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Pediatric Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The Pediatric Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship program that follows the scientist-practitioner model of training and provides clinical experiences to develop advanced competencies in the specialty area of pediatric psychology.
Internship in Professional Psychology
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital internship in professional psychology provides six tracks of emphasis and is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation. We offer outstanding professional psychology education opportunities at several levels.
Clinical Child Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The Clinical Child Psychology Fellowship provides post-doctoral trainees with the best available generalist training to master the knowledge and skills needed to become successful, versatile, independently licensed psychologists.
Pediatric Psychology
Nationwide Children's Hospital Pediatric Psychology offers a variety of clinical experiences in multiple outpatient multidisciplinary medical clinics located at or near Nationwide Children's main campus.
Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship provides clinical training to produce an advanced level of competence in the clinical neuropsychology specialty.
Pediatric Acute Treatment (PAT) Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The Pediatric Acute Treatment (PAT) Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship program provides an opportunity for advanced training in evidence-based interventions with children and adolescents in the specialty area of psychiatric acute care.
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Training Programs
We offer a variety of training programs for behavioral and mental health professionals. Learn more about our training opportunities.
Autism Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The Trueman Fellowship in Autism Treatment is a post-doctoral psychology training experience based in the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD). Training opportunities for both 1- and 2-year positions are offered.
Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Professional Psychology
We offer six different post-doctoral psychology fellowships at Nationwide Children's Hospital. These specialty tracks are operated by training faculty who are all psychologists employed by Nationwide Children's.
Meet Our Psychology Team
Meet our pediatric psychology team.
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Interdisciplinary Medical Clinics
Our pediatric psychologists and neuropsychologists act as integral team members with many medical teams at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Post-Doctoral Fellowship specializes assessing and treating autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be in good standing at a doctoral psychology graduate program in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
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Pediatric Psychology Track
Learn about the diverse Pediatric Psychology track offered through Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Training and Experience
The training program covers a period of one or two years, begins in early September, and consists of clinical, research, and educational activities. Individuals selected for clinical fellowship positions will have approximately 65% of their time devoted to clinical service and supervision, 25% time
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Psychology
Pediatric Psychology experts provide care to children who have a brief or long-term medical condition. Behavior assessments and intervention services for children and their families helping in learning positive coping skills and ways to manage their physical condition.
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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.
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Moscato Lab Staff
Learn more about principal investigator Emily Moscato, PhD, and her dynamic team in the Moscato Lab.
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Gerhardt Lab Staff
Learn more about principal investigator Cynthia Gerhardt, PhD, and her dynamic team in the Gerhardt Lab.
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Integrated Primary Care (IPC) Track
Learn about the Integrated Primary Care track offered through Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Brain Development and Social Cognition Lab Staff
Learn more about principal investigator Eric Nelson, PhD, and his dynamic team in the Brain Development and Social Cognition Lab.
Meet Our Neuropsychology Team
Meet our pediatric neuropsychology team.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital to Expand Mental and Behavioral Health Research
Nationwide Children's Hospital has created a new Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research, significantly expanding opportunities to seek a better understanding of mental and behavioral health in children and to develop better diagnostics, treatment and preventative strategies. Leading this new institute will be Eric Youngstrom, PhD, a nationally renowned psychologist specializing in the relationship of mood and psychopathology, and the clinical assessment of children and families.
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Eric M. Butter, PhD, serves as Chief of the Division of Psychology in the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Chief of the Section of Psychology at Nationwide Children’s and Director of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Child Development Center.
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- Nationwide Children’s Renames Center for Gene Therapy, Honoring Jerry Mendell, MD
- Elizabeth Kryszak, PhD, Honored With Excellence in Psychological Assessment Award
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Clinical Child Track
Clinical Child Track interns participate in a wide range of clinical activities in an interdisciplinary outpatient community mental health center setting. Interns have frequent opportunities to consult with other professionals and respond to frequent requests for case-centered consultation with social workers, clinical counselors, psychiatrists, educators, and primary care pediatricians.
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Pediatric Acute Treatment Track
The Pediatric Acute Treatment track (PAT) is dedicated to training interns in the treatment of children and adolescents in acute care and brief treatment settings.
Autism Intervention with the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder (CASD)
The Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD) rotation provides exposure to a range of behavioral intervention services focused on supporting autistic youth and their caregivers.
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Clinical Experiences
The primary goal of the clinical component of fellowship training is for fellows to develop competence in the diagnosis and management of developmental and behavioral conditions and in the provision of evidence-based interventions for individuals with these conditions.
Behavioral Health, Psychiatry and Psychology Training Programs
Nationwide Children’s Hospital provides the majority of pediatric health and behavioral health care services and training opportunities in Central Ohio and serves a population of over three million. Close working relationships with pediatric physicians and other researchers are well established and allow for clinical and research training in several areas.
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Autism Treatment Track
The Autism Treatment Track (ATT) is dedicated to training focused on the treatment of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. Training includes treatment, assessment and advocacy experiences, all of which are based on a foundation of evidenced-based and family-centered care.
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The Child Brain and Development Lab Staff
Learn more about principal investigator H. Gerry Taylor, PhD, and his dynamic team in the Taylor Lab.
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Hoskinson Lab Staff
Learn more about principal investigator Kristen Hoskinson, PhD, and her dynamic team in the Hoskinson Lab.
Salary and Housing
PPI externs will receive approximately $8200 for travel and living expenses. Housing provided free of charge by Nationwide Children's Hospital (at no cost to doctoral student). Housing is located within walking distance to Nationwide Children's main campus.
Neuropsychology
The Neuropsychology rotation provides opportunities for the extern to provide neuropsychologically informed care for children with medical conditions involving the central nervous system.
Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
The Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (IND) rotation provides training focused on children and adolescents either with or suspected of having a neurodevelopmental disability.
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Child Development Center
Our center provides assessment, ongoing care and consultation for patients diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our dedicated team supports families and provides assistance in next-step recommendations.
Education and Training
The focus of the PPI externship program is to provide exposure to new clinical populations and, treatment programs within an academic medical center setting.
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Training Opportunities
Nationwide Children's Hospital offers 9 unique fellowship experiences related to pediatric psychology.
Child Clinical (Minor Rotation Only)
The Child Clinical rotation offers opportunities for intervention and assessment of children and adolescents presenting with a wide variety of behavioral health concerns.
Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (Minor Rotation Only)
The Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (IND) rotation provides training focused on children and adolescents either with or suspected of having a neurodevelopmental disability.
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The Janet Orttung-Morrow, MD and Grant Morrow, III, MD Endowed Chair in Pediatric Behavioral Health Announced
The first recipient of the chair is Cynthia A. Gerhardt, PhD, director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Cynthia A Gerhardt
Cynthia A. Gerhardt, PhD, is chief clinical research officer at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and a professor of Pediatrics and Psychology at The Ohio State University.
Inpatient Pediatric Acute Treatment (Minor Rotation Only)
The PPI extern will have the opportunity to shadow psychologists one day per week in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Units. Common presenting concerns include suicidal ideation and attempts, non-suicidal self-injury, severe depression and anxiety, aggression, mania, and psychosis.
Meet Our Team
Our team consists of a variety of specialists including Pediatrics, Psychology, Child Life, Social Work, Nursing, Clinical Nutrition, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy.
Meet Our Team
The Concussion Center includes a team of sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, psychology, physical therapy and athletic training specialists to best manage pediatric concussions.
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Robert M Dempster
Rob Dempster, PhD, is a psychologist in the Pediatric Psychology Program at Nationwide Children's Hospital and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He serves as program director for the Comprehensive Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Program.
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IDD Track
The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) track offers training focused on children either with or suspected of a developmental disability.
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Skeens Lab Staff
Learn more about principal investigator Micah Skeens, PhD, APRN, FAAN, and her dynamic team in the Skeens Lab.
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Jackson Lab Staff
Learn more about principal investigator Jamie L. Jackson, PhD, and her dynamic team in the Jackson Lab.
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Crerand Lab
The Crerand Lab studies psychosocial outcomes such as body image in children and adolescents with acquired and congenital medical conditions, including craniofacial conditions and differences of sex development. Learn more about principal investigator Canice E. Crerand, PhD, and her dynamic team in the Crerand Lab.
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Application and Selection
The internship only accepts students currently matriculated in an American Psychological Association or Canadian Psychological Association accredited doctoral program in Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology. Learn more about how to apply if you are eligible.
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Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research
The mission of faculty within the Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research is to conduct innovative translational, clinical and epidemiological research focused on etiology, prevention and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.
