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Urgent Care
The Division of Urgent Care provides timely medical care for the pediatric population of central Ohio. With seven convenient locations throughout Central Ohio, our Urgent Care Centers provide expert pediatric care: when and where you need it most.
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How do we get the Urgent Care Wait Time?
Urgent Care wait times are an estimate of the time it will take for your child to see the doctor after checking into the Urgent Care.
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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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ED vs. Urgent Care
Urgent Care? Emergency Department? These guidelines can help you better understand when to seek appropriate care for your child. If you think your child has a medical emergency or life-threatening condition, always call 911.
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Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency Department?
Check out this chart for common illnesses/injuries and where you should go for treatment.
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How to Choose an Urgent Care
Convenience seldom plays a role in the timing of your child’s illness or injury. Take the sudden earache at 3 in the morning…or a fall down the stairs on a Sunday afternoon. Sporting injuries are more likely in the evening or on a weekend.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Marysville Close to Home Center with Urgent Care Open May 21
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Marysville Close To Home Center with Urgent Care is now open at 100 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd. in the City Gate Development, Marysville.
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Urgent Care or Emergency Department for Childhood Injuries?
As the weather warms and kids head outdoors, the chance for injury rises. Where should families seek help when accidents occur? The answer depends on the nature of your child’s injury and the services offered in your community.
Save My Place
Use Save My Place to let us know your child needs to be seen at Urgent Care. We’ll save your place in line by giving you an arrival time.
Meet Our Team
Our pediatric Urgent Care pediatricians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants are trained to provide the best possible care for your child.
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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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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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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host Marysville Family Day to Celebrate Close to Home Center with Urgent Care Opening
The public is invited to “Marysville Family Day” in celebration of the opening of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Close To Home Center with Urgent Care Saturday, May 17, from 10 am to 1 pm at 100 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd. in the City Gate Development.
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4 Things to Know If You Think Your Child Has the Flu
Should influenza find its way to you and your family, you will be faced with the decision to seek medical care or let the virus run its course. Trust the judgement of your health care provider regarding testing and treatment.
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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.
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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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Luciana E. Berg, MD, is Associate Division Chief of Urgent Care at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Site Medical Director for East Columbus Close To Home Center with Urgent Care at 6435 East Broad St.
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Urgent Appointments
We strive to schedule all patients in a timely manner, but we recognize some patients need to be seen on an urgent basis. Learn about our Urgent Appointment Promise.
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Visiting the Emergency Room
When you know about emergency services at Nationwide Children's Hospital, you will be prepared if your child needs unexpected emergency medical care.
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Open Globe Injury
This clinical pathway describes the management of an open globe injury in the emergency department, urgent care and inpatient care settings.
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Cynthia S Zimm
Cynthia S. Zimm, MD, is chief of the Division of Urgent Care at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Close To Home℠ Centers
Testing, treatment and care for children and families are closer to you than ever. Our Close To Home℠ Centers bring a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for newborns, children, and young adults to your neighborhood.
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Acute Otitis Media
This clinical pathway describes the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for acute otitis media in the Emergency Department, Urgent Care, and Outpatient care settings.
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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 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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Iron Deficiency Anemia
This clinical pathway describes the evaluation and management of iron deficiency anemia in the urgent care.
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Epistaxis/ Nasal Foreign Body
This clinical pathway outlines the evaluation and management of epistaxis and intranasal foreign body within the urgent care and emergency department.
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Bronchiolitis
This clinical pathway describes the definition, differential diagnosis and management of bronchiolitis in emergency department and urgent care settings.
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Croup
This clinical pathway describes the clinical manifestations and management recommendations for patients with viral croup seen in the urgent care or emergency department.
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Distal Radius Buckle Fracture
This clinical pathway describes the management and follow-up of distal radius buckle fractures identified in the urgent care or emergency department.
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Generalized Convulsive Status Epilepticus
This pathway facilitates timely treatment and evaluation of Generalized Convulsive Status Epilepticus (GCSE) in the urgent care.
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Gastroenteritis and Dehydration – Acute
This clinical pathway describes the management of Acute Gastroenteritis and dehydration in the urgent care.
