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Clinical Research For Investigators
Clinical Research Services Clinical Research Services (CRS) is designed to be a portal through which clinical investigators access streamlined coordination of services necessary to initiate clinical research projects, regardless of funding source.
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News You Can Use
- You Still Have Time to Join the 2019 Medical Leadership Program
- Don’t Miss Out on 2018 Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part 4 Credit
- Nationwide Children's Hospital Patient Financial Assistance Program
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Resources For Investigators
Learn more about the intramural funding program, research release time and investigational drug service.
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Stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG)
Stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) is a test used to find areas where seizures begin in the brain. During this test, electrodes are placed deep into the brain through small holes made into the skull. After placing the electrodes, the patient will have EEG monitoring with video recording to see their brain activity before, during, and after seizures.
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Underbite Correction with an Innovative Treatment
Many patients with facial differences, including cleft lip and palate, have changes to their jaws that result in the top jaw being behind the bottom jaw, resulting in an underbite. Potential treatment options include headgear, braces and surgery. One novel treatment option is bone anchored maxillary protraction, also known as bollard plates.
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Baby Registry Series: Diaper Changes & Container Safety
Babies don’t need anything fancy, but there are a few things to keep in mind to prepare your home for safe diaper changes and playtime.
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Every 46 Minutes a Child is Treated in a U.S. Emergency Department for an Injury from a Furniture or TV Tip-Over
Furniture and TV tip-overs are an important source of injury, especially for children younger than 6 years old. A recent study led by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that an estimated 560,200 children younger than 18 years old were treated in U.S. emergency departments for furniture or TV tip-over injuries from 1990 through 2019. In 2019, there were 11,521 injured children, which is an average of one child every 46 minutes.
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Lane Bryant And Cacique Raise Over $419k For Nationwide Children's Hospital Through Give.Love.Share. Campaign
Since 2016, Lane Bryant and Cacique have raised over $2.1M dollars for Nationwide Children's through multiple initiatives, in support of the hospital's mission of providing the highest quality care to all children and their families, regardless of their ability to pay.
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Sports Medicine: Hip Strain or Sprain
The hip joint is the anchor for many muscles in the body, such as those in the abdomen, buttocks, and legs. There are several hip muscles that allow the hip to bend (flex), straighten (extend), and turn.
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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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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
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- Pediatric Grand Rounds
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Primary Care Matters
Advancement With Intention: My Experience With an AI Scribe by Jonathan Mathis, MD, FAAP
Anesthesiology Fellowship
The Anesthesiology Fellowship is a 12-month program that is committed to providing a robust clinical and educational experience in an environment that fosters scientific inquiry, research and support.
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Upcoming Conferences
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Annual MOC Deadlines
- Lounge and Learn
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Upcoming Conferences, including Pediatric Asthma Conference
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Maintenance of Certification Credit
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Christine's Christmas Concert Presented by Macy's Slated for December 13
During the holidays, we reflect on loved ones who have touched our lives and hearts. In 2003, Christine Wilson and four of her friends perished in a tragic arson near the campus of The Ohio State University. To honor her precious life, the 11th Annual Christine’s Christmas will be presented.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Named to Becker's Hospital Review 100 Great Hospitals in America List
CHICAGO — Becker's Hospital Review has published the 2015 edition of "100 Great Hospitals in America," a compilation of some of the most prominent, forward-thinking and focused healthcare facilities in the nation.
A Challenge to Health Care Leaders: Invest in Communities
Tim Robinson, CEO of Nationwide Children’s, and Don Schwarz, MD, senior vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, write in Modern Healthcare that health care institutions should take a “community investment approach” to have the greatest possible impact on overall health.
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- Carlo Di Lorenzo, MD, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
- Forbes’ 2025 List of America’s Best Employers for Women
- Alicia Rodgers, DO, MS, Awarded 2025 Outstanding Resident of the Year Award in Pediatrics
- Ivana Stojkic, MD, MS, Awarded CARRA Grant for Rheumatology Research
- Entrepreneurship Educational Sessions From The Innovation Center
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Project ECHO Q1 2026 Series Preview
- Upcoming Conferences
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Annual MOC Deadlines
- Lounge and Learn
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Upcoming Conferences, including the 43rd Annual Dwight A. Powell Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference, in conjunction with the 41st Annual Pediatric Infectious Diseases Nursing Conference
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Lounge and Learn
PGY1/PGY2 Administration and Leadership
This program grants the successful graduate a Master of Science degree from The Ohio State University and a PGY1/PGY2 Residency Certificate in Health-System Pharmacy Administration from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Computer-Related Injuries
The computer workstation or home office is not a place many parents think about making safe. However, using and moving computers can cause injuries.