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Center for Biobehavioral Health
The Center for Biobehavioral Health seeks to improve the health and health care of children, adolescents, and their families through behavioral research on vulnerable individuals and populations.
Meet Our Team
Our team includes professionals in social work, child life, psychology, art and music therapy, genetics, therapeutic recreation, massage therapy, and occupational and physical therapy as well as our STAR school program.
Meet Our Team
Our team includes professionals in speech-language pathology, plastic surgery, otolaryngology, genetics, dentistry/orthodontics and psychology.
Meet Our Team
As one of the most comprehensive fertility programs in the region, our care team includes pediatric experts in endocrinology, obstetrics & gynecology, urology, oncology, nursing, and psychology.
Medical Student Internships and Programs
Discover internships and programs in psychology, research and more offered for medical students, like the International Scholars Program, that hosts international pediatricians, nurses, and other health care allied professionals.
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Fontanella Lab Staff
Learn more about principal investigator Cynthia Fontanella, PhD, and her dynamic team in the Fontanella Lab.
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Vascular Anomalies Center
The Vascular Anomalies Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital brings together a highly skilled interdisciplinary team of pediatric specialists to provide coordinated and comprehensive care for patients with vascular anomalies.
Child Welfare Rotation with the Center for Family Safety and Healing (Minor Rotation Only)
The Center for Family Safety and Healing (TCFSH) an array of multidisciplinary programs focused on direct services and advocacy for social change to address all aspects of family violence, including child and elder abuse, teen dating violence, and domestic violence.
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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Annual IBD Office Visit
All patients are offered an annual, multidisciplinary visit with our nurse practitioner, dietitians, psychology providers and social workers. Learn more about what to expect at your child's visit.
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Big Lots Scholarship
The Big Lots Behavioral Health Scholarship is an award of up to $10,000 to the support of a graduate student pursuing education and training in Behavioral or Mental Health, Psychology, or Social Work.
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Cynthia Gerhardt, PhD, Named Chief Clinical Research Officer at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Cynthia A. Gerhardt, PhD, director, Center for Biobehavioral Health in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, has been appointed Chief Clinical Research Officer (CCRO) at Nationwide Children's.
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The Effects of Weight-related Bullying
We are all likely aware of the negative impact that excess weight can have on our kids’ physical health, but what about the impact of obesity on their emotional and psychological health?
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Your Eating Disorders Care Team
Due to the medical and psychological complexity of eating disorders, effective treatment involves the collaboration of clinicians from different health disciplines. The team works together to help patients and families achieve recovery.
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Bigorexia: When Strength Training Goes too Far
Struggling with body image concerns? Bigorexia, or muscle dysmorphia, is a serious psychological disorder that leads individuals to believe they’re never muscular enough. Learn the signs, risks, and treatment options to support loved ones and promote a healthy relationship with fitness.
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Didactic Curriculum
Learn about the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship didactic curriculum.
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Featured Accomplishments
Read news releases about the Center for Biobehavioral Health's featured research projects, grants and awards.
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Big Lots Scholarship
The Big Lots Behavioral Health Scholarship is an award of up to $10,000 to the support of a graduate student pursuing education and training in Behavioral or Mental Health, Psychology, or Social Work.
Graduate Student Practicum
The Behavioral Health department has openings for full-year practicum placements for advanced graduate students in APA-accredited training programs. The practicum program provides students with an opportunity to further develop their knowledgebase, as well as gain experience in applying theory to practice in the medical setting.
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Clinics and Programs
Learn more about our Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics clinics and programs, as well as specialty clinics outside of DBP.
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Fontanella Lab
Under the direction of Cynthia Fontanella, PhD, the Fontanella Lab is interested in examining and improving quality of care for children and youth. Their primary goal is to understand the relationship between suicide and health service use.
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Treatment Options for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a condition that impacts many children and adolescents. Depending on the level of impairment that chronic pain has on daily life, there are different treatment options that will be most effective.
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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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The On Our Sleeves® Movement For Children’s Mental Health Names Dr. Ariana Hoet as Executive Clinical Director and Dr. Whitney Raglin Bignall as Associate Clinical Director
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announces Ariana Hoet, PhD, as the new executive clinical director of The On Our Sleeves Movement For Children’s Mental Health and Whitney J. Raglin Bignall, PhD, as the new associate clinical director of On Our Sleeves.
Scientific Advisory Board
Edwin Boudreaux, PhD Dr. Boudreaux is a clinical psychologist and Professor in the departments of Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, and Population and Quantitative Health Sciences at UMass Chan Medical School.
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Hypermobility Clinic
The Hypermobility Clinic at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a family-centered clinic that evaluates and develops an individualized treatment plan to reduce joint pain and complications related to joint hypermobility.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Earns National Distinction as a Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Team
The Commission on the Approval of Teams of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) and the Cleft Palate Foundation (CPF) recently voted to fully approve the Cleft Lip and Palate Center and the Center for Complex Craniofacial Disorders at Nationwide Children’s Hospital as a
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Massage Therapy Helps Manage Pain in Children with Sickle Cell Disease
Massage offers both physical and psychological benefits and is used at Nationwide Childrens Hospital in many areas including Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and in patients who have received organ transplants, just to name a few.
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Neuropsychology Track
A primary goal is to prepare students for later careers, leadership, and board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology.
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Trauma Program Report
Our program's multidisciplinary approach allows us to provide trauma patients with exceptional care and serves as a resource for injury prevention and education for central Ohio and beyond. Learn more in our program report.
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Feeding Disorders
Feeding disorders are characterized by extreme food selectivity by type, texture, brand, shape or color.
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Comprehensive Hypertension Clinic
High blood pressure (hypertension) occurs when there is higher than normal pressure inside the arteries. Our multidisciplinary team evaluates and treats infants, children and adolescents with high blood pressure.
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Psychosocial Services
As an integral part of the care team, the Psychosocial Services Program is one of the most comprehensive in the country. We ensure patients and their families have every resource needed socially, emotionally and psychologically.
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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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Application
Eligibility Applications will be accepted from both MD physician-scientists and PhD applicants with training in health, psychology, epidemiology, or related fields.
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Allowing Youth Sports to be Child's Play
It has been documented that physical activity is necessary for normal growth in children. However, when the activity level becomes too intense, or excessive, in too short a time period tissue breakdown and injury can occur.
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Improving Patient Care Through Teamwork
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disease that causes muscle weakness, eventual loss of the ability to walk, and failure of the heart and lung. Boys with DMD typically do not survive past their twenties, but standardization of care and cutting edge research is changing this outlook.
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Intensive Pain Rehabilitation and Education Program
The Intensive Pain Rehabilitation and Education Program (iPREP) at Nationwide Children's Hospital is designed for children 10-18 years of age who suffer from debilitating pain, are medically stable and who have had an inadequate response to an outpatient pain program.
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Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a condition in which a woman’s ovaries do not make enough follicles or the follicles do not function properly. Because of this, there are not enough hormones produced and women stop having menses (their “period”) before the age of 40.
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Keith Yeates of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives Arthur Benton Award
Keith Yeates, PhD (43085), director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and chief of Psychology at Nationwide Children’s, is the latest recipient of the Arthur Benton Award from the International Neuropsychological Society
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Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Book Published
Pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health concern and a new book focuses on evaluating what is currently known about childhood TBI and the challenges faced by researchers and clinicians in this arena.
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Trauma Program
As one of the largest pediatric ACS verified Level 1 trauma centers in the nation, we are finding the best outcome for every patient we treat. Our Trauma Program ensures expert evaluation, treatment and follow-up for all injured children.
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Helping Very Young Children Cope after a Trauma
Most children do not have long-term emotional problems after a serious injury or traumatic event. However, behavior changes may occur while their brain tries to process what has happened.
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Ruch Lab
The Ruch Lab is focused on improving behavioral health and suicide related outcomes across youth serving systems (juvenile justice, child welfare, healthcare, education) to better inform suicide prevention strategies.
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Eating Disorders Program
We work with each child and family to help him or her eat right and stay medically stable. Our team talks to your child about issues that may lead to disordered eating, along with other medical or psychiatric concerns.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center
Our nationally recognized center uses a specialized, multidisciplinary approach to provide expert, comprehensive care for children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. We provide intensive support through clinical management, patient and family education, dietary guidance and counseling.
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Alana G Leever
Alana G. Leever, PsyD, is a pediatric psychologist who partners with pediatric rheumatology in the Hypermobility Clinic.