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Anaphylaxis
This clinical pathway describes the clinical manifestations and recommended management for patients with anaphylaxis seen in the urgent care, emergency department or admitted to the hospital.
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Febrile Seizure
This clinical pathway describes the recommended management for patients with a febrile seizure seen in the urgent care, emergency department or admitted to the hospital.
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Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
This clinical pathway discusses the management of skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) in the urgent care.
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Pneumonia – Suspected Community Acquired
This clinical pathway provides recommendations on the evaluation and management of community acquired pneumonia in the emergency department and urgent care settings.
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Non-Accidental Trauma
This clinical pathway describes indications for consideration of non-accidental trauma (NAT), differential diagnoses for specific findings, and age-based evaluation for suspected NAT in the outpatient, urgent care, emergency department and inpatient settings.
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Constipation and Fecal Impaction
This clinical pathway guides the diagnosis of constipation and fecal impaction and management of these conditions in the urgent care and emergency department.
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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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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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Don't Let the August Heat Get You Down
Although summer is ending, August is usually a hot, muggy month. This means that the conditions are just right for your children to become overheated or dehydrated. Parents need to consider this as they send their kids out to play and to practice sports.
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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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Bug Off! Bug Repellent Tips
Bzzzzzzzz. Smack. Ouch! Isn’t bug season almost over already? Unfortunately, some of the season’s biggest pests aren’t about to go on break until it gets much cooler.
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Physician Connect
Physician Connect helps medical professionals provide great pediatric care for their patients by providing expert pediatric content direct from Nationwide Children's.
Clinical Pathways
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Clinical Pathways are peer-reviewed, evidence-based best practice recommendations for the management and treatment of medical conditions.
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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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Referrals and Scheduling
We accept patient referrals and appointment requests through several options. Choose the option that works best for you.
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Caramel Apples and Food Safety: How to Avoid Listeria
Along with costumes and candy, caramel apples are a treat that kids and adults alike love this time of year. But, a study published last year shows that some store-bought candy apples could be contaminated with listeria.
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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.
Technology Tools for More Timely Appointments
New “Save My Place” and “Fast Past” tools at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are helping families get earlier appointments for more timely care.
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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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New Nationwide Children’s Hospital Close To Home Location Coming to New Albany
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will expand its Close To HomeSM network with a new facility in New Albany that will offer Urgent Care and specialized pediatric services. The center is expected to open in 2027.
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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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Primary Care
Our Primary Care Centers are in your neighborhood with expert doctors and nurses who care only for children, from birth to age 21.
Crush Injuries of the Fingertip
Crush injuries of a fingertip or the tip of a toe are common in children. They can happen when a finger is slammed in a door, a finger or toe is stepped on, or if a heavy object falls on a nail with great force.
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Rapid Access and Appointment Scheduling
Neurosurgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers rapid scheduling for clinic appointments and operations.
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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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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.
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Rabies Vaccine Treatment
This Helping Hand™ is about the treatment for rabies. Rabies is a serious disease mostly caused by wild animals. Here we'll go over what steps to take if you're bitten.
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Frostbite: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Winter has finally arrived! While playing outside in cold weather, it’s important to be mindful of the risk of frostbite.
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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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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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Got a Cough? Hold the Antibiotics!
I was a pediatrician before I was a parent. It sounds funny to say, but I was helping parents comfort their own kids before I had the experience of being up all night with a sick kid.
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Awards and Recognition
"This was our first experience with an infant going to urgent care, and everyone from the front desk staff to registration to the doctor was beyond our expectations. The team showed compassion for our little guy, and we are glad to be able to have such an awesome facility close to us."
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New Mobile Health Locator App Connects Central Ohioans to Care When and Where They Need It Most
The Central Ohio Mobile Consortium (COMC), a partnership between 10 local entities and health organizations, has come together with the goal of making high-quality health care more accessible for everyone through mobile health units. The group has launched the new Mobile Health Locator app, making it easier for residents to find health care services nearby in real-time.
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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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Why Your School Needs An Athletic Trainer
I was asked to write this blog post because I am in the unique position of not only working at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at the hospital but also being the parent of a very active 13 year old who plays several sports.
