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Front-Facing Car Seats: Is Your Child Ready?
Why is it important to keep your child rear facing as long as possible? Carrie Rhodes, Passenger Safety Program Coordinator at Nationwide Children’s Hospital answers this question and provides recommendations on how to determine if your child is ready for a front-facing car seat.
Conotruncal Anomaly Face Syndrome
Conotruncal Anomaly Face Syndrome is also known as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.
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Car Seat Safety: Are You Listening?
Are pediatricians not communicating, or are parents not listening? I don’t know the answer to that question, but recent data suggests that there is a communication breakdown somewhere in the process of education about child safety.
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Family AIDS Clinic and Educational Services Program (FACES)
We are central Ohio’s primary HIV clinic and have more than 30 years of experience. Our comprehensive team provides quality medical and psychosocial care to a diverse group patients both in clinic and through community prevention outreach.
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How to Care for Face Masks
Knowing how to take care of your face masks is vital in order to ensure they provide the best protection from COVID-19 and other germs and helps them last longer.
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PlayStreets
PlayStreets events are free block parties held every summer in the Linden and South Side communities. Each event features family-friendly activities, food trucks, music, inflatables, pettings zoos and more.
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Treatment
The goals of treatment are to improve the symmetry and movement of the affected face.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hosts Free Summer Events for Families
Children and families are invited to get outdoors and get active this summer with the return of PlayStreets, free community events for children and their families featuring food, entertainment and a place to play.
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Children in Ohios Appalachian Counties Face Similar Health Care Challenges to Metropolitan Areas, Study Finds
Despite the fact that previous research shows the Appalachian region of the United States as limited in access to health care services, researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that children with special health care needs in Appalachian areas face similar levels of health
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Not So Fast! Transitioning Your Child to the Next Car Seat
The truth is, many parents transition car seats too early. But, when it comes to keeping your kids safe, making sure they are in the right type of car seat is one of the most important ways you can protect them.
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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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Downtown Sertoma Club Hosts 1st Annual Golf Outing
The Downtown Sertoma Club will host its first annual golf outing Monday, September 8, 2008 starting at 11 a.m. at the Ballantrae Golf Course in Dublin. All proceeds will benefit the Speech and Hearing Departments at Nationwide Childrens Hospital.
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Virtual Temporal Bone Project Uses Technology, Simulated Surgery to Teach the Next Generation of Surgeons
For a generation of surgeons who have grown up playing video games, they are now learning temporal bone surgery of the skull in a similar way. Physicians and researchers at Nationwide Childrens Hospital are using state-of-the-art computer animation to help train the next generation of surgeons.The
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Ice Hockey
Ice hockey is a popular winter sport in the United States. However, there are more than 20,000 ice hockey-related injuries seen in U.S. emergency departments each year.
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Our interdisciplinary team includes physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, child life specialists, dietitians and consumer advocates that maximize results for our patients and within the community.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Expands Free Summer Events for Families
PlayStreets events are expanding to reach more children and families this summer with the announcement of two new locations in the Linden and South Side communities. Maize Manor United Methodist Church and The Reeb Avenue Center will be the new locations, inviting children and families to get outdoors with free games, food trucks, music, activities and more.
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Child Passenger Safety
Car crashes are the #1 cause of death among children in the US. Depending on age, weight and height, children need to be in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts every time they are in the car.
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Car Seat Conundrums – You Asked, We Answered
We asked for your car seat questions on Facebook and you delivered! Here are the answers to some of your questions. Does my really tall 7 year old need to sit in a booster? Laws vary from state to state, but here in Ohio a child must sit in a booster until they are 8 or 4’9.” So,
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Protecting Babies and Young Children from Contagious Illnesses Without Masks
It is harder for people to breathe with something covering the nose and mouth. Since babies and children younger than 2 years have smaller airways, breathing through a mask is even harder for them than it is for an older child or an adult.
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Child Passenger Safety: Car Seats and Booster Seats
Ohio law requires that a child ride in a car seat (and then a booster seat when he has outgrown the car seat) until he is 8 years old, unless the child is 4 feet 9 inches tall. The exceptions are children who are 4 feet 9 inches or taller before they are 8 years old.
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PHIL Award
The PHIL Award (Pulmonary Health and Illnesses of the Lungs) was established by The FACES Foundation to recognize outstanding respiratory therapists who provide care and treatment for patients with respiratory illnesses.
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Advance Directives: Voicing Your Wishes
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. As a member of a pediatric palliative care team, my job is to help provide an extra layer of support to patients and families facing serious, or potentially life-limiting, illness.
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Acne
In this Helping Hand™, we discuss the causes and treatment of acne. Acne is a skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples.
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Food Insecurity: The Hidden Epidemic Someone You Know is Facing
Does putting food on the table worry you? If you are living in America, 1 in 8 of you will answer yes. Even if it isn’t you, chances are it’s happening to someone you know.
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Open Globe Injury
This clinical pathway describes the management of an open globe injury in the emergency department, urgent care and inpatient care settings.
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Baby Carriers
An average of one child aged 5 years and younger is treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments every two hours for a carrier-related injury.
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Craniofacial Anomalies
Craniofacial anomalies are a diverse group of deformities in the growth of the head and facial bones.
Addressing Inequities
Many children face health disadvantages that are the result of inequities. Find out how we can better, and more equitably, help those children have the best possible health outcomes.
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Mask Safety 101: Why You Shouldn’t Mask a Baby
As the coronavirus pandemic evolves, so do the recommendations. One of the most recent recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is to wear “cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.”
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Facial Bipartition
Facial bipartition is surgery performed by a plastic surgeon and a neurosurgeon to reposition the entire face and to bring the orbits (bones holding the eyes) closer together. Patients who need this procedure may have hypertelorbitism, Apert syndrome, Crouzon syndrome or craniofrontonasal dysplasia.
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Yoga for Period Pain
This Helping Hand™ explains how yoga can help with period pain and instructions for common yoga poses.
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Facial Re-animation
Some children are born without a facial nerve. Other times, a child's facial nerve is damaged. Facial re-animation is the term used for microsurgical techniques aimed at repairing the facial nerve.
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Public Service Announcements
Public Service Announcements Start: November 2013 End: December 31, 2013 Contact: Media Relations Nationwide Children’s Hospital (614) 355-0495 mediarelations@nationwidechildrens.org 60 seconds Are you worried about HIV status or that you may have contracted Syphilis? The Nationwide
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Injuries to High School Baseball Players Becoming More Serious
Although the overall rate of high school baseball-related injuries has decreased within the last 10 years, the severity of injuries that occur has increased, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) of The Research Institute at Nationwide
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Eye Socket Care
How to keep the eye socket clean after a conformer has been placed in your child's eye socket.
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Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, also known as Landouzy-Dejerine, causes severe weakness in muscles of the face, shoulders and back.
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Child Passenger Safety: Infant Car Seat Challenge
Your baby’s doctor has ordered a Car Seat Challenge. This is a test that gives the doctor valuable information about how well your baby might be able to handle sitting in his or her car seat for travel.
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How to Prevent Children From Choking
Choking is a real fear every parent faces. When your little one starts to put pieces of food in their mouth you need to be aware of the dangers those certain foods can pose. In fact, choking injuries send 34 children a day to emergency departments.
Children With Incarcerated Family Members: Using Supportive Language
Children who have incarcerated family members already face stigma, and they may mistrust systems – even those that are supposed to be caring, such as pediatric health care institutions and offices.
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Children With Hearing Loss: Guidelines for Schools
Some children are born with a hearing loss. Others may develop one due to injury, infection or even loud noises. Children with hearing loss can do well in school, but they often need extra help to learn at their full capacity.
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HIV: What You Need To Know
It’s so important to be tested and know if you have HIV, because knowing you have the infection is power. If you know you have HIV, you can receive treatment to stay healthy and you can prevent transmission of the infection to others.
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Challenges in the World of AI and Deepfakes: A Guide for Parents
Discover how AI and deepfakes can manipulate reality and pose risks to teens in the digital world. Learn essential tips for parents to protect their children from these emerging threats.
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Newborn Car Seat Safety - What You Need to Know
The birth of a child is one of the most exciting, anticipated and memorable moments for a mother and family. The preparation beforehand, baby showers and packing for the hospital all add to the excitement and anticipation.
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Pets and Children: Keeping Kids Safe When Animals Are in the Home
Dogs, cats, and other pets can be wonderful additions to the family. They can be fuzzy friends that provide love and companionship for many years. Unfortunately, even the most loving of pets can bite.
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Creating a Purposeful Auditory Environment
By creating a purposeful auditory environment, you can protect and help your child’s brain development. Communication in babies comes from the sensory input they give and receive. These actions aid in communication and provide calming that may help children sleep.
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PlayStreets Help Get Children and Families Outside for Summer Fun
Children and families are invited to get outdoors and get active this summer with the return of PlayStreets, free community events for children and their families featuring food, entertainment, and a place to play.
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National Black HIV AIDS Awareness Day
This day highlights the importance of HIV prevention through education, testing, and treatment, in addition to addressing health inequities Black communities face with HIV treatment and engaging in care.
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Using a Booster Seat Until a Seat Belt Fits
Depending on age, weight and height, children need to be in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts every time they are in the car. We all know to put a newborn in a rear-facing car seat, but how long should older kids stay in a booster seat?
Expanding a Hospital-Led Neighborhood Revitalization Effort
Since 2008, HNHF has impacted over 400 homes in the zip codes near the hospital’s main campus, and it has worked to address other social drivers of health. The initiative’s success led Nationwide Children’s to begin work in another historic Columbus neighborhood facing challenges, called Linden.
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Study Identifies Barriers High Schools Face When Implementing and Enforcing State Concussion Laws
A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital investigated the barriers high schools across the country face when implementing state concussion laws.
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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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Palliative Care
Whether in the hospital or in the home our goal is to ensure every patient receives the necessary care and comfort when faced with a life–threatening and/or life-limiting condition through support, counseling and world-class care.
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Baseball-Related Injury
While baseball is a great way for people of all ages to get out and get some exercise, injuries can and do occur. Taking a few precautions will help reduce the chance of injury.
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Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum)
Fifth disease is a mild illness caused by a virus. Symptoms include a blotchy rash that begins on the cheeks and spreads to the arms, legs and torso.
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Cradle Cap
Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as cradle cap, is very common in infants and children. It appears as scaly, itchy, white, yellow or red patches. It most often appears on the scalp but can also be found on the face, ears, or in body folds such as under the arms and behind the knees.
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Skeens Lab
Under the direction of Micah Skeens, PhD, APRN, FAAN, the Skeens Lab investigates the psychosocial and biobehavioral outcomes of children facing cancer and undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplants.
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Study Finds Computerized Screening with Immediate Results Helps Physicians Identify Dangerous Behaviors among Adolescents
Technology may be the key to identifying high-risk behaviors among adolescents. Injury risk, depressive symptoms and drug and alcohol use are the leading causes of adolescent morbidity and mortality; yet pediatricians often lack the time to screen for these behavioral concerns.
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Antibiotic Allergies: Why Kids Should Be Tested to See if They’re Real
The most common symptoms are itchiness, a rash, difficulty breathing and swelling of the face, hands or feet. Less commonly, vomiting, diarrhea or light-headedness can be symptoms of an allergy.
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Enlarged Lymph Nodes
Hundreds of these lymph nodes are present in your child’s neck and face. When an infection is present, lymph nodes can become enlarged as an immune response is mounted.
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Exercises: Arms and Hands (Passive)
Range of motion exercises keep your child's joints and muscles loose and easy to move. Your child should lie on his or her back on a firm surface while doing the exercises. You should be on the same side of his body as the arm you are working with. Motions should be smooth, not bouncy.
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Kids and Video Games: Setting Limits for Healthy Play
What are the consequences of playing video games? What are there any benefits? And how can you limit time on video games?
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Back to School with Asthma
On average, 3 children in every classroom in America have asthma. While there is no cure, almost everyone with asthma can control their symptoms and lead a normal life without too many restrictions.
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Exercises: Left Torticollis Positioning for Play
Left torticollis (tor ti COLL iss) is a tightening of the muscles on the left side of the neck. It results in your child often bending his or her head to the left side and looking to the right side. Your child may not be able to easily turn his or her head to the left due to the muscle tightness.
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Exercises: Right Torticollis Positioning for Play
Right torticollis is a tightening of the muscles on the right side of the neck. It results in your child frequently bending his or her head to the right side and looking to the left side.
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Infectious Diseases
Our specialists are equipped with the knowledge and expertise of all types of acute, recurring and chronic infections or conditions. Our clinic focuses include tuberculosis, host defense, immune deficiency and more.
Nevus Sebaceous
A nevus sebaceous is a type of birthmark that usually appears on the scalp. It may also appear on the face but this is less common. It is made of extra oil glands in the skin. It starts as a flat pink or orange plaque (slightly raised area). A nevus sebaceous does not go away on its own.
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Home-Based Palliative Care
Home-Based Palliative Care is designed for families whose children are facing a life-limiting condition and who are seeking support from the comfort of home.
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Pediatric Microsurgery and Facial Reanimation Program
The Pediatric Microsurgery and Facial Reanimation Program is a partnership between Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. It is one of the few programs in the country offering a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to pediatric microsurgery.
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Acne Washes
Our team has compiled a list of skin washes used to treat acne. These are sold at most drug stores and you are able to buy them without a prescription.
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Media Advisory: Giant Children to Invade Downtown Columbus on Valentines Day
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital to launch “Miracles At Play,” with the unveiling of a dramatic new downtown wallscape donated by Nationwide.
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Nationwide Childrens Hosptial F.A.N. Club Analysis Shows Promising Results
The Nationwide Childrens Hospital Fitness And Nutrition (F.A.N.) Club was established in 2008 as part of the hospitals pediatric obesity initiative to help 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students experience fun activities to keep them fit and healthy through physical activity and education.
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HIV Prevention
This Helping Hand™ is about how human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the immune system, how it spreads, and how to prevent it.
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What’s the Difference Between an Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist?
While pediatric audiologists and speech language pathologists each serve different roles, they often work together to track a child’s progress and make adjustments to hearing devices or therapy to best serve a child and their family.
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HIV Prevention is Possible
As we are digging ourselves out from the past two years, refocusing on preventative health care should be a priority. Before we can help prevent HIV acquisition in youth, we must understand what HIV is and how it is transmitted.
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Anxiety and Worry
Anxiety is a normal emotion. It can cause feelings of fear, tension and worry. It can also cause physical changes in the body.
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Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a dry skin type. It looks like dry, rough, small bumps that are flesh-colored or pink and can feel like sandpaper or chicken skin. It is not contagious and is usually not itchy. The most common areas for these bumps are on the back of the arms, front of the thighs and the face.
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Kidney Transplant Infection and Rejection
Learn what your immune system does and how you can help protect yourself against a rejection episode after a kidney transplant.
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Media Advisory: The Don Johnson Family Picnic for Nationwide Childrens Hospital patients living with diabetes and their families
The Don Johnson Family Picnic for Nationwide Children’s Hospital patients living with diabetes and their families is an afternoon ‘country hoedown’ picnic with food, games, magicians and face painting.
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Oral Stimulation
Oral stim is positive touch to the mouth and face. The purpose of oral stim is to improve bottle and breastfeeding outcomes for your premature infant.
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$3 Million Grant Awarded to Children’s Hospitals in Ohio, Michigan to Establish Regional Disaster Center of Excellence
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services of the Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response recently awarded a $3 million grant that will establish The Eastern Great Lakes Pediatric Consortium for Disaster Response as a Center of Disaster Excellence.
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Behavior Support - Using Planned Ignoring at Home
Planned ignoring, or extinction, is not paying attention to a problem behavior in order to decrease the behavior in the future. Your behavior support provider will teach you how to use planned ignoring.
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Teen Heroin Abuse: How to Recognize the Signs
Virtually all serious drug abuse problems begin during the teen years and, for those at risk, exposure to opiates prescribed for pain increases the chances for opiate abuse later in life. The risk for abuse is even greater when teens 14 and younger receive these medications for pain.
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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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Well Baby Visits: Newborn, 1 Month and 2 Months
Congratulations on your new baby! Having a child is a large responsibility and can be a lot of work. At times it can seem overwhelming. Learn what to expect at your baby's newborn, 1 month and 2 month well visits.
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Birthmarks
More than 80 percent of babies have some type of birthmark. Most birthmarks are harmless and require no treatment. Vascular birthmarks include macular stains, hemangiomas and port wine stains. Pigmented birthmarks include congenital melanocytic nevi (moles), dermal melanosis and café-au-lait spots.
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As Budget Battles Are Waged, Central Ohio Family Speaks Out for Preserving Childrens Access to Care
One Pickerington family is bringing their story of heartache and hope to Washington D.C. this month to help Congress understand the importance of protecting pediatric care in face of growing budget concerns.
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Hemangiomas: What Are They and How Are They Treated?
A hemangioma is a benign tumor of blood vessels. It usually appears around 2-4 weeks of age as a small red-pink patch. It then grows rapidly for 5-6 months and continues to grow slowly until 1 year of age.
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Megan E Brundrett
Megan E. Brundrett, MD, is a physician in the departments of Primary Care Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases at Nationwide Children's Hospital and medical director for the Family AIDS Clinic and Education Services (FACES).
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Comfort Hold Techniques
These comfort hold techniques have been developed to help you hold your child during a procedure. The purpose of a hold is for your child to feel safe and to help him or her keep still and calm.
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New Program Introduces Local EMTs to Seriously Ill Patients in Their Communities
With increasing medical advancements in treatment and technology, patients battling life-threatening conditions are living longer and heading home sooner than ever before.
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Sight Words: Are They Necessary to Teach Your Child to Read?
They have been called Fry, Dolch, high frequency and common words. Regardless of their name, the English language is based on sound associations to letters and letter pairs.
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Chronic Swelling: Lymphedema Defined
Lymphedema is defined as a swelling of a body part that most frequently occurs in the arms or legs but may also occur in the face, neck, abdomen or elsewhere in the body.
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What is Anxiety? How can I Help?
School, friends, work, social media, relationships, grades and sports. All of these are triggers for stress in a youth’s day-to-day life. But what is the difference between being worried and having anxiety disorder?