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- Patient-centered Care Lies at the Heart of Food Allergy Treatment Center
- Molly Fuchs, MD, Named New Pediatric Urology Department Chief
- 2025 Physician Recognition Awards
- Entrepreneurship Educational Sessions From The Innovation Center
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Earns Spot on the 2012 InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators Across America
For the second year in a row, Nationwide Children’s Hospital was named to the InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation’s most innovative users of business technology.
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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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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Ranks on InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators Across the United States
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has earned a spot on InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation’s most innovative users of business technology.
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Biceps Tendonitis and Tenosynovitis (Distal)
Distal biceps tendonitis is pain at the front of the elbow and upper arm caused by inflammation (swelling) of the biceps tendon. Tenosynovitis is inflammation of the tendon sheath that surrounds the biceps tendon.
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Rectal Prolapse
Rectal prolapse is when the end of the large intestine, called the rectum, falls down into the anus, the part where poop (stool) leaves the body.
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.
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Upcoming Conferences
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Annual MOC Deadlines
- Lounge and Learn
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Earns Spot on the 2011 InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators Across America
Nationwide Children’s Hospital was named to the InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation’s most innovative users of business technology. Nationwide Children’s ranked 107 on the list.
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Furniture Tip-Overs: Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe
In 2019, 11,521 children visited the emergency department for injuries from furniture or TV tip-overs. That’s one child every 46 minutes. When children climb on desks, cabinets, or bookshelves, the furniture can tip over and hurt them.
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Baby Registry Series: The Basics
Newborns’ needs are very basic those first few weeks at home. This is the first in a series of blog posts which will go more in-depth on a few things to think about when it comes to keeping your newborn safe and healthy.
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News You Can Use
- Can Yerebakan, MD, PhD, Named Associate Chief of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- MOC Part 4 Credit
From Local to National Impact: Pediatric Vital Signs
Nationwide Children’s Hospital created a set of metrics to measure the overall well-being of children in its region in 2018. Now, one of the leaders of that effort has helped develop “Pediatric Vital Signs” that could be used across the United States.
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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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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Upcoming Conferences
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Project ECHO: Obesity, Rumination and Family ECHO
- MOC Part 4 Credit
- Lounge and Learn
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Home Safety Series: Bedroom and Nursery
Babies and young children spend much of their time in their nursery or bedroom - sleeping, playing, and exploring - so let’s make sure the nursery/bedroom is a safe place.
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One Patient's Story: Marfan Syndrome and Pregnancy
For women with Marfan syndrome, pregnancy can feel overwhelming and risky, but it’s not impossible. Follow one mother’s powerful journey through high-risk pregnancies, life-threatening complications, and the joy of raising two children. Her story offers hope, guidance, and encouragement to others facing the same challenges.
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New National Study Finds Dramatic Increase in Number of Acute Computer-Related Injuries
The number of acute injuries associated with computers is on the rise. Over the past two decades, the number of U.S. households with at least one computer has increased.
Collaboration for a Fresh Food Market and Charitable Pharmacy
Many partners from the public and private sectors have joined forces to open a free, fresh food market and charitable pharmacy to improve the health and wellbeing of an underserved but opportunity-rich neighborhood.
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New Albany Breaks Ground on The Core
The City of New Albany broke ground today on a 52,000 square foot center for healthy living in partnership with some of central Ohio’s most well-known health and wellness organizations.
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The Tipping Point: CPSC Urges Parents to Inspect and Secure TVs, Furniture, and Appliances to Prevent Tip-Over Deaths and Injuries
For young children, the home is a playground, and while many parents childproof to ensure that their home is a safe place, some may not be aware that unsecured TVs, furniture and appliances are hidden hazards lurking in every room. Today, the U.S.
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High Up Is High Risk
Falls are the number one cause of non-fatal injuries in kids—and most are preventable. Learn why “if it’s high up, it’s high risk,” plus seven easy steps you can take at home, in the hospital, and on the go to help keep your baby safe from falls.