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Complex Care
Patients with complex problems need services that are holistic, coordinated, continuous and family-centered. The Complex Health Care Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital helps patients achieve the best possible state of health and quality of life.
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Fevers: What They Are and Why They Happen
At urgent care, we address a wide variety of problems, but one of the most common concerns we discuss with parents is fever. When a child develops a fever, parents are often scared or worried.
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Listeria: Know the Facts
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterial organism that makes its home in soil where it can contaminate vegetation and livestock. It is most commonly passed to humans on raw fruits and vegetables, raw meat, hot dogs, deli meat, smoked fish, milk, cheese and other dairy products.
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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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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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Nationwide Children's Mobile App Makes Life Easier for Parents
Apps are everywhere - in fact, Apple is counting down to the 50 billionth app to be downloaded in their App Store. In celebration of this milestone, I wanted to highlight Nationwide Children's updated mobile app, myChildren's.
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Ohio Credit Unions Set to March from Columbus to Cincinnati to Raise Funds for Ohios Childrens Hospitals
Ohio credit unions will kick-off their annual “Marching Miles for Miracle Kids” at noon Sunday, March 28 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Dublin Close To HomeSM Center with Urgent Care located at 5675 Venture Dr. in Dublin.
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Dermabond® Incision Care
Your child has an incision that was closed with an adhesive film called Dermabond. The Dermabond will hold your child’s incision together at skin level. It will loosen from the skin and fall off in 5 to 10 days.
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Neurosurgery
From the most complex brain and spinal disorders requiring the most challenging interventions to more common conditions and procedures, our expert team of pediatric neurosurgeons and neurosurgery nurse practitioners offers the complete spectrum of multidisciplinary care.
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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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The Winter Illness Toolbox Every Parent Needs
Even though we are three weeks away from the official start of Spring, right now those pesky winter childhood illnesses are very much around. A little advance preparation of an illness “toolbox” will help you to get through the onset of symptoms with a little less stress and a lot less
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Social Work Careers
The Social Work Department works on inpatient units, in outpatient care areas throughout Columbus, in the Emergency Department and Urgent Cares, and in the Primary Care network throughout Franklin County.
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How to Remove a Tick
Ahh, the joys of summer. The sun is shining, the sprinklers are sprinkling, the ice cream truck is tinkling and the ticks are biting. Yes, unfortunately the ticks are out in full force looking for a feast. Never fear, here is your guide to stress free tick wrangling.
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.
Clinical Medical Social Work Internship Program
Nationwide Children's Social Work Internship Program offers opportunities for students to expand their knowledge within the field of medical social work.
Academic Pediatric Acute Care Fellowship
The Acute Care Fellowship will afford fellows the opportunity to expand and refine their clinical pediatric acute care skills, while also developing the academic, business and leadership expertise to become the leaders of tomorrow.
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Arriving at the Hospital
When you come to Nationwide Children's Hospital, we are here to help your arrival go smoothly.
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Flu Complications: Risk Factors, Symptoms and Prevention
It's that time of year: flu season! While the influenza virus can be severe and long-lasting, the bigger problem with the flu is the complications that arise during the infection.
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Questions to Ask When Choosing a Pediatrician
When you are expecting your first child, there are numerous decisions to be made. The list seems endless. Choosing which pediatrician will care for your sweet newborn should be near the top of the list.
Toddler's Fracture
A toddler’s fracture is a common fracture in the tibia bone (large bone in the lower leg) of children usually younger than 6 years old. It is most common in children in the early years of walking.
Providing Health Care for an Extremely At-risk Population: Children Who Are Incarcerated
Some teenagers in juvenile detention have not seen a doctor since infancy. Nationwide Children’s Hospital has brought a new health care model to the Franklin County Juvenile Intervention Center and is working to change the lifetime health trajectory for this extremely at-risk population.
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).
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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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Why We Talk about Poop for a Peeing Problem
Is your child urgently running to the bathroom and having urinary accidents? Is your child experiencing urinary tract infections (UTIs) or pain with urination? Urinary problems and UTIs occur in many children and can affect family, social and school life.