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Oluseyi K Ogunleye
As a maternal-fetal medicine physician, Dr. Ogunleye is dedicated to the care and treatment of both mother and baby. For women who are facing a high-risk pregnancy, Dr. Oguleye acts as an extension of your current OB/Gyn care, providing additional testing, monitoring, and treatment options for fetal conditions and anomalies throughout the pre- and postnatal journey.
Shingles
Shingles is an infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
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Sialorrhea (Drooling)
Sialorrhea, also known as hypersalivation or drooling, means excessive saliva flow. Anterior sialorrhea is when patients have forward spillage of saliva from their mouths onto their faces and clothes. Posterior sialorrhea is when patients have spillage of saliva from their mouths down their airways.
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Stottmann Lab
The long-term goals of the Stottmann Lab are to understand the genes and molecular mechanisms guiding normal development of both the brain and face.
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Asthma Triggers
Many things can start an asthma flare-up. They are called triggers. Know your asthma triggers and avoid them.
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Sunscreen and Sun Safety Tips
Wearing sunscreen is important to protect your child’s skin from sunburn now, and prevent skin cancers down the line. Before you hit the lake, playground, or camp, make sure you and your children apply sunscreen and reapply it often.
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Social Media: A Teen’s Perspective
Social media has transformed the way we communicate in our daily lives. While there are many upsides to social media, there are also negative consequences.
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Developmental Milestones
Nationwide Children's Hospital provides a number of resources, including videos, to help you better understand your NICU baby's milestones and stay involved in his or her developmental care. Read and watch what to expect.
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Skiing & Snowboarding
Skiing and snowboarding are great ways to spend time outdoors during the winter months. Taking a few safety measures can help you have fun and be safe.
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Aromatherapy: Essential Oils
This Helping Hand™ is about how to use essential oils for aromatherapy safely.
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4 Reasons Why Wisdom Teeth May Need to Be Removed
Third molars, more commonly known as “wisdom teeth,” are teeth that form in our teenage years. If these teeth can be easily cleaned, stay healthy, grow in properly and don’t affect the bite, they can stay in the mouth for a lifetime.
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Screen Time and Your Child’s Development: Why Disconnecting is a Good Idea
You thought raising TEENAGERs was tough, but raising SCREENAGERs is even more challenging! A recent PEW Research Center Survey reports nearly nine out of 10 teens think excessive screen time is a problem, and six out of 10 say it is a major problem.
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Defining Feeding Milestones in Neonates Helps Improve Quality of Life
A recent study conducted by researchers and physicians at Nationwide Children’s Hospital sheds new light on feeding challenges often faced by premature infants. Although the prevalence of this disorder is well recognized, the feeding milestones for infants have not been well described.
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs
There are many challenges faced by parents as their children develop; one important concern is how to raise kids to not use drugs.
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Crouzon Syndrome
Crouzon syndrome is a genetic condition that affects the skull, face and heart. It is caused by a mutation on the FGFR2 or FGFR3 gene. The treatment of Crouzon syndrome includes several operations. The Center for Complex Craniofacial Disorders expertly cares for children with Crouzon syndrome.
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
COVID-19 is a serious strain of coronavirus, a large family of viruses that usually cause only mild respiratory diseases, that spreads and infects people easily. The virus that causes COVID-19 is being passed from person to person through droplets of fluid that are coughed or sneezed into the air.
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Crutch Walking
Crutches may be used to keep weight off a leg or foot while it is healing. Your health care provider will check one of the weight-bearing instructions below: Non-Weight-Bearing (NWB) – Do not put any weight on the injured foot or leg.
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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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Study Reveals 1.6 Million Pediatric Soccer Injuries from 14-Year Period
Soccer, one of the most prevalent sports in the world, has continued to grow in popularity in the United States. As the number of children participating in organized and unorganized soccer leagues increases, so does the number of children at risk for injury.
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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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Pregnancy and Infant Loss: You're Not Alone
Many parents and families going through pregnancy and infant loss are not aware of how common their experience is and may even feel a sense of isolation as they walk the unfamiliar pathway of saying goodbye to their child before or shortly after meeting them.
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How Open Conversations With Kids Promote Healthy Relationships
It’s important to connect with your child during times of transition to promote healthy body image, boundaries and relationships. Here’s how you can have meaningful connections and conversations with your child.
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Broken Bones 101
Whether you have toddlers or teens, you are familiar with the fact that kids regularly test the law of gravity. So you probably won’t be surprised to hear that broken bones are the number one injury we see in the emergency room.
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Emergency! Testicular Torsion!
There aren’t many true emergencies in my field of pediatric urology, but torsion of the testicle is one of the more common ones that I face on a regular basis. Unfortunately, my experience is that most people are unaware of the issue, even though it can happen in 1 in 4,000 males under age 25.
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Apert Syndrome
Apert syndrome affects the skull, face, hands and feet. It is a genetic syndrome, which is due to a mutation on the FGFR2 gene.
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Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG)
Diffuse midline glioma (DMG) is a rare, fast-growing tumor of the central nervous system that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. It affects up to 300 children annually. Most cases have no known cause and result from genetic changes that happen by chance.
Mumps
Mumps is an illness caused by a virus. The virus is spread through saliva, so you can catch mumps from being around someone who already has it.
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Hemangioma and Vascular Malformations
The treatment of a hemangioma is usually observation. Some hemangiomas can cause problems if they bleed or press on important nearby structures, such as the eye or the upper airway. Venous malformations, lymphatic malformations and arteriovenous malformations require a multidisciplinary approach.
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome happens when protein passes from the kidneys into the urine through tiny filters in the kidneys. When this happens, there is too little protein in the blood.
Rubella
Rubella, also known as German measles, is an illness caused by a virus.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: The Nationwide Childrens Hospital Championships Pros Fore Patients is Tuesday, September 20 from 4-5:30 p.m.
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship’s Pros Fore Patients returns to tournament week and will be held Tuesday, September 20 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
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Family Focus Restructures Single Ventricle Care
Children with single ventricle anatomy, one of the most harrowing of congenital heart defects, face unique challenges that require multiple procedures and hospital admissions to treat.
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Talking to your Medical Provider about HIV
Talking to your medical provider can be overwhelming and difficult enough when you are there for a routine or chronic medical concern, such as sinus infection, cold, flu, diabetes, or high blood pressure.
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My Son's Journey With Spina Bifida
Guest post written by Megan Mompher, mom to Blake I have never been as scared in my life as the moment when I found out my unborn son had spina bifida. Blake’s future was unknown and my husband and I had no idea what to expect.
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22q Deletion Syndrome: Why Team Care is the Best Care
Children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q) and related disorders, such as 22q11.2 duplication syndrome, have unique medical, developmental, and behavioral health needs that must be addressed by a variety of specialists beyond the traditional medical care model.
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How to Bathe Your Baby: What You Need to Know
Giving a baby a bath can be intimidating at first – they are wiggly and slippery and SO tiny. Below are some tips that will help you have a positive and safe bath time experience.
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Impetigo: What You Need to Know
Impetigo is common on the face, especially around the nose and mouth. It usually begins as small sores that are red and a little itchy.
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National Study Finds Youth Baseball-Related Injuries Down 25 Percent
Spring marks baseball season for more than 19 million children and adolescents who play each year as part of a team or in backyards throughout the United States. The good news for these players is that the number of injuries from the sport is on the decline.
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What to Expect at Your Child's First Dental Appointment
Have you ever wondered when your child should visit a dentist for the first time? If so, you are among many parents who frequently ask the question. And like many parents, you may be surprised by the answer.
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World AIDS Day – Why You Should Still Care
It’s been 30 years since World AIDS Day was started in 1988. It was used as a day to remember those who died of HIV/AIDS or an AIDS related illness, recognize those who were living with HIV, and to come together globally in the fight against HIV/AIDS. In 2018, on this day the world continues to remember, recognize and come together for a common cause.
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Problem Solving: How to Teach Young Children
Problem solving is a very important skill that we need to teach children from a young age. A child with problem-solving skills keep going until they find a solution; they’re creative thinkers and can adapt better in a variety of settings.
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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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Willy Wonkas Chocolate Factory Comes to Life at the Palace Theater
To raise funds for central Ohio’s only pediatric hospice and palliative care program, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Feb.ruary 27 – to March 1st at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre, located at 34 W.est Broad
A Neighborhood Partnership to Equip and Empower Parents
The Proud Linden Parent Program is helping caregivers of young children learn from experts, and from each other, how to become better parents and tap into community resources in the process.
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Percutaneous Cecostomy
A percutaneous cecostomy is a medical procedure used to help children who have trouble with severe constipation or difficulty controlling bowel movements.
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Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG)
Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, also know as DIPG, is an aggressive, malignant brain tumor that develops in a part of the brainstem called the pons.
Syncope in Children
Syncope is the medical word that means fainting. Some people faint often. Most children who faint do not have heart problems or brain problems.
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Nosebleeds
In this Helping Hand™, we discuss nosebleeds. Also known as epistaxis, nosebleeds occur when small and delicate blood vessels (capillaries) in the lining of the nose break and bleed. There are many things you can do to stop a nosebleed. If your child’s nosebleed does not stop, call your doctor.
Mouth Sores (Viral) Herpes Gingivostomatitis
Mouth sores (or Gingivostomatitis) can be caused by viruses and other illnesses. Some mouth sores are caused by the herpes virus. It is not caused by sexual activity nor related to it. Mouth sores can last from 7 to 10 days. They should heal without leaving a scar.
Moles
Moles are areas of the skin where there are more cells called melanocytes. Melanocytes are the cells in the body that produce pigment, or color.
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Why Every Parent Needs to See the Movie Eighth Grade
Eighth Grade tells the story of Kayla Day, a quiet, nervous, 13-year-old, played beautifully by Elsie Fisher. It turns out, not much has changed since I was an eighth-grader, other than a few decades and an elephant in the room called social media.
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Lacrosse Safety Tips
From helmets to mouthguards, lacrosse requires specific gear to keep players safe. But did you know the equipment differs for boys’ and girls’ lacrosse? Whether you're just starting or already on the field, this guide breaks down everything you need to know about staying safe and protected while enjoying the fast-paced action of the game
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4 Things to Know If You Think Your Child Has the Flu
Should influenza find its way to you and your family, you will be faced with the decision to seek medical care or let the virus run its course. Trust the judgement of your health care provider regarding testing and treatment.
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COVID-19 and Asthma: Some Good News
For the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought scary headlines and discouraging news reports. Well, it’s time for the millions of adults and children living with asthma to hear some good news for once.
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Study Shows Babies Born Extremely Premature May Benefit from Proactive, Coordinated Care among Families, Obstetricians, Neonatologists
Denise Foyle had been pregnant for just 23 weeks when she gave birth to her daughter, Bryn. She weighed one pound and three ounces, and measured only 12 inches long.
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Toxic Stress: How the Body's Response Can Harm a Child's Development
Toxic stress that children suffer not only shapes their emotional lives as adults, but also affects their physical health and longevity.
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Building Healthy Self-Esteem in Children
How we value and perceive ourselves is better known as “self-esteem.” Our experiences, our environment, and the people with whom we choose to surround ourselves can all have an effect on how we see ourselves.
Annual Report
Click here to view highlights from the 2023-24 Division of Pulmonary Medicine Annual Report.
Resources & Educational Opportunities
Suicide affects people of all backgrounds. Although the prevalence of mental health disorders and rates of suicide increase as children grow older, even young children express thoughts of suicide and have died by suicide. However, there is hope.
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Birthmarks: When Should Parents Be Concerned?
While birthmarks can be a significant source of concern to parents, most are harmless and require no treatment. Learn when you should be concerned.
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Resources, Tips and Tools
Use these tips and resources when conducting PREP youth workshops or if you need to refer a youth for further services.
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Diaper Rash: Causes and Treatment
Diaper rash is one of the most common problems infants face, and there are several factors that contribute to this condition. Understanding the different causes, along with the proper treatments can help.
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Signs of Stroke in Children
In children and teens, stroke shares symptoms with many health problems that occur far more commonly. When these signs suddenly occur in some combination, the suspicion for stroke is much greater.
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It's the Worst Pollen Season Ever!
Well, ok…not really. But the headlines will scream this every spring. It is true that millions of adults and children suffer from seasonal allergies. It is also true that the duration of spring pollen season appears to be getting longer in many parts of the world.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Community Partners Unveil 2010-11 Full Potential Collaborative Childrens Health Report
Today during a Columbus Metropolitan Club forum, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Columbus Public Health Department and more than a dozen other local organizations came together to, once again, spark a community-wide conversation about the state of pediatric health in Franklin County, and
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Khalsa Lab
Under the direction of Amrik Singh Khalsa, MD, the Khalsa Lab focuses on reducing disparities and improving outcomes in obesity and its related co-morbidities through family-based prevention interventions.
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Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes pinpoint lesions on the skin. Molluscum contagiosum is part of the pox virus family. This virus is spread through direct skin-to-skin contact.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship
The Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship is a one-year program for physicians interested in developing expertise in those who face life-threatening conditions and end-of-life care.
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Measles
Measles, also known as rubeola, is an infection caused by a virus. It is very contagious. It can be very serious in young children, adults over 20, pregnant women and people with a weakened immune system.
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP)
HSP results from inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin and other organs in the body.
Improving Family Health Through Legal Representation
Some families who visit Nationwide Children’s Hospital face domestic violence, possible evictions or other legal situations that could have a huge effect on child health. The hospital’s free legal service, Lawyers for Kids, helped many of those families in 2021.
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Mechanical Cardiopulmonary Assist Program
The Mechanical Cardiopulmonary Assist Program (MCPAP) provides hope to the most fragile pediatric and adult patients facing heart, lung or heart/lung transplants.
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Is Your Ankle Playing Tricks on You?
Ankle sprains happen. Athletes learn the concepts of P.R.I.C.E. (Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) early in their career as a way to manage acute (recent) injuries with swelling and pain.
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Preeminent Tissue Engineering Team to Establish Program at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Christopher Breuer, MD, Toshiharu Shinoka, MD, PhD, and their tissue engineering team will be joining the faculty of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine this fall.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Plans to Extend Healthcare to More Children in Central Ohio Area through a Pilot with HealthSpot
HealthSpot™, a pioneer in telehealth technology, has teamed up with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, one of the largest and most respected children’s hospitals in the nation, to expand access to affordable healthcare to more children via four HealthSpot Station units in and around
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What Parents Need to Know About Coronavirus
COVID-19, caused by a novel coronavirus, is a global pandemic. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about COVID-19.
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How to Manage Sleep Problems
Sleep is an important element in child development. Learning ways to help you and your child manage problems during the night can help children to develop healthy, independent sleep patterns.
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Doomscrolling and Brain Rot: What Are They?
It’s not about completely avoiding screens (because let’s be real, that’s practically impossible). But we can help kids and teens reduce their reliance on technology and recalibrate their brains. Here are a few tips.
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Fidget Spinners: Don't Get Injured by This Latest Craze
A couple of weeks ago, during a family visit to an aquarium, a gift shop display caught my eye. Tucked among the racks of plastic fish and shark magnets was a stack of small colorful propeller-like things.
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Is Your Child Abusing Drugs or Alcohol?
How can parents help their children make healthy decisions in their lives? Family discussions about the negative consequences of alcohol and other drug use should occur early in childhood.
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The Importance of Having a Relationship With Your Child's Pediatrician
Find out why seeing a pediatric primary care provider (PCP) - a physician or nurse practitioner who knows your child best - is crucial to your child’s health.
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Burn Prevention: Activities
Burns are a common injury to children. Most burns in children are caused by scalding or touching a hot liquid. Other types can be from touching chemicals, something electric or getting burned by fire. Most burns can be prevented by removing the hazards from your home and by learning what to do if there is a fire.
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Grow a Beard. Make a Difference.
Join the hundreds of central Ohio men who have pledged to make a difference and grow a beard in the month of November. Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is delighted to be kicking off the 4th Annual Novembeard in support of the Hospice and Palliative Care Program in partnership
Can Primary Care “Coaches” Improve Child Health?
Nationwide Children’s is beginning the largest-scale pilot program of its kind in the United States, using health navigators or “coaches” to help young children receive the care they need during regular visits to pediatricians. The program is a collaboration with Seattle Children’s Hospital and puts a special focus on Black children and their families.
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“The 614 for Linden” Proud to have Advanced the One Linden Community Plan
The City of Columbus joins the Linden community and community partners today for a community event at the Linden Community Center to celebrate The 614 for Linden, a collaborative to advance the One Linden Community plan. The collaborative is named for six nonprofits partnering with four community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to have a positive and significant impact on one neighborhood.
Community Health Needs Assessment
This community health profile is intended to help hospitals and other organizations better understand the health needs and priorities of Lucas County residents. View a comprehensive summary of the Toledo, Ohio, community’s health status and needs.
Annual Report
Click here to view highlights from the 2023-24 Division of Infectious Diseases Annual Report.
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Motorcycle Injuries
Motorcycle-related fatalities and fatality rates have been increasing rapidly during the past decade in the US. Researchers recommend wearing helmets to reduce both fatal and non-fatal injuries.
Novembeard
Throughout the month of November, we are asking men to grow a beard and make a difference to raise money for the Hospice and Palliative Care Program at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Design and Technology
We focus on user-centric design to develop holistic strategies for the specific needs of your custom web or mobile application/device.
Frostbite
Frostbite is damage to the skin and underlying tissues caused by the cold. It occurs most often on small, exposed areas of the body such as the hands and fingers, feet and toes, and the ears, nose and cheeks.
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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
This Helping Hand™ explains the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.
Trichomonas: Expedited Partner Therapy
If partner was diagnosed with trichomonas, a sexually transmitted infection (STI), you may also be infected and should be treated. This infection is serious but can be cured with antibiotics.
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Nightwakings
Nightwakings in young children is one of the most common problems parents face.
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Echocardiography
The echocardiography laboratory at Nationwide Children’s interprets over 11,000 echocardiograms per year and is the largest volume echocardiography laboratory in the state.
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As Many Sick Kids Wait for Care, Upper Arlington Family Speaks Out for Preserving and Improving Childrens Access to Health Care
As federal legislators continue to grapple over the best way to bring better health care to all Americans, children’s health care hangs in the balance. That’s why a local Upper Arlington family is taking their story to Washington, D.C.
