy Goals and Objectives
Our Fellowship provides training for clinician scientists in the field of genetic therapies for neuromuscular disease. Learn more about the goals and objectives of this fellowship.
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Gene Therapy Fellowship Curriculum
The objective of the fellowship is to provide expert training in the provision of gene therapy as a component of clinical care, and research training in gene therapies.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Announces Downtown Facilities Expansion to Accommodate Growing Patient Need
Nationwide Children’s Hospital released architectural renderings today for two new facilities near its downtown campus to accommodate growth in patient services.
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Quality Improvement Curriculum
Nationwide Children's Hospital is a national leader in quality improvement teaching and implementation, and our Neonatal Service Line has a large number of skilled educators and mentors to assist the fellow during their fellowship. Find the details of our curriculum.
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Antibiotics alone successfully treat uncomplicated appendicitis in children
Appendicitis is the most common cause for emergency abdominal surgery in childhood, affecting 80,000 children in the United States each year, but nonoperative treatment options are viable.
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Study Finds Significant Increase in Number and Severity of Suicide-Related Calls to U.S. Poison Control Centers Involving Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers
In a new study, researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital analyzed the 549,807 calls made to Poison Control Centers (PCCs) in the US for suicide-related cases involving OTC analgesics from 2000 through 2018 and found that both the overall number and rate of these cases increased significantly by 57% and 34%, respectively, during this period.
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Targeting Bacterial Biofilm Lynchpin Prevents, Treats Recalcitrant Biofilm-mediated Infections
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Chronic and recurrent bacterial diseases are treatment-resistant due to the ability of the pathogens to establish biofilms, which act as fortresses built of extracellular DNA and proteins to protect populations of the bacteria.
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Legends Luncheon presented by American Electric Power Foundation shines a bright light on Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children’s Hospital alliance
10th annual Nicklaus Youth Spirit Award Recipient honored
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Rustin Morse, MD, Named Chief Medical Officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Following an extensive national search, Rustin Morse, MD, has been selected as chief medical officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, effective today.
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Nationwide Challenge nine-hole skins match Benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced for 2020 Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide
Play Yellow Hole-in-One Challenge to Feature Famed 12th Hole at Muirfield Village Golf Club and a Chance to Raise an Additional $1 Million for Charity
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Medical Education
All Nationwide Children’s faculty members have access to a number of medical education resources including: PediaCast CME With Dr. Mike In addition to a wide range of pediatric topics, the podcast includes episodes on faculty development, which helps pediatric teachers and researchers improve
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2020-21 Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has once again been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll, this year at number 8. The Honor Roll is a distinction awarded to only 10 children’s medical centers nationwide recognized by U.S. News as the “Best of the Best.”
14th Annual Bodies in Motion Conference
This course will educate participants in unique return to sport considerations for the adolescent athlete. Areas addressed in this course will include management of growth plate injuries, the role of imaging in rehabilitation, identifying and managing clinician burnout, ACL return to sport guidelines and testing, motion analysis for throwing and running athletes, and more!
2025 Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference
Join us for the 42nd Annual Dwight A. Powell Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference in conjunction with the 40th Annual Pediatric Infectious Diseases Nursing Conference.
41st Annual School Health Conference
Save the team for the 41st Annual School Health Conference: Featuring Hands-On School Nursing Skills hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a leading pediatric care facility and research institute. This year’s conference will highlight dynamic speakers on topics such as childhood grief, situational awareness, diabetes and asthma education, and much more.
2025 Center for Child Health Equity and Outcomes Research's Communities Aiming to Reach Equity Summit: Leveraging Technology to Advance Health Equity
Join us for the 3rd Annual Center for Child Health Equity and Outcomes Research’s Communities Aiming to Reach Equity Summit. This year’s theme is Leveraging Technology to Advance Health Equity. Attendees will hear from clinicians, researchers and community partners engaged in health equity advancements using technology.
2025 Pediatric Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Conference
Please join us for the 2025 Pediatric Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Conference. This conference is designed for health care providers who treat pediatric patients with sports medicine injuries and orthopedic problems.
15th Annual Pediatric Asthma Conference
Join us for the 15th Annual Pediatric Asthma Conference that will highlight emerging information and practical advice regarding asthma management for providers of asthma patients across all levels of care.
Sickle Cell Trait and Disease in 2025: Primer for the Primary Care Provider
Save the date for the Sickle Cell Trait and Disease Symposium! This symposium aims to educate primary care providers (PCPs) and other health care professionals regarding the diagnosis and management of sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease (SCD).