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Breaking Stride
Fractures and dislocations are two of the more serious types of injuries that can occur during an athletic event. Early recognition and prompt medical treatment are extremely important with these injuries in athletes.
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RSV and Bronchiolitis: What Do I Need to Know?
Bronchiolitis is a viral disease and pretty common at this time of year. In fact, the majority of bronchiolitis is caused by a virus known as RSV, which infects nearly all children by 2 years of age.
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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.
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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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Infantile Spasms Program
The Infantile Spasms Program works to treat spasms are seizures commonly associated with West syndrome, a severe infantile epileptic encephalopathy often accompanied by poor developmental outcomes.
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Treatment Insights and Provider Support
Ohio community-based primary care providers can receive provider-to-provider consultation with our psychiatrists through virtual appointments.
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Leukodystrophy Clinic
The Leukodystrophy Clinic provides evidence-based, family-centered clinical care for infants, children and teens with inherited white matter disorders (leukodystrophies). Our goal is to enhance quality of life for children and their families impacted by these conditions through a supportive clinical framework in collaboration with families, a local multidisciplinary team and the national community of the Leukodystrophy Care Network (LCN).
Village Square Primary Care Center
1103 Village Square, Suite 202
Perrysburg, OH 43551
(419) 872-3243
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Neurovascular Services
Neurovascular Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital provides comprehensive treatment for conditions that affect blood vessels in and around the brain and spine in patients of all ages, from infancy through adulthood.
Screening for Social Determinants of Health in Primary Care
Health-related social needs like food insecurity and lack of stable housing can negatively impact a child’s health outcomes. To combat this, Nationwide Children’s has implemented and studied the effectiveness of an electronic medical record-based social needs screening in primary care visits.
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The Kidney and Urinary Tract Center
The Kidney and Urinary Tract Center is a collaborative, integrated process designed to combine patient care, advocacy, research, and training to develop the next generation of nephrology and urology treatment for children.
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.
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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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New Study Finds 2.5 Million Basketball Injuries to High School Athletes in Six Seasons
Basketball is a popular high school sport in the United States with 1 million participants annually. A recently published study by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is the first to compare and describe the occurrence and distribution
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Our Clinics
Massage Therapy maintains clinics on the main campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and at other locations in Ohio.
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News You Can Use
- Beth Kozel, MD, PhD, Named Division Chief of Genetic and Genomic Medicine and Director of Constitutional Genomics Translational Research
- Forbes 2024 Best Employers for Diversity
- Close To HomeSM Will Expand to Grove City
- Nationwide Children’s Receives HRSA Grant, Strives to Improve Maternal and Infant Health in Southeast Ohio
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Mobile Response and Stabilization Services
Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) provide immediate behavioral health services, at home or another safe location, for young people under 21 experiencing significant behavioral or emotional distress.
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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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RSV: A Common Virus Causing Severe Respiratory Infection in infants and Young Children – And Prevention is Now Here!
Most pediatricians and those of us who study and treat respiratory viruses in children often say that respiratory syncytial virus is the most common illness that no one knows about. Called RSV for short, the virus infects almost every child at least once before the age of 2. Why, then, haven’t you heard of it?
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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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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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Our Clinics
Dermatology operates clinics on Nationwide Children's Main Campus and offsite locations. Access contact information, maps and directions.
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International Adoption Clinic
Our clinic offers families a wide range of services before, during and after adoption.
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.
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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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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.
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Burn Injuries in Children: How Occupational Therapy Can Help
According to the World Health Organization, burns are the fifth most common cause of non-fatal childhood injuries, so it’s important to be educated on other potential causes of burns.
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Primary Care Track
Nationwide Children's Hospital / The Ohio State University’s Pediatric Residency’s Primary Care Track (PCT) is designed for applicants who want a career in general pediatrics, either as general pediatrician in a community, an academic generalist or a general pediatrician engaged in significant advocacy and/or public health issues for children.
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New Study Finds High-Powered Magnets Lead to Hospitalizations and Life-Threatening Injuries in Children
A recent study led by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy and Emergency Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital along with 24 other children’s hospitals across the country looked at nearly 600 cases of high-powered magnet-related injuries in the three years after high-powered magnets re-entered the US market (2017 to 2019).