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Nahata Lab
Under the direction of principal investigator Leena Nahata, MD, the Nahata Lab focuses on improving reproductive and psychosocial outcomes in pediatric populations at risk for infertility. Learn more about the Nahata Lab and explore featured news and publications as well as information about current studies.
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Nichole Michaels Lab
Nichole Michaels, PhD Principal Investigator Nichole.Michaels@NationwideChildrens.org Nichole L. Michaels, PhD, is a Principal Investigator in the Center for Injury Research and Policy at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and an Associate Professor in the
Meet Our Team
Our nationally recognized team offers children and their families comprehensive care.
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Rebecca M Lyren
Rebecca (Becca) Lyren, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University.
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Kelly A McNally
Kelly McNally, PhD, ABPP, is a pediatric neuropsychologist and co-director of the Complex Concussion Clinic at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Mental Health Needs for Children and Adolescents Following Injury
Experiencing an injury can be a traumatic event for children and adolescents as well as their parents and caregivers. While not all children experience long-term emotional problems related to injuries, there are some things to be aware of to help your child during recovery.
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Get in Rhythm! Music is Good for Your Child’s Health!
Many people enjoy music, but did you know that it can be good for your health? While many of us feel the positive effects of music, neuroscience and music psychology help us understand how music can improve wellness.
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Anne E Dawson
Anne E. Dawson, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital and an assistant professor of pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She works with patients seen by the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension.
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Conduct Disorders
Conduct disorder refers to a group of behavioral and emotional problems characterized by a disregard for others. Children with conduct disorder have a difficult time following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable way.
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Medical Education
All Nationwide Children’s faculty members have access to a number of medical education resources including: PediaCast CME With Dr. Mike In addition to a wide range of pediatric topics, the podcast includes episodes on faculty development, which helps pediatric teachers and researchers improve
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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.
Meet Our Team
THRIVE provides a multidisciplinary approach to caring for our patients. Meet our team of specialists.
For Families
These resources are meant to help your family as we work together to meet your child's needs.
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Neurodevelopmental Research Affinity Group Members
The Neurodevelopmental Research Affinity Group is made up of expects in biobehavioral health, child development, neurology, psychology and more. Learn more about its members.
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Hand and Upper Extremity Program
Children who are born with hand or upper extremity differences or experience a traumatic injury face unique challenges. Our program is one of the few in the US that includes Orthopedic Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, offering a comprehensive approach.
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Pediatric Gastroenterology Conference to Discuss Functional Abdominal Pain and IBS
The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Columbus Childrens Hospital will support a one-day thematic educational and research conference titled, New Insights into Childhood Functional Abdominal Pain and IBS, as a pre-conference meeting, prior to the 2007 North American Society
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital's Inpatient Rehabilitation Program Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation
The Inpatient Rehabilitation Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been accredited for a period of three years by CARF International. This latest qualification earned by Nationwide Children’s is the ninth consecutive Three-Year Accreditation awarded by CARF – the
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Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children's Hospital Names Three New Associate Chiefs
After a decade of immense growth in its behavioral health and psychology services, Big Lots Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has established new associate section chief roles and has promoted three of its own medical directors to provide additional clinical and psychiatric leadership.
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Inpatient Rehabilitation: Comprehensive Services to Treat the Whole Child
Comprehensive, family-centered, individually-tailored rehabilitation services are critical to patients who are recovering from a spinal cord injury, traumatic or non-traumatic brain injury, stroke, neurological disorder, severe illness or other potential life-altering event.
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Center for Complex Craniofacial Disorders
Whether your child is diagnosed with jaw abnormalities, facial trauma, craniosynostosis, plagiocephaly or Pierre Robin syndrome, our center offers a comprehensive and compassionate approach to care, provided by experts who understand how children grow and heal.
Epilepsy Surgery Team
Meet the Epilepsy Surgery specialists and clinicians.
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Williams Syndrome Clinic
The Williams Syndrome Clinic provides treatment and support services to children and adults with Williams syndrome and their families. Services may include focused consultation with special attention to the unique medical, developmental and behavioral problems experienced by people with Williams syndrome.
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Autism Care Network
The Autism Speaks Autism Care Network is a network that works to develop the most effective approach to medical care for children and adolescents affected by autism.
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Researchers Say Children Find Ways to Cope with Cancer
More than 12,000 children under the age of 20 are diagnosed with cancer each year. Although these children and their parents undergo a tremendous amount of stress during this time, researchers at Nationwide Childrens Hospital found that most children are able to cope with their diagnosis without
Education and Training
Nationwide Children's Hospital Education is home to numerous ACGME accredited and other medical and surgical Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs.
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Pain Treatment Therapy Options
Therapies include medications and medical therapies, psychology, biofeedback, relaxation therapy, imagery, physical therapy, aromatherapy, massage and acupuncture.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Names Ahna Pai, PhD, Director of Center for Biobehavioral Health
Nationwide Children’s Hospital welcomes Ahna Pai, PhD, as the hospital’s director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health.
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Helping Children Cope After Trauma
Most children do not have long-term emotional issues after a serious injury or traumatic event. However, traumatic events can have long-term effects on their health and development.
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Why Isn’t Your Baby Gaining Weight? And When Should You Worry?
There are three reasons why babies do not gain weight: not taking in enough calories, not absorbing calories or burning too many calories.
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Office of Clinical Research
The Office of Clinical Research at Nationwide Children’s supports the infrastructure, resources and culture needed to expedite clinical trials and catalyze discoveries, leading to cutting-edge innovations and treatments for our patients.
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Learn more about upcoming ECHO sessions and register.
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Bridge Lab
The Bridge Lab focuses on the epidemiology of suicidal behavior in young people and neurocognitive vulnerability to suicidal behavior, as well as improving the quality of care for suicidal youth and adolescents who have attempted suicide.
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Concussion Center
The Concussion Center at Nationwide Children’s is an innovative place that specializes in treating kids and young adults. It’s a place where the focus on cutting-edge care, research and community partnerships builds a network of expertise like no place else.
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22q Center
We provide individualized diagnostic and management services in genetics, cardiology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, speech-language pathology, developmental pediatrics, immunology, neuropsychology, behavioral health, audiology, otolaryngology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology, neurology, orthopedics and psychiatry.
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Burn Center Care Team
Our dedicated team of health care professionals will care for your child. Learn more about the professionals who may be part of your child's care team.
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Cystic Fibrosis and Mental Health
Learn more and find resources for children dealing with cystic fibrosis and a mental health diagnosis.
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News You Can Use
- Livingston Orthopedic & Surgery Center
- Texting Services
- Graduate Medical Education Recognition Celebrations
- New Online Credentialing/Privileging System
- Maintenance of Certification
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Media Advisory: Brain Injury Town Hall to be held at Nationwide Children's Hospital
WHAT: The town hall is part of the Sarah Jane Brain Project’s 40+ state national brain injury tour. This particular event will be a panel discussion addressing “Community Reintegration after Traumatic Brain Injury.” WHEN: Friday, March 11, 2011 2:00 p.m.
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Malerba Lab
Under the direction of principal investigator Paola Malerba, PhD, the Malerba Lab is focused on studying sleep rhythms in the human brain.
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Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic
The Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Clinic provides care to patients and families before and after transplant.
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Family Health Information Center
The Family Health Information Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital is a consumer health library containing a multimedia collection of books, journals, pamphlets, videos/DVDs and databases.
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Concussions in Sports
A concussion occurs whenever a child's mental status changes as a result of trauma (usually a blow to the head). A child who shows signs of mental confusion or is "dinged" by a blow to the head has suffered a concussion.
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Mayday Fund Announces 2018-19 Winners of The Pain and Society Fellowship
For more information, contact: Gideon Hertz, 301-280-5734, ghertz@burness.com Nick Seaver, 301-280-5727, nseaver@burness.com NOTE TO EDITOR: Sharon Wrona DNP, RN-BC, PNP, PMHS, AP-PMN, Administrative Director Comprehensive Pain & Palliative Care Services, Nationwide Children's Hospital, is a
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10 Tips to Teach Your Kids How to Combat Bullying
Forty-nine percent of children grades 4-12 have been bullied at least once in the past month. And 3.2 million kids have been the victim of bullying. As a parent, how can you recognize the signs and offer your child help?
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Social Workers
At The Heart Center social workers are included in the interdisciplinary health care team. The social worker’s role is to assist families with the social, emotional and financial issues of having a family member with a heart condition.
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Complex Concussion Clinic
The Complex Concussion Clinic is your one stop for care when dealing with ongoing concussion symptoms.
