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Awards and Recognition

A sampling of the many comments from patients and families - “They were thorough and kind and above and beyond amazing. The entire staff was amazing, and I would not want my son to ever get surgery at any other hospital. I absolutely give Nationwide Children's the highest mark possible.”

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Lawn Mower Injuries Send 13 Children to the Emergency Department Every Day

On average every day in the United States, 13 children receive emergency treatment for a lawn mower-related injury. That adds up to almost 4800 children injured each year.

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
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Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a hole in the heart. It changes blood flow, making the heart work harder. It can be treated with surgery or catheterization.

Coarctation of the Aorta
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Coarctation of the Aorta

Coarctation of the aorta is a heart defect that is present at birth (congenital) in which the aorta is narrowed and results in decreased blood flow to the lower body. The left ventricle (pumping chamber) of the heart must work harder in order to pump blood through the narrowed aorta.

Food Language and Body Image
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Food Language and Body Image

Labeling food as “good vs. bad,” “healthy,” or “clean” can lead to abnormal behaviors associated with an eating disorder. When talking about food or eating with a child, conversation should be around the positive aspects of the food.

A New Campaign to Help Teens Identify “Green Flags” for Healthy Relationships

A New Campaign to Help Teens Identify “Green Flags” for Healthy Relationships

In February 2024, The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital launched the Green Flags campaign which works to educate teens about the characteristics of healthy relationships.

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The Day of Surgery

What to expect when you arrive for the day of your surgery.

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The Day of Surgery

Preparing for the day of surgery and going home with your child.

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Jackson Pratt Drainage Tube

The Jackson Pratt drain is a special tube put in place near the site of surgery to prevent body fluid from collecting. It pulls the fluid into a bulb by suction.

Epilepsy
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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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