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Neuroimmunology Clinic
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Neuroimmunology Clinic provides evidence-based, family-centered clinical care for infants, children and teens with autoimmune disorders that affect the central nervous system, known as neuroimmune disorders.
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Teen and Pregnant Program
The Teen and Pregnant Program provides care for pregnant women up age 21 1/2 in a teen-friendly environment. A team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers and dietitians help prepare the patient and family for a healthy pregnancy.
Pyogenic Granuloma
A pyogenic granuloma (pie uh JENN ik gran yuh LOH muh) or PG is a vascular (blood vessel) growth. It usually appears after an area of skin that has been injured.
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New Study Shows Adolescents Disclose Suicidal Thoughts Using Computerized Tablet
Suicide is a leading cause of death among adolescents ages 10 to 19 years old. Research shows that most pediatric primary care physicians do not routinely ask youths about suicidal thoughts.
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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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Burn Injuries: When Should You See a Doctor?
Burns can be painful and frightening, but knowing how to respond can make all the difference. Learn how to treat minor burns at home, when to seek medical care, and what to expect from a visit to a burn clinic. Get the facts to protect your child and support their healing.
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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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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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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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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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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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Helping Your Child With Lupus: From Team Care to Sun Smarts
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a challenging disease given the unpredictability of flares, the potential for involving any organ system in the body, the side effects of some of the medications used for treatment and the stress of living with a potentially life-threatening disease.
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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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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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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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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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Teen Volunteering
Learn about the application deadlines and understand some of the areas where teens volunteer.
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Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Events
Psychogenic non-epileptic events are episodes of change in behavior that resemble epileptic seizures but are not caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
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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 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
The Justice System and Child Health
A first-of-its kind study conducted at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital used electronic medical records to 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.
Mumps
Mumps is an illness caused by a virus. The virus is spread through saliva, so you can catch mumps from being around someone who already has it.
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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?
Diabetes Care at School: The DASH Program
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s innovative school-based diabetes management program is now available at more than 75 schools, helping young people most at risk for complications from Type 1 diabetes better control their condition.
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Endocrinology Clinics
We diagnose and treat a wide range of general endocrine disorders through our endocrinology clinics. Access maps, directions and contact information for each clinic location.
Creating a School-Based Health Model in Southern Ohio
In an effort to expand kids’ access to health care, Nationwide Children’s created the School Health Learning Collaborative, engaging and funding 13 school health teams across nine mostly Appalachian counties in southern Ohio.
Westerville Locations
Testing, treatment and care for children and families are closer to you than ever. Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s strong presence in Westerville, including three Close To Home℠ Centers, a Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center, a Surgery Center and a Child Development and Autism Center, brings a
Helping Kids Keep Their Same Provider
Children who visit the same primary care provider over time have better overall outcomes. Over the last five years, an innovative project at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has raised the continuity rate to greater than 70%.
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Pediatric Surgery
Our team provides comprehensive surgical care for infants, children and adolescents with inherited and acquired conditions, including major congenital anomalies, traumatic and burn injuries, and tumors.
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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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Anticoagulation Management Clinic
Located on our hospital's main campus, the anticoagulation clinic is designed specifically for quick, one-stop treatment and management of anticoagulation including blood tests, medication adjustments, prescriptions and consultations.
Expanding Mental Health Care for Young Children Who Have Experienced Trauma
With the help of a new $2 million grant, The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s is partnering with community organizations in Franklin and Licking counties to improve access to care for children and families who have experienced trauma. Learn how the partnership is already working in the community.
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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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Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Learn how our team uses ultrasound to diagnose injuries and help athletes return to sport.
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Protective Services Careers
Each day brings new opportunities and experiences working in the world of Protective Services. Just like our hospital, Protective Services operates 24/7, 365 days a year, keeping Nationwide Children’s a safe place every day.
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Awards and Recognition
Medical staff leadership would like to acknowledge physicians for recently receiving positive comments from patients and families.
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Abdominal Pain: Outpatient
This Helping Hand™ is about what steps to take if your child's belly (abdominal) pain is unknown.
