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Compounding Formulas
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Compounding Formulas

Compounding formulas are provided for information purposes only and may not be routinely used at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

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Mediglyphs

Mediglyphs® is a library of pictograms used to help patients and families understand the proper way to give medications and some information on precautions and storage.

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Licenses and Accreditations

Nationwide Children's Laboratory Services is licensed and accredited to perform testing a number of agencies

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Medical Staff Manuals

Find the most up-to-date Medical Staff Manuals.

Laboratory Services News & Publications
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Laboratory Services News & Publications

Nationwide Children's Laboratory Services produces quarterly Newsletters to keep our clients up-to-date on our tests, our research, and many other items affecting innovations in pediatric laboratory testing.

Asthma Express Program
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Asthma Express Program

Asthma Express is a home visit program designed to assist a patient and/or caregiver in understanding and succeeding in the management of asthma.

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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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IBC Meeting Minutes

The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) provides biosafety oversight of the research activities and is responsible for overseeing recombinant and synthetic nucleic acid research described in the National Institutes of Health Recombinant DNA Guidelines.

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Collection Procedures

Information shall serve as a guide for collection and referral of patient specimens to our lab.  We ask our clients to adhere to these policies to ensure specimen integrity.

 
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Requisition and Labeling Information

The test requisition combines patient registration information, billing information, specimen information, bar coded specimen labels and a physician order for confirmation of testing. The patient bill requisition should be completed by the physician or authorized staff and signed by the ordering physician.  

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New Employee Resources

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

Measles Resources
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Measles Resources

With recently confirmed cases of Measles throughout the nation, and within Ohio, we have updated our provider resources for practitioners to utilize as needed. Access resources for patients from the CDC, as well as community provider resources from Nationwide Children's here.

Child Road Safety in the Americas
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Child Road Safety in the Americas

San Jose, Costa Rica May 7-8, 2015 During United Nations Global Road Safety Week The Child Road Safety in the Americas Congress, taking place on May 7-8, 2015, during UN Global Road Safety Week, addresses the important public health and sustainable development issue of child road safety in the

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School Health Professional Development

We provide professional development, training and consultation services to healthcare partners, school districts and local and state governments to develop integrated models of school health.

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Announcements

Read announcements from our Medical Staff Officers. 

Resources for Parents and Schools
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Resources for Parents and Schools

Access logs, management plans, diabetes care tips and more.

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S.A.F.E. Program

We want to help create an optimal experience in an environment that is both calm and safe as possible. Learn about the S.A.F.E program.

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Community Health Needs Assessment

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

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Down Syndrome Practice Tools

Here, we summarize guidelines designed by the American Academy of Pediatrics to assist the pediatrician with medical care for a child with Down Syndrome.

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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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What to Expect

What to bring and how to prepare for a visit to one of our convenient lab services locations.

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Evidence-Based Guidelines

See how our research impacts clinical care through our contribution to national and international evidence-based guidelines.

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Contact Information

Our main number is (614) 722-2000 or (800) 792-8401. You may also visit our Frequently Called Numbers page for additional contact information. To send mail to a patient, please use the following address: Nationwide Children's Hospital Attn: Patient Name & Room Number 700 Children's Drive

For Providers
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For Providers

Whether you’re seeking the latest birth control option information or resources to help patients make confident contraceptive decisions, our provider resources can assist.

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Intranasal Diazepam Spray

Diazepam is the generic name for Valtoco®. This medicine is a fine mist that is given through the nose and is absorbed quickly.

Community Health Needs Assessment

This community health profile is intended to help hospitals and other organizations better understand the health needs and priorities of Lucas County residents. View a comprehensive summary of the Toledo, Ohio, community’s health status and needs.

Hearing Program
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Hearing Program

The Hearing Program offers a team approach to supporting patients and families navigating their hearing loss journey. Our mission is to provide evidence-based hearing and language care and lead advancements in research, education and training so all children can achieve their full potential.

Opioid Safety
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Opioid Safety

While opioids are an effective option for pain relief following surgery or for the treatment of a chronic condition, they can also lead to addictive behavior and substance abuse problems if not properly managed and stored. Nationwide Children’s is dedicated to providing education and resources to help patients, parents and physicians safely prescribe, use, and dispose of opioids.

Project ADAM Ohio
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Project ADAM Ohio

Project ADAM (Automated Defibrillators in Adam's Memory) aims to prevent sudden cardiac death in children and adolescents through education and implementation of life-saving programs.

Medical Records
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Medical Records

We can provide patients, patient families and healthcare professionals with medical records such as nurse’s notes, lab tests, reports and treatment plans. Learn how.

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Vendor Policy & Supplier Application

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is committed to promoting a culture of integrity and high ethical standards. By doing so, the Hospital can carry out its mission through conduct and business practices that are in compliance with applicable laws, rules, policies, and its Standards of Conduct.

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Poison Prevention Resources

Access poison prevention materials and program resources for the general public and for community-based organizations.

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IPE Courses

Physicians now have the ability to watch previously recorded CME activities online at their convenience. To access videos of Nationwide Children's activities for content only or to view presentations for Category 1 CME Credit, please read and agree to the provided disclaimer.

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Provider Information

Access resources for referring providers and homecare health professionals.

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Rehab Resources

Access resources for rehab patients and families.

Asthma Program Resources

Asthma Program Resources

Nationwide Children's Hospital has developed an Asthma Booklet titled, "Tell Me About... Asthma". The resources from this booklet can be found in this section of the site. You can also download the full booklet.