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Multidisciplinary Services
Our Cystic Fibrosis Center is made up of several groups involved in cystic fibrosis care including physicians, nurses, nutrition, social work, respiratory therapy and genetics.
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Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Program
The Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Program follows patients from diagnosis through transition to our Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program.
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Post-Baccalaureate Training Program
The Post-Baccalaureate Training Program includes a wide range of experienced research professionals, with the discussion topics ranging from graduate and medical school application preparation to enrichment of a wide range of research skills.
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Urology Reconstruction: What Are the Options?
One of the reasons families come to the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction is the multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach to care to provide the best possible care to their child. Our team represents urology, gynecology, colorectal, psychology, social work, and child life.
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Bladder Exstrophy: Care by Age and Stage
Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers a two-stage care approach to bladder exstrophy that gives families time to bond with their child, time to adjust and time to develop a plan with our experts.
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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.
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Meet Our Rehab Team
Members of the Rehabilitation team work closely to manage each aspect of patient care. Our goal is to enhance the patient’s functional abilities as well as provide support and education to the family.
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Jackson Lab
Under the direction of principal investigator Jamie Lu Jackson, PhD, the Jackson Lab examines how individuals with congenital and acquired heart disease manage their illness and emotional wellbeing across their lifespan. Learn more about the Jackson Lab by exploring featured news and publications as well as information about current studies and training and volunteer opportunities.
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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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Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Program
The Heart Center’s Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Program (CNOP) evaluates children with congenital heart disease who are at a higher risk for developmental delays or concerns and helps them reach their full potential.
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Is My Child Using Drugs?
You have been concerned about your child’s behavior over the past several months. Falling grades, a new set of friends and some marijuana under the bed lead you to talk with your child about drugs. Your son or daughter simply says that you don’t understand.
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Center for Comprehensive Spine Care
The Spine Program at Nationwide Children's focuses on managing congenital, developmental and neuromuscular-related spine conditions. Our approach provides a long-term treatment plan of surgical or non-surgical interventions that will allow for optimal skeletal growth.
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Spina Bifida Program
The Spina Bifida Program at Nationwide Children's provides comprehensive, long-term treatment services to individuals with spinal abnormalities.
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Breast Asymmetry
Breast asymmetry in teenage females is common. In certain situations, the asymmetry may be significant and may lead to decreased body image, and difficulty finding clothes that fit. Treatment may include surgery. The type of surgery varies based on patient wishes and surgeon assessment.
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Lupus, Vasculitis and Glomerulonephritis Clinic
The Lupus, Vasculitis and Glomerulonephritis Clinic at Nationwide Children’s provides state-of-the art, evidence-based, compassionate, family-centered care to children and adolescents with lupus, vasculitis and glomerulonephritis disorders.
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Reynolds Lab
The main focus of the Reynolds Lab involves elucidating the mechanisms involved in airway epithelial tissue repair using mouse models and human cell cultures to pave the way for the eventual use of human tissue stem cell therapy to treat cystic fibrosis and other forms of chronic lung disease.
2024 Pediatric Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Conference
Save the date! This conference is designed for health care providers who treat pediatric patients with sports medicine injuries and orthopedic problems. Afternoon breakout tracks available in Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation and MSK Ultrasound.
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Medical Library
The Nationwide Children's Hospital medical library is a branch of The Ohio State University (OSU) Health Sciences Library. Our pediatric-focused print collection includes medical, nursing, allied health & general business texts.
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Curriculum
Our child adolescent psychiatric curriculum includes rotations at different facilities, including Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University Medical Center.
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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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Center for Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction
Our comprehensive center treats children, adolescents, and adults with all types of limb length discrepancies and limb deformities, including congenital, developmental, or post-traumatic limb deformities.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Big Lots Announce 2021 Recipient of Big Lots Behavioral Health Scholarship
Originally launched in 2019, the Big Lots Behavioral Health Scholarship is awarded to a student who plans to pursue, or is currently pursuing, a graduate degree in the fields of behavioral or mental health, social work, or psychology. Recipients of the award receive $10,000 towards their education.
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Cystic Fibrosis and Depression
Individuals diagnosed with a chronic medical illness, such as Cystic Fibrosis, are at increased risk of experiencing depression and anxiety.
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Do I Qualify for Bariatric Surgery?
Weight loss surgery is not for all overweight people. It offers an option for people who have not been able to maintain weight loss and control their health through dieting alone.
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Featured Physician
Thomas Pommering, DO, is the founder and the division chief of Sports Medicine at Nationwide Children’s.
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Behavioral Health
- Pam and Jack Beeler Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Grand Rounds
- Behavioral Health Learning Library
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For Providers
Every patient’s journey is unique. In the THRIVE Program at Nationwide Children’s, our multidisciplinary team makes it a priority to work openly and collaboratively with primary care providers and pediatric specialists to create an environment of care and support for our patients,
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Behavioral Health
The Behavioral Health Learning Library (BHLL) is a collection of free, interactive and on-demand courses for professionals.
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Complications of Childhood Obesity
By now it’s no secret that our kids are struggling with weight-related issues more than ever before. According to reports, 13 percent - or nearly one in every eight - of Ohio’s high schoolers are obese.
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Is LGBTQ Community at Higher Risk for Mental Health Concerns?
One in five children is living with a mental illness, and 50 percent of all lifetime mental illnesses start by the age of 14. Studies show that LGBTQ youth may experience more negative mental health outcomes than their peers.
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Fertility and Reproductive Health Program
Many medical conditions and treatments may affect future fertility. Our comprehensive program provides education and counseling for patients who may be at risk for long-term fertility or reproductive health issues and provide fertility preservation options.
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Meet Our Team
We provide mental and behavioral health services for children and adolescents. Learn about the licensed professionals who may be part of your child's care team.
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Chavez Lab
The Chavez Lab, led by Laura Chavez, PhD, MPH, seeks to address population behavioral health equity and improve understanding of the social drivers of outcomes for youth.
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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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Turner Syndrome Clinic
The Turner Syndrome Clinic provides complete, personalized care for children with Turner syndrome.
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Lifelong Considerations
Things to consider like parenting tips, future pregnancies, and stress
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Media Advisory: Columbus Childrens Hospital Rehabilitation Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Reunion at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Saturday
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Columbus Childrens Hospital Rehabilitation Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Reunion at the Columbus Zoo and AquariumWHEN: Saturday, August 11, 20071:30 p.m.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Dedicates New Four-Story Expansion
Nationwide Childrens Hospital celebrates today the grand opening of a four-story expansion on the campus west side. At approximately 85,000 square feet, the new structure will allow Nationwide Childrens to open the doors for growth in research jobs, as well as expansion of key clinical areas of
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Prader Willi Syndrome Clinic
Our team of Prader-Willi Syndrome experts will work with you and your child, newborn to young adult, creating an individualized approach in the diagnosis, early intervention and treatment.
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Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Program
The Comprehensive Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Program is home to over 280 children, adolescents and young adults, with sickle cell anemia and other disorders of hemoglobin including beta thalassemia, emphasizing primary, secondary and tertiary prevention and treatment using a multidisciplinary team
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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.
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Prevention
CSPR helps schools and community organizations in Ohio implement evidence-based prevention strategies. John P. Ackerman, PhD, and his team have provided training to many schools throughout central and southeastern Ohio, using an enhanced SOS Signs of Suicide prevention programming model.
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Davenport Lab
The Sleep Empowers Lab, led by Mattina Davenport, PhD, focuses on improving community sleep health through community-driven research and initiatives to improve sleep health equity by empowering populations.
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Translational Research Team
Tracy Mehan, MA Director of Research Translation and Communication Tracy leads the Translational Research team for the Center for Injury Research and Policy bringing close to 30 years of experience in communications, health education, marketing, and research to her role.
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Behavioral Trials Office
The Behavioral Trials Office is a point of entry service for social and behavioral clinical trials at Nationwide Children's Hospital, and a conduit through which investigators streamline connections to resources throughout the Abigail Wexner Research Institute.
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Current Studies
Learn more about the current studies in the Child Brain and Development Lab.
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O'Brien Lab
The O'Brien Lab, led by Sarah O'Brien, MD, MSc, focuses on the intersection between women’s health and hematology.
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Current Studies
Learn more about the current studies in the Brain Development and Social Cognition Lab.
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Psychosis
Psychosis in children is rare but severe. Psychosis is a collection of significant symptoms that can impact thoughts, behaviors and emotions.