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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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Shopping for Kids? Think Twice Before Buying a Device!
As Black Friday approaches, prices on electronics are dropping and toddlers are already using their parents’ phones. Is it a good time to get your child their own device this year? The answer is probably not.
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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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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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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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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.
Seymour Fractures
Seymour (SEE moor) fractures are usually the result of a crush injury. This often happens during sports, such as when a ball hits the end of the finger. The joint nearest the end of the finger is hurt as well as the nail.
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FAQs
This is a family resource guide on frequently asked questions for parents and families who learn that their unborn child will be born with a birth defect.
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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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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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Awards and Recognition
Medical staff leadership would like to acknowledge physicians for recently receiving positive comments from patients and families.
Mouth Sores (Viral) Herpes Gingivostomatitis
Mouth sores (or Gingivostomatitis) can be caused by viruses and other illnesses. Some mouth sores are caused by the herpes virus. It is not caused by sexual activity nor related to it. Mouth sores can last from 7 to 10 days. They should heal without leaving a scar.
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Newborn Evaluation
CCPR doctors will conduct a newborn evaluation to determine how best to treat your baby's anorectal malformation.
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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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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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Social Work
Clinical Medical Social Work at Nationwide Children's engages with families to identify and address barriers to wellness. We focus our work on the relationship between family function and medical illness.
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Congenital Lung Lesions
Congenital lung lesions are a group of conditions where part of the lung has an abnormal growth or mass. Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM), bronchopulmonary sequestration and congenital lobar emphysema are the most common types of congenital lung lesions.
How Value-Based Care Helps Make Community Investment Possible
Nationwide Children's Chief Financial Officer Luke Brown is charged with carefully managing the finances of one of the United States’ largest pediatric health systems. At the same time, Nationwide Children’s is making significant population health investments, with the goal of keeping children as healthy as possible – and keeping them out of the hospital. In a recent conversation, he spoke of balancing those goals.
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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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Can Children Get Pancreatitis?
Until quite recently, pancreatitis was thought to be almost exclusively a disease of adults and most frequently associated with alcohol abuse. However, pancreatitis occurs in all age groups, even infants.
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What to Expect
Learn what to expect during your stay with us at The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's — from admission to discharge.
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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.
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Fetal Echocardiography
Fetal echocardiography is a specialized ultrasound test performed during pregnancy to evaluate the position, size, structure, function and rhythm of the unborn baby’s heart.
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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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Do Baby Monitors Help Prevent SIDS?
Parents want assurance that a monitor will alert them if their baby stops breathing and will prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
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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.
Distal Radius Buckle (Torus) Fracture
A distal radius buckle (torus) fracture causes one side of the bone to bend but does not actually break through the bone. It is an incomplete fracture that normally heals within 1 month.
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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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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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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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Adolescent Medicine Clinics
We maintain clinics at many sites. View our locations and access maps and contact information.
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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 5, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Clinical Laboratory
The Clinical Laboratory provides rapid response core laboratory, clinical microbiology and immunoserology, and tranfusion services.
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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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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 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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Brachial Plexus and Nerve Program
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that controls the arm, shoulder and hand function. Injury during birth, or later trauma, can leave the arm without feeling or movement. Surgery may be necessary. Our experts are ready to evaluate, educate and provide appropriate interventions.
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Phimosis
Phimosis is a condition of the male foreskin where the skin is tight and unable to retract back behind the head of the penis. This condition is completely normal and physiologic in most baby boys whose penis is otherwise without abnormalities.
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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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Health, Wellness and Family Benefits
Learn more about medical insurance, wellness benefits and more for employees and their families.
Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Mosquito-borne diseases are spread to people and animals by the bite of an infected mosquito.
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Audiology
The Department of Audiology at Nationwide Children's Hospital diagnoses hearing loss in children and provides a full range of services, including pediatric hearing aids and cochlear implants.
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Tongue-Lip Adhesion
Tongue-Lip Adhesion (TLA) is a surgery done for infants with Pierre Robin sequence. TLA helps prevent the tongue from falling back into the baby’s throat. If the tongue falls back into the throat, it can block the airway and make it hard for the baby to breathe.