In Patient Care
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In Patient Care

View current and past issues of Everything Matters: In Patient Care, a Nationwide Children's Hospital publication.

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Resources for Families

From hearing loss information and early intervention to modes of communication and equipment troubleshooting, our Audiology team compiled a list of resources to support you and your family. 

Residency and Fellowship Programs

Residency and Fellowship Programs

Discover the residencies and fellowship programs we offer. 

News

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.

STARRS-PC

Many pediatric primary care providers do not routinely screen their patients for suicide risk. However, research has shown primary care clinics are an important setting for youth suicide prevention.

Nursery Safety
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Nursery Safety

The most important job for parents is to keep their child safe from harm. Because newborns will spend most of their time sleeping, parents need to make sure the nursery is a safe place. 

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Transporte

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Our Research

Our goal in performing clinical research is to advance knowledge, improve patient outcomes and decrease the impact of injury.

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Speech Services for Hearing Loss

We offers many speech services to meet the individual needs of your child and family. Services are based on your choices.

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Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Nationwide Children's Hospital is accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) to provide Level I and Level II CPE, as well as Certified Educator Candidate programs.

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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.

For Providers, Hospitals and Health Departments

For Providers, Hospitals and Health Departments

Medical professionals all agree that children require special care. And because our staff is dedicated to pediatrics, we have a higher level of understanding.

Diagnostic Immunology Laboratory

Diagnostic Immunology Laboratory

The Diagnostic Immunology Laboratory at Nationwide Children's Hospital supports excellence in clinical care by offering state-of-the-art testing to diagnose, monitor and characterize immunologic disorders.

Apnea
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Apnea

In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss apnea, which is a pause in breathing that lasts 20 seconds or longer for full-term infants. There are many reasons why a baby may have periods of apnea including brain immaturity, neurological issues, heart disease, gastrointestinal issues and others.

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Anatomic Pathology Consultation

Need to request a path consult?  Access the consultation form and stains menu.

Corporate Integrity Program

At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Inc. we are committed to carrying out our mission, vision, and strategic plan ethically and in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and federal healthcare program requirements. Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Inc.

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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.

Learning Problems
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Learning Problems

If you are worried about your child’s development, learning, attention, thinking or social skills, you are not alone. Many families struggle with these problems. Here are tips and resources to help your family find ways to assist your child.

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Medicine

Immunization schedules and medicine safety are covered in this section.

Sleep Disorder Center
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Sleep Disorder Center

Our Sleep Disorder Center and our Sleep Medicine Clinics assist primary care physicians and specialists with the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in children from infancy to adolescence.

School-Based Asthma Therapy Program
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School-Based Asthma Therapy Program

Our School-Based Asthma Therapy (SBAT) Program is a link between your child's school and his or her asthma-care provider. Through the program, a child with high-risk asthma can have his or her prescribed medication administered while at school.

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Sickle Cell Awareness Month

Learn more about Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September.

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Ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®)

This Helping Hand™ includes dosing information, side effects, and how to take the common pain reliever ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®).

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Keim Lab

Principal Investigator Sarah Keim, PhD, and the Keim Lab examine how children learn and grow and how nutrition affects health and development, focusing on infants, toddlers, and young children, especially those born prematurely. Learn more about the Keim Lab and explore current studies, featured research and resources for study participants.

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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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Utilities

Find community resources for utilities and utilities related needs.

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Centralized Clinical Orientation/LAUNCH

Day 1 General New Employee Orientation—Monday of week 1 For first-day orientation information, select the appropriate link below: Orientation Location and Parking: Columbus Orientation Location and Parking: Toledo Additional resource: New Employee Resources | Nationwide Children’s

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Media

Mohana Ravindranath, “Can voice tech limit COVID spread?” [Interview]. Politico, Morning eHealth Newsletter. 11/30/2020. (Open access copy) Darius Tahir & Mohana Ravindranath, “What Siri and Alexa can do for COVID?” [Quote].

Laboratory Services

View our Laboratory Services locations.

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Housing

Find community resources for housing and housing related needs.

Rich Text

All-TWIG Projects Holiday Cards and Greeting Cards Each year, TWIG holds a holiday artwork contest for Nationwide Children’s Hospital patients. Once the winners are selected, their artwork is then made into holiday cards for one of two card programs: Holiday Cards Each year, TWIG sells

Quality Leadership Academy
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Quality Leadership Academy

What Is the Quality Leadership Academy (QLA)? QLA takes visionary leaders and empowers them to drive transformative change. We aim to further develop leaders with knowledge and skills to measure, evaluate, and improve clinical outcomes using quality and safety methodologies.

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Continence Predictor Index Tool

The Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction (CCPR) is committed to doing everything we can to give your child with an anorectal malformation the best chance at achieving continence. We developed a chart that helps us assess each child.

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Food Allergy and Parenting

Parenting a child with food allergies can be tough. You have watched your child’s food and surroundings from an early age. You have also worked hard to speak to others, such as family, friends, and your child’s school, about keeping them safe from their allergen(s).

Anatomic Pathology

Anatomic Pathology

Anatomic Pathology Laboratory staff has extensive experience with evaluation and diagnosis of pediatric surgical specimens, as well as perinatal and post-mortem examinations.

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Refer a Patient

Complete this form to refer a patient to the Fetal Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

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Pathogen Surveillance Reports & Antibiograms

Access weekly reports for respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses, giving providers insight into disease trends within the community.

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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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Transportation

Find community resources for transportation and transportation related needs.