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Food Allergy and Parenting
This Helping Hand™ offers advice on parenting a child with food allergies. 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).
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Pain Management
Our goal at Nationwide Children's Hospital is to make your child as comfortable as possible.
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Hospice Services
Together, we can decide what will provide the most comfort and the highest quality of life for hospice children.
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Our Clinics
We provide high quality, accessible care for children with emotional, behavioral and developmental disorders. Learn about our clinics and specialty programs.
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Behavioral Health
- New ADHD Prescribing Guidelines now Available
- Behavioral Health Learningi Library
- The Pam & Jack Beeler Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Grand Rounds
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Care After Baby Born
At the delivery hospital, a doctor who specializes in working with sick infants (neonatologist) will manage the care of your baby.
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6th Annual BuckeyeThon to Benefit Childrens Hospital
The 6th Annual BuckeyeThon dance marathon will be held February 17-18 at the Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC) on The Ohio State University campus in Columbus.
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Weighing the Risks of Obesity
As school districts continue to reduce the amount of physical education children receive, we as parents have to step in and educate our children about not only the importance of exercise but how and when to do it.
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Does OCD Get Worse During Puberty?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves excessively worrying or thinking about something despite trying not to (obsessions) and feeling pulled to take certain actions to keep something bad from happening or to get rid of bad thoughts (compulsions).
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Residency Life
Residency training at Nationwide Children's Hospital is fast-paced, high-tech, and challenging. And yet, we are proud that our program still stays focused on the resident as a whole person, with social and psychological needs. Find out what a typical day in the life of a Nationwide Children's Hospital Intern is like.
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International Adoption Clinic
Our clinic offers families a wide range of services before, during and after adoption.
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Facial Paralysis
Facial paralysis is weakness or complete lack of motion of part or all of the face. It can cause issues involved with one or both sides of the face.
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Timothy Robinson
Timothy Robinson is chief executive officer of Nationwide Children's Hospital, which includes the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation and The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common behavioral disorder. It affects about ten percent of school-age children. Boys are more likely than girls to be diagnosed with it. Young people with ADHD have an impulsive nature that is difficult for them to control.
Turner Syndrome (Genetic Disorder)
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects people born female.
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Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain is considered pain in the lowest part of your abdomen. Acute pelvic pain is pain that is present for less than three months. Chronic pelvic pain is persistent and presents for six months or greater.
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Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome
Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome (MRKH) is a rare condition that affects girls and women. It means they are born without a fully developed uterus or vagina.
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Inpatient Palliative Care
The Advanced Illness Management team is the hospital-based Palliative Care team. We are dedicated to patients who require hospitalization.
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Intestinal Rehabilitation Center
We offer expertise in parenteral and enteral support assessment, management and follow-up as well as management of complications associated with intestinal failure and short bowel syndrome. Care is provided in both the outpatient clinic and when patients need to be admitted.
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Creary Lab
The Creary Lab, led by Susan Creary, MD, MSc, focuses on improving outcomes of children, adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD).
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host 22q Conference Sept. 21
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host “A Healthy You and 22q Conference” 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the hospital. The conference is designed for and intended to educate parents, caregivers and patients with 22q.
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Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Cleft Lip and Palate Center and 22q Center Family Support Groups Kick-Off
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Cleft Lip and Palate Center and 22q Center Family Support Groups Kick-Off WHEN: Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 1 to 2:30 pm (all will take a break from enjoying The Zoo and gather together) WHERE: The Columbus Zoo Waters Edge Boardwalk Shelters (near
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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).
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New Study Shows Long-Term Dangers of Severe Concussions
It’s well known that mild traumatic brain injuries and concussions are a common occurrence in children and adolescents, especially young athletes.
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Palliative Care When There is No Cure
My role as a pediatric palliative and hospice medicine physician is to provide holistic care for patients with life-limiting and threatening illnesses.
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Food Allergy and Anxiety
Children may have anxiety about their food allergies. This can cause extreme fear and worry that may change your child’s behavior.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives Palliative Care Research Grant
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National Palliative Care Research Center (NPCRC) has awarded $1.8 million in research grants to researchers at 12 institutions for studies aimed at reducing suffering for seriously ill patients and their family caregivers.
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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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Sports Medicine
Our program has a complete understanding of the young athlete. Our team works with coaches, athletic trainers, pediatricians and parents to deliver age-appropriate care to get athletes back in the game as quickly and safely as possible.
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Center for Hip Preservation
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Center for Hip Preservation focuses on the latest science in hip care. We aim to preserve the native hip by offering comprehensive care plans, both surgical and nonsurgical, to maximize mobility and provide the best future for hip function.
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Limb Difference Clinic
The Limb Difference Clinic offers patients the broad resources and expertise of our entire hospital, while also having the attention of a subspecialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation and community prosthetists and orthotists who specialize in care of pediatric patients with limb differences.
Community Advisory Board
The Community Advisory Board was formed to advise the center, assess progress and accomplishments, and help strategize. The Community Advisory Board will be comprised of a diverse group of key stakeholders to bring distinct viewpoints relevant to enhancing practice-based suicide prevention
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Liver Transplant Program
When your child needs a liver transplant, expertise and experience matter. Liver transplantation in children is a highly successful therapy. To maximize success, an individualized approach tailored to each patient is imperative to achieving best outcomes.
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Pancreas Care
Our center provides comprehensive multidisciplinary care for patients suffering from diseases of the pancreas. Our multidisciplinary team focuses on treating the patient as a whole to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life.
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Cleft Lip and Palate Center
Our center cares for children with cleft lip and palate from a nationally recognized team including experts from plastic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, otolaryngology (ENT), speech-language pathology, nursing, dentistry, social work, audiology, genetics and psychology.
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Rumination Syndrome
Rumination syndrome is a condition involving involuntary regurgitation of food.
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Neonatology Early Intervention
In the NICU setting, our Early Intervention staff provide information about community programs, provide developmentally appropriate infant stimulation, and play when medically stable.
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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.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Joins Autism Treatment Network
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been selected to join the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network (ATN), connecting Columbus with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the University of Missouri as the nation’s only ATN institutions in the Midwest region.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Appoints Dr. David Axelson as Chief of Psychiatry
Dr. David A. Axelson, MD, has been appointed chief of Psychiatry and medical director of Behavioral Health at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He will also serve as chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Ohio State’s Wexner Medical
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Resources
Find some of the many resources available to help you manage your child's diabetes here.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Joins Multi-Center NIH-Sponsored Study to Assess the Risks and Benefits of Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents
Nationwide Childrens Hospital has been selected as one of only five institutions nationally to join a multi-institution clinical research study to understand the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery in adolescents.This observational study called Teen-LABS (Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric
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Fertility Preservation: Planning For Life Beyond Treatment
Fertility can be a sensitive topic for some families, especially when children and adolescents are faced with life-altering medical conditions that could affect future parenthood.
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Selfie Safety: What to Tell Your Teens Before They Snap Another Picture
Selfies. They’re everywhere. Teens love taking pictures to share moments in their lives, and their social media feeds are filled with them. Sending revealing selfies (sometimes called sexting) has become a growing trend among teens.
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When a Seizure Isn’t Epilepsy
When a child falls down and starts jerking their body, most people assume that the child is having an epileptic seizure. But sometimes this is not the case. Children can have events that look like seizures but actually are non-epileptic events.
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What Are the Types of OCD?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a relatively common type of anxiety disorder in which individuals have intrusive, anxiety-provoking thoughts and, in many cases, must do certain things to reduce their anxiety.
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Best Kept Secrets: Why Cardiopulmonary Rehab Might be What Your Child Needs
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation is a form of rehab that can provide benefits for individuals of all ages who are experiencing a decline in their physical endurance or having difficulty with normal daily activities.
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Common Breast Disorders in Adolescents
Adolescence can be a challenging time for teenagers. During that time, their bodies grow and change. One common area of change in teenagers is the chest area. These changes may include macromastia, asymmetric breasts or gynecomastia.
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Weight Loss Surgery for Teens Is Not a Quick Fix
The vast attention on the obesity epidemic in the U.S. is nothing less than staggering. Obesity and its related illnesses (including high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, liver problems and impaired quality of life to name a few) – is a considered one of the most significant and
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Pets and Mental Health: How Furry Friends Can Impact Your Child’s Life
Studies have shown that having pets leads to a number of mental health benefits, such as decreased anxiety and depression, improved self-esteem and creating a sense of purpose. If you are considering getting a pet, here are four benefits that can come from having a four-legged friend.