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Pets and Children: Keeping Kids Safe When Animals Are in the Home
Dogs, cats, and other pets can be wonderful additions to the family. They can be fuzzy friends that provide love and companionship for many years. Unfortunately, even the most loving of pets can bite.
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Orthodontics - Wearing Braces
This Helping Hand™ is a guide to caring for your teeth and braces.
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Partners For Kids: Pediatric Accountable Care
Partners For Kids, a partnership between Nationwide Children's and more than 2,100 providers, is one of the nation’s oldest and largest pediatric accountable care organizations.
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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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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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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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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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Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) Stimulation Test
An adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) stimulation test is done to check how well the adrenal glands are making a hormone called cortisol.
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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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Growth Hormone Stimulation Test (Outpatient)
Prepare for your child's growth hormone stimulation test with this Helping Hand.
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Cerebral Palsy Program
Our program emphasizes excellence in clinical care while focusing on international research to improve therapies for children and adults. Our interdisciplinary team works with parents to build a family-centered patient care plan.
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The Danger of Fireworks
As summer rolls around, families eagerly anticipate celebrations and other festivities accompanied by the dazzling spectacle of fireworks. While these displays bring joy and excitement, it's crucial to remember that fireworks pose significant risks, especially to children and young adults.
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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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Meningitis
Meningitis is an infection of the meninges. These are the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Upcoming Conferences
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Project ECHO
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Aspirin
This Helping Hand™ about aspirin explains what it's used for, how and when to take it, and how to stay safe taking it.
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Fevers: Your Questions Answered
In our last blog post on fevers, we explained what a fever is and why it happens. These are a few of the most common questions that parents have for their doctors when it comes to fevers.
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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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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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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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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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Behavioral Health
Big Lots Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children's Hospital addresses the needs of children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral or developmental problems.
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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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Head Injury - Concussion
This Helping Hand™ covers what a concussion is, as well as what to look for and do if you think your child has a concussion.
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Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Pertussis is an infection of the respiratory tract caused by bacteria. The bacteria are easily spread by breathing in droplets from an infected person who coughs or sneezes. Call 911 if your child stops breathing.
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Psychiatric Crisis Department
The Psychiatric Crisis Department treats children and adolescents for mental and behavioral health crises. It’s like an emergency room for children experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis.
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTIs)
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are typically caused by a bacterial infection in the urethra and bladder. Left untreated, a UTI can spread beyond the bladder and travel into the ureters and kidneys, where it becomes an acute kidney infection (pyelonephritis).
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Cara Fuentes Lab
Under the direction of Gabriel Cara Fuentes, MD, PhD, the Cara Fuentes Lab's mission is to improve the quality of life and health of children suffering from rare protein-spilling kidneys diseases, with a primary focus on idiopathic nephrotic syndrome.
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Noisy Breathing (Stertor, Stridor or Wheezing)
Noisy breathing is common, especially in children. and can be a sign of many different conditions. Noisy breathing is typically caused by a partial blockage or narrowing at some point in the airways. Types of noisy breathing include low-pitched, stridor and wheezing.
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Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis
Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis (MDO) is a surgery done for infants with Pierre Robin sequence. MDO lengthens the jaw to help open the airway so the baby can breathe safely and comfortably on their own.
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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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Basketball Injuries
Basketball is a popular youth sport in the United States. The large participation numbers, though, mean that thousands of children are injured in practices and games every year.
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Home Therapy
Most cystic fibrosis patients prefer to be at home rather than in the hospital. When our patients need IV antibiotics and it has been approved by our team, it is possible to have treatment at home.
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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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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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Nursing Careers
Our nurses say that working in pediatrics is incredibly rewarding. We are a national leader in pediatric medicine offering a fast-paced environment, competitive pay, benefits and more.
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Pancreas and Liver Care Center
Families from across the country and around the world come to the Pancreas and Liver Care Center. As a national destination for pancreas care, the team also offers surgical expertise for genetic conditions or liver abnormalities, specialty services for complex liver conditions and advanced surgical options for patients who need liver transplants.