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Utilidades

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Hospital Map and Wayfinding
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Hospital Map and Wayfinding

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

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Alojamiento

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Teen Drivers: 8 Safety Tips
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Teen Drivers: 8 Safety Tips

Nothing is scarier than a teen driver. Or is it a driver using their cellphone on the highway? Or someone balancing food on their lap and barely a hand on the wheel while they simultaneously try to eat, not spill, and operate a vehicle?

Managing Your Diabetes Resource Book

Managing Your Diabetes Resource Book

Our goal is to ensure people with diabetes and their families have the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about how to live life with diabetes. This book serves as a resource and guide for you.

Secondhand Products and Recalls
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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.

Physician Liaisons
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Physician Liaisons

Our physician liaisons provide a critical connection to the hospital. It's another way we strive to better serve physicians, their office staff and patients.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Earns “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” Designation in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Earns “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” Designation in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index

Nationwide Children’s Hospital has earned the “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” (HEI) designation, announced the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). Nationwide Children’s joins 10 other health care providers in the state of Ohio on the esteemed list.

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Abdominal Pain: Hospital Admission

Abdominal pain (belly pain) can happen for many reasons. Learn what to expect if your child is in the hospital for abdominal pain.

Ophthalmology Fellowship

Ophthalmology Fellowship

The Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship provides supervised clinical training in the examination, diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of ocular and visual system disorders in infants and children.

Learning Library

Learning Library

The Behavioral Health Learning Library (BHLL) is a collection of interactive, on-demand courses for professionals.

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Food

Find community resources for food and food related needs.

Inpatient Rehabilitation
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Inpatient Rehabilitation

We offer a comprehensive, pediatric, family-centered inpatient rehabilitation (rehab) program.

November 2025

Read the October 2025 issue of Medstat.

The "What If" Game: Gaining Insight Into How Your Child Thinks
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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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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.

Uterine Didelphys
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Uterine Didelphys

Uterine didelphys is a disorder present before birth in which a female develops two uteruses instead of one. Treatment could be needed if symptoms occur such as unusual pressure or cramping pain before or during a menstrual period or an abnormally high amount of bleeding during a menstrual period.

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Sports Medicine FAQs

What is the best way to stay hydrated? When do I use ice? These are just some of our most frequently asked questions. 

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Alimento

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Comprehensive Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Program
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Comprehensive Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Program

The Comprehensive Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Program offers a variety of services, including evaluation and an intensive feeding program, for children who are diagnosed with feeding difficulties.

Helping Students With Developmental Disabilities Thrive in the Workplace

Helping Students With Developmental Disabilities Thrive in the Workplace

Project SEARCH at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is helping train high school seniors with developmental disabilities for jobs – including positions at the hospital. Learn how a partnership with the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities and The Alpha Group is making it possible.

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ChildLink

ChildLinkTM  online access center to our lab tests and services. Learn about it.

Billing and Insurance
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Billing and Insurance

We know billing and insurance can be overwhelming. Nationwide Children’s can help.

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Webinar: Understanding the Science, Supporting Better Rest

Sleep plays a critical role in every aspect of health — especially for individuals with Williams Syndrome. But for many families, restful nights can be elusive.

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Homecare Update

Homecare’s Home Medical Equipment (HME) will begin providing oxygen services in the first quarter of 2026.

Graves' Disease
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Graves' Disease

This Helping Hand™ explains the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment for Graves' disease.

Dating and Digital Abuse: Keeping Your Teen Safe Online
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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.

Study Shows Media Overlook Best Practices when Reporting a Celebrity Suicide Death
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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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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

The Student Urinary Tract Program in Education and Research
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The Student Urinary Tract Program in Education and Research

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded Student Urinary Tract Program in Education and Research (SUPER) Summer Training Program is for undergraduate students interested in an integrated research and clinical experience.

Scaphoid Fracture
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Scaphoid Fracture

The scaphoid is one of 8 carpal bones located in the wrist. A scaphoid fracture is a break of the scaphoid bone.

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Community Provider Corner

  • Nationwide Children's Offers Guidance on Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy
  • Register for the Last Behavioral Health Training in 2025
  • Introducing the SPRING Clinic 
  • And more! 
The Surgeon General’s 3 Crucial Youth Mental Health Stats

The Surgeon General’s 3 Crucial Youth Mental Health Stats

On Oct. 18, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy visited Nationwide Children’s Hospital to discuss the pediatric mental health crisis and learn about the On Our Sleeves movement.

Holiday Cards that Give
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Holiday Cards that Give

Order holiday cards featuring art designed by our patients that benefit Nationwide Children's Hospital. 

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Homecare Update

Homecare’s Intermittent Skilled Nursing (ISN) and Therapy Services have expanded their service areas in central Ohio for 2025. 

Medical Genetics Residency

Medical Genetics Residency

The Medical Genetics Residency trains residents to provide the highest level of subspecialty care in this field for patients.

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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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Patient Test Result Reporting

Nationwide Children's Laboratory Services provides easy access to patient results

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Ohio Perinatal Research Network

The Ohio Perinatal Research Network (OPRN) is a collaborative with the goal of examining risk factors, associated complications and ultimately the prevention of preterm births.

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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).

Fellowship Salary and Benefits
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Fellowship Salary and Benefits

Our fellows are hospital employees. They are eligible to receive the same benefits as other full-time staff.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a sprain of one of the four major ligaments of the knee. The ACL is a rope-like structure that helps maintain the normal position of the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (leg bone).

Spinous Process Apophysitis
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Spinous Process Apophysitis

Spinous process apophysitis is an injury to an apophysis in the low back.