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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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Lifestyle Changes
Surgery requires major lifestyle changes. To maintain weight loss after surgery, you will still have to exercise and limit food amounts. You will also need to change the types of food that you eat every day.
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Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT)
We use hematopoietic cell transplantation to treat pediatric and young adult malignant and non-malignant disorders. Our specialists optimize treatment and reduce transplant-associated morbidity and mortality through novel therapies.
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Burn Injuries Take Devastating Toll on Nations Children
The approach of winter season brings with it an increase in burn-related injuries to our nation’s children. Annually in the United States, fires and burns result in almost 4,000 deaths and more than 745,000 non-hospitalized injuries among all age groups.
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Research and Innovation
Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of only five institutions nationally to join a multi-institution clinical research study to understand the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery in adolescents.
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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Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Program
The Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital provides expert diagnosis and care to children and adolescents with EoE.
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Motao Zhu Team
Motao Zhu, MD, MS, PhD Principal Investigator Dr. Zhu is a professor of pediatrics and epidemiology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine. With doctoral training in epidemiology and medicine, and active research for about 20 years, Dr.
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Rumination Syndrome Program
The Rumination Syndrome Program requires a referral from a pediatric gastroenterologist.
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Rett Syndrome Clinic
Children with Rett syndrome often need to see many specialists. Some families must travel for an entire day to visit a physician or team who understands and treats the condition. That’s why Nationwide Children’s offers a Rett syndrome clinic so patients and families can see multiple specialists during one visit.
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Intensive Feeding Track
The Comprehensive Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Program's Intensive Feeding Track is an intensive outpatient treatment option. It is for children with feeding difficulties who have tried traditional outpatient therapies and have not fully achieved their feeding goals.
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Biobehavioral Outcomes Core
The Biobehavioral Outcomes Core assists investigators who want to incorporate behavioral assessments in their research.
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Study Finds Suicidal Youths Can Be Successfully Identified at Regular Medical Check-ups
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among adolescents, according to the Centers for Disease Control. In such a preventable tragedy, early detection of the various risk factors and treatment could help save many lives.
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Developmental Assessment
Families entering the assessment process at Nationwide Children’s Hospital may find the process lengthy, but there is a reason for each appointment in the assessment process. Below you will find the name and description of each appointment in the assessment process.
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Understanding Rhabdo: Why You Should Take Exertional Rhabdomyolysis Seriously
Exertional rhabdomyolysis (ER) or “rhabdo” is a rare, yet serious, and potentially fatal, condition if not recognized and treated appropriately. It is defined as the breakdown of normal skeletal muscle fibers due to injury or exercise.
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Stress and Physical Symptoms: When It's Not Just in Your Head
Most people know that when we have an illness, how we feel physically affects how we feel mentally. So, it should come as no surprise that mental feelings can have the opposite effect and change our physical state.
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Kids and Pain: Treatment and Care After Surgery
After a surgical procedure, a person is often told to take a pill every few hours to feel better. According to guidelines from the American Pain Society, there are better options than just a pill for postoperative pain management.
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The CCPR Intake Process: Embracing Collaborative Care for Your Child
At CCPR, every step is coordinated with precision, empathy, and a commitment to delivering world-class care. We are not just your healthcare providers; we're your partners in this journey to obtain the very best patient outcomes.
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Cleft Lip and Palate: Taking the Team Approach
Cleft lip and/or palate is the most common birth defect in the United States, affecting one of every 700 babies born, which means, on average, 16 babies are born every day in this country with a cleft.
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Passion for Advocacy
Our hospital made a promise to foster and celebrate the diversity of each other, our patients, families, visitors and many physician and community partners.
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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.
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Psychiatry
Pediatric Psychiatry helps evaluate, diagnose and treat mental disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, behavior problems and more. Services include medication management, inpatient psychiatric consultation, community-based programs, outpatient programs and parent education.
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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.
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Resale of Recalled Childrens Products Online
On average, more than 2 children’s products are recalled each week in the United States. Recalls on children’s products represent more than 40 percent of recalls by the U.S.
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Project ECHO
ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a collaborative medical education and care management model that empowers clinicians everywhere to provide better care to more people: right where they live.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
This Helping Hand™ covers irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) which is a common disorder that affects the large intestine (colon). Symptoms are caused by changes in how the GI tract works. IBS is a group of symptoms that occur together, not a disease.
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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is a mental health diagnosis that is characterized by extreme picky eating and little interest in, or fear of, food or eating.
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Wedemeyer Lab Staff
Learn more about principal investigator Michelle Wedemeyer, MD, PhD, and her dynamic team in the Wedemeyer Lab.
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Hippotherapy
Hippotherapy gets its name from the Greek word ‘‘hippos,’’ meaning horse. Horses are used as a tool in physical, occupational, and speech therapy. How It Works The horse is a base that supports your child.
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) interventions are health care approaches developed outside of mainstream-Western, or conventional, medicine.
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Submucosal Cleft Palate: A 'Hidden' Cause of Speech and Middle Ear Problems
A submucosal cleft palate (SMCP) results from a lack of normal fusion of the muscles within the soft palate as the baby is developing in utero. It occurs in about 1 in 1,200 children.
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Breast Reduction Surgery: When Is It Necessary for a Young Woman?
Breast size can be affected by weight fluctuations, so it is important to be at a stable, healthy weight for at least six months to one year prior to considering surgery.
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How Adults Can Help Children Prevent and Decompress from Holiday Stress
The holiday season can be filled with festive cheer and family gatherings, but it can also bring stress and the feeling of being overwhelmed, especially for children. It’s important to come up with a strategy to minimize holiday stress for children and build space to decompress after the holidays.
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Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa is a type of eating disorder in which a person regularly eats excessive amounts of food and then attempts to eliminate the consequences of overeating by vomiting, taking laxatives or diuretics, fasting, or exercising excessively.
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Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is a type of eating disorder in which a person severely limits the amount of food he or she eats to prevent weight gain or lose weight.
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Delirium
Delirium is a serious disturbance in mental abilities. It involves changes in behavior, confused thinking, and reduced awareness of a person's surroundings. Delirium is a serious complication of medical illness.
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What to Expect During Your Visit
Learn what to expect before, during and after your 22q Center visit.
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New National Study Finds Boxing Injuries on the Rise; Youth Head Injury Rates Also Concerning
The risk and nature of injury in the sport of boxing has generated a great deal of controversy in the medical community, especially in relation to youth boxing.
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Two Brothers Born With Forms of Cleft Lip and Palate Raises Awareness of Condition and Risk Factors
Carter and Mason Osborne have a lot in common. Not only are they brothers who love to laugh, they also share one unique characteristic; they were born with forms of cleft lip and palate.
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Understanding Black Youth Suicide: Steps Toward Prevention
In a statement published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the nonprofit research institute RTI International responded to a call from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) requesting information on how to prevent Black youth suicide. The researchers emphasize the need for research and action of suicide prevention among Black youth must start from the ground up.
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Olympic Dreams vs. Reality
Sports are about enhancing self-esteem, learning to work within a team structure, and exercise. Whether kids play varsity or are on traveling teams or just play in their back yard, at the end of the day isn’t the point to have fun and implement healthy habits?
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Guardianships and POAs: Transitioning to Adult Care
Most parents don’t stop worrying about their child after they turn 18. For parents of young adults with lifelong medical conditions and cognitive or learning disorders, there is an added worry of whether their child can be their own advocate.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Offers Podcasts Focusing on Neuromuscular Disorders
Scientists and clinicians at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have launched a monthly podcast entitled, “This Month in Muscular Dystrophy,” featuring internationally known scientists discussing the latest research in muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular disorders.
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Play Strong
Using “play” to show that exercise can be enjoyable, Play Strong is a fun and exciting program that guides participants to create healthy habits at home.
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Inpatient Rehabilitation
We offer a comprehensive, pediatric, family-centered inpatient rehabilitation (rehab) program.
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Epilepsy Surgery
Epilepsy Surgery services at Nationwide Children’s involves a team of specialists to care for the clinical, surgical and psychosocial needs of children with difficult to control epilepsy. Epilepsy surgery may dramatically improve the quality of life for these children and is the only potential cure.
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Disruptive Behavior Disorders (DBD)
Children with disruptive behavior disorders (DBD) show ongoing patterns of uncooperative and defiant behavior. The most common types of these disorders include disruptive behavior disorder not otherwise specified (DBD NOS), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and conduct disorder (CD).
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder is a type of disruptive behavior disorder in which children frequently defy authority with hostility, leading to serious disturbances in their daily life.
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Resources
Check out some recommended resources from the Child Development Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Transitional Care Clinic
The Transitional Care Clinic offers CCPR patients the opportunity to gradually prepare for the world of adult healthcare.
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Residency Wellness
Taking care of the emotional and mental well-being of our residents is a top priority at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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New Study Examines Injuries Associated with Baby Bottles, Pacifiers and Sippy Cups in the U.S.
A new study by researchers in the Center for Biobehavioral Health and the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined pediatric injuries associated with baby bottles, pacifiers and sippy cups.
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Jiabin Shen Selected as Chair of Pediatric Trauma Society Committee
Jiabin Shen, PhD, a research scientist in the Center for Pediatric Trauma Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital was selected as chair of the Pediatric Trauma Society Injury Prevention/Advocacy Committee. Dr.
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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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Colorectal Patients: Transitioning to Adult Health Care
A transition of care model to help teens and adults with colorectal diagnoses helps patients receive appropriate care as they move from the pediatric to the adult health care setting.
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Understanding Why Kids Die by Suicide
The number of kids aged 5 to 11 in the United States who have died by suicide in recent years has increased significantly. Researchers in our Center for Suicide Prevention and Research determined that if we’re going to impact the suicide rate of children in this age group, we must first understand if there are common themes for why children are dying by suicide.
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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.
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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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Endometriosis in Teens and Adolescents: More Than Just Cramps
Endometriosis is a condition in which the menstrual tissue is found outside the uterus, within the pelvis. Girls who have a mother, sister or aunt with endometriosis have an almost 10 times increased chance of developing it.
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Brain Tumors in Children: Common Symptoms and Advances in Treatment
Brain tumors can occur at any age. Diagnosing a childhood brain tumor early and accurately can save lives and reduce long-term disability.
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Gynecology Care in Turner Syndrome
For Turner Syndrome specifically, gynecologists can help with puberty induction, prescribing hormone replacement therapy until the average age of menopause, review fertility options and discuss pregnancy risks related to Turner Syndrome.
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Eating Disorder Myths
Eating disorders, which include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, and other specified feeding and eating disorder, are very serious conditions that have the second highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness.
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Cincinnati Childrens and Nationwide Childrens Collaborate to Address Improving Pediatric ADHD Care
Doctors at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital are collaborating to help pediatricians deliver better care to children with ADHD.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives $2.5 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Expand Teen Health Programs in Columbus City Schools
The Office of Population Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently awarded Nationwide Children’s Hospital a $2.5 million grant to support and expand its school-based adolescent healthcare services within Columbus City Schools (CCS).
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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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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Hester Lab
The Hester Lab utilizes a multidisciplinary approach in our research that encompasses genomic medicine, neuroscience, stem cell biology, biochemistry and molecular genetics to investigate the dynamic nature of the developing brain both in the context of health and neurological disease.
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Sign Up for PediatricsOnline
Subscribe to PediatricsOnline, a digital newsletter personalized for the pediatric provider to deliver up-to-date resources, research announcements and more.
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Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri)
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, sometimes called pseudotumor cerebri, is a condition in which the cerebro-spinal fluid is not able to drain normally.
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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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Psychosocial Services
When a child is born with a cleft lip and/or palate or any craniofacial condition, the emotional health and well-being of the child and family are just as important as the child’s medical care.
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Tips for New Runners: How Much is Too Much?
There are recommendations for level and intensity of training for kids in all sports but the number one rule is to emphasize fun, safety and fitness when it comes to kids.
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Gary Smith Team
Gary A. Smith, MD, DrPH Principal Investigator Dr. Gary A. Smith is a professor of Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine and Epidemiology at The Ohio State University.
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Moscato Lab
The Moscato Lab, led by Emily Moscato, PhD, focuses on designing, testing and implementing equitable behavioral interventions to improve quality of life and neurodevelopmental trajectories for young children with chronic conditions impacting the central nervous system.
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New Guidelines for Nausea, Stomach Pain and Other Problems Help Physicians Better Diagnose, Treat Kids
A child feels nauseated all the time, but no medical test can find what is wrong. Or a child vomits regularly, but there’s no illness or eating disorder to explain it. These, and other stomach and bowel-related problems with no obvious causes, are called functional gastrointestinal disorders.
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Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry is competition or conflict between children being raised in the same family. It is a natural part of growing up that will impact how they learn to resolve problems.
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Pronouns 101: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
Using a person’s correct pronouns is important because it affirms that person’s identity, helps them feel comfortable in their own body, and shows that you respect them for who they are.
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Baby’s Head Shape: Should You Be Concerned?
Bringing a baby home from the hospital can be a scary time for a parent as they navigate the first few months as an expanded family. The list of things to worry about as a child develops can seem endless, and baby’s head shape is a common item on that list.
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Hospital Safety Guide for Self-Harm
Patients at risk of harming themselves or others are placed on safety precautions as soon as they enter the hospital. These safety rules remain in place throughout the child’s hospital stay.
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Check-ups for Teens in Out-of-Home Placement
Teens in foster or kinship care have unique needs. They are learning life skills like how to make decisions on their own. Teens also have many concerns about their health, relationships with friends, and privacy.
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Level 4 Epilepsy Program
The National Association of Epilepsy Centers has accredited the Epilepsy Center at Nationwide Children’s as a Level 4 epilepsy program, a designation reserved for programs offering the highest level of comprehensive and specialized care.
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Comprehensive Pain Management Clinic
The Comprehensive Pain Management Clinic provides assistance to children and their families through a combination of medical treatment and complementary therapies for complex and long-term pain-related problems.
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RUBI
Join the series that improves clinicians’ comfort and knowledge with a manualized parent-training program (RUBI) for children with autism and other disabilities.
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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.
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Voiding Dysfunction
If a child over the age of 4 has difficulties holding their urine (urinary incontinence) and physicians are unable to identify an anatomical or neurological cause, they may diagnose the child with voiding dysfunction.
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Physical Abuse
Physical abuse is any act that results in physical injury to a child or adolescent, even if the injury was unintentional.
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Asperger's Syndrome
Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder, is a developmental disorder. Young people with Asperger’s Syndrome have a difficult time relating to others socially and their behavior and thinking patterns can be rigid and repetitive. They also may have trouble understanding body language.
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Big Lots
Through national in-store fundraising campaigns and live events, Big Lots, their associates and their customers are bringing vital funds and awareness to Nationwide Children's.
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IBD Research
Research is critical in continuing to improve the care of children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease.
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Transplant Guide
Check out a compiled list of answers to the questions we hear most often about lung and heart-lung transplant.
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Tissue Expansion
Tissue expansion involves the stretching of skin and soft tissue. It is done before reconstructive surgery to replace skin that has been burned, injured, or that has a large birthmark.
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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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Big Lots
Through national in-store fundraising campaigns and live events, Big Lots, their associates and their customers are bringing vital funds and awareness to Nationwide Children's.
Family Violence Prevention as Population Health
The new president of The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital says that “upstream” strategies for improving heath – high-quality housing, financial stability, educational support – are also family violence prevention strategies.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Expands Plastic Surgery Services; Focuses on Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach
When it comes to plastic surgery, the changing of one’s physical appearance is normally just the first step of a long process. Expert surgery is only the beginning, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital recognizes the importance of caring for the whole child.
eTeen Mental Health
In today’s world, everyone uses the Internet. It’s a good way to find quick answers to our questions. Here are some tips for finding information about your mental health online!
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Big Lots Announce 2022 Recipient of Big Lots Behavioral Health Scholarship
Christy Chacko, a graduate student at the University of Southern California, is the 2022 recipient of the Big Lots Behavioral Health Scholarship—a scholarship made possible by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Big Lots, an Ohio-based home discount retailer.
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Scholarly Activity
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics fellows are involved in a variety of scholarly and academic activities including research, quality improvement and teaching. There are also opportunities to complete a Master’s degree during this fellowship.
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Shaping The Future Of ACHD
The Columbus Ohio Adult Congenital Heart Disease (COACH) Program is helping to shape the future of ACHD not only locally in Columbus, but throughout Ohio, the Midwest and nationally.
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Professional Education
We offer continuing education, simulation training and customized educational offerings across a spectrum of disciplines.
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Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
We provide comprehensive care focused on treatment, education, research and advocacy for children with the diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Appoints Tim Robinson as CEO
The Board of Directors of Nationwide Children’s Hospital has announced Tim Robinson, the organization’s current executive vice president and chief financial and administrative officer, as the new chief executive officer of Nationwide Children's, effective July 1, 2019.
Careers
Join our team and discover your passion for what’s possible in providing best outcomes for children.
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PSARVUP
An operation called PSARVUP (posterior sagittal anorectal vaginal urethralplasty) can correct cloacal malformation.
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Jang Lab
Under the direction of Jihyun Jang, PhD, the Jang Lab is exploring how non-genetic factors, particularly epitranscriptomics, regulate complex physiological and pathological processes during heart development.
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Mental Health Concerns and Traumatic Events Are Common Among Young Children Who Die By Suicide
A study published today by Nationwide Children’s Hospital researchers found that although the circumstances around any suicide death are complex, there are often shared characteristics and experiences among young children who die by suicide.
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Columbus Children's Hospital Announces Wide-Ranging Strategic Expansion Effort
Columbus Children’s Hospital officials today announced a dramatic, wide ranging seven-year strategic effort including a $740 million master site plan that will change the face of health care for central Ohio children while becoming a model for what is possible in pediatric care and research
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"To the Bone" and Eating Disorder Treatment: Did Netflix Get it Right?
The Netflix movie To the Bone portrays a semi-autobiographical story about a 20-year-old girl named Ellen and part of her journey through recovery from an eating disorder, Anorexia Nervosa. Overall, this movie seeks to raise awareness about something that doesn’t get enough discussion. But in doing so, it raises many questions.
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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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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).
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts a child’s ability to communicate and interact socially. It also impacts the way the child thinks and behaves.
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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.
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Healthy Coping
Have you or a family member recently been diagnosed with diabetes? Read this chapter to learn how to properly cope and prepare.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Breaks Ground for New Main Hospital
Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital officials today at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 12-floor main hospital building encompassing 720,000 square feet.
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Study Shows Amount and Days of Opioids Prescribed at Discharge Decreased After 2017 Ohio Prescription Opioid Cap Law
In a new study, published in PLOS One, researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy, Center for Pediatric Trauma Research, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Orthopedics, and Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital compared the amount of opioid analgesics prescribed to children following enactment of the Ohio Opioid Cap Law with historical controls.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital to Break Ground in 2010 for Third Research Facility as Final Piece to Expansion Plan
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will break ground on property west of Parsons Avenue and north of Livingston Avenue in early 2010 for its third research facility as the last piece of its $840 million strategic facilities expansion plan, first announced in 2005.
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Course Descriptions
During the child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship, fellows are required to participate in several seminars, conferences and rounds during their time at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Surgical Services
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Surgical Services is one of the largest children’s surgical programs in the world. Under the umbrella of a unified program, 11 surgical departments share a common mission, philosophy and approach to patient care.
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Liver Care (Hepatology)
Our center is an integral part of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Nationwide Children’s, caring for a wide range of liver diseases through medical management and surgery.
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What's Nearby (Guide to Columbus)
These Columbus resources will help make the most of your stay.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Big Lots Announce 2020 Recipient of Big Lot’s Behavioral Health Scholarship
Susanne Nyaga, a graduate student at Howard University, is the 2020 recipient of the Big Lots Behavioral Health Scholarship the Columbus, Ohio-based retail company and Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today.
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Intracranial Hypertension Clinic
The recognition of idiopathic intracranial hypertension in children has increased dramatically. We are leading the response to this trend with the development of a multidisciplinary clinic for the specialized diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care of these unique children.
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Announcements
See the latest announcements about the Center for Injury Research and Policy including information about recent awards, publications, studies, and events.
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Miller Lab
The Miller Lab’s research efforts focus on the characterization of immune cell infiltration in pediatric brain tumor samples using state-of-the-art technologies including transcriptome sequencing, single cell RNA-sequencing and spatial multiplex protein profiling.
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The Great Collide: The Impact of Children’s Mental Health On the Workforce
The pediatric and adolescent mental health crisis –brought to new attention and made more urgent by the stresses of the pandemic – is now showing to have direct and dramatic implications in the workplace. On Our Sleeves, the movement for children’s mental health, recently conducted a first-of-its-kind national study in spring 2021, funded by the Nationwide Foundation, to specifically evaluate the impact of children’s mental health on parents' work performance and, in turn, on companies’ success.
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Epilepsy Center
As a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, we are a referral center for epilepsy patients from across our region and beyond. In addition to standard clinical services, we provide complex neurodiagnostic monitoring, as well as extensive medical, neuropsychological and psychosocial treatment.
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Featured News and Research
Stay up to date with the latest news releases and features coming out of the Center for Child Health Equity and Outcomes Research.
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Counseling Guidelines Necessary for Pediatric Patients Receiving Fertility, Sexual Function Treatment
COLUMBUS, Ohio; TAMPA, Fla. and BOSTON — The drugs and therapies used to treat medical conditions often come with side effects. Doctors, pharmacists and other health care professionals strive to be sure we are made aware.
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Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation (TPIAT)
Nationwide Children’s is one of the few pediatric hospitals in the country to offer total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT), an innovative procedure designed to relieve pain and improve quality of life and to minimize risk of lifelong diabetes for children with
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The Adaptive Sports Medicine Program
Our program provides specialized resources for young athletes with physical disabilities to help them enter and excel in athletics. We utilize state-of-the-art technology and multidisciplinary care to individualize treatment for each athlete.
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Chisolm Lab Staff
Learn more about Deena Chisolm, PhD, and her dynamic team in the Chisolm Lab.
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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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Integrated Care for Kids
The Integrated Care for Kids (InCK) project is a child-centered service delivery and payment innovation model that aims to improve the quality of care and reduce expenditures with a focus on children under 21 years of age covered by Medicaid through prevention, early intervention, and treatment of behavioral and physical health needs.
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Skeens Lab Research Projects
The Skeens Lab's mission extends beyond research; they strive to develop innovative digital health interventions, with a specific focus on underrepresented and vulnerable populations. Learn about the lab's current and past research projects.
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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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Autism: Primary Care
Join the series as we build knowledge and confidence of primary care providers, ultimately improving care quality for individuals with autism.
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Oral-GI Microbiology Research Affinity Group
The Oral and GI Microbiology Research Affinity Group (OGM RAG) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will bring together like minded clinicians and basic scientists that are actively involved in research in oral and gastrointestinal microbiology as it affects human disease.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Unveils Clinical Interiors of New Main Hospital Set to Open in June 2012
Recently, Nationwide Children’s Hospital unveiled publically for the first time the clinical interiors of its new main hospital – the centerpiece of its six-part master facilities plan.
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Returning to Learn After Concussion
Concussions can impact learning activities, social and emotional functioning, and participation at school. That's why it's important for educators to consider each student's needs when they come back to school after a concussion.
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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.
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Ginger Yang Team
Jingzhen Ginger Yang, PhD, MPH Principal Investigator Dr. Jingzhen (Ginger) Yang is a Principal Investigator at the Center for Injury Research and Policy, of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Bullying Information for Parents
Bullying is unwanted aggressive behavior by a person or group that targets another person or group. It involves an imbalance of power and is usually repeated over time. Bullying is not teasing.
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Fellowship Experience
The Sports Medicine Fellowship is a one year fellowship at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Fellows will have a broad range of study and a close working relationship with faculty members.
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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.
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Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a hole in the heart. It changes blood flow, making the heart work harder. It can be treated with surgery or catheterization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Access frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Feeding Clinic and Intensive Feeding Program.
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Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD), also commonly known as endocardial cushion defect or atrioventricular canal defect (AVCD), is a heart condition where there are holes between the heart’s upper and lower chambers, and the valves controlling blood flow may not form correctly.
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Truncus Arteriosus
Truncus arteriosus is a rare heart defect where only one large blood vessel forms instead of two. It can be treated with surgery.
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Ebstein's Anomaly
Ebstein’s anomaly is a heart problem that some people are born with. It means the tricuspid valve, which helps control blood flow in the heart, doesn’t work right. Most babies with severe Ebstein’s need surgery at some point.
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Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)
Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) is a condition where the blood vessels in the lungs, called the pulmonary veins, are not attached to the heart in the right place. Because of this, the body can’t get enough oxygen.
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Pulmonary Stenosis
Pulmonary stenosis is a heart defect in children that makes it harder for blood to flow. It can be treated with surgery or catheterization.
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Pulmonary Atresia
Pulmonary atresia is a heart defect in children that affects blood flow to the lungs. It can be treated with surgery or catheterization
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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.