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Liver Failure in Children
Liver failure happens when the liver becomes so sick and damaged that it stops working, either partly or completely. Although this is rare, liver failure can happen even in children. Many of them recover well, but others become extremely ill, and some may need a liver transplant to survive.
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Oral Glucose Suppression Test - Outpatient
An oral glucose suppression test is done to find out if the pituitary gland is releasing too much growth hormone (GH). The pituitary gland is a small gland (about the size of a pea) in the brain. It releases hormones into the bloodstream that affect growth.
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Polyps in the Digestive Tract
A polyp is an outgrowth of tissue that can extend out into the empty space within the stomach, small intestine, or colon. Colon polyps can be seen in healthy children. But when present in greater numbers, keep recurring or have bothersome features, other medical conditions that can be associated with lifetime risk should be considered. Polyps can generally be divided into two groups based on structure or appearance: hamartomas and adenomas.
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Upcoming Conferences
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Project ECHO: Obesity, Rumination and Family ECHO
- MOC Part 4 Credit
- Lounge and Learn
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and Acute Chest Syndrome (ACS)
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder. Acute chest syndrome is a group of symptoms that occurs when sickled cells clump together in the lungs.
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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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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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Visitors
To make the most of your visit with a patient at Nationwide Children's Hospital, you can learn more about visiting hours, how to get in touch with a patient, parking information and more.
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Antibiotics Alone Can Be a Safe, Effective Treatment for Children with Appendicitis
Using antibiotics alone to treat children with uncomplicated acute appendicitis is a reasonable alternative to surgery when chosen by the family. A study led by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that three out of four children with uncomplicated appendicitis have been
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Dermoid Cyst
Dermoid cysts, also called epidermoid cysts or dermal/epidermal inclusion cysts, are masses in children and adults, most commonly found in the head, face, neck and upper chest. Dermoid cyst ablation is a minimally-invasive procedure that is an alternative to surgically removing the dermoid cyst.
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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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Hereditary Polyposis Clinic
Our multidisciplinary program provides unique expertise for children and their families in diagnosis and treatment of hereditary polyposis disorders.
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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.
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Calls to Poison Centers about High-Powered Magnets Increased by 444% after Ban Lifted
A recent study led by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy, Emergency Medicine, and the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital along with the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) analyzed calls to U.S. poison centers for magnet exposures in children age 19 years and younger from 2008 through October 2019 to determine the impact of the CPSC rule and the subsequent lift of the ban.
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Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV)
Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a congenital heart defect where the two great arteries are both attached to the right ventricle. In DORV, the normally separated oxygen-rich arterial blood and oxygen-poor venous blood is mixed prior to leaving the heart.
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Abdominal Pain
Functional abdominal pain is a common problem that interferes with a child’s daily life. Some red flags to look for include weight loss, vomiting, lack of energy and bloody diarrhea. A physician can perform tests to determine the cause of abdominal pain. Treatment plans vary depending on the cause.
MRSA Infection in the Community (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)
Staphylococcus aureus often simply called "staph," are common bacteria. In the United States, staph germs are some of the most common causes of skin infections.
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Fast Facts
Our mission. Our vision. Our locations. Our leadership. Learn the facts about Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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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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Sports-Related Concussion
Researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy work on multi-disciplinary teams to investigate several factors related to sports-related concussion including concussion legislation, recovery from concussion, and concussion education and awareness.
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Partners in Care, Partners in Hope
The Family Advisory Council at Nationwide Children's Hospital is proud to award an annual recognition for excellence in family-centered care. Learn more about the award and the most recent recipient.
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Alumni Program
The Alumni Program is open to all residents and fellows who trained at Nationwide Children's Hospital for six months or more, or who are currently conducting training.
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Physician Careers
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is always looking for excellent board certified and board eligible pediatric physicians to join our Medical Staff.
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Golden Cubs
Each year, nine Patient Champions from Nationwide Children’s Hospital have the opportunity to take center stage for pre-tournament events and meet PGA TOUR professionals and VIP Tournament experiences.
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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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Student Publications
All of the following publications had a student as either the lead author or as a co-author. Students' names are in bold in the citation.
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Fellow Accomplishments
Find the citations for our Infectious Disease Fellows' abstracts, presentations and awards.