Sports Medicine: Kyphosis and Lordosis
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Sports Medicine: Kyphosis and Lordosis

Kyphosis and lordosis refer to the natural curves of the spine in the mid-back and low back. Sometimes these curves can be larger than normal which can lead to pain.

Sports Medicine: Deltoid Ligament Sprain
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Sports Medicine: Deltoid Ligament Sprain

The deltoid ligament is a triangle-shaped ligament on the inner ankle which is stronger and more compact than the outer ligaments. Deltoid injuries are very rare and most happen with eversion or along with a high ankle sprain.

Sports Medicine: Anterior Tibialis Tendonitis
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Sports Medicine: Anterior Tibialis Tendonitis

Anterior tibialis tendonitis is an injury of the anterior tibialis tendon in the front of the ankle where it meets the foot. The tendon is important in pulling the foot up (dorsiflexion), lifting the foot off the ground while running, and in turning the foot inward (inversion).

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H-1B Temporary Worker Status

It is recommended that H-1B petitions be submitted six to seven months before the requested start date of employment.

Orthopedics Resources
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Orthopedics Resources

Check out our list of orthopedic resources for families.

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

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Maintenance of Certification

Discover Maintenance of Certification (MOC) competencies and criteria.

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Laboratory Services FAQs

Answers to your frequently asked Laboratory Services questions.

Sports Medicine Resources for Wrestling
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Sports Medicine Resources for Wrestling

Check out some helpful information that could help keep you free of injury and still in the match.

Sports Medicine Resources for Baseball
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Sports Medicine Resources for Baseball

Baseball is the American past-time. Learn about some helpful ways to keep your body in its best shape to play the game.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Resources

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can cause serious illness in young children, especially infants. To help providers, patients, and families stay informed, Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers a collection of trusted resources on RSV prevention, symptoms, and treatment.

"After" the Movie: Teaching Teens About Boundaries and Manipulation in 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.

Sports Medicine: High Ankle Sprain
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Sports Medicine: High Ankle Sprain

A high ankle sprain is the stretching and/or tearing of the ligaments that connect the shin bones just above the ankle. High ankle sprains are less common than other ankle sprains and typically more severe.

Sports Medicine: Degenerative Disc Disease
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Sports Medicine: Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative disc disease is the slow breakdown of one or more intervertebral discs.

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Cleft Lip Repair

Your baby's cleft lip has been repaired. There are a few things to know about his or her care at home.

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Follow-Up and Clinic Visits

Information and helpful resources for clinic visits.

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Application and Selection

Our dermatology fellowship program participates in the San Francisco Match. You must be registered to participate in the Match. Learn more about the application and other requirements. 

Research Compliance and Integrity
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Research Compliance and Integrity

The Office of Research Compliance and Integrity (ORCI) aims to provide the institute, sponsors and general public with confidence that research conducted at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute is done according to the highest ethical and scientific standards through its compliance program.

Hematology Flow Cytometry Lab

Hematology Flow Cytometry Lab

The Hematology Flow Cytometry Lab in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital provides clinical flow cytometry services, focusing on hematological malignancies such as lymphoma and leukemia.

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What to Expect

What to expect before, during and after your visit with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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Neonatal Therapeutic Hypothermia

Therapeutic hypothermia is a clinical treatment that involves moderately reducing a patient’s body temperature in order to slow disease progression and to improve health.

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News You Can Use

  • Physician of the Year and Doctor's Day Celebration - March 26
  • 2026 Physician Recognition Award Nominations
  • Your Role in Vaccine Confidence

For Medical Professionals

Kim Wood Physician Liaison (419) 913-6897 Kimberly.Wood2@NationwideChildrens.org Jessica Ricketts Physician Liaison (937) 269-7616 Jessica.Ricketts@NationwideChildrens.org How to Transfer Your Patient To transfer your patient to Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo located inside Mercy

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Enema: Child Life Coping Skills & Planning

Starting an enema regimen can be an overwhelming task. The Child Life team have many ways to help your child have a better experience coping during their enema routine. 

Locations
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Locations

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

Gynecomastia
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Gynecomastia

This Helping Hand™ is about gynecomastia and explains what it is, how it is treated and what the symptoms are.

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Fellowship Curriculum

Learn more about the adult congenital heart disease fellowship curriculum.

Sports Medicine: Herniated Disc
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Sports Medicine: Herniated Disc

A herniated disc is a condition that affects the spine. A disc has a tough outside shell and jelly-like center. A herniated disc occurs when the jelly-like contents of the disc leak out.

Hip Pointer (Iliac Crest Contusion)
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Hip Pointer (Iliac Crest Contusion)

A hip pointer is a bruise to the bone on the side of the hip called the iliac crest. It is usually from a direct hit to the hip. Bruises cause bleeding from small blood vessels that split, allowing blood to leak into the muscles, tendons, or other soft tissues.

Gun Safety
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Gun Safety

Americans own almost 200 million guns. However, a gun in the home can be very dangerous, especially for children.

Preventing Skin Infections in Wrestling
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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.

For the Grieving Parent After a Miscarriage or Infant Loss
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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.

Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship

Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship

The Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship is a one-year program, with the option of a second year, that offers physicians surgical, clinical and didactic experiences with well-rounded training to prepare for a career in pediatric neurosurgery.

Hand Therapy
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Hand Therapy

Our Hand Therapy program helps patients with injuries, strains, sprains, trauma or surgical procedures to their hands and arms return to optimal function, strength and range of motion.

Elbow Dislocation
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Elbow Dislocation

The elbow joint is made up of three bones. An elbow dislocation is an injury to the elbow joint that causes the humerus and ulna to be moved from their normal spot, so they no longer fit together. 

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Lead Poisoning Prevention

Lead poisoning is the harmful buildup of lead in the body. Children under 6 years old are at highest risk for lead poisoning.

Your Guide to Respiratory Season

Your Guide to Respiratory Season

It’s that time of year for tissues, sniffles and sore throats. Winter brings colds, flu and respiratory ailments that spread quickly at home, school and work. Find the information you need about seasonal bugs right here at your fingertips.

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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.

Hospice
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Hospice

Our mission is to return each child to a pain-free life as possible. We strive to support children with life-limiting illnesses physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.

Pediatric Sports Medicine Athletic Training Internship

Pediatric Sports Medicine Athletic Training Internship

This Athletic Training Internship and Immersion has been created to prepare college students who are currently enrolled in a CAATE accredited athletic training program for the various roles an athletic trainer may have in the outreach and clinical settings. 

Central Ohio Poison Center
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Central Ohio Poison Center

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

Hip Flexor Strain
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Hip Flexor Strain

The hip flexor muscles are in the front of the thigh. They are made up of the iliopsoas (i-lee-uh-sow-uhs), sartorius (saar-taw-ree-is), and rectus femoris (rek-tuhs feh-mr-uhs) muscles. They allow the hip to lift up, or flex. Muscle attaches to bone via a tendon.

VACTERL Association
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VACTERL Association

VACTERL association is a complex condition that affects up to seven areas of the body. It appears differently in everyone, but at least three areas of the body must be impacted for this diagnosis.

Preventive Cardiology Clinic
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Preventive Cardiology Clinic

The Preventive Cardiology Clinic believes in focusing on family education to help children live a more heart-healthy lifestyle.

Advance Directives: Voicing Your Wishes
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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.

Nurse Extern Programs
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Nurse Extern Programs

The Nurse Extern Programs offer pediatric nursing skill-building, educational workshops, and career development opportunities for junior and senior nursing students.

Head Start 4
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Head Start 4

The Head Start 4 protocol is a randomized clinical trial hosted and coordinated by Nationwide Children’s NEXT Consortium.

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Corporate Integrity Program

At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Inc. we are committed to carrying out our mission, vision, and strategic plan ethically and in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and federal healthcare program requirements.

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Community Provider Corner

  • Prescribing Nature: Introducing the Ohio ParkRx Program
  • Updated Dental Care List for Providers
  • Boost Your Well-visit Completion Rates
  • Specialized Program that Respects Individuals and Nurtures Growth
Sports Medicine Concussion Clinic
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Sports Medicine Concussion Clinic

The Sports Medicine Concussion Clinic has a team of specialists to best manage concussions in youth and adolescent athletes. Our experts offer something adult care providers can’t – a complete understanding of children and adolescents.

A “Uniquely American Problem”: Poor Child Outcomes in the World’s Richest Country

A “Uniquely American Problem”: Poor Child Outcomes in the World’s Richest Country

A new opinion piece in The Journal of the American Medical Association calls attention to what may be a crisis in the health of American youth – and highlights ways to address it.

The “Roving” Dental Clinic: Cleanings and Fillings in the Classroom?

The “Roving” Dental Clinic: Cleanings and Fillings in the Classroom?

Nationwide Children’s Hospital has created a “roving” community dental clinic that has conducted procedures wherever there is space for them – including empty conference rooms and school classrooms.

Tinea Versicolor
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Tinea Versicolor

Tinea versicolor (TIN ee uh VUHR sih kuhl er) is a common rash caused by the overgrowth of microscopic yeast on the skin's surface. The rash looks like small, scaly spots.

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Campus Housing

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

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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.

Why Do Kids Need to Go to the Doctor so Often?
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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.

Becoming a Respiratory Therapist
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Becoming a Respiratory Therapist

Interested in becoming a Respiratory Therapist? We have gathered a few resources to help you on this exciting journey. To find the information that's best suited to your needs, select one of the links below.

Orthodontic Treatment Program
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Orthodontic Treatment Program

Facial differences can impact a child’s physical, social and emotional development. The Orthodontic Treatment Program offers a compassionate approach to comprehensive care, provided by experts who understand the dental development of children as they grow.

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Resources for Families

We have complied a list of resources for families dealing with cystic fibrosis both locally and nationally.

Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) for Children and Adults
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Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) for Children and Adults

This Helping Hand™ explains how positioning, clapping, vibrating and huff-coughing can help clear mucus and ease breathing in children and adults.

EMS Outreach Program
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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.

“The Ripple Effect” New Study Illustrates Vast Influence Children’s Mental Health Concerns have on Workforce Challenges in America
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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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Anatomic Pathology Services

Learn more about the Anatomic Pathology services offered at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Salary and Benefits
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Salary and Benefits

Nationwide Children's Residency Program values a resident's work life and personal time. Please review all the benefits available to our residents. 

Homecare
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Homecare

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Adolescent Transition Program

Our Adolescent Transition Program provides services to adolescents and young adults (ages 10-22) and their families as they prepare for the transition to adulthood.

Biochemical Genetics Laboratory

Biochemical Genetics Laboratory

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Biochemical Genetics Laboratory provides esoteric testing for the diagnosis and monitoring of complex genetic disorders. The laboratory focuses on the validation and implementation of new biochemical genetics testing through robust research and development.

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NEXT Consortium

The NEXT Consortium is a collaborative research model that unites multiple research centers with the goal of expediting the most advanced treatments in the shortest time frame possible in pediatric oncology, hematology and bone marrow transplant.

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Medical Staff Services

Our Medical Staff Office coordinates credentialing and serves as a resource for bylaws, rules and regulations; departmental issues; and committee functions.

Down Syndrome Clinic
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Down Syndrome Clinic

We provide diagnostic and treatment services to children and adolescents with Down syndrome. Our team connects families with medical, educational, social and financial support and resources to help meet their child's unique needs.

Why Some Children Could Lose Medicaid Coverage After COVID-19

Why Some Children Could Lose Medicaid Coverage After COVID-19

When the current federal public health emergency ends, individual Medicaid eligibility must be “redetermined” for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. Children’s health advocates want to make sure that every child who should be covered by Medicaid remains covered.

Cribs, Playpens and Bassinets
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Cribs, Playpens and Bassinets

Parents and caregivers rely on cribs to protect children while they sleep. However, more than 9,500 injuries related to cribs, playpens and bassinets are seen in U.S. emergency departments each year.

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2026 Meeting Dates

Learn more about the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Full Committees’ meeting dates and the dates by which the items for the full IRB agenda are due in the IRB office.

Nursing Student Experience
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Nursing Student Experience

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

Conference Center
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Conference Center

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

Visiting Resident Rotation
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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.

If You See Abuse Follow the 3 Rs
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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.

Jails are Replacing In-Person Visits with Video Visits
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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.

Rainbow Fentanyl: A Dangerous Trend
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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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What to Expect During Your Visit

Learn what to expect before, during and after your 22q Center visit. 

Setting Boundaries Between Kids and Adults: How Close Is Too Close?
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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. 

Building Resiliency: How to Support Children Exposed to Violence at Home
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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.

Navigating Teen Relationships in a Digital World
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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.

It Ends with Us but It Starts with a Conversation: How Parents Can Discuss Domestic Violence with Their Teen
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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.

Talking to Kids About Suicide
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Talking to Kids About Suicide

As kids head back to school this year, many of them will be struggling. According to national statistics, we lose more than 2,000 children and teens per year to suicide. Experts say parents who check in regularly with their child could have a life-saving conversation. Asking a child directly about suicidal thoughts is usually the best thing a parent can do to help their child open up about their emotions. Even if their child is not struggling with suicide or depression, parents can model for their child that it is good to talk about serious emotional concerns with trusted adults and important to reach out to friends to have these conversations, too.

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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Hyundai Hope on Wheels Mark Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month with $650,000 Research Grants

Hyundai Hope on Wheels presented Nationwide Children’s Hospital with three grants totaling $650,000 to support pediatric cancer research. Ryan Roberts, MD, and James Reinecke, MD, both investigators in the Center for Childhood Cancer at Nationwide Children’s, will receive a Hope Scholar Grant for $400,000 and a Bridge 2K Grant for $150,000, respectively. Bhuvana Setty, a clinical investigator in Nationwide Children’s Division of Hematology and Oncology, will also receive an Impact Grant for $100,000.

Behavioral Health Careers
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Behavioral Health Careers

By bringing together a team of professionals from many disciplines, behavioral health team members work together to determine the best treatment options for each child.

Ovarian Cyst

Ovarian Cyst

An ovarian cyst s a fluid filled sac in or on the surface of an ovary. It often forms during or after ovulation.

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Steelesmith Lab

Under the direction of Danielle Steelesmith, PhD, the Steelesmith Lab focuses on rural and urban disparities in mental health services and outcomes, such as suicide and deaths of despair.

Teen Relationships: Healthy, Unhealthy or Abusive?
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Teen Relationships: Healthy, Unhealthy or Abusive?

It’s important for everyone, especially parents, to know and understand signs and expectations of a healthy relationship, as well as an abusive one.

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News You Can Use

  • 2025 Physician Recognition Award Nominations
  • Center for Clinical Excellence Quality Awards 2024
  • Amy Valasek, MD, Recognized With Community Leadership Award
  • Resources for Supporting Healthy Teen Relationships
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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about giving to Nationwide Children's Hospital. 

Career Expo

Career Expo

Join us for our first annual Career Expo on Friday, January 20. Explore our available career opportunities, connect with recruiters and managers, and discover why you will love working at Nationwide Children's.

Impaired Spleen Function
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Impaired Spleen Function

The spleen is an organ that helps prevent and control some infections. Asplenia is when you don’t have a spleen.

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Otros Recursos

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

Fecal Incontinence
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Fecal Incontinence

Fecal incontinence is a very common problem in children. Soiling can be caused by medical conditions like chronic constipation or congenital conditions that may disrupt bowel control.

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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

Negative Behavior as a Form of Communication: How to Be a Trauma-Informed Parent
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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.

South Side Santa
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South Side Santa

Most people admit they need at least a little help getting through the chaos and craziness of the winter holiday season. But ask Dessaree Watters how much help she needs and her answer might surprise you.

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Rehab Outcomes

Our approach to inpatient rehabilitation focuses on the path ahead. Read about our demonstrated differences and outcomes.

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Birth Control Pills

Combination oral contraceptive pills are a form of daily birth control that has the hormones estrogen and progestin.

Gonorrhea
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Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the germ Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Anyone that is sexually active is at risk of getting gonorrhea. Those who have had more than one sexual partner are at higher risk of getting infected.

Child Life Practicum
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Child Life Practicum

The Child Life Practicum is an introductory experience designed to familiarize the student with the hospital environment.

How Tax Credits Can Help a Hospital Finance Affordable Housing

How Tax Credits Can Help a Hospital Finance Affordable Housing

Nationwide Children’s Hospital and its partners broke ground on a $16 million affordable housing development, which was partially funded by low-income housing tax credits. Learn how other hospitals, even those with no housing experience, can follow suit.

Supporting Every Child’s Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Ariana Hoet

Supporting Every Child’s Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Ariana Hoet

Meet Ariana Hoet, PhD, executive clinical director of The Kids Mental Health Foundation, a first-generation immigrant from Venezuela and a driving force behind the Foundation’s efforts to make upstream mental health resources available for every child.

Hives
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Hives

In this Helping Hand™ we will discuss the causes and treatment of hives, as well as how to prevent them and when to seek help from a doctor.

Rhabdomyosarcoma
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Rhabdomyosarcoma

This Helping Hand™ explains Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) which is a soft-tissue cancer that can start in muscle cells from many different areas of the body.

Cloacal Malformation
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Cloacal Malformation

Cloacal malformation, sometimes called persistent cloaca, is found in female children where the rectum, vagina and urethra are fused together, creating a single common channel. In developing fetuses, these openings are joined in a sac known as the cloaca. At birth, these openings are normally separate.

Anorectal Malformations or Imperforate Anus
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Anorectal Malformations or Imperforate Anus

Babies born with imperforate anus or anorectal malformation have a condition where the anal opening (where solid waste leaves the body) and rectum do not develop properly.

Nationwide Children’s Expands Children’s Mental Health Movement  as The Kids Mental Health Foundation
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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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New Study Identifies Critical Need for Mental Health Support for Kids from Military Families

COLUMBUS, Ohio – More than 1.6 million military-connected children live in the United States today. These children often face frequent relocations, long separations from loved ones on deployment, and sudden transitions.

Growth Plate Injuries
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Growth Plate Injuries

The physis, or growth plate, is an area of growing bone near the ends of long bones. Bones grow longer from the tissue produced by the physis and then harden.

Sports Medicine: Cervical Strain and Sprain
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Sports Medicine: Cervical Strain and Sprain

A cervical strain or sprain is an injury to the muscles or ligaments in the back of the neck.

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Next Steps and FAQs

Review frequently asked questions about the application process. 

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EMSC

The Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) State Partnership Programs support all 57 states, territories, and jurisdictions in meeting the needs of children within their unique emergency care systems.

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Aspen® Cervical Collar

A cervical collar helps hold the neck in place. The neck area of the backbone is called the cervical spine. When there’s an injury to the cervical spine, the neck needs to be held in place so it can heal.

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Feeding Your Baby Solid Food

Babies should be fed only breastmilk or formula until about 6 months of age. Solid foods can then be started when your baby is ready.

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Supporting the Mental Health of Kids from Military Families

Supporting the Mental Health of Kids from Military Families

A new analysis shows a gap in available resources for kids in military-connected families – especially the 80% of military-connected children attending schools unaffiliated with the military.

Mechanisms of Human Health and Disease

Mechanisms of Human Health and Disease

Mechanisms is a fast-paced, in-depth program designed to challenge the serious science student who is interested in medicine or medical research.

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Monitoring Blood Glucose

Be informed about diabetes. Read this chapter to learn how to properly monitor your blood glucose. 

 

Anxiety and Worry
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Anxiety and Worry

Anxiety is a normal emotion. It can cause feelings of fear, tension and worry. It can also cause physical changes in the body.

Sports Medicine: Ankle Dislocation or Subluxation
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Sports Medicine: Ankle Dislocation or Subluxation

The ankle joint is made up of two lower leg bones and a foot bone. A dislocation is an injury to a joint causing the bones to no longer meet together correctly. In the ankle, this can occur when the talus no longer is in position with the tibia and fibula. A subluxation is a partial dislocation.

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Community Provider Corner

  • Support Confident Vaccine Conversations
  • Oral Health Matters
  • Mobile Health Locator App
  • Boost Kindergarten Readiness
  • Free Courses Available on the Behavioral Health Learning Library
  • Community Education Offerings
  • Christine Thomas Selected to Serve on Statewide Maternal and Infant Health Leadership Council
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Intelligent Futures Research Lab

Under the direction of Emre Sezgin, PhD, the goal of the Intelligent Futures Research Lab is to build a healthier future for all children and families using intelligent methods and approaches to scientific research and development.

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Respiratory Therapy Careers

Nationwide Children’s is hiring Registered Respiratory Therapists for positions in various areas of pediatric care. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Interviews are being offered to current students with pending graduation dates.

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YOU Matter Program

We support the emotional and mental wellbeing of employees dealing with work related, and potentially traumatic stressors, through the YOU Matter program. Learn more about our second victim resources for hospital staff.

Zika Virus
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Zika Virus

This Helping Hand™ covers Zika, a disease caused by the Zika Virus. A person becomes infected by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito or by having unprotected sex with an infected person. Symptoms can include fever, rash and joint pain.

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Community Provider Corner

  • Patient Financial Assistance Program
  • CAP4Kids: Free and Low-Cost Resources for the School Year
  • Asthma Inhaler Patient Assistance
CareLink
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CareLink

Nationwide Children’s CareLink is a free, web-based application available to community providers. It offers external physicians and support staff read-only access to patient electronic medical records in real-time.

Wilms' Tumor
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Wilms' Tumor

This Helping Hand™ covers Wilms' tumor, a cancerous tumor of the kidney. It is thought to be caused by abnormal genes. The tumor may occur at any age, but it is most common in children 1 to 5 years of age.

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Webinar Series

The Behavioral Health Webinar Series equips pediatricians with the knowledge and resources to support your patients.

Hemophilia Carrier
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Hemophilia Carrier

A hemophilia carrier is a female who has the gene that causes hemophilia A or hemophilia B deficiency.

Educational Opportunities for Fellows
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Educational Opportunities for Fellows

At Nationwide Children's Hospital, we are committed to the advancement of educational opportunities for our trainees. We offer programs that encourage fellows to expand upon their subspecialty education

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Birth Control: Subcutaneous Shot

The birth control shot (Depo-SubQ Provera®) is given once every 13 weeks. The shot contains a small amount of progesterone, similar to the hormones that are naturally made in a woman’s body.

Emergency Medicine
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Emergency Medicine

The Division of Emergency Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital staffs two Emergency Departments, seven Urgent Care locations and the Psychiatric Crisis Department. Our team is comprised of pediatric emergency medicine sub specialists, general pediatricians and nurse practitioners.

The Fetal Center
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The Fetal Center

The Fetal Center offers advanced diagnostic, treatment and recovery options for families facing complex birth defects. We are devoted to improving neonatal outcomes for most fetal complications while supporting you along the way.

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Resources for Patients

From preparing for the first visit to ongoing care, the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction offers helpful resources for patients.

Social Media at Nationwide Children's
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Social Media at Nationwide Children's

We are always listening. Connect with us on social media. We look forward to the conversation!

Viral Season Resources
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Viral Season Resources

We are here to help you learn more about seasonal respiratory viruses and how to protect your family. Access resources and visitor guidelines.

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Other Resources

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

Movement Disorders Clinic
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Movement Disorders Clinic

Pediatric movement disorders are complex. They require specialized care as children's bodies and brains develop. Nationwide Children's has one of the few pediatric movement disorders clinics in the U.S. and is staffed with a specially trained pediatric movement disorders neurologist.

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Featured Genetic Tests

The Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers a wide variety of genetic testing options. Learn more about the tests offered, sample(s) required, and how to order testing.

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Low Maintenance Contraceptives

Low maintenance contraceptives, also called Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC,) are the most effective reversible methods of birth control available to reduce unplanned teen pregnancy.

Pharmacy Services
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Pharmacy Services

Our Pharmacy is committed to ensuring the right child receives the right medication in the right dose by the right route at the right time. The Orange, Blue and Yellow pharmacies prepare and dispense prescriptions for patients and staff.

Homecare
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Homecare

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

Faculty Development
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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.

Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Events
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Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Events

This Helping Hand™ reviews what psychogenic non-epileptic events (PNEE) are, as well as signs, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Triple P
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Triple P

The Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) gives parents new ideas and a chance to meet other parents. This program is for parents and caregivers of children 0 to 16 years old. It will cover parenting concerns such as obedience, bedtime routines and shopping frustrations. It also helps parents manage behavior and prevent problems from occurring in the first place.

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Oxygen Therapy at Home

The cells in our bodies need oxygen to live. Without enough oxygen, growth and development can slow down. This Helping Hand includes helpful information if your child is prescribed oxygen therapy at home.

Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Program
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Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Program

Our Adolescent and Young Adult Program provides help and a network of individuals to support our AYA oncology patients in the areas of fertility, education, insurance, and social and emotional support.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information for Patient Families
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information for Patient Families

Learn more about the symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19), how you can protect your family, and how Nationwide Children's Hospital is preparing.

Resources For Families of Justice-Involved Parents and Youth
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Resources For Families of Justice-Involved Parents and Youth

Access tips to support children when a parent has been arrested, learn about programs designed to help families, and uncover strategies to support caregivers.

Upper Respiratory Infections (Colds)
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Upper Respiratory Infections (Colds)

The common cold is a respiratory infection caused by a virus (germ). Rhinoviruses are the most common cause. Viruses are spread by breathing in air droplets of the infected person who coughs, sneezes or even laughs less than 6 feet from your child. The virus can also be spread by touching something that the infected person has sneezed, coughed or drooled on.

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

This Helping Hand™ covers bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), which is a term used to describe long-term breathing problems for premature babies. It involves abnormal development of the lungs, and sometimes the lungs are scarred and inflamed.

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Perinatal / Neonatal Outreach Program

For over 27 years, the Perinatal / Neonatal Outreach Program has partnered with local health care providers to provide educational programs and other related services to ensure the best quality care for their newborn population, before and after their birth.

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Financial Assistance

For patients and families, we understand this is a stressful time. There are many programs that Nationwide Children's offers to help provide financial assistance.

School Health Services
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School Health Services

Our providers work on-site at schools across Ohio to provide primary care services, mental health counseling, asthma therapy care, vision care, dental care and more.

Resident Experience
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Resident Experience

At Nationwide Children's Hospital, we care for, support and mentor our residents. One aspect of that support is a series of monthly and annual development and social events to help you balance your responsibilities, provide mechanisms for your feedback, and just have fun!

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Psychology Pathways Initiative Summer Externship Program

The goal of our PPI summer externship program is to provide opportunities for current psychology doctoral students with diverse backgrounds to learn about specialty fields within psychology early in their training to increase readiness and competitiveness for pediatric specialty internship and fellowship training programs in healthcare settings. 

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

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

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Grant Archives

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Neonatology Clinical Research

Learn more about clinical research relating to neonatology.

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