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Guidelines Developed for Extremely Premature Infants at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Proven to be Life-Changing
For the last decade, prematurity has been the leading cause of infant mortality in the United States. As a result of prematurity many infants enter this world too early with a small chance of survival.
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Investigators Develop Technique to Effectively Edit NK Cells to Target Specific Cancer Cells
Originally, NK cells seemed promising for a natural therapy to fight cancer due to their innate ability to recognize any cells expressing stress or signs of infection. But investigators quickly realized they faced three key challenges: first, it was difficult to grow a large enough number of NK cells in the lab to offer useful infusions at a reasonable cost; second, an ideal universal donor solution was needed to make NK cell products faster, more reliably and with off-the-shelf availability; and third, NK cells were resistant to genetic modifications that might help them better target specific types of cancer cells. Nationwide Children’s Hospital investigators and their collaborators painstakingly solved the first two problems over the past decade. Now, they’ve conquered the third.
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Infant Vision Birth to One Year
This Helping Hand™ describes what your baby sees from the time they're born until they're 1 year old. See how you can help your baby’s vision develop.
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Deadly Substances Teens Use to Get High
When I was teenager, parents only had a few substances to really worry about: cigarettes, alcohol and, for those whose children were a little more daring, maybe marijuana. But times have changed.
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Using Photo Filters on Social Media: Watch for the Red Flags
No matter your age, you cannot deny that social media and its accompanying array of photo filters have fully integrated into modern popular culture. Filters can be fun, creative, and can make us laugh! However, there are a few “red flags” to be aware of when engaging with photo filters.
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Dear Nicu Mom: You Are Finally Going Home
I am a NICU mom. For the past 175 days, I have been a NICU mom. I have watched my daughter grow and thrive inside the walls of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. I have ridden the NICU rollercoaster, with all of its ups and downs, and it has been a tumultuous, bumpy ride.
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Sickle Cell Disease and Stroke
Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) are at risk of having strokes. A stroke happens when the blood flow to or in the brain is blocked. This blockage slows down or stops oxygen to the brain. This can cause damage to the brain.
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Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM)
This Helping Hand™ explains how nasoalveolar molding (NAM) is used to treat cleft lips and cleft palates.
Using a Transportation Model to Expand School-Based Health
In partnership with CareSource, the Nationwide Children’s school-based health program is helping transport kids from their schools to school-based health centers. The program, which started in October, is already seeing success in connecting kids with care while limiting time spent out of the classroom.
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Neuro-Oncology
Our highly experienced and internationally recognized team of pediatric neuro-oncologists, neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists will care for your child by providing the most advanced and innovative treatments, while at the same time, paying careful attention to all the needs and concerns of your child and family.
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Secondary Injuries Among Individuals with Disabilities
Currently, 40 to 50 million people in the United States live with various disabilities and this number is expected to increase substantially in the coming years.
The Social Needs of Mothers With Postpartum Depression
In a recent study, researchers from Nationwide Children’s found that self-reported social needs like food insecurity, housing instability, difficulty paying utilities or lack of transportation to medical appointments were significantly associated with postpartum depression.
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Eczema
Eczema is a chronic dry, itchy skin condition that often runs in families. Eczema is not contagious. Eczema often affects the insides of elbows, backs of knees, and the face.
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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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Babies and Senses: Your Questions Answered
In honor of her appearance on the Netflix show “Babies,” we collected questions from our community for Dr. Nathalie Maitre, neonatologist and Principal Investigator of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Baby Brain Optimization Project (BBOP).
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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.
Primary Care Nursing Interview Event
We are hiring Ambulatory LPNs and RNs for primary care who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. New graduates are welcome! Come learn about working in Nationwide Children's primary care and interview with hiring managers.
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Film Array Viral Panel (FARVPP)
Prepare for your child's Film Array Viral Panel test with this Helping Hand.
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TWIG Chapter Hosts "Breakfast with the Easter Bunny" Benefiting Nationwide Children's Hospital
TWIG 178 (Gahanna chapter), a volunteer organization of Nationwide Children's Hospital, is hosting "Breakfast with the Easter Bunny" for children under 10 and their families Saturday, March 20 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 4456 Morse Rd. in Gahanna. All proceeds benefit Nationwide Children's.
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Reach Out and Read Introduces Read, White and Boom
Reach Out and Read at Nationwide Children’s Hospital introduces “Read, White and Boom” presented by All-American Moving and Storage on Friday, July 2 at the Scioto Audubon Metro Park, 371 Maier Place near downtown Columbus.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Recognized in Top 25 on Forbes List of ‘America’s Best Employers’
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Nationwide Children’s Hospital once again has been named one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes. Nationwide Children’s ranked 22nd among the top 500 large employers category, and eighth in the healthcare and social industry.
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Oxygen Therapy at Home
The cells in our bodies need oxygen to live. Without enough oxygen, growth and development can slow down. This Helping Hand includes helpful information if your child is prescribed oxygen therapy at home.
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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.
Scabies
Scabies is a skin condition caused by a mite.
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Dermoid Cyst
Dermoid cysts, also called epidermoid cysts or dermal/epidermal inclusion cysts, are masses in children and adults, most commonly found in the head, face, neck and upper chest. Dermoid cyst ablation is a minimally-invasive procedure that is an alternative to surgically removing the dermoid cyst.
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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Self-Care for Parents of Children with Mental Health Needs
While no parent would choose for their child to have a mental illness, facing this reality head on helps families realize what life experiences are truly important and how to create satisfaction and meaning in their everyday lives.
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New Survey Finds Critical Need for Kids’ Mental Health Resources for Parents, Teachers and Coaches
COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 1, 2025) –As the country continues to face a children’s mental health crisis, it’s important to think about prevention and promoting mental wellness in children, instead of waiting until there is a concern or crisis, behavioral health experts say.
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Lupus and Kids: Understanding Child Onset Disease
There are different types of lupus: skin only, systemic (affecting multiple organs), drug induced.
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Hyundai Hope on Wheels Presents Nationwide Childrens with $50,000 Hyundai Impact Award for Psychosocial Program
Hyundai Hope On Wheels® and Columbus-area Hyundai dealers will today award Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Columbus, Ohio with a $50,000 Hyundai Hope On Wheels Impact Award to Dr.
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Impedance pH Monitoring
Impedance pH Monitoring measures the length of time it takes for your child’s stomach contents (acid or non-acid) come back up into his or her esophagus.
Seizure Care
Activity in the brain is controlled by electrical impulses. If these electrical signals are not sent in the right order or at the proper rate, seizures can occur.
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Nursery Product-Related Injuries on the Rise Among Young Children
Parents of young children use nursery products daily but these products are associated with injury more often than you might think. A new study from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that about every 8 minutes in the U.S., a child three years of
The Integrated Care For Kids Project
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and nearly 50 community organizations are leading a $14.5 million initiative to improve the health and well-being of Licking County and Muskingum County children – especially those at increased risk of hospitalization or being placed outside the home.
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Lichen Striatus
Lichen striatus is a rash that appears as pink or lightly-colored, scaly, flat bumps. Over time, these bumps come together to form a line or band on the skin.
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Antibiotic Resistance
While antibiotics are one of the greatest advancements ever in medicine, over prescribing them has resulted in the development of bacteria that do not respond to treatment.
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Feeding Nutrition & Growth
This section covers breastfeeding, pumping, oral stimulation and growth charts.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives Honorable Mention in 2011 RACE for Results
Nationwide Children’s Hospital was one of four hospitals to receive recognition for successful improvement projects by the Child Health Corporation of America (CHCA).
Beauty and the Beast
Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children's Hospital hosts Disney's Beauty and the Beast March 1-3, 2024.
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Media Advisory: Columbus Childrens Hospital Staff Appreciation Picnic Sunday in Livingston Park
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Columbus Childrens Hospital Staff Appreciation Picnic Sunday in Livingston ParkWHEN: Sunday, September 23, 2007Noon - 3 p.m. media opportunityWHERE: Livingston Park*Located across the street from Columbus Childrens Hospital700 Childrens Dr.Columbus, OH 43205**Media parking
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Welcomes Miracles & Magic in Support of Hospitals Family and Volunteer Services
Miracles & Magic, a comedy magic and illusion show supporting Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will be held Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Lincoln Theatre. The show will feature some of the best magicians in the world coming together for hours of family-friendly entertainment.
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Understanding the Dangers of Treadmills
Exercise equipment is commonly used to improve personal health and well-being and treadmills account for about 25% of exercise equipment purchased for home use. Previous studies have shown that the rate of treadmill-related injuries appears to be rising.
The Surprising Impact of Child Mental Health on the Workforce
A new study from On Our Sleeves, powered by behavioral health experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, finds many parents' work performance and productivity are being impacted by their kids’ mental health.
Exploring the Gap in Urban and Rural Health Care For Children
While it’s long been clear that children in rural areas have reduced access to some kinds of health care services compared to their urban peers, understanding the specifics of the care gap has proven difficult, because population-level data on utilization is split among many insurers and providers.
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Chisolm Lab
Under the direction of Deena Chisolm, PhD, the Chisolm Lab focuses on studying health equity at the intersection of communities, health systems, and health policies.
Seizures: Focal (Partial)
Seizures occur when nerve cells in the brain send out sudden, excessive, uncontrolled electrical signals. The way the child acts during a focal seizure depends on the area of the brain that is affected. There are two types of partial seizures: simple partial seizures and complex partial seizures.
Seizures - Generalized
Seizures occur when nerve cells in the brain send out sudden, excessive, uncontrolled electrical signals. Generalized seizures occur when nerve cells in both sides of the brain are involved at the same time
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MIBG Treatment
MIBG is a chemical that started as a blood pressure medicine. It was found to be preferentially picked up by neural crest cells which give rise to, among other things, parts of your adrenal glands.
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Patient Education Series
The ACHD Patient Education Series focuses on issues that face adolescent and adults with congenital heart disease and provides valuable information from the country's leading experts.
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New Study Finds 20 Children a Day During the Summer are Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments for Amusement Ride-Related Injuries
A new study by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined injuries to children related to amusement rides, which included rides at amusement parks (fixed-site rides), rides at fairs and festivals (mobile rides)
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National Study led by Hasbro Childrens Hospital Shows Protective Eyewear Reduces Eye, Head, and Facial Injuries in High School Field Hockey Players
A new study conducted by researchers at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Fairfax (VA) County Public Schools, and Boston Children’s Hospital has found that high school field hockey
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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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Oncology: Homegoing Instructions
This Helping Hand™ will help you know what to do when going home after a cancer treatment.
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What Parents Need to Know About Measles
Measles, also known as rubeola, is an infection caused by the measles virus. Symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, followed by a characteristic rash. The pink-red rash typically starts on the face, spreads to the neck and trunk, and then to the arms and legs.
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Growth Hormone Stimulation Test (Outpatient)
Prepare for your child's growth hormone stimulation test with this Helping Hand.
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The Burn Center 2025 Events
The Burn Center team offers events throughout the year to support, educate, and celebrate patients and their families. Below is a calendar of events throughout 2025. Information and registration links will be added as they become available.
Telehealth and Health Care Concerns in Southeast Ohio
Ohio Rep. Adam Holmes talked about telehealth, health policy and challenges facing Southeastern Ohio with Charlie Solley, vice president of Government Relations at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Provider Information
Access resources for referring providers and homecare health professionals.
Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure (CHF) happens when the heart does not pump enough blood to the body for normal function and activity. When the heart is not pumping normally, fluid can build up in the lungs.
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Warts
Warts are small, rough bumps that grow on the skin. They are caused by a virus and can spread from person to person. Learn how to prevent and treat them.
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Perioral Dermatitis
In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss perioral dermatitis, which is a common dry or bumpy rash that can occur around the mouth, the nose and the eyes. To treat the rash, it is important to stop using any topical steroids. Instead, your child’s doctor may prescribe topical or oral antibiotics.
Roseola
Roseola (ROSE–ee-OH-lah) is a common childhood illness caused by a virus. It usually affects children age 6 months to 3 years but can occur in children somewhat younger or older.
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Wart Treatment
Over-the-counter salicylic acid is a commonly used medication to treat your warts. The salicylic acid is slowly and painlessly absorbed into the skin causing peeling of the skin cells that contain the wart virus.
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Waterskiing & Wakeboarding
Thousands of water skiers and wake boarders are treated in emergency departments across the US every year. It is important to learn how be safe before you head out onto the water.
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Becker's Hospital Review Names 50 Hospitals with Innovation Programs
NOTE TO EDITOR: The Center for Innovation in Pediatric Practice in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the 50 programs listed CHICAGO (October 3, 2016, 10 a.m.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Fifth-Annual Great Columbus Duck Race & Run
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y WHAT: The Fifth-Annual Great Columbus Duck Race & Run. Organized by The Development Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the yellow rubber ducks will be “racing” to the finish line.
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The Story Behind Our Wagons
Wagons have been our preferred mode of patient transportation since the 1960’s. Our patient transportation team estimates each wagon rolls 12-15 miles around the campus every day.
Nurturing Youth as They Age Out of Foster Care
A new housing and training center in Ohio’s Appalachian region will provide apartments, job support, behavioral health services and even a little practice in a teaching kitchen to young people who are aging out of foster care – part of a larger effort to provide resources for some of Ohio’s underserved communities through The Appalachian Children Coalition.
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Community Health Needs Assessment
This community health profile is the result of a broad collaborative effort, coordinated by the Central Ohio Hospital Council (COHC), and is intended to help hospitals and other organizations better understand the health needs and priorities of Franklin County residents.
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Home Safety for Infants and Toddlers
This Helping Hand™ is about making your home safe for your infant(s) or toddler(s).
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Thirty-One Gifts, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announce Girls Take Flight Partnership
Thirty-One Gifts, through its philanthropic initiative, Thirty-One Gives, recently announced a bold partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital called “Girls Take Flight.” The partnership between the direct selling company and pediatric hospital is dedicated to helping girls
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On Our Sleeves® Survey Reveals Many Parents Need Support in Starting Mental Health Conversations with Children
Between the challenges of everyday life and more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, kids face more pressure and distraction than ever before, a combination of factors that has led to a mental health crisis among children in the United States. That crisis means that, more than ever, caregivers need to be equipped to talk daily to their children about thoughts, feelings and emotions, which in turn can help caregivers better support children if they have a mental health concern.
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Well-Baby Visits: 15 Months and 18 Months
Your child is one and a half years old! Your child is learning to become more independent, and will want to do things on his or her own.
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Fight, Flight, or Freeze: Understanding Survivor Responses to Domestic Violence
When someone experiences domestic violence, their reactions can be difficult to understand, both for themselves and for those around them. Many people have heard of the "fight or flight" response, but in the context of trauma, a more accurate way to think about it is the "fight, flight, or freeze" response.
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Non-compliant Car Seats
The biggest risk of using a non-compliant car seat is that it may not work well in a crash, and your child may get injured as a result. Also, the seat may not meet other safety standards, like those regarding flammability, lead content, or entrapment and strangulation risks
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Clean Catch Urine Collection
A clean catch urine specimen is collected to find out what kinds of germs (bacteria), if any, are in your child’s pee (urine). The test must be done properly for your child to get the right medical treatment.
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Dental: Teeth and Gum Care for Infants and Toddlers
How to practice teeth and gum care before your child's first tooth appears.
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Cleft Palate: Feeding Your Baby
Feeding a baby with a cleft of the palate may not be easy at first. Most babies with a cleft of the palate may not be able to breast feed. They are not able to create the suction needed to express the milk from the breast.
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Current Studies
Learn more about the current studies in the Brain Development and Social Cognition Lab.
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Meet Our Government Relations Team
Meet the Government Relations Team at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Media Advisory: A Special Day for Those Who Cherish Every Day Survivorship Celebration
WHAT: A Special Day for Those Who Cherish Every Day Survivorship Celebration Nationwide Children’s Hospital cancer survivors celebrate with families, friends and hospital staff Sunday in Hilliard WHEN: Sunday, October 2, 2011 1:30 p.m. – media opportunity *event lasts until 5 p.m.
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Diving Safety
More than 6,500 children and adolescents are treated for diving-related injuries annually. The leading cause of youth diving injuries is collision with the diving board or platform.
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Winter Sports
Winter can be a time of great fun. However, these activities can lead to injuries. Following a few safety tips can help you and your family have a fun and safe winter.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Survey Finds Dangerous and Toxic Toys on Store Shelves
What: News conference to release Ohio PIRG’s 27th annual Trouble in Toyland report and list of dangerous toys. The report highlights that, while product safety reforms have improved the marketplace, there are still dangerous toys on store shelves that pose a safety hazard.
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Tickets on Sale Now for Pleasure Guilds 60th Celebration
For its 60th celebration of past play productions, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is pleased to present A Whimsical Soiree on April 8th at The Lincoln Theater, 769 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203.
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Novembeard Kicks Off Seventh Year of Fundraising Benefiting the Hospice and Palliative Care Programs at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
For the seventh-consecutive year, Novembeard will raise money for the Hospice and Palliative Care Programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Created in 2011 by then-Nationwide associate David Rhodeback and several of his co-workers, Novembeard encourages men in central Ohio to make a
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Novembeard Event, Benefitting Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Begins Nov. 1
The annual Novembeard event that raises funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Hospice and Palliative Care programs begins Nov. 1. Created in 2011, Novembeard encourages men in central Ohio to make a difference in the local community.
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New One-Stop Concept Helps Child Abuse Victims
The Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Columbus Childrens Hospital provides children who are sexual abuse victims with a special program to prepare them to testify in court.
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Fall Festival in Linden Neighborhood gives families a chance to celebrate with Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Nationwide Children’s Hospital will celebrate fall and neighborhood wellness with the Linden community during a free Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families Fall Festival on Saturday, November 4.
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Warts: What They Are and How to Treat Them
Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by a virus and can vary in size and appearance. They are spread person-to-person through touch and typically appear on the hands and feet.
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Merrill Lynch Bull Run 5K Slated for August 8 in Arena District
For runners looking to fill their Saturday morning with fun for the whole family, the Merrill Lynch Bull Run is the perfect event. Held in the Arena District Saturday, August 8, it includes a 5K run/walk, Kids Fun Run and educational programming from COSI and the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium.
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FSH Society Fellowship Funds Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Research
Funding from the Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Society FSH Society, Inc. will help researchers determine the role a seldom-studied gene plays in the development and progression of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a debilitating muscular dystrophy often originating in the
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The Columbus Blue Jackets Family Resource Center Goes Above & Beyond
Funded through support from our local NHL hockey team, the Family Resource Center offers a place of respite for families – where they can quietly relax, exercise, do laundry, take a shower, use a computer – all within a short walk of their child’s bedside.
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What Is a Hero?
Growing up, I always thought I knew what a hero was. At first, my heroes were Batman and Superman. Later, as I learned to love sports, my heroes became talented athletes who played on my favorite teams.
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7 Tips for Tree House Safety
Tree houses bring childhood dreams to life, but safety should never take a backseat. Discover essential tips to build a secure, adventure-ready space where kids can play with confidence.
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Eye: Tear Duct Massage
Tear duct massage is a way to help to open the duct and let the tears flow into the tear sac.
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Strollers
Although strollers are typically used to safely transport children, on average, one child aged 5 years and younger is treated in U.S. hospitals every 45 minutes for a stroller- related injury.
Startling Research on Youth Suicide Prompts National Conversations
A first-of-its-kind study on Black youth suicide from Nationwide Children’s Hospital has drawn national attention to this growing problem and is now helping inform federal discussion about suicide prevention.
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When You Should Use Your Spacer with Inhaler
It is important for everyone to use a spacer each time they use their inhaler. A spacer is an attachment that fits onto the end of your inhaler.
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Grateful Patient Program
Honor and thank your caregiver, those those who helped bring you comfort, ease your fears and help your child during their stay at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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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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CareLink
Nationwide Children’s CareLink is a free, web-based application available to community providers. It offers external physicians and support staff read-only access to patient electronic medical records in real-time.
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Substance Abuse: Are You Worried Your Teen May Using?
You are not alone. The media is exploding with information on opioid overdoses, and the debate about the legalization of marijuana wages on. Here are a few important things to know about teen substance abuse. More teens that not have used alcohol.
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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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Paradoxical Vocal Cord Dysfunction (PVCD)
With Paradoxical Vocal Cord Dysfunction (PVCD), the vocal cords close together, or constrict, when a person inhales, leaving only a small opening for air to flow into the windpipe.
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Media Advisory: Kids Come First Campaign Kick-Off Celebrations at Three Central Ohio Kroger Locations
WHAT: “Kids Come First” Campaign Kick-Off Celebrations at Three Central Ohio Kroger Locations Kroger campaign benefits Nationwide Children’s Hospital; runs through June 30, 2012 WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 2012 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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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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Kangaroo Care
Kangaroo care, or skin-to-skin contact, is good for your baby for many reasons, like keeping your baby warm. This care was first used to keep babies warm in countries that did not have warmers or incubators.
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Tickets on Sale for Beauty and the Beast The Broadway Musical
For its 60th-annual production, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is pleased to present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast February 23 to February 25 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre, located at 34 W. Broad St.
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Study Finds Limited Availability of Child Safety Seat Types For Obese Young Children
Childhood obesity is a critical health issue. And the use of child safety seats is required by law. But how many child safety seat types are available for the increasing number of obese children? Not nearly enough—according to a study published in the April issue of Pediatrics and conducted
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10th Annual TWIG Pumpkinpalooza to Take Place at Emswiler Farms September 29th
The 10th annual TWIG Pumpkinpalooza is Saturday, Sept. 29th at Emswiler Farms in Pataskala. The event benefits Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation unit.
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When the Rules of the Game are Broken: Research Studies Sports Injuries Related to Illegal Activity
A study published in the February issue of Injury Prevention estimates that more than 98,000 sports injuries in U.S. high schools in 2005-2007 were directly related to an action that was ruled illegal activity by a referee, official or disciplinary committee.Researchers in the Center for Injury
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Kids and ATVs: How to Help Prevent Severe Injuries
Although there has been a decline in ATV-related injuries in recent years in the United States, children younger than 12 years make up almost half of ATV-related head and neck injuries.
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Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Full Potential Pediatric Obesity Initiative Luncheon Wednesday
MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Full Potential Pediatric Obesity InitiativeAn update to: Facts About Growing Up Healthy in Franklin County: 2008 Collaborative Childrens Health Report WHEN: Wednesday, April 1, 200912 p.m.
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Early Phase Orthodontic Treatment: What Parents Need to Know
The current recommendation from the American Association of Orthodontists is that a child should be evaluated by an orthodontist either at the first recognition of an orthodontic problem or by age 7. Many children will benefit greatly from early orthodontic treatment.
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Dance Injuries: From Rehab to Rehearsal
When a medical professional is actively involved and there is appropriate communication, young dancers are less likely to miss dance time, and there is a reduced injury rate. Learn what to do if you’re a dancer with an injury.
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Parent-Child Attachment: Hidden Opportunities in Everyday Routines
Babies need to feel nurtured and safe in order to thrive and they are able to do this best when they have a secure attachment with their parent. Opportunities to bond with babies and young children are hidden in everyday activities!
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What Does Your Child’s Tantrum Really Mean?
Screaming, crying, kicking and rolling on the floor. Tantrums. Sometimes, as a parent, you might witness a tantrum and find yourself frustrated. Here are some common reasons children misbehave.
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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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General Eye Care and Safety for Children
How to care for your child's eyes and keep them safe.
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Burns: Wearing a Pressure Garment
When burns are healing a doctor may prescribe pressure garments to reduce scarring.
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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.
Expanding a Nurse Visitation Program to New Ohio Counties
The Nurse-Family Partnership, which pairs specially trained nurses with pregnant women to support maternal and baby health, is coming to Athens, Morgan, Muskingum and Guernsey counties.
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Kidney Transplant Program
Our program serves children and adolescents in need of a kidney transplant due to birth anomalies, disease processes and acute/chronic kidney injury.
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Bathtub and Shower Safety
Every year, more than 43,000 children receive emergency treatment for bathtub- and shower-related injuries. Many of these injuries can be prevented by following safety tips.
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Migraines
To be diagnosed with migraines, a child needs to have at least five headaches that meet certain criteria: pain that is moderate to severe, pain that is one-sided (unilateral) or on both sides of the head (bilateral), sensitivity to light and sound, and nausea that may or may not lead to vomiting.
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Brain Tumors
Brain tumors are the most common solid tumors in children. Primary brain tumors start in the brain and usually do not spread outside the brain tissue.
Strokes in Children
A stroke happens when the blood flow in or near the brain is suddenly blocked or cut off. It can cause permanent injury to the part of the brain that is not getting blood. Sometimes a stroke can lead to bleeding in the brain.
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Prednisone and Prednisolone (Prelone®, Pediapred®, Deltasone®, Orapred®)
Prednisone and prednisolone are like hormones made by the body. The body may not make enough of its own hormones while your child takes prednisone or prednisolone. Never let your child stop taking prednisone or prednisolone or change the dose without first talking to your child’s doctor.
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Ear Surgery: Care after Tympanoplasty and/or Mastoidectomy
Your child has had an ear operation, either a tympanoplasty or a mastoidectomy. There are a few things you should do for your child at home.
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Laryngomalacia
Laryngomalacia literally means “Soft Larynx”. It is caused by floppiness of the laryngeal tissues above the vocal cords (the supraglottic larynx).
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Pierre Robin Sequence
Pierre Robin Sequence is a condition that affects a baby’s mouth. It usually involves a cleft palate and a small lower jaw. This can impact breathing and feeding.
Seizures: Premature Infant
When electrical impulses are sudden, excessive, and out of control, a seizure can occur.
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Aphakic Intraocular Lens for Children
Richard P. Golden, MD, ophthalmologist and principal investigator at Nationwide Children’s, is surgically implanting the Artisan Aphakia Intraocular Lens into the eyes of children with dislocated lenses.
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Food Allergy
A food allergy is when the immune system mistakenly responds to a food protein, resulting in inflammation or damage to the intestinal tract. Allergies can present with an immediate or a delayed reaction.
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Urgent Appointments
We strive to schedule all patients in a timely manner, but we recognize some patients need to be seen on an urgent basis. Learn about our Urgent Appointment Promise.
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Media Advisory: Community Celebration Day at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
WHAT: “Community Celebration Day” at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Central Ohio community invited to check out THEIR new children’s hospital - the largest pediatric expansion in U.S.
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Chronic Illness Puts Pediatric Trauma Patients at Higher Risk
In a recent study published in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Policy in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that pediatric trauma patients with preexisting chronic conditions have longer hospital
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Can Childhood Cancer Treatments Affect Survivors' Sex Lives in Adulthood?
A recent analysis showed that although adult survivors of childhood cancer did not differ overall from their peers in terms of their satisfaction with their sex lives and romantic relationships, those who received cancer treatments that were especially toxic to the nervous system were least likely
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Consumer Fireworks Found To Cause Preventable Injury To Children In U.S.
Conscientious parents would not knowingly hand their children dangerous explosive devices to play with and yet every Fourth of July thousands purchase firecrackers and sparklers for their kids.
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New Study Reports Lower Workplace Injury Rates for Foreign-born Workers
A new study funded by U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports that foreign-born workers reported a lower rate of non-fatal work-related injuries than U.S.-born workers, based on data collected from the National Health Interview Survey from 1997 to 2005.
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The Worthington Companies Foundation and The McConnell Foundation Donate $7.5 Million to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to Advance the Most Promising Research Breakthroughs
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced a generous gift of $7.5 million from The Worthington Companies Foundation and The McConnell Foundation to create The Worthington Companies Pediatric Research Fund.
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Save the Date: Butterfly Guild’s Production of ‘Into the Woods’ Coming to Palace Theatre Next Spring
Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present “Into the Woods” March 7-9, 2025, at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre. This Broadway-inspired production will benefit the Hospice and Palliative Care programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Exercises: Upper Extremities (Active)
Active exercises help keep your joints and muscles from tightening up and becoming weaker. Your exercise program is planned for your specific needs because not all your muscles have the same degree of strength or weakness. The goal of active exercise is to keep your muscles strong and flexible.
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Asthma and Cleaning Products: A Complicated Relationship
Many people can have well-controlled asthma for months at a time, then suddenly develop difficulty breathing after coming in contact with one of their triggers.
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Nephrotic Syndrome: More Serious Than You Think
When you see the words “nephrotic syndrome,” you might think the words describe a specific disease that impacts a particular part of the body. Because we know “nephro” means kidney, we know this is a disease in the kidneys. But this isn’t quite true.
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Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction: Why Nationwide Children’s?
If your child needs colorectal or pelvic reconstruction services, he or she deserves caregivers and administrative staff who know each other and operate as a well-oiled machine in their quest to solve a patient’s colorectal or pelvic problem, and that is our goal here at Nationwide Children's.
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Indoor Activities for Kids When the Weather Gets Cold
As a developmental Physical Therapist, one of my jobs is to help kids become and remain active. But as a parent, I know the struggles of keeping kids active, especially during the upcoming cold, wet season.
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Hyundai Hope on Wheels Donates $50,000 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Help Fight Childhood Cancer
Hyundai Motor America and its dealers announced today that Nationwide Childrens Hospital in Columbus, Ohio has been selected to receive a donation of $50,000 from Hyundai Hope on Wheels.
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COVID-19: How to Keep Kids Busy and Connected
In these uncertain times, parents have the added stress of keeping their children busy and connected with friends and family, all while staying home to slow the spread of coronavirus. We did some crowdsourcing to get some great ideas for younger and older kids.
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Burn Injuries: Keeping Kids Safe in the Summertime
Every year we see summertime fun turn into summertime injury when children are severely hurt and hospitalized for burn injuries sustained from fire pits, grills, and bonfires. By utilizing simple safety plans you can help prevent burn injuries from happening to your children.
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How People-First Language Helps Children with Incarcerated Family Members
According to a report of the National Survey on Children’s Health, 1 in 14 youth in the U.S. will have an incarcerated parent at some point during their childhood. This means you or your family probably know a child with an incarcerated parent.
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The Hidden Dangers of “Whippets:” Understanding the Risks of Nitrous Oxide Misuse
Videos of influencers and celebrities inhaling nitrous oxide, or "whippets," have gone viral on social media, highlighting a dangerous trend. Once used in medical and dental settings, nitrous oxide is now being misused for a short-term high, especially among teens and young adults. Despite not being classified as illegal, its misuse poses significant health risks, including heart failure and permanent nervous system damage
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New Parent Confessions: Organizing for Safety
There are so many things to consider when it comes to keeping our son safe in our home. The Make Safe Happen app makes safety a little easier by offering age-specific, room-by-room safety tips and product recommendations.
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What To Expect From Ear Tube Surgery
Placing tubes in the ears has many benefits. An ear tube drains the fluid and equalizes the pressure in the middle ear. Ear tubes provide access to the infected area of the ear, allowing the use of eardrops to treat the ear infection.
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The Challenges of Managing Asthma
Management of asthma requires understanding the underlying condition, knowledge about specific triggers (viral infections, weather changes, cigarette smoke, exercise, allergens), recognition of signs/symptoms, and prompt treatment with rescue medications.
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How to Outsmart a Yellow Jacket
Whether you are allergic or not, it is best to avoid being stung, and the best way to keep from getting stung is to outsmart them. Here are the top 5 ways to do just that.
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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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Orthognathic Surgery
The purpose of orthognathic surgery is to reposition the upper jaw, the lower jaw or the chin. There are several procedures that fall under the category of orthognathic surgery including LeFort 1, bilateral sagittal splint osteotomy (BSSO) and genioplasty. Two or three operations may be combined.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Chosen as Batten Disease Center of Excellence
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been selected as a Center of Excellence by the Batten Disease Support and Research Association (BDSRA), the largest research and support organization in North America for families that have children with Batten disease.
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Sturge-Weber Syndrome Textbook Published
Eleven years after the first edition, a new edition of the Sturge-Weber Syndrome textbook has been published by the Sturge-Weber Foundation in New Jersey. Co-author E. Steve Roach, MD, is chief of Neurology and vice-chair of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Named LIVESTRONG® Community Impact Project Award Recipient
Nationwide Children’s Hospital was recently announced as a LIVESTRONG® Community Impact Project award recipient. The project, created by LIVESTRONG, the organization founded by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong to serve people affected by cancer and empower them to take
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Special Performances of Willy Wonka the Musical at the Palace Theatre to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is making way for scrumdidilyumptious fun. This Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m., Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s will give Columbus City School students an exclusive sneak peek of Willy Wonka the Musical before the curtain goes up opening night.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Willy Wonka Special Show for Patients, Staff of Nationwide Children's Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is making way for scrumdidilyumptious fun. This Sunday, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will give Nationwide Children’s patients and staff an exclusive sneak peek before the production hits the Palace Theatre later this month.
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Published Outcomes Announced From Study on Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Safety
Cardiovascular risks of severe pediatric obesity, assessed among adolescents participating in the “Teen Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery” (Teen-LABS) study, were published this week in JAMA Pediatrics.
Behavioral and Mental Health Care in Schools
Nationwide Children’s School-Based Behavioral Health Services is providing high-quality trauma-informed and culturally responsive behavioral and mental health care where young people are – at school.
A “Uniquely American Problem”: Poor Child Outcomes in the World’s Richest Country
A new opinion piece in The Journal of the American Medical Association calls attention to what may be a crisis in the health of American youth – and highlights ways to address it.
First Person: Traveling to D.C. as a Youth Health Advisor
Makayla Jackson, a senior at East High School in Columbus, OH, travelled to a national school-based health conference with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to learn more about health programming at school. In this column, she shares what she learned.
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Tree House Safety
Building and playing in tree houses is a favorite activity for young children. Though a tree house can be a place of great fun and imagination, unfortunately it can also lead to serious injury.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers Halloween Safety Tips
On a night full of costumes and candy, parents should not have to live in fear for the safety of their children. To help ensure little witches and goblins enjoy a safe Halloween, Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers a few quick safety tips.
Acting to Keep Medicaid Coverage for Families
Starting April 1, 2023, some families will need to take action to keep their Medicaid health insurance – that’s the government program that provides coverage for people with disabilities, low incomes and other challenges. This period of Medicaid “redetermination” could impact thousands of Ohio families per month.
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Renovating a Beloved Linden Family Home
North Linden resident Regina shares her experience completing home renovations through the Healthy Homes Home Repair Program.
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How to Squat Safely: Correct Form for Maximum Effectiveness
One of the most effective exercises is the squat, but when done incorrectly squatting can lead to many issues inside and outside of the weight room.
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Golden Cubs
Each year, nine Patient Champions from Nationwide Children’s Hospital have the opportunity to take center stage for pre-tournament events and meet PGA TOUR professionals and VIP Tournament experiences.
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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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Subglottic Stenosis
Subglottic stenosis is a narrowing of the airway in the part of the voice box below the vocal cords (glottis). There are two kinds of subglottic stenosis: congenital subglottic stenosis and acquired subglottic stenosis.
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Tracheomalacia (Primary and Secondary)
Tracheomalacia is characterized by collapse of the walls of the windpipe (trachea). If the collapse is due to weakness of the cartilage in the tracheal wall, it is called primary tracheomalacia. If it's due to compression by a structure outside of the windpipe, it is called secondary tracheomalacia.
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Care Coordination Careers
Working through a dedicated partnership between medical and surgical sub-specialists, primary care physicians, and Nationwide Children’s, Partners For Kids provides the highest quality care under a single arrangement with Medicaid managed care organizations.
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Community Provider Corner
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Clinical Pathways Now Online
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Prescribing Guidelines
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New Comfort Ability Program
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Project ECHO Upcoming Offerings
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Awards and Recognition
Medical staff leadership would like to acknowledge physicians for recently receiving positive comments from patients and families.
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Leading Autism Researchers Connected by New Ingram Fund
As the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports staggering increases in cases of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), top researchers in Columbus, Ohio, have an unprecedented opportunity to unlock and address this growing public health crisis thanks to the generosity of Bill Ingram, CEO
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Cardinal Health Donates $1 Million to Nationwide Childrens Hospital Supporting the Work of its Tissue Engineering Program
Cardinal Health recently donated $1 million to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to help advance the work and research of its Tissue Engineering Program.
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Predicting Kidney Damage Risk
A new study of the megabladder mouse model suggests that tracking changes in the expression of key genes involved in kidney disease could help physicians predict the severity of urinary tract obstruction in pediatric patients, which could help identify children at the greatest risk of chronic
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Nationwide Partners with Hendrick Motorsports, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Chevrolet to Donate $400,000 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Nationwide, in partnership with Hendrick Motorsports, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Chevrolet, donated $400,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The donation equaled the sale price for a 1970 Chevelle SS and Nationwide No. 88 stock car auctioned off in tandem at the Jan.
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JR Motorsports Unveils Paint Scheme with a Purpose
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 20, 2018) – JR Motorsports will support Nationwide Children’s Hospital in a prominent way during the NASCAR Xfinity Series season in 2018.
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Tickets for Disney’s The Little Mermaid Go On Sale Nov. 1
For its 61st annual production, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is pleased to present Disney’s The Little Mermaid February 22-25 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Patients & Staff to Attend Preview of Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical
Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will give Nationwide Children’s patients and staff an exclusive sneak peek of Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical Sunday, Feb. 21 before the show premiers at the Palace Theatre in March.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital App Aims To Help Families Manage Asthma
Very early on in her life, 3-year-old Karma Taylor found herself frequently in the Emergency Department in the middle of the night as a result of breathing problems. Karma’s mom, Joyce Kelso, felt like she was chasing after her daughter’s asthma rather than staying ahead of it.
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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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“The Butterfly Run” Presented by Big Lots Foundation Debuts in Charlotte Oct. 20.
McAlpine Creek Park is the site for the Oct. 20 Butterfly Run in Charlotte.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives Grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Nationwide Childrens Hospital received a $299,779 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation made under its Interdisciplinary Nursing Quality Research Initiative to identify the linkages between the quality of nursing care processes and the quality of outcomes.The two-year grant (September 2007
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Study Finds Premature Infants Benefit from Diets Rich in Protein
More than 12 percent of babies are born prematurely, up more than 20 percent from 1990*, and as premature birth rates continue to climb, neonatologists at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are focusing their attention on the nutrition provided to premature infants during their first few days of
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Ankle, Feet Most Commonly Injured During High School Basketball
While rebounding in basketball is an integral part of the game, it was also associated with 25 percent of injuries in high school basketball. New research also found the most commonly injured body site was to the ankle or foot, resulting in 40 percent of injuries.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers Halloween Safety Tips
On a night known for its mischief, parents should not have to live in fear for the safety of their children. To help ensure little witches and warlocks enjoy a safe Halloween, Nationwide Childrens Hospital offers a few quick safety tips.SAFETY MEASURES Be sure your childs costume is large enough to
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Tickets on Sale Now: Butterfly Guild’s Production of ‘Into the Woods’ Coming to Palace Theatre March 7-9
COLUMBUS, Ohio – For its 67th annual production, Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present “Into the Woods” March 7-9, 2025, at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.
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Tickets for Butterfly Guild’s Production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
COLUMBUS, Ohio – For its 66th annual production, Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will take place on March 1, 2 & 3, 2024 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre located at 34 W. Broad St.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s New Close To Home℠ Location Now Open in Zanesville
Beginning today, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will provide specialized pediatric outpatient care for the Zanesville community and surrounding areas at a new Close To HomeSM center. The new facility, located at 740 Adair Avenue in Zanesville, will offer new and expanded services, and convenient access to care under one roof.
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Developmental Milestones: 0 to 6 Months
Developmental milestones are skills or behaviors that most children will start or master by a certain age. Children reach milestones in many ways: speaking, learning, moving, and playing. There are things you can do with your child to help them reach these milestones.
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Why Do Children Lie?
When children lie, it can be a frustrating and emotional battle. While lying is typical behavior, there are some strategies you can use to minimize it and encourage honesty.
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Winter Car Seat Safety
We all want to keep kids warm, but when kids wear a coat in their car seat, it often makes the harness too loose. Save the puffy coats for playgrounds and playing in the snow, and use these tips for staying warm and safe in the car.
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Flood Safety
Data suggests that natural disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity causing more destruction than at any other time in recorded history. Floods and flash floods are among the most frequent and impactful disasters in the United States.
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Acute Flaccid Myelitis: A New Treatment Option for AFM
Acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, is a serious condition that affects the nervous system, causing weakness and paralysis in muscles. Thankfully, new treatments are being studied as doctors and scientists are learning more about AFM.
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What Is the Right Way To Stop a Nosebleed?
At some point during childhood, almost every kid will have a nosebleed. Here are some tips about caring for nosebleeds – and when it’s time to get your pediatrician involved.
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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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6 Ways to Support a Child During Their Hospital Stay
Whether you're a family member, friend, or caregiver, here are six impactful ways you can support a child in the hospital.
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The Danger of Fireworks
As summer rolls around, families eagerly anticipate celebrations and other festivities accompanied by the dazzling spectacle of fireworks. While these displays bring joy and excitement, it's crucial to remember that fireworks pose significant risks, especially to children and young adults.
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Navigating the Dating Scene: A Guide for Parents of Children With Developmental Disabilities
By fostering open communication, providing education, and advocating for them, you are empowering your child to navigate the complexities of dating with confidence and resilience.
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What to Expect if Your Child Needs a Kidney Transplant
A common misperception is that only adults undergo kidney transplants. The truth is that, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), 760 children across America received kidney transplants during 2019.
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Social Media: It's Not All Bad
Lately, we hear a lot about how terrible social media is. It may seem like it has become a place full of angry, opinionated people, and images so filtered that they are damaging perceptions and standards. Those things may be true from time to time, but I’m here to stand up for what’s good about social media.
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COVID-19 and Pollen Allergies: The Perfect Storm
As much as we all hoped we wouldn’t have to worry about this again, the COVID-19 pandemic persists as the spring tree pollen season begins. Pollen allergies affect millions of children and adults, causing misery for weeks to months each spring, summer, and autumn.
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How to Improve Your Child's Golf Game with Strength Training
A well-rounded strength program helps improve overall performance, supports injury prevention, and builds the muscle and stamina needed for any sport. When it comes to young golfers, strengthening the body’s core, hips and torso is vital.
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The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke
Every day, millions of children are exposed to secondhand smoke. Kids are also often exposed to “thirdhand” smoke, which comes from toxins that build up over time on surfaces exposed to smoke.
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How to Navigate the Internet for Health Information
If you’re like me, then you have used the internet to search for health related information – A LOT. One report indicated that Americans spend an average of 52 hours a year obtaining information from the internet, but actually only visited with a physician 3 times a year.
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Autumn Asthma Attacks
Just as millions of children head back to school every autumn, hospitals are always bustling with emergency room and inpatient visits at the same time. October is one of the busiest months of the year in regards to severe asthma attacks.
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Childhood Cancer: Treating the Whole Family
When a child falls ill with cancer, it takes a toll on the whole family. All too often, parents and healthy siblings have needs that get ignored—their focus is elsewhere.
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The Scoop on SIDS
Here is a snapshot of our nightly conversation after my husband has put our infant to bed: Me: Did you remember to turn the fan on? Husband: Yes. Me: Is it too hot in there for him? I don’t want him to be hot. Husband: Seemed to be fine.
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Palate Expanders: What Parents Need to Know
A common step in early orthodontic treatment is use of a palate expander. The way that palatal expanders can guide development makes them an effective tool for children, whose mouths and jaws are still growing.
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Walk This Way: Pedestrian Safety Tips
No matter where you're walking, safety should always be your top priority. When you’re sharing the road with cars, bikes, and buses, a little extra caution can go a long way.
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Immigrants with Disabilities More Frequently Employed Than U.S.-Born Persons with Disabilities
Currently, foreign-born people make up approximately 13 percent of the total U.S. population. As the immigrant population grows, understanding its disability status and employment characteristics becomes increasingly important.
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American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Internal Medicine Sign-Off on Adult Congenital Heart Disease Sub-Specialty
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the number one birth defect in the United States, and because of the advancement of surgery and technology in the treatment of CHD, more children live into adulthood than ever before.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host Marysville Family Day to Celebrate Close to Home Center with Urgent Care Opening
The public is invited to “Marysville Family Day” in celebration of the opening of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Close To Home Center with Urgent Care Saturday, May 17, from 10 am to 1 pm at 100 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd. in the City Gate Development.
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Nasal Cautery
Learn about the procedure Nasal cautery, or nasal cauterization, used to treat nosebleeds (epistaxis).
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Sinus Surgery
Everything you need to know if you child is having sinus surgery, or FESS (functional endoscopic sinus surgery) is a procedure.
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New National Study Examines Bicycle-Related Injuries Among Youth
Although bicycles are a healthy and cost-saving alternative for transportation, automobiles continue to be the only consumer product associated with more childhood injuries.
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Halloween Safety
Halloween is a time for fun for all ages. However, parents, children and community members must remember safety on this day filled with fantasy. Check out the following tips.
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Hematology, Oncology & Blood and Marrow Transplant
Our hematology, oncology, and blood and marrow transplant teams treat patients with all forms of cancer and blood disorders. Our specialists participate in collaborative research across the country and around the world to bring innovative treatments to our patients.
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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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Lawn Mower Safety: Why Kids Should Stay Inside When You Cut the Grass
While there are plenty of fun things to do and explore and we want kids to be outside learning and growing, there is one time we recommend you keep them inside: when you are mowing the lawn. Every day emergency departments around the country treat 13 children for lawn mower-related injuries.
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Building Community Through Youth Sports and Mentorship
Learn how community outreach initiatives, like youth sports programs, are helping elementary students like Tekle.
HIV Infection/AIDS
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that causes a number of different health problems including AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). The HIV virus is passed from person to person through sexual contact, contact with blood from an infected person, or from mother to infant.
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INC Exclusive
In the Fall 2019 issue of Inside Nationwide Children’s, we shared stories of our employees who spent time at the hospital as patients.
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Well-Baby Visits: 4 Months and 6 Months
Learn what to expect at your baby's 4 and 6 month well visit appointments.
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U-Bag Urine Collection Guidelines for Males and Females
Your child’s urine (pee) must be tested so we can plan the treatment for them. You will need to collect the urine specimen at home and bring it to a Nationwide Children’s Hospital Laboratory Service Center.
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Meet Our Fellows
Meet the first, second and third year Pediatric Critical Care fellows at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Alagille Syndrome
Doctors in the Pancreas and Liver Care Center can help treat Alagille syndrome, a genetic disorder that primarily involves a mutation in the gene called JAG1. It affects one in every 30,000 to 70,000 live births and can involve multiple organ systems including the liver, the heart, bones, eyes, kidneys, pancreas and brain.
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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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Croup
Croup is an illness that is usually caused by a virus. The tissues of the windpipe (trachea) and voice box (larynx) become swollen, which makes it harder for air to get into the lungs. Croup can cause a barky cough or hoarse voice. You may also hear a high-pitched squeaking sound called stridor.
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Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP)
RRP is caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which is a highly prevalent virus.
Molluscum
Molluscum are smooth, pearly, skin-colored, benign bumps on the skin. They begin as small bumps and they may grow as large as a pencil eraser.
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Respiratory Distress
This Helping Hand™ is about respiratory distress illnesses in children. These illnesses cause breathing problems. Call 911 or take your child to the closest emergency room if you think they're having trouble breathing.
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New Study Finds Increase in Track-Related Injuries Among Youth in the United States
With the 2012 summer Olympic games about to take place in London, children everywhere are looking forward to watching their sports idols and role models take center stage.
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AAPD Announces Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center Director
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized leader in children's oral health, today announced the appointment of Dr. Paul S. Casamassimo as Director of the AAPD Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center (POHRPC).
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Doctors deliver high-tech training to Central America
Two surgeons from Central Ohio recently traveled to Nicaragua on a humanitarian mission to treat children with serious ear, nose and throat conditions.
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"The Butterfly Run" Presented by Big Lots Foundation Debuts in Columbus August 11
A family-fitness event focusing on reducing the stigma often associated with behavioral disorders and mental illnesses, The Butterfly Run, taking place Aug. 11 in Columbus, also will feature Butterfly Village where families can participate in pre and post-race activities.
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New Study Points to a Possible Cause of Many Preterm Births
Most spontaneous preterm births do not have causes that are easy to identify. Physicians frequently have not known why uterine contractions begin weeks earlier than they should, in one major form of preterm birth; or why a mother’s water breaks well before the fetus is fully developed, in
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A Painful Reality: Care providers tend to underestimate pain during pediatric burn dressing changes
Dressing changes have been identified as one of the major contributors to perceived pain during burn care, and so it is important that pain be assessed accurately.
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Audition Registration Opens September 1 for Butterfly Guild’s Showing of Mamma Mia!
To raise funds for central Ohio’s only pediatric hospice and palliative care programs, Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present Mamma Mia! February 28-March 1, 2020 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre.
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Advice for New Moms and Dads
There are many books to help new parents and their babies thrive. These are some quick tips to get you started.
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Listen Up! How to Keep Ears Clean
While earwax should generally be left alone unless it causes a problem, understanding proper ear cleaning techniques can assist in preventing wax buildup and associated issues.
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Dental Care for Infants and Toddlers: Nurturing Smiles
Cultivating good oral hygiene habits from an early age sets the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles and helps to prevent tooth decay and related complications.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: What Is It?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome – or “PCOS” – is a hormonal imbalance that happens in some girls and women. In PCOS, testosterone, a type of hormone, is higher than normal.
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4 Ways to Encourage Motor Development in Baby's First Year
Within the first year of life, your baby will develop critical motor skills that help them make small movements, hold up their head, sit up-right, crawl and eventually walk. As a caregiver, there are many things you can do to encourage them reach these milestones.
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Emoji Drug Code: Parents, Beware!
Teens are using emojis on social media to describe to others what types of drugs they have available or what drugs they are looking for. The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) decoded these drug codes.
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Concerns of a Food Allergy Mom
News of any child’s sudden death or injury terrifies every parent. But for me, hearing about a child who dies as a result of accidently eating peanuts hits especially close to home.
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Measles Virus: Facts for Families
Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air from coughing and sneezing. It is a vaccine-preventable infection. Symptoms of measles usually occur one to two weeks after exposure to an infected individual.
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Public Pool Safety
Everyone loves to take a dip in the pool—especially during the dog days of summer! While swimming is a great way to play, exercise, and cool off, there are certain things to keep in mind.
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Monkeypox: What Parents Need to Know
While we are still dealing with COVID-19, spread of another virus has been detected in the United States. Although monkeypox is uncommon, we need to be informed to protect against infection.
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Anorexia Nervosa: Parents as Part of the Treatment Team
What is Anorexia Nervosa? Anorexia Nervosa (anorexia or AN) is a biologically-based disorder that involves restricting one’s food intake, leading to significantly low body weight. Anorexia is accompanied by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of one’s body.
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One Mom's Story: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a complex and rare heart defect. The left side of the heart does not form properly and cannot effectively pump blood to the body.
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How to Get Youth Engaged in the Community
When supporting communities with a vibrant and sustainable future in mind, youth participation is essential. When young people are active in their communities, they benefit both themselves and the society around them.
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Why I Became a Pediatric Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Jennie Aldrink tells her story of how she became a part of the pediatric cancer center and helped develop Nationwide Children's Hospital's pediatric surgical oncology clinic.
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Frostbite: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Winter has finally arrived! While playing outside in cold weather, it’s important to be mindful of the risk of frostbite.
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Brachial Plexus: What You Need to Know About This Childbirth Complication
Each year during the delivery process, about one out of 1,000 babies sustain injury to a network of nerves in their neck called the brachial plexus. Here are the most common questions the experts at our Brachial Plexus Program hear from parents.
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What Parents Need to Know About Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare condition that has received much attention recently. The reports are scary, with most cases involving young healthy children who suffer from muscle weakness or paralysis that can last a long time.
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Setting Up Your Child for a Successful Summer Camp Experience
The decision to enroll your child in a summer camp is only the first step. With the variety of options, parents may wonder about the possible benefits. What should you consider when selecting and preparing a child for camp?
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Speech Disorders in Children
If you’ve ever wondered if your child’s early speech development is on track, you are not alone. It can be difficult to know what is typical for a child’s age and when to be concerned.
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The Snot Palette: What Do All Those Colors Mean?
When it comes to mucous, consistency, color, volume and duration, should be assessed as well as other symptoms and the overall wellness of the child.
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Respiratory Toolbox for Kids Struggling to Breathe
Sometimes despite our best efforts, we need to take our child to the hospital. Let me ease your mind and share what our amazing respiratory therapists do to help your child heal!
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Nasal Turbinate Reduction
Prepare for your child's nasal turbinate reduction with this Helping Hand.
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Audition Registration Now Open for Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical
To raise funds for central Ohio’s only pediatric hospice and palliative care program, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins March 11-13 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.
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Tween Brands and Nationwide Childrens Hospital Team Up for Give Hope National Fundraising Campaign
Tween Brands and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have teamed up for “Give Hope,” a national fundraising campaign to benefit research at the hospital and to help patients and families who come from all over the world for expert care at Nationwide Children’s.
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New National Study Finds Table Saw-Related Injuries Have Remained Consistently High
New technology to prevent injuries needs to be available and affordable Woodworking is a popular hobby, with table saws being owned and used by an estimated 6 million to 10 million people in the United States.
About Our Research
Integrating research and clinical care is at the heart of the Nationwide Children's Hospital strategic plan. Nationwide Children’s is focused on ensuring optimal health outcomes, from advancing precision therapeutics to improving population health and community development.
Caring For Children of Incarcerated Parents
Nearly 5 million U.S. children have had a parent incarcerated, and those children face significant physical and mental health risks. A first-of-its-kind publication from Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers guidance to pediatricians who may care for those kids – some without knowing it.
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Prevention Services
Prevention Services supports the social-emotional development of young children and teaches them skills to manage their own feelings and behavior.
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New National Study Finds Decrease in Rate of Pediatric Burns
Burns are a common cause of pediatric injury worldwide, typically resulting from hot water, flames, hot surfaces, chemicals and electrical appliances.
Funding
ASPIRES funds small-scale, innovative, exploratory research to advance youth suicide prevention. Generating promising pilot data can enable researchers to apply for the funding necessary to conduct larger studies.
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Factor Program
The Homecare Factor Program supports patients who use Factor: a medication used to treat hemophilia.
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Resources for Patients
At Nationwide Children's, we've created an online community for our patients and potential patients. Learn about upcoming support groups, past events and enroll in our patient education series.
Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents
The 10 million children who have had a parent incarcerated face social, behavioral and health challenges. Nationwide Children’s Hospital has recently finished piloting a program – perhaps the first of its kind from a children’s hospital – that focuses on the well-being of these children and their families.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Transport Team Receives Award from the Association of Air Medical Services
The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) is proud to announce its 2011 Community Awards recipients. Each year, these national awards are presented to individuals and organizations that exemplify the best of the air-medical and critical-care-ground transport community.
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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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All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Given the rapidly increasing injury rates affecting children under 16 years of age, researchers recommend taking actions to help prevent injuries and deaths related to the use of ATVs.
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The Day Family Announces the Creation of The Ryan and Christina Day Fund for Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Wellness at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Ryan and Christina Day have joined On Our Sleeves™, the movement to transform childhood mental health developed by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, with the creation of The Ryan and Christina Day Fund for Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Wellness at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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First National Study to Examine Recreational and Competitive Diving-Related Injuries
The thrill of flipping and jumping into water has become common practice among children and adolescents as they dive into more than eight million swimming pools across the United States.
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Media Alert: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Concerned about Recent Growing Number of Local Suspected Child Abuse Cases
Nationwide Childrens Hospital has become increasingly concerned about the recent growing number of suspected child abuse cases seen at the hospital and the severity of injuries sustained from suspected child abuse.
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Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) Stimulation Test
An adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) stimulation test is done to check how well the adrenal glands are making a hormone called cortisol.
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Noisy Breathing in Kids
Is your child a noisy breather? Find out why – and what to do about it.
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Misdiagnosing Yourself or Your Child Can Be Dangerous
Instead of relying solely upon the internet to help answer all of your health questions, consider using that as a starting point for conversations with your (or your child’s) personal doctor.
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Hydrocephalus: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prenatal Interventions
The diagnosis of hydrocephalus, often described as "water on the brain," can be a source of concern and numerous questions for parents. This condition involves an excessive buildup of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain, potentially leading to increased pressure and affecting brain function.
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One Patient's Story: Marfan Syndrome and Pregnancy
I have Marfan syndrome. It’s a connective tissue disorder that affects my whole body, including my heart. My Marfan syndrome has always played a huge role in my life. Pregnancy proved that.
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Get a Black Belt in Giving Medicine
So you waited to see the doctor, then waited in line for the pharmacist to give you your medicine, and now it’s time to give it to your kids. Maybe you got the “yummy pink medicine,” but not all medicines are yummy or pink.
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The Importance of Proper Running Form for Young Athletes
Much like teaching a young golfer the proper swing technique, young runners should be guided to develop good running form from the start. Doing so not only keeps their joints healthy, but it also improves their overall performance.
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Fireplace Safety: My Family’s Story
There will come a time when your child, babysitter, friend, or family member turns the fireplace on without thinking, so be sure your home is set up for safety.
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Dental Injury: Post Treatment Instructions
When a child has a serious dental injury, it may take many weeks for the teeth and gums to heal before we know if they will have problems in the future. With prompt and proper follow-up care by a dentist, some problems, such as pain and infection, can be caught and treated early to prevent future problems.
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Family Advocacy Day June 15-16 in Washington, D.C.
Health care reform has made important progress in ensuring that America’s 70 million children have health care coverage with benefits that meet their unique health care needs.
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Direct Laryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy
Learn about a direct Laryngoscopy and/or Bronchoscopy procedure to examine a voice box.
A New, National Collaborative to Improve the Practice of Child Abuse Pediatrics
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has become one of the founding sites of the Child Abuse Pediatrics Network (CAPNET), a new multi-center research network collecting standardized, reliable data on child abuse. The mission of CAPNET is “to make the care of potentially abused children more effective, safe, and fair.”
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New Study Finds Skateboarding Sent About 176 Youth to U.S. EDs Every Day
Skateboarding is a popular recreational sport and participation has increased the last several decades, faster than any other sport or recreation activity between 1998 and 2007.* With growing participation, has come an increasing rate of injuries from skateboarding.
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Bicycle-related Injuries Send 25 Children to Emergency Departments Every Hour
A new study conducted by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, published online in Accident Analysis & Prevention, found that from January 2006 through December 2015, more than 2.2 million children age 5-17 years were treated in US hospital emergency departments for bicycle-related injuries. This averages 608 cases per day or 25 every hour.
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New Study Uncovers the Dangers of Portable Pools
As the weather gets warmer, many parents will turn to pools to keep their family cool. Due to their low cost and ease of use, portable pools - which include wading pools, inflatable pools and soft-sided, self-rising pools - have become an increasingly popular alternative to expensive in-ground
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Study: Youth Prescription Opioid Overdoses Increased During Early Stages of COVID-19 Pandemic
New research from experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital shows a spike in emergency department visits among youth for prescription opioid overdoses during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for increased prevention efforts for children and teens.
How Partners For Kids is Expanding Its Nation-leading Care Coordination Program
Navigating the health care system can be a challenge. For more than a decade, Partners For Kids has helped make it easier for 26,000 young patients who are “medically complex.” The organization is now growing its care coordination program to help even more families.
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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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Nasogastric Tubes (Insertion and Feeding)
Feeding tubes are often used for babies and young children who are not able to take in enough calories by mouth. If the tube is placed through the nose into the stomach, it is called a nasogastric tube (NG tube).
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Faculty Development
Through the Center for Faculty Development, Nationwide Children's Hospital employees have access to many professional development resources. Learn more about the training and support we offer.
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Lower Urinary Tract Outlet Obstruction (LUTO)
Lower urinary tract outlet obstruction is when pee is partly or completely blocked from leaving the body at the lower urinary tract. LUTO occurs in about 1 in every 5,000 pregnancies. It is more common in males.
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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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22q Deletion Syndrome
22q11.2 deletion syndrome, also known as DiGeorge Syndrome, is a condition where there is a small amount of genetic material missing (a microdeletion) on the long arm (the q arm) of chromosome 22. 22q has the potential to impact every system in the body and can lead to a range of health issues.
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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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Hearing Developmental Milestones Checklist
Check out our hearing developmental milestone checklist.
Research
Youth suicide is a serious health issue. However, there is hope. Suicide is preventable. Research is important for suicide prevention. We hope to improve how communities can identify at-risk kids and tailor prevention strategies to their specific needs by developing ways of screening them earlier
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Promoting Youth Fitness
Youth fitness has steadily declined over the past decade and childhood obesity is at an all time high. Here are some ideas to help empower the kids to make good activity choices.
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter brings injuries unique to cold weather sports. Two of the more common categories of injuries are those influenced by environmental conditions and accidents.
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Rankings & Ratings
Beginning in 2017-18, U.S. News & World Report started using a new way of calculating rankings. Our team explains what you and your family need to know.
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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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New Program Educates Teachers about Working with Students Post-Concussion
According to a recent study by the American Academy of Pediatrics, concussions among middle and high school students are skyrocketing sending more than 100,000 adolescents and children a year to the emergency room.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Selected a 2011 Leapfrog Top Children's Hospital
The Leapfrog Group’s annual class of top hospitals – 65 from a field of nearly 1200 – was announced yesterday in Washington, D.C., and included Nationwide Children’s Hospital on the list of only ten children’s hospitals.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Ranks on Parents Magazines 10 Best Childrens Hospitals List
Parents magazine announced today its exclusive list of the 10 Best Children’s Hospitals, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital ranked 9th overall on the 2013 list. The list provides a comprehensive family-focused, data-driven comparison of pediatric facilities.
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New Study Examines Window Fall-Related Injuries Among Youth
Windows are a part of everyday life for children in the United States. While many parents know that windows can be a hazard for their child, they may not be aware just how often things can take a turn for the worse.
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Early Phase Gene Therapy Study for SMARD1/CMT2S Disease Now Enrolling
Nationwide Children's Hospital has launched a new Phase I/IIa gene replacement clinical study to evaluate the safety of a gene therapy for IGHMBP2-related diseases, specifically spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress type 1 (SMARD1) and Charcot Marie Tooth disease type 2S (CMT2S). SMARD1 and CMT2S are rare inherited conditions that are both caused by mutations in the IGHMBP2 gene, of which more than 60 have been found to date. SMARD1 is the most severe form of these diseases and causes muscle weakness and respiratory failure in infancy.
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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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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Staff and Kids Star in Fashion Show Hosted and Styled by Designer Christian Siriano
Lane Bryant, the nation's leading women's specialty size apparel brand, and Columbus-based Nationwide Children’s Hospital partnered to present an exclusive fashion show last night, aligning with the brand’s Give. Share. Love.
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Pinterest Homemade Sunscreens: A Recipe for Sunburn
A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Brooks College of Health at University of North Florida examined how homemade sunscreens were portrayed on Pinterest.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers Halloween Safety Tips
On a night known for its mischief, parents do not have to live in fear. To help ensure little witches and warlocks enjoy a safe Halloween, Nationwide Childrens Hospital offers a few quick safety tips.SAFETY MEASURES Be sure your childs costume is large enough to be worn over warm clothes but isnt
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Tickets for Butterfly Guild’s Production of Cinderella on Sale November 26
For its 64th annual production, Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella will take place on March 4, 5 & 6, 2022 at the historic Palace Theatre located at 34 W. Broad St. This family-friendly, Broadway-quality production benefits the Hospice and Palliative Care Programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the only programs of its kind in central Ohio.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Joins New NORD Rare Disease Centers of Excellence Network, Committed to Improving Access and Care for Rare Disease Patients
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been selected as a Rare Disease Center of Excellence by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), a nonprofit patient advocacy organization committed to the identification, treatment and cure of rare disorders through education, research and patient services
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CareSource Donates More than $350,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition
COLUMBUS, Ohio – CareSource, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan, announced today a $361,000 gift to Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Named One of Americas Best Childrens Hospitals
Parents magazine announced today the results of its 10 Best Childrens Hospitals survey, placing Nationwide Childrens Hospital sixth on the elite list. In subspecialty areas, emergency medicine and cardiology/cardiothoracic services were ranked among the top three in the nation.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Names Ray Bignall, MD, Chief Diversity and Health Equity Officer
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today that O. N. Ray Bignall II, MD, FAAP, FASN, has been named the hospital’s chief diversity and health equity officer.
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Buccal Medicines: Giving Buccal Medicines
A buccal medicine is a medicine given between the gums and the inner lining of the mouth cheek.
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Genomic Medicine, Physician Dedication Give Family Answers About Teen’s Rare Disease
Through whole exome sequencing performed in 2020 at the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children’s, one family was finally able to put a real name to their adolescent's rare disease.
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Well-Baby Visits: 12 Months
Welcome to the 12-month visit! Your baby is now 1 year old. Learn what to expect at this visit.
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Coping with Medicines
Children or teens may need medicine to manage their disease. Some medicines may have side effects, like unwanted changes in their mood or how they look.
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Cochlear Implant: Care After Surgery
A cochlear implant will be put in one or both of your child’s ears. The information below will help you care for your child after their implant surgery. What to Expect Cochlear implant surgery normally takes 1 to 2 hours for each ear. Your child will likely go home the same day.
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Is Being Too Close Physically Making Your Child Emotionally Distant?
As a result of COVID-19, some families are physically closer than ever before. This may cause conflict for some; however, many more may find themselves distancing emotionally. Here are some tips to help your family emotionally thrive during this uncertain time.
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Urgent Care or Emergency Department: Which One Is Right for Your Child's Needs?
Not so long ago, parents had two choices for after-hours medical care: wait for the doctor’s office to open or head to the local emergency room. Today’s parent has more choices, including urgent care centers, grocery store clinics and the newest player in town – the stand-alone ER.
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Breastfeeding in the NICU: How to Solve a Unique Challenge
Note: We use the term “breastfeeding” to encompass all forms of lactation, including direct breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and providing expressed human milk in a bottle.
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Building Resiliency: How to Support Children Exposed to Violence at Home
Intimate partner violence can be physical, emotional, verbal, sexual or financial abuse toward a partner in an effort to gain power and control. When this happens at home, it affects more than just the immediate victim.
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Dispelling Medical Myths with Social Media
As a pediatric allergist, I meet families from all types of backgrounds who share concerns about common childhood conditions such as asthma, environmental allergies, food allergies and eczema. These topics generate quite a few questions from primary care colleagues and other specialists.
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Safe Sleep and Your New Baby
With all of the “mommy” blogs, baby super-store registries and well intending friends, new moms are often overwhelmed with the amount of information and opinions on baby gear.
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Halloween Safety Tips for Older Kids and Teens
You’ve seen safety tips for the young trick-or-treating wizards and monsters in your life, but don’t forget about the older kids when it comes to Halloween safety. Read on to learn what you can do to help keep kids of all ages a little safer on Halloween night.
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Navigating Teen Relationships in a Digital World
If you are the parent of a teenager, you likely know that they spend a lot of time using technology – whether it’s a cell phone, tablet or laptop. With calling, texting, internet browsing, games, social media apps and dating apps at your teens’ fingertips, it becomes difficult for parents to monitor digital behaviors.
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Anorectal Malformation and Long-Term Care: Meeting the Needs of Individual Patients
The most frequent issues that require long-term care include constipation, incontinence (stool and/or urinary accidents), urologic problems, reproductive health-related care and ongoing psychosocial care.
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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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Starting the Conversation About Big Feelings
It’s important to work with your child on emotions throughout their entire childhood, including the teen years. This means taking the time to have ongoing conversations about how to handle emotions in a healthy way, which is called “coping.”
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Infection Prevention After a Bone Marrow Transplant
A weak immune system makes a patient more vulnerable to infection and taking away medications early to boost the immune system may help prevent or treat infections, but may also raise the risk of GvHD.
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How Parents Can Help Their Teen Navigate a Breakup Safely
Is your teen navigating a tough breakup? Discover how your support can make all the difference.
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Foster Care Facts: Busting the 5 Most Common Myths
To truly support children in care, we must first understand the system they’re part of—and that means letting go of some long-standing misconceptions.
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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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Your Child's Pediatric Ophthalmologist Visit: What to Expect
Many parents wonder how we can check a child’s vision or need for glasses. At your Pediatric Ophthalmology visit, we can assess vision at any age, check the need for glasses and evaluate the health of the eyes.
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The Pros and Cons of Homemade Baby Food
Commercial baby food is expensive, and many parents question the quality of ingredients in the jar. Homemade baby food provides convenience, flexibility and more choices.
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Car Seat Rules Are Changing-What You Need To Know
There is nothing more overwhelming to a newly pregnant woman than walking into a baby super store. I like shopping, but I was on the verge of a full- blown panic attack when I went to register for my first child and the woman behind the counter handed me a folder of everything you
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The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Parents and caregivers need to know about available resources that they can use to support the young people in their lives when they are mentally overwhelmed. One vital resource is the "988" Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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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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The Bedtime Battle
Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for a child’s growth, behavior, and academic success. Establishing and sticking to a bedtime routine can make all the difference.
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Music Therapy: Sounds of Love in Early Childhood
Believe it or not, your baby thinks your voice sounds better than Beyoncé, Whitney, Elton or Elvis. And, singing to your baby can actually help development.
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It Ends with Us but It Starts with a Conversation: How Parents Can Discuss Domestic Violence with Their Teen
Having conversations about domestic violence is crucial. It’s not just about talking to kids about what they see in movies, but also about teaching them how to recognize unhealthy behaviors and where to turn for help.
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Supporting Your Teen: Parenting Strategies for Today’s Challenges
Parenting a teenager is a hard job and can be overwhelming for both parents and their kids. Teens are learning to manage emotional shifts, hormonal changes, and increasing independence.
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Gonadotropin Stimulation Test (GnRH)
This Helping Hand™ is about the gonadotropin stimulation test. This test is done to check how well the pituitary gland is working in children that started puberty early or late.
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A Momentous Day for Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Friday, June 18, 2010 marked a momentous day for Nationwide Children’s Hospital with back-to-back visits by President Barack Obama and Ohio Governor Ted Strickland.
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Caffeine to Viagra: The Medications Saving Preemies May Surprise You
This month is Prematurity Awareness Month and today is World Prematurity Day. What many people may not know is part of the comprehensive care for the tiniest babies includes medications such as Sildenafil and caffeine.
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Multi-View Videofluoroscopic Speech Study (MVSS)
A multi-view videofluoroscopic speech study, or MVSS, is a procedure to see how the palate functions during speech. It is basically an x-ray movie taken while the child talks.
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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).
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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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Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophies (SMA) are a group of genetic (passed down by parents) diseases that affect motor neurons (nerve cells) in the spinal cord, causing the weakening of voluntary muscles (muscles that you control).
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Bathtubs and Showers Continue to be Associated with Injury, Especially Among Young Children
Bathtubs and showers are frequently associated with injuries to children. Although interventions have been initiated to prevent injuries due to submersions and hot water scalds, little attention has been paid to slips, trips and falls, which account for more than 80 percent of bathtub- and
Expanding the Appalachian Region’s Access to Mental Health Care
This relatively new partnership has already made a big impact in an underserved region of Ohio, facilitating millions of dollars in investment for children. And it’s planning to grow.
Addressing the Growing Concern of Doctor Burnout
Doctors experience burnout and other mental health concerns at a higher rate than many other professions. A recent grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration is helping Nationwide Children’s Hospital and its collaborators around the country develop interventions to help.
Reaching More Children With the COVID Vaccine
Through school-based health programs, Nationwide Children’s has helped vaccinate thousands of young people who might not have been vaccinated otherwise.
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Hypermobile Joints
Hypermobile joints, also known as loose joints, describes the ability of a joint to move beyond its normal range of motion. People with hypermobile joints are sometimes referred to as being double jointed. Benign hypermobility syndrome can lead to weak, loose ligaments and joint instability.
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Medication Abuse
Medication abuse occurs when a medication is taken in a higher dose than written by the doctor in order to get a euphoric effect. Learn more about the signs of medication abuse, the differences between medication abuse and misuse and signs of addiction.
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New Study Identifies the Medical and Financial Impact of Drug-related Poisonings Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments
Over the past decade, drug-related poisonings have been on the rise in the United States. In fact, in many states drug-related poisoning deaths have now surpassed motor vehicle crash fatalities to become the leading cause of injury death.
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Economic Development
Work readiness training, career development, experiential learning, free tax preparation, credit education and financial coaching are available to help residents.
Helping Children With Medical Complexity Navigate the Health Care System
Partners For Kids is responsible for the health of more than 400,000 children – including some who need significant amounts of medical and behavioral health care. The Care Navigation program helps coordinate care for those children and their families, leading to better health outcomes.
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Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes (ETMR)
If you are worried about your child’s symptoms or development, reach out to a physician. The sooner your child is diagnosed, the better the chances are of survival.
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Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
An atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (ATRT) is a fast-growing tumor that grows in the brain or spinal cord. ATRTs usually occur in isolation, meaning the tumor does not spread to other parts of the body.
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Resources for Caregivers of Children of Incarcerated Parents
Access tips to support children when a parent has been arrested, learn about programs designed to help families, and uncover strategies to support caregivers.
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Legends Luncheon presented by American Electric Power Foundation shines a bright light on Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children’s Hospital alliance
10th annual Nicklaus Youth Spirit Award Recipient honored
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School Health Services
Our providers work on-site at schools across Ohio to provide primary care services, mental health counseling, asthma therapy care, vision care, dental care and more.
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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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Bilateral Renal Agenesis
Bilateral renal agenesis (BRA) is a rare and life-limiting condition in which the baby’s kidneys never develop. BRA is usually diagnosed during pregnancy. Unfortunately, there currently is not a cure for bilateral renal agenesis. These babies usually only live for a few hours after birth.
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Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
This Helping Hand™ is about eczema in children, which is a skin problem that causes dry, itchy, rough skin rashes.
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Allergy to Stinging Insects
In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss local and systemic reactions to stinging insects. The most common stinging insects found in the Ohio area are honeybees, wasps, yellow jackets and hornets. Doctors often prescribe an automatic injector device such as an EpiPen® to treat severe reactions.
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Turner Syndrome
Turner Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects females. It is caused by a partial or complete loss of an X chromosome.
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Noisy Breathing (Stertor, Stridor or Wheezing)
Noisy breathing is common, especially in children. and can be a sign of many different conditions. Noisy breathing is typically caused by a partial blockage or narrowing at some point in the airways. Types of noisy breathing include low-pitched, stridor and wheezing.
Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Mosquito-borne diseases are spread to people and animals by the bite of an infected mosquito.
Hemangiomas
This Helping Hand™ explains different types of hemangiomas and how they're benign (noncancerous).
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Trainee Association
The Research Institute’s Trainee Association (RITA) was created in 2013 to help better train and prepare trainees for their “next steps.”
Coordinating Child Abuse Prevention
An expanding partnership between the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund and The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will allow coordination of abuse prevention efforts and resilience-building resources across 36 Ohio counties.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Awarded $250,000 Childhood Cancer Research Grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels
Hyundai Hope On Wheels® and Central Ohio Hyundai dealers will today award Nationwide Children’s Hospital with a $250,000 Hyundai Hope Grant for pediatric cancer research.
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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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Poison Control Centers Receive 10 Calls Every Hour for Eye Exposures
A new study published recently by Ophthalmic Epidemiology and conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that from 2000 through 2016 there were nearly 1.5 million calls to US poison centers for eye exposures associated with pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical substances.
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Christina and Ryan Day Encourage Students to Take a “Day Time Break” for Mental Health as Part of On Our Sleeves Movement
Christina and Ryan Day are partnering with the On Our Sleeves™ movement to launch an interactive school-based program to help break stigmas, start important conversations and improve mental health awareness for students in more than 200 middle and high schools in Franklin and surrounding counties.
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Tickets for Butterfly Guild’s Production of Sound of Music on Sale November 25, 2022
For its 65th annual production, Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Sound of Music will take place on March 3, 4 & 5, 2023 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre located at 34 W. Broad St. This family-friendly, Broadway-quality production benefits the Hospice and Palliative Care Programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the only programs of its kind in central Ohio.
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Nationwide and Columbus Childrens Hospital Partner to Honor First-of-Five Endowed Chairs
Stephen Welty, MD (43054), chief of Neonatology at Columbus Childrens Hospital, was honored today, September 7 with the Dean Jeffers Endowed Chair in Neonatology.
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Variety of Opportunities Available to Provide Holiday Delight to Patients at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
During this holiday season, the local community, and supporters of Nationwide Children’s Hospital around the country are welcome to bring seasonal cheer to patients at the hospital.
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Puberty to Adult
This Helping Hand™ is a guide to general CPR for children that have gone through puberty and adults. It is not intended to be used as training material or in place of formal CPR training.
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Preparing the Skin Before Surgery
Bathing your child before surgery will help reduce the number of germs on their skin. Fewer germs on the skin means less chance of an infection after surgery.
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7 Ways to Improve Resiliency and Reduce Suicide Risk
There are ways for you to support your child and help them learn to navigate an emotional crisis.
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Negative Behavior as a Form of Communication: How to Be a Trauma-Informed Parent
Every child experiences stress. It’s important to understand children’s stress can become toxic if it’s not acknowledged and addressed.
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Urgent Care or Emergency Department for Childhood Injuries?
As the weather warms and kids head outdoors, the chance for injury rises. Where should families seek help when accidents occur? The answer depends on the nature of your child’s injury and the services offered in your community.
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Scleroderma: What Parents Need to Know
Each person’s skin is unique, so scleroderma looks different for every patient. A child or young adult may start out with a small area of affected skin that changes in texture. Some people describe the skin as becoming tighter, firmer, more stretched, or thickened. The affected area may lighten, darken, or develop a red border.
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Rare Disease: Finding Answers for Patients with Mysterious Conditions
For a disease to be considered “rare,” fewer than 200,000 people in the United States will be affected by it. Some rare genetic disorders can be very difficult to diagnose, and for parents of a child with a rare disease, one of the most anxious times is the period of waiting for a diagnosis.
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Remote Learning: 5 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Posture
Many students are finding themselves learning in virtual classrooms for the first time. Although remote learning may have some perceived perks like sleeping in, self-paced learning and days off, it also comes with new challenges.
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Commissioners Award $7 Million to Nationwide Children's Colloborative to Fight Premature Births
Saving the lives of children is the goal of a $7 million announcement today by Franklin County Commissioners Paula Brooks, Marilyn Brown and John O’Grady.
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10 Tips for Families New to Type 1 Diabetes
Parents and kids facing a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes are beginning a long-term period of learning basic and then more complex points of diabetes management.
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How to Deal With Adolescent Depression
Depression is different from a regular down mood, because it lasts longer and feels stronger or different from typical sadness. Sometimes it is a feeling of emptiness, lack of feeling or being irritable, cranky and easily angered.
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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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Our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2024
We like to look back at our most popular posts from 700 Children’s! Without further ado, here are the most-read articles from our team in 2024.
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Bronchoscopy (Flexible Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage)
What to expect and how to prepare for your child's flexible bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage .
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Epinephrine Auto-Injectors for Severe Allergic Reaction (Adrenaclick®, Auvi-Q®, EpiPen®, Symjepi®)
When and how to use an EpiPen if your child has a severe allergic reaction.
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Experience and Schedule
Learn more about the anesthesiology fellowship clinical experience, clinical rotations and didactics.
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Justice Stores National Fundraising Give Hope Campaign Raises More Than $535,000 to Help Kids Everywhere
After the launch of tween retailer Justice (an ascena retail group company) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s spring “Give Hope” national store campaign in early April, the fundraising effort raised $535,369 during a four-week period with The Research Institute at
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital receives $10 million gift from the Nationwide Insurance Foundation establishing the Nationwide Pediatric Innovation Fund
Nationwide Children’s Hospital today announced that it has received a $10 million gift from the Nationwide Insurance Foundation. The gift will establish the Nationwide Pediatric Innovation Fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, supporting pediatric research and innovative projects
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Big Lots Raises $3.5 Million In Support of On Our Sleeves®, the Movement to Transform Children's Mental Health
One hundred percent of the dollars raised will go towards ensuring every community in America has access to free educational resources for parents and families to promote mental wellness and break the stigma surrounding children's mental health.
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Video Game Technology Helps Measure Upper Extremity Movement in Patients with Muscular Dystrophy
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital have developed a way to measure upper extremity movement in patients with muscular dystrophy using interactive video game technology.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Joins Nationwide to Make Safe Happen Easier for Parents and Caregivers
Watch this video to learn more about the Make Safe Happen app. Nationwide Children’s Hospital is joining Nationwide – one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. – in their effort to prevent childhood injury.
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National Study Evaluates Playground Equipment-Related Injuries
Schools have opened their doors this fall and the sounds of children echo from surrounding playgrounds. While children’s activities on playgrounds can benefit their psychosocial and physical development as well as combat problems such as childhood obesity, these activities are not risk-free.
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Bunk Bed-Related Injuries Not Exclusive to Young Children
Bunk bed-related injuries are not an issue of concern solely for parents of young children according to a study conducted by investigators at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Rhabdomyosarcoma
This Helping Hand™ explains Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) which is a soft-tissue cancer that can start in muscle cells from many different areas of the body.
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What Is an Athletic Trainer?
Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) are the some of the most comprehensively prepared allied medical professionals, trained to deal with the injuries of young athletes. Learn about their important role within the Sports Medicine team.
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Neurofibromatosis (NF1, NF2 & SWN)
Neurofibromatosis includes three distinct health conditions. These genetic disorders case tumors in the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord and nerves. While most tumors are non-aggressive, they may still require treatment.
Sleep Terrors and Sleepwalking
Sleep terrors and sleepwalking are related disorders of sleep that usually go away by the teen years. Sleep terrors are not the same as nightmares. Nightmares are bad dreams the child often clearly remembers the next day.
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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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Substance Use Disorders
When a person loses control and misuses a substance like alcohol or drugs, it can become a harmful habit. This is called substance use disorder.
FAQs
We answer your most frequently asked questions including why Nationwide Children's Hospital acquired Mercy Health Children's Hospital, and how this will benefit patients.
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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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For Parents
Parents play a key role in educating children and providing support to prevent unplanned teen pregnancies. Check out resources for you.
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Hearing Team Education Series
The Hearing Program has designed an education series to discuss topics related to hearing loss in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
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Extended Reality
At Nationwide Children’s, extended reality is used to develop innovative digital health solutions that enhance patient care. The team crafts engaging and impactful products to elevate the quality of care we deliver.
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Nationwide Children's Part of Multi-Million Dollar Research Center to Solve the Mystery of Premature Birth
Three major Ohio universities and four hospitals have joined with the March of Dimes Foundation to establish a new collaborative research program aimed exclusively at finding the unknown causes of premature birth. The March of Dimes intends to invest $10 million in the program over five years.
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Autism Speaks Launches "Blood Draw" Tool Kit; Practical Guidance for Parents and Providers
For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), routine medical procedures such as having their blood drawn can be very difficult. Communication and social interaction deficits and reliance on fixed routines experienced by many children with ASD are the significant factors to be considered when
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Takes Another Lap at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
On Thursday, Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS, his wife Amy and Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick came to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to participate in a special dedication ceremony in the hospital’s rehabilitation unit.
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Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide sets record donation to Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Childrens Hospital alliance
Dublin, Ohio – The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide hosted the seventh annual Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide today, a unique, award-winning fundraiser that brings to life the alliance between the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide
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Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide shines a bright light on Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children's Hospital alliance
The eighth annual Nicklaus Youth Spirit Award Recipient is announced.
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Community Development For All People, Nationwide Childrens Hospital, City of Columbus & NRP Group Celebrate Launch of The Residences at Career Gateway, a $12 Million Workforce Housing Community
An innovative concept of workforce housing will be coming to Columbus’s South Side with the launch of The Residences at Career Gateway. Fifty- eight new garden style and town homes, along with on-site workforce training, will be located at 755 E. Whitter.
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Study Finds Average of Two Injuries Every Hour in the U.S. from Strollers and Carriers
Although strollers and carriers are typically used to safely transport children, injuries do occur while using these products. Astudy conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that, over a 21-year period from 1990
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Nationwide Children’s Expands Children’s Mental Health Movement as The Kids Mental Health Foundation
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today that The On Our Sleeves Movement For Children’s Mental Health is expanding its mission, moving forward as The Kids Mental Health Foundation. The new foundation aims to create a world where mental health is a vital part of every child’s upbringing.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Big Lots Announce 2021 Recipient of Big Lots Behavioral Health Scholarship
Originally launched in 2019, the Big Lots Behavioral Health Scholarship is awarded to a student who plans to pursue, or is currently pursuing, a graduate degree in the fields of behavioral or mental health, social work, or psychology. Recipients of the award receive $10,000 towards their education.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Opening New Vision Center, School Health Center in Reynoldsburg, Mt. Vernon
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is opening a new school-based health center at Mount Vernon City Schools and a vision center at Reynoldsburg City Schools as part of ongoing efforts to increase access to health care for students.
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Sleep Study
Sleep studies are often ordered to find out if a child has problems breathing while asleep. Learn how the tests are done.
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Age 1 to Puberty
This Helping Hand™ is a guide to general CPR for children that are over 1 year old and have not gone through puberty. It is not intended to be used as training material or in place of formal CPR training.
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The Poison Plants of Summer: Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
Summer is in full swing. You know the signs. Dad fires up the grill, mom finds her green thumb, your kids fetch their ball in the weeds…and the whole family comes down with an itchy rash. That’s right, the poison plants are back.
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Breastfeeding Myths
As we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, it is important to debunk some common myths about human milk feeding that can make things harder for new parents.
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Safe Living After a Bone Marrow Transplant
Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT), more commonly known as bone marrow transplantation, is a procedure for used for some patients with cancer, immune deficiencies, or other genetic diseases.
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5 Hidden Household Hazards
As a parent of young children (5-year old triplets), I do my best to keep them safe, happy, and out of trouble. As an injury researcher, other parents often ask me what they should do to keep their children safe.
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Bronchoscopy and Laryngoscopy
What to expect and how to prepare for your child's bronchoscopy and laryngoscopy.
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Droplet Precautions
The purpose of these precautions is to keep germs from spreading from your child to other patients, family members, visitors or healthcare workers.
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Helping Children Cope During Visits to the Doctor
When a child needs to see the doctor or go to the hospital, parents often want to know how they can make the experience easier for their child.
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Alliance Data Commits Multi-Year, $2 Million Gift to Support Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Vital Signs Initiative
The funds will be used to support the hospital’s Pediatric Vital Signs program, a first-of-its-kind community-based initiative designed to meaningfully measure and improve the health of all children, both patients and non-patients, in Franklin County.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Cancelled For 2020 Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The 2020 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In taking the action, the event’s Board of Trustees also voted unanimously to provide a full refund of registration fees for 2020 registrants.
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Despite Decrease in Recent Years, Rate of Sledding-Related Injuries Still Concerning
A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that 220,488 patients were treated in U.S. emergency departments for injuries related to sledding from 2008 through 2017. Nearly 70% of these patients were children age 19 years and younger. Compared to adults, children were almost seven times as likely to be treated in an emergency department for a sledding-related injury.
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Infants
This Helping Hand™ is a guide to general CPR for infants. It is not intended to be used as training material or in place of formal CPR training.
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Exercises: Stretching
Stretching exercises help keep your joints and muscles from tightening up. Your exercise program is planned for your specific needs because not all your muscles have the same degree of strength or weakness.
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Feeding Your Baby Solid Food
Babies should be fed only breastmilk or formula until about 6 months of age. Solid foods can then be started when your baby is ready.
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Treating Pain After Surgery
Nationwide Children’s Hospital wants to make your child as comfortable as possible. Having pain is normal after surgery, but there are ways to ease the pain.
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Family Support Services
Our doctors, nurses and staff can connect you with many resources to help make life a little easier. We provide support for the whole family.
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New Study Finds a Child Treated in a U.S. Emergency Department Every 3 minutes for a Toy-Related Injury
‘Tis the season for toys. Children are writing lists full of them, and parents are standing in lines (or tapping on computers) trying to find them. Playing with toys this season or any other is an important way for children to develop, learn, and explore.
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Study Finds Average of Two Injuries Every Hour in the U.S. from Strollers and Carriers
Although strollers and carriers are typically used to safely transport children, injuries do occur while using these products. A study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that, over a 21-year period from 1990
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Atrial Septal Defect
Atrial septal defects (ASD) are a congenital heart defect characterized by a hole in the wall (septum) that divides the upper chambers (atria) of the heart.
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Bladder Outlet Obstruction
Bladder outlet obstruction, also known as lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO), is a rare birth defect characterized by a partial or complete blockage in the urethra. There are several types of bladder outlet obstruction, including urethral atresia, posterior urethral valves, and triad syndrome.
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Perinatal Palliative Care
The Perinatal Advanced Illness Management (AIM) Team supports families as they cope with the challenges of expecting a newborn with a complex illness.
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Sleep in Infants (2-12 Months)
Infants sleep between 9 and 12 hours during the night and nap between 2 and 5 hours during the day.
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Health Care After Kidney Transplant
It is very important to take care of yourself after a kidney transplant. These guidelines will help you understand what to expect and how to live a healthy live post-transplant.
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Henry Xiang Team
Henry Xiang, MD, MPH, PhD, MBA Principal Investigator Dr. Henry Xiang is a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at The Ohio State University. He is the founding Director of the Center for Pediatric Trauma Research as well as the Research Director at Center for Injury Research and Policy. Dr.
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Distinguished Guests Recognized at Youth Sports Safety Summit for Contributions to Education, Research and Legislation
The Youth Sports Safety Alliance is dedicated to bringing attention to the issue of safety in youth sports. With 65 member organizations, there are literally hundreds of individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing preventive measures and interventions.
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Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund Making Significant Patient Impact at the Institute For Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Nationwide Foundation today announced a new $10 million gift for the Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund at Nationwide Children's Hospital to help accelerate the most promising research and clinical discoveries at Nationwide Children's.
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Justice Launches “Believe in Magic, Believe in Justice” Holiday Campaign Benefitting Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Ascena tween retailer Justice is supporting Nationwide Children’s Hospital this Holiday season with its “Believe in Magic, Believe in Justice” campaign running November 1 through January 5, 2019.
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New High-quality, Affordable Rental Housing for Linden
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families initiative, in partnership with Ohio Capital Finance Corporation, the City of Columbus, the Center for Community Investment, CareSource, and Partners For Kids, today announces the creation of
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Cleft Palate - Starting Foods and Cups
You can introduce foods to children with an unrepaired cleft palate at around 6 months of age, just as in children without a cleft. Learn about how to introduce food and drinks to your child.
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Probiotics Delivered in Biofilm State Protect the Intestines and Brain in NEC Model
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s have been working on a novel solution to prevent NEC. They have developed a novel probiotic system that harnesses the durability of biofilms to improve the administration of probiotics to patients. It has been licensed to Scioto Biosciences. Their latest study, published in Nature Scientific Reports, describes the use of a biofilm formulation of Limosilactobacillus reuteri (Lr) to prevent NEC in a piglet model.
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Airborne Precautions
Airborne precautions are used when germs, such as the kind that cause tuberculosis and chickenpox, can be spread through the air from one person to another.
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Oral Glucose Suppression Test - Outpatient
An oral glucose suppression test is done to find out if the pituitary gland is releasing too much growth hormone (GH). The pituitary gland is a small gland (about the size of a pea) in the brain. It releases hormones into the bloodstream that affect growth.
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5 Things I’ve Learned as a Cancer Survivor and Physician
We all have our own reasons for being in health care. For me, it’s personal. I was diagnosed with high risk B acute lymphoblastic leukemia at 11 years old.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Honors Legacy of Giving from Nationwide and the Nationwide Foundation
Today, Nationwide Children’s Hospital honored its relationship with Nationwide and the Nationwide Foundation through a special recognition ceremony and a permanent “animal friend” statue in the hospital. The relationship between these organizations dates back decades.
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Nationwide Foundation Announces Gift to Transform the Lives of Children Through Genomics Research at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The Nationwide Foundation today announced a new $10 million gift for the Nationwide Pediatric Innovation Fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to help make significant progress toward important research in genomics.
Sever's Disease
Sever’s disease is a painful condition of the heel that occurs in growing children. It happens when the tendon that attaches to the back of the heel pulls on the growth plate of the bone of the heel.
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Center for Perinatal Research
The Center for Perinatal Research conducts innovative basic, translational and clinical research focused on prevention of preterm birth and improvement of prematurity-related outcomes.
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Helping Ohio Preschoolers Excel
Helping Ohio Preschoolers Excel (previously known as the Ohio Preschool Expulsion Prevention Partnership) is an evidence-informed, statewide program that connects early learning professionals who work with children ages 0-8 to long-term support.
Febrile Seizures
In some children, fever of 100.4˚ F or higher can bring on a seizure or a convulsion called febrile seizures. febrile seizures usually do not last long and do not cause brain damage, learning disabilities or epilepsy.
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Head Injury - Concussion
This Helping Hand™ covers what a concussion is, as well as what to look for and do if you think your child has a concussion.
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New National Study Finds 9,500 Emergency Department Visits Related to Cribs, Playpens and Bassinets Each Year in U.S.
Parents and caregivers have traditionally relied on cribs, playpens and bassinets to protect children while they sleep. The massive crib recalls followed by the announcement in December 2010 by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to ban drop-side cribs have caused many
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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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Cleft Palate Repair
Your baby's cleft lip has been repaired. There are a few things to know about his or her care at home. Other than these special instructions, take care of your baby like any other baby the same age.
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Congenital Melanocytic Nevi (CMN)
Moles present from birth, or that develop within the first few months after birth, are called congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN). They are fairly common and, in most cases, they do not cause health problems. However, they can carry risks.
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Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Pertussis is an infection of the respiratory tract caused by bacteria. The bacteria are easily spread by breathing in droplets from an infected person who coughs or sneezes. Call 911 if your child stops breathing.
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Youth suicide is a serious health issue. However, there is hope. Suicide is preventable. We study ways to identify youth and adolescents who are at risk for suicide and provide them with the help they need where and when they need it.
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Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund Accelerating Lifesaving Progress at Newly-Formed Institute For Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The Nationwide Foundation today announced a new $10 million gift for the Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to help accelerate the most promising research and clinical discoveries at Nationwide Children’s.
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New Initiative Aims to Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of Children with Solid Tumors Through Molecular Analysis
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, Children’s Oncology Group (COG), and Nationwide Children's Hospital are poised to change the direction of pediatric cancer diagnosis and care. New results from international efforts to characterize pediatric cancers have led to the Molecular Characterization Initiative: a project that aims to collect, analyze, and report clinical molecular data to support COG-affiliated clinicians in choosing the best treatment for each child. This program is part of the NCI Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI).
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Spinal Fusion
Does your child have scoliosis? Learn more about a spinal fusion to correct the spine.
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Aspirin
This Helping Hand™ about aspirin explains what it's used for, how and when to take it, and how to stay safe taking it.
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How to Talk with Your Kids About Puberty
When kids are toddlers or preschoolers, they start asking questions about their bodies – and even yours. If you start early and talk to them often, then talking about puberty when they get older will be a lot easier.
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What is Emergence Delirium?
As an anesthesiologist I have answered every question about the risks of anesthesia before procedures. I understand, it can be scary. Including questions like: "my child just had her tonsils out, why is she acting like a child possessed?" "My child just had ear tubes and he woke up and is hitting
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Survival of Children with HIV in the United States Has Improved Dramatically Since 1990s; New Analysis Shows Mortality Rate Still Higher Than for Children without HIV
The death rates of children with HIV have decreased ninefold since doctors started prescribing cocktails of antiretroviral drugs in the mid-1990s, concludes a large-scale study of the long-term outcomes of children and adolescents with HIV in the United States.
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Catheterization - Self-Clean Intermittent - Male
Clean intermittent catheterization is done by passing a tube through the urethra into the bladder. Catheterization empties urine from the bladder.
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Hoskinson Lab
Under the direction of principal investigator Kristen Hoskinson, PhD, the Hoskinson Lab studies the long-term effects of pediatric chronic illnesses that affect brain functioning, with a focus on parts of the brain that support social development, complex problem solving, and day-to-day adjustment. Learn more about current studies and collaborations with other research groups.
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New Study Finds 24 Children a Day are Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments for High Chair-Related Injuries
High chairs and booster seats are commonly used to help make feeding young children easier. Although most parents assume these products are safe, millions have been recalled in recent years, and injuries associated with their use continue to occur.
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Dayton Children’s Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and CareSource Bringing Accountable Care Organization, Partners For Kids, to the Dayton Region
Today, Dayton Children’s Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and multi-state managed care plan CareSource announce the extension of their longstanding collaboration to improve the health of children by bringing Partners For Kids, a transformational accountable care organization
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Health Equity at Nationwide Children's
It is our mission and our opportunity to address the issue of health equity head-on and double-down on efforts to support population health and health equity for all.
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Thrush and Yeast Infections
Thrush is an infection caused by a fungus called candida. Thrush can affect a child's mouth or diaper area. Oral thrush begins as flat white spots and come together to form patches. These spots are often mistaken for "milk patches." Candida in the diaper area can cause a red rash with tiny blisters.
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Cleft Lip and Palate Evaluation
Cleft lip and palate may occur as part of an underlying syndrome or be an isolated birth defect.
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Build-A-Bear Foundation Gives 20,000 Teddy Bears to Childrens Hospitals Across the Country in Partnership with United Way and UPS
(ST. LOUIS) October 10, 2017 – In honor of the company’s 20th Birthday, Build-A-Bear today announced a donation of 20,000 teddy bears that will be distributed among two dozen children’s hospitals across the United States.
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Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund bolsters recruitment of international genomics leaders to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has recruited world-renowned researchers Richard K. Wilson, Ph.D. and Elaine R. Mardis, Ph.D. marking a transformational milestone for its genomics research program.
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Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund Makes Sixth Annual Gift for Significant Impact at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
The Nationwide Foundation established the Pediatric Innovation Fund in 2014 and has so far contributed $60 million to it, including the gift announced today. With Nationwide Foundation’s initial $50 million to the hospital in 2006, its gifts to the hospital have now reached $110 million.
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Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide shines a bright light on Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children’s Hospital alliance
The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday hosted the 11th annual Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide today, a unique, award-winning fundraiser that brings to life the alliance between the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. All proceeds of the Legends Luncheon directly benefit the young patients and families that Nationwide Children’s compassionately serves each day.
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Getting a Cochlear Implant
A cochlear (KOE-klee-er) implant is a device worn on the outside of the ear. It is for people with more severe hearing losses. It takes sounds from the environment, turns them into electrical signals, and sends them to the brain. Cochlear implants are different than hearing aids.
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Hospital Admission for COVID-19
Coronaviruses are one of the causes of mild respiratory disease, such as the common cold. COVID-19 is caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2). Learn what to expect if your child is hospitalized with COVID-19.
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Kitchen Readiness: Tips to Keep Your Child Safe
Kitchen injuries can occur because a child was not provided the appropriate level of supervision for their age. Here's how to know when your child is ready.
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Digital Blood Pressure Measurement
Blood pressure is the force of the blood against the wall of any blood vessel. The blood pressure measurement is written in numbers. The systolic blood pressure is the top number. The diastolic blood pressure is the bottom number.
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GenomeNext, Powered by Amazon Web Services and Intel, Achieves Unprecedented Throughput of 1,000 Genomes Analyzed per Day, Enabling Population-Scale Genomics
GenomeNext, LLC, a leader in genomic data management and integrated analysis, announced today that, through the “Intel Heads In The Clouds Challenge on Amazon Web Services (AWS)” with support from JHC Technology, and in conjunction with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has
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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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Poison Prevention Tips
Keep your family safe from accidental poisonings. Check out our general safety tips, as well as medication and household tips.
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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.
Gonorrhea: Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT)
Your partner was diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) called gonorrhea. You may also be infected. This infection is serious but can be easily treated with antibiotics.
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Contact Precautions
Your child may be placed on Contact Precautions as a safety measure as certain germs can be spread by contact.
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IV: Implanted Port
The implanted port is a device that is placed under the skin. It lessens the need to start an IV for every treatment.
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45th Playing of the Memorial Tournament Presented by Nationwide Sets Charitable Giving Record Amidst Global Pandemic
Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide announced today that the 45th playing of the prestigious invitational, concluded July 19, 2020, raised a record-setting $3,100,000 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital through an alliance with the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation. It is the first time the Tournament’s yearly charitable giving total has topped $3 million. Since its inception in 1976, the Memorial has eclipsed $38 million in donations to central Ohio charities, with nearly $26 million going to Nationwide Children’s.
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IV: PICC Line
The PICC line is a plastic tube that is inserted into a large vein to give intravenous therapy.
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During Your Stay
You will have questions during your child's stay at Nationwide Children's Hospital. We are here to put your mind at ease and share what you need to know.
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Food Allergy Treatment Center
Our Food Allergy Treatment Center provides all-inclusive and patient-specific care for children with suspected or confirmed food allergies.
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The Fetal Center
The Fetal Center offers advanced diagnostic, treatment and recovery options for families facing complex birth defects. We are devoted to improving neonatal outcomes for most fetal complications while supporting you along the way.
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On Our Sleeves® Launches National Alliance for Children’s Mental Health With One Million Classrooms Project
On Our Sleeves®, the national movement for Children’s Mental Health, has launched the On Our Sleeves Alliance, a collection of national corporations and brands, youth and parent serving organizations, healthcare and educational organizations and individual ambassadors focused on empowering the mental health and wellness of every child in America.
In celebration of its launch, the On Our Sleeves Alliance has announced a powerful first project: to provide every community in America with free educational resources, setting an ambitious goal of reaching one million classrooms with On Our Sleeves content by Oct. 10, 2021, World Mental Health Day.
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Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Identical twins who share one placenta may be at risk for Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS). The single placenta contains blood vessels going from one baby to the other. In TTTS, blood from the smaller donor twin is transferred to the larger recipient twin, causing an uneven exchange of blood.
Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head)
Positional plagiocephaly is a flat area on the back or on one side of your baby’s head that does not go away on its own.
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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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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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Wrestling and Skin Conditions
The following are skin diseases associated with wresting that may not be covered for competition. Report anything suspicious to your athletic trainer or physician ASAP so you can stay competitive.
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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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#ChildrensHospitalsWeek Announced for March 20-27, 2017
SALT LAKE CITY [February 28, 2017] – To shine a light on the importance of children’s hospitals and how donations help kids get the best care when they need it, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) is announcing the first #ChildrensHospitalsWeek, scheduled for
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“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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Mayor, City Council, Nationwide Children Hospitals and Community Partners announce Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Families Initiative
Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman today joined with City Council President Michael C. Mentel, Councilmember Charleta B. Tavares, Nationwide Childrens Hospital CEO Dr. Steve Allen and community leaders to announce the Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Families (HNHF) initiative.
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Viral Season Resources
We are here to help you learn more about seasonal respiratory viruses and how to protect your family. Access resources and visitor guidelines.
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Community-Based Services
From intensive home-based treatments and group therapies to school-based programs, our team provides a broad range of services to support at-risk youth in school, at home and in the community. Learn about available programs and services.
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Medicine Safety - Chemotherapy
Many children need medicine from time to time to treat different illnesses or conditions. Some of these medicines are taken for a short time. Others may be taken for years. Here are some tips for the safe use of medicines.
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Nationwide Foundation focusing on Columbus’ Linden neighborhood in 2020 Pediatric Innovation Fund gift to Nationwide Children’s Hospital
The latest $10 million gift to the Pediatric Innovation Fund, intended to help accelerate the hospital’s most promising clinical and research programs, will support the expansion of Nationwide Children’s Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families (HNHF) initiative into the Linden neighborhood of Columbus, as well as establish two endowed research chairs, and invest in perinatal and genomics research.
The Power of The Partnership
Health systems that want to invest in their neighborhoods — to go upstream of medical care to make whole populations healthier — can’t do it alone. They need funding partners, the buy-in of local government, the support of residents and the expertise of people with experience in community development.
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Global Health Certificate Program
Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers residents the opportunity to participate in a two year certificate program in global health. The program provides residents with a better understanding of the medical challenges faced in other countries and prepares you for careers and activities that involve the field of global health.
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Dandy-Walker Syndrome
Dandy-Walker Syndrome (DWS) is a congenital condition where the cerebellum does not develop normally. The cerebellum is an area at the back of the brain that controls movement and balance. With DWS, parts of the cerebellum may never develop, may be very small, or may become filled with fluid.
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Giant Neck Mass
A giant neck mass is an abnormal growth of the neck. There are two different types of masses including cervical teratomas and lymphatic malformations. The cause of it is unknown, but it can be treated.
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Pulmonary Hypertension
Pediatric pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a disease that affects the blood vessels in the lungs. These vessels, called the pulmonary arteries, carry blood to the lungs from the right side of the heart. The high blood pressure causes the pulmonary arteries to narrow.
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A Coach's Guide to Concussions
Concussions are a potential danger to athletes in any sport. This guide helps coaches understand what to do if an athlete is injured, and how to help them recover and get back to sports safely.
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Craniosynostosis
Craniosynostosis occurs when one or more sutures close early. Early suture closure can cause the skull to grow in an unusual shape. Sometimes, early suture closure can also restrict overall skull growth which may be harmful to the growing brain inside.
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The Biomedical Interpretation & Training Team
The Biomedical Informatics & Training Team analyzes genomic data from several translational research studies at the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to study the genetic basis of conditions that affect children, particularly rare diseases, epilepsy and pediatric cancers.
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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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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information for Patient Families
Learn more about the symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19), how you can protect your family, and how Nationwide Children's Hospital is preparing.
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Cleft Palate Repair: Instructions After Surgery
Your child's cleft palate has been repaired, and the opening in the roof of the mouth has been closed. There are a few things to know about your child's care at home. Other than these special instructions, your child should be cared for in the same way as any child his or her age.
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A Parent's Guide to Concussions
This guide helps parents understand concussions and the potential dangers to athletes in any sport.
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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
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Comprehensive Sarcoma Program
Nationwide Children's Pediatric Bone Tumor Clinic is one of the few clinics in the country that utilizes the newest surgical procedure, Limb Preservation, to treat sarcomas.
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Baker Lab
Under the direction of Linda Baker, MD, the Baker Lab studies the genetics of genitourinary congenital conditions, with a primary focus on Prune Belly Syndrome (PBS).
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PECARN
PECARN is the first federally-funded multi-institutional network for research in pediatric emergency medicine in the United States.
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Linden Programs and Resources
We have been a proud partner in the Linden community for more than 25 years. Now, our partnership will further deepen as the Linden community collaborates with Nationwide Children’s Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families (HNHF) initiative.
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Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition Clinical Research
Learn more about clinical research relating to gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition.
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Lymphatic Malformation
A lymphatic malformation is the result of abnormal formation and development during fetal development of the otherwise normal lymphatic vessels in the body. This is usually in one area of the body: neck, chest, abdomen and extremities.
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Temperature: Digital and Glass Thermometers
Learn how to use all three kinds of thermometers for your child.
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Common Terms
You are going to hear a lot of medical jargon in the NICU. You can always ask question but this list of common terms will be a great guide to reference during your stay.
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Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological condition involving the brain that makes people more susceptible to having recurrent unprovoked seizures. The two broad categories of epileptic seizures are generalized and partial seizures.
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Seizures and Epilepsy in Children
A seizure occurs when part(s) of the brain receives a burst of abnormal electrical signals that temporarily interrupts normal electrical brain function.
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Spina Bifida and Myelomeningocele
Spina bifida is a type of neural tube defect, which is a problem with the spinal cord or the structures that cover it.
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Translational Genomic Protocols
The Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine includes several translational research programs.
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Solving Kids' Cancer Podcasts
Listen to Division Chief Dr. Timothy P. Cripe, MD, PhD and his colleagues as they explore various topics about pediatric cancer research through their podcast.
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Infant, Maternity, and New Parent Resource Guide
Learn about what agencies in the Columbus area can help you with things you need to care for your baby.
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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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Publications and Presentations
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Physician Careers
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is always looking for excellent board certified and board eligible pediatric physicians to join our Medical Staff.