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Technology Development Fund
The Technology Development Fund provides pre-commercial development support for fast-track proof of concept development/validation work.
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Germain Accelerator Program
Accelerator programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital transform patient care, improve health equity and access to care and benefit the community.
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Tongue-Lip Adhesion
Tongue-Lip Adhesion (TLA) is a surgery done for infants with Pierre Robin sequence. TLA helps prevent the tongue from falling back into the baby’s throat. If the tongue falls back into the throat, it can block the airway and make it hard for the baby to breathe.
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Audiology
The Department of Audiology at Nationwide Children's Hospital diagnoses hearing loss in children and provides a full range of services, including pediatric hearing aids and cochlear implants.
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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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Combined Therapy Could Repair and Prevent Damage in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
New research on two promising gene therapies suggests that combining them into one treatment not only repairs muscle damage caused by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, but also prevents future injury from the muscle-wasting disease.
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Transitioning from Crib to Toddler Bed
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends transitioning a child out of a crib and into a toddler bed once the crib railing is lower than their chest. At that height, children are more easily able to climb out of the crib, which can lead to injury.
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4 Things Everyone Should Do to Make Their Homes Safer
Safety is about layers of protection. By taking these steps, you can add extra layers of safety for those you love.
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New Study Finds Zipline-Related Injuries Are Rapidly Increasing
The popularity of ziplining has skyrocketed rapidly in recent years. The number of commercial ziplines in the U.S. rose from 10 in 2001 to more than 200 in 2012, in addition to more than 13,000 amateur ziplines which can be found in outdoor education programs, camps, and backyards.
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Upcoming Conferences, including Sickle Cell Trait and Disease: Primer for the Primary Care Provider
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital CEO Steve Allen Announces Retirement Plans
Steven J. Allen, MD, MBA, Nationwide Children’s Hospital CEO, announced his plans for retirement today, effective June 30, 2019. Allen, who will be 67 when he retires, has served since 2006, guiding Nationwide Children’s Hospital through the most significant period of growth in its
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
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- Pediatric Grand Rounds
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Secondhand Products and Recalls
There is a new recall for a nursery product about every two weeks in the U.S., and up to 80% of recalled children’s products remain in homes following a recall. Chances are if you have kids in your home, you also have a recalled product in your home.
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Upcoming Conferences
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Lounge and Learn
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Upcoming Conferences
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Project ECHO
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Community Provider Corner
- Patient Financial Assistance Program
- CAP4Kids: Free and Low-Cost Resources for the School Year
- Asthma Inhaler Patient Assistance
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Awarded the 2020 Hearst Health Prize
Hearst Health and the Jefferson College of Population Health today announced Nationwide Children’s Hospital as the winner of the 2020 Hearst Health Prize for Excellence in Population Health. Nationwide Children’s was awarded this prize for its Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families (HNHF) initiative and its mission to improve outcomes for children and families by creating healthy, opportunity-rich communities.
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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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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Upcoming Conferences
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Upcoming Conferences, including the Kidney-Cancer Connection: Translating Research Into Impact
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Lounge and Learn
The Delicate Work of Hospital Community Relations
Tifini Ray, the hospital’s new director of Community Relations, talks about how she approaches strengthening neighborhood relationships.
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Upcoming Conferences, including the 43rd Annual Dwight A. Powell Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference, in conjunction with the 41st Annual Pediatric Infectious Diseases Nursing Conference
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Lounge and Learn
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Making an Impact
From design changes in consumer products to new public policy, CIRP's influence is leading the way to a safer world at the local, national and global levels.
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Nursing Careers
Our nurses say that working in pediatrics is incredibly rewarding. We are a national leader in pediatric medicine offering a fast-paced environment, competitive pay, benefits and more.
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GoNoodle Announces Strategic Partnership with On Our Sleeves®, the Movement for Children's Mental Health
One in five children in America is living with a mental health condition and the COVID-19 pandemic has presented all children with new stresses and challenges. In response, GoNoodle has teamed up with On Our Sleeves®, the movement for children's mental health, to create and share social-emotional content for kids and tools and resources for teachers and parents across the country.
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Isaacs Lab
The Isaacs Lab, led by Albert Isaacs, MD, PhD, is dedicated to understanding complex cerebrospinal fluid-related neurological conditions, particularly neonatal post-hemorrhagic and postinfectious hydrocephalus